Santa arrives at Woodfield, Orland Square malls

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WLS) -- Santa is getting a jump on the holidays in the suburbs. He arrived Thursday at Woodfield and Orland Square malls.

New this year at Woodfield: parents can skip the lines and reserve a spot online for $10.

A mall spokesperson says on average, about 15,000 kids visit Santa each year at Woodfield.