Santaland

Macy's Santaland is an interactive experience for children and adults that takes place annually since 1862[1] during November and December at Macy's Herald Square.[2]

The installation spans 13,000 square feet and has over 200,000 visitors per year, and is built on the 8th floor of Macy's Herald Square.[3][4] The installation has fake snow and a train meant to signify taking people to the North Pole. It also includes train, snowmen, and a colorful rainbow bridge.[5]

It is free for families to visit Santa, with reservations starting at 6:30am. If families would like to add a professional picture package, they start at $39.99. Santaland starts the day after the Macy's Santa rides through the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.[6]

Every year, Macy's hired over a hundred elves to help customers throughout the season.[7]

In popular culture, Santaland was represented at central location of David Sedaris' Santaland Diaries.[8]

References

  1. ^ Gregg, Náosha (November 28, 2024). "Macy's Herald Square Welcomes Santa for Holiday Season". www.newyorkfamily.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Hurtado, Alexandra (December 10, 2024). "How to Experience the Magic of Macy's Santaland 2024". Parade. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  3. ^ Klara, Robert (December 17, 2024). "Macy's Santaland Still Enchants Believers After 163 Years". Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  4. ^ Staten Island Parent Staff (December 9, 2024). "Macy's Santaland". Staten Island Parent. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  5. ^ Maurer, Todd. "Your Guide to Macy's Santaland 2024: Everything to Know". The Exploreist. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  6. ^ Jack, Dominque (November 24, 2024). "Macy's Santaland reservations open at Herald Square". PIX11. Archived from the original on December 5, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  7. ^ Davenport, Emily (November 20, 2023). "Reservations now available for annual Macy's Santaland at Herald Square store | amNewYork". www.amny.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  8. ^ Gordemer, Barry; Bowman, Emma. "'Tis the season. David Sedaris reads 'Santaland Diaries'". NPR. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
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