Santa's Already At Woodbridge Center Mall: Photos, Parade Info.

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — For those who complain that the holiday season comes creeping too early: Santa Claus is already at the Woodbridge Center Mall.

Yup, Jolly Old St. Nicholas is already "in residence" in the lower level of the Sears wing at Woodbridge Center and he'll be there every day now through Dec. 24.

1. Pet photos with Santa: You can take pet photos with Santa every Monday night, Nov. 11 - Dec. 15 from 5 p.m. 'till mall closing. Dogs and cats only please. You can also reserve a spot so you don't have to wait in line. Here is pricing:

1. Package A – Digital and Print for $49.99
   • Digital Files (up to 3 photos), (4) 5x7, (2) 4x6, (4) 3x5, (4) Wallet
2. Package B – Digital Files Only for $44.99, until December 14 when the price goes up to $47.99
3. Package C – Prints Only for $39.99
   • (1) 3x5, (1) 5x7, (2) 4x6, (2) Wallet

2. Woodbridge Mall Santa Parade: The annual Woodbridge Center Santa Parade has been changed to Wednesday, November 13 this year. It begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.

The new Santa Parade Route for 2019 is:

• 7 p.m. start at by Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance (lower level)
• Left towards Sears wing
• Right at Lord & Taylor wing – swing around past Bubble Gum Machines
• Right towards Sears wing – swing around behind Santa Set
• Right towards Macy’s wing – swing around behind Potato Palooza Kiosk
• Right towards JCPenney/Boscov’s wing – move over to left side, past Mango Biche Mia Kiosk
• Parade Ends at Tiny Town in the JCPenney & Boscov’s wing
• Count Down to Holiday 2019 and Santa Welcome will take place in Tiny Town

Help us welcome Santa to the center! Fun for all! Music, take selfies with holiday characters, dance performances and Santa!

3. Human photos with Santa: If you want to skip the line, you can reserve your place. Here are the Santa Photo Operating Hours:

MON-SAT: 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUN: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM

They will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 28

Extended hours: Monday-Saturday (12/14-12/21): 9:00 am. -9:00 p.m. Sunday (12/15): 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Sunday (12/22): 9:00 AM-9:00 PM Monday (12/23): 9:00 AM-9:00 PM Tuesday (12/24): Christmas Eve 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Here is the pricing for Christmas photos:

1. Package A – Digital and Print for $49.99 (Digital Files (up to 3 photos), (4) 5x7, (2) 4x6, (4) 3x5, (4) Wallet)

1. Package B – Digital Files Only for $44.99, until December 14 when the price goes up to $47.99
2. Package C – Prints Only for $39.99
   • (1) 3x5, (1) 5x7, (2) 4x6, (2) Wallet

4. Sensory-friendly Santa dates: Woodbridge Center is again partnering with Autism Speaks and will hold Santa Cares Day on Sunday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Dec. 8 this year. Children within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to their sensory-friendly event to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit and photos with Santa. This aims to be a quieter, more low-key event. It will be from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. both days Learn more and reserve tickets here: https://www.woodbridgecenter.com/en/events/santa-cares.html