MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 8, 2011) - The 49th Annual Macys Santaland® is open for viewing beginning Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. located at Macy's Minneapolis, 700 Nicollet Mall 55402, on the 8th floor.

Macys 49th Annual Santaland will delight guests of all ages. Santa Claus will make his annual appearance November 19th through December 24th to gather the holiday wish lists of children across the land. As you make your way to meet Santa, experience "A Day in the Life of an Elf" which tells the story of Santa's elves at the North Pole as they prepare for Christmas. Guests will enjoy seeing what happens in an elf's life from waking up and getting Santa's mail to teaching the reindeer how to fly and learning about Christmas traditions. Once you meet with Santa, be sure to ask his elves about the various photo packages available.

The Make-A-Wish Wishing Well, Mrs. Claus' Holiday Bakery and Santa's Gift Shop: Throw your coins and dollars into the Make-A-Wish® Wishing Well and help childrens wishes come true with donations going to the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. After meeting Santa, guests will find Mrs. Claus' holiday bakery, which includes fresh gingerbread cookies and other holiday treats, as well as Santa's Toy Shop filled with family-friendly gifts.

Macys Puppet Theater presents Moose Crossing Join us as we present an exciting holiday tradition with Moose Crossing, a trio of song-filled tales starring the voices of Julie Andrews, Mario Cantone, John Tartaglia and Walter Cronkite. Shows are Thursdays through Sundays until December 23rd. Tickets are $4 per person and available a half hour prior to each performance. Children under age 2 are free.

For hours of Macys Santaland or for more information, please call 612.375.3018.

About Macys Believe Campaign:

Known worldwide for its holiday traditions from the Thanksgiving Day Parade to the first in-store Santa, Macys resurrects the magical Believe Stations in every store that feature a Believe Meter, letter-writing station and an official Santa Mail letterbox due to the tremendous customer response and outstanding customer feedback. Beginning November 6, children across the country are invited to drop off their at Macys Santa Mail letterbox. For each letter received, Macys will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation up to $1 million to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

Believe was inspired by the letter to the editor written by eight-year-old Virginia OHanlan in 1897 asking if there is a Santa Claus. Newsman Francis P. Church responded with a poignantly worded essay on the importance of believing, including the famous line: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist

Editors Note:

To capture installation of Macys Santaland or request interviews with

Sherri Eriksrud, VP/Store Manager of Macys Minneapolis or Mike Gansmoe, VP of Macys Special Productions, please contact Gary Young

Email garydyoung@comcast.net, Cell 612.247.8123

B-roll is available upon request.