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No Waiting In Line: Santa Accepting Reservations At Temecula Mall

In the age of hustle bustle, Promenade Temecula is helping families balance holiday shopping and photos with Santa by launching a new program that allows reservations to see St. Nick.

The free program, called Santa’s Free Speed Pass, allows guests to check-in with a host at Santa’s photo set in front of JCPenney and reserve a spot in line. Guests who are not yet at the mall have the option to text “Santa” to (909) 962-7647 to be added to the virtual line for a photo with Santa. 

“The holidays are the busiest time of the year, and we are always seeking new ways to maximize our shoppers’ time,” says Kym Espinosa, director of marketing for Promenade Temecula. “We understand that our guests are excited to share their free time with their families, and they would rather not spend two or three of those hours waiting in line to see Santa.”

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Families who would like to take part in the new Santa’s Free Speed Pass are invited to stop by Santa’s photo set at Promenade Temecula and provide the on-site host with their cell phone number. From there, the host will text the guest 20 minutes prior to their photo visit with Santa, giving them the opportunity to return to the photo set and join the fast track line.

In addition, guests have the option to push back their place in the queue if they would like more time to shop or dine, according to a news release from the mall.

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“After a guest receives a text from Santa’s host, they have the option to text back to request additional time before joining the fast track line,” Espinosa explained.

Dates for the Santa’s Free Speed Pass include:

Black Friday weekend:            November 29, November 30, December 1

1st weekend in December:      December 7, December 8

2nd weekend in December:     December 14, December 15

Final week of the season:       December 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A traditional line will also be available for guests who do not wish to take part in the new Santa’s Free Speed Pass program.

For more information, visit www.promenadetemecula.com or call (951) 296-0975.


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