Maximize your merry with wondrous events at our theme parks, neighborhoods and beyond.
Updated Nov. 20, 2024
Every holiday season, world-famous theme parks, hidden-gem neighborhoods and over-the-top resort hotels transform Orlando into a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland where everyone is welcome. We’re talking jubilant hospitality, miles of garland and a galaxy of twinkling lights — not to mention a heavy dose of holiday magic that you can only find in the Theme Park Capital of the World.
Join the celebration with delightful events, parades and lights, including several low- and no-cost options or included with theme park admission. Because the holidays are a joyous time — and no destination is more joyous than Orlando.
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Downtown for the Holidays (Dec. 6 – 22, 2024)
The most wonderful time of the year is here in Orlando, and it kicks off with the Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec. 6. The City of Orlando invites visitors and residents alike to celebrate the holidays with family-friendly holiday events, large-scale decorations, and activities for all ages to enjoy during Downtown for the Holidays. The fun takes place at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando’s Thornton Park District.
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Dazzling Nights (Select Nights, Nov. 29, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025)
Presented by Creative City Project, this annual tradition is back for its fifth year and bigger and more interactive than ever. Transforming the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures, the family-friendly Dazzling Nights invites you to embark on an unforgettable, interactive holiday adventure.
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In addition to a brand-new, large-scale light show, you can expect hundreds of Moroccan lanterns, interactive light-up pads, a forest with thousands of laser beams, and a 30-foot tree in shimmering gold, plus upgraded food and drinks and, of course, snow. Leu Gardens is part of Orlando’s Audubon Park Garden District between Winter Park and downtown Orlando.
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Winter Park Christmas Events (Dec. 5 – 7 & 24, 2024)
The Winter Park Christmas Parade (Dec. 7) has been bringing Santa and Mrs. Claus to its upscale namesake city for more than 70 years. Not only is this Central Florida’s oldest continuous holiday parade, but it provides a great opportunity to check out everything else Winter Park has to offer. You are also invited to the charming city’s annual tree lighting at Winter on the Avenue (Dec. 6), featuring strolling carolers, a Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony, s’mores, children’s choirs, The Bubble Bus, Popcorn Flicks in the Park, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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During Christmas in the Park (Dec. 5), The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art lights up Tiffany windows and present the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble in concert. Admission to all three events is free, and the Morse Museum will also offer free admission from 1 – 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 for its Christmas Eve Celebration.
Oh, What Fun!® Holiday Festival (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Dec. 6 – 22, 2024)
Held in Lake Nona close to Orlando International Airport, Oh, What Fun! is a magical, open-air winter wonderland with nightly snowfalls, live entertainment, classic Christmas tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus, fun photo ops, and memorable encounters designed to amaze and enchant. It will also kick off Hanukkah with a menorah blessing and lighting, music, and fun for all.
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Dinos in Lights at Orlando Science Center (Through Jan. 7, 2025)
Add some sparkle — and dinosaurs — to your holiday season with Dinos in Lights, featuring your favorite Cretaceous creatures in a whole new light. Included with regular admission, the fun is hosted by Orlando Science Center, part of Loch Haven Park in Ivanhoe Village Main Street near downtown.
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38th Annual Festival of Trees at Orlando Science Center (Nov. 16 – 24, 2024)
Hosted by the Orlando Museum of Art and presented by the Council of 101, the annual Festival of Trees showcases 30 designer-inspired decorated trees, stylish holiday wreaths, exceptional gingerbread houses, entertaining and design concepts, and more. Orlando Museum of Art is part of Loch Haven Park in Ivanhoe Village.
The Historic Holiday Experience at Orange County Regional History Center (Dec. 3 – 18, 2024)
Enjoy seasonal activities, caroling, storytelling, and a private visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at this interactive and intimate holiday experience. It’s hosted by the Orange County Regional History Center in downtown Orlando’s City District.
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Cirque Mechanics: Winter Wonderland Shop (Dec. 12 – 29, 2024)
Hosted by Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in City District, Cirque Mechanics: Winter Wonderland Shoppe promises to be a holiday emporium like no other. Under the brightly colored Big Top, a series of fantastical transactions will unfold with the world-renowned aerial and acrobatic artists of Cirque Mechanics.
Christkindlmarkt (Dec. 14 – 15, 2024)
Experience the magic of a traditional German Christmas market at Luminary Green Park in downtown’s Parramore District. Immerse yourself in festive cheer with delicious treats, unique gifts, and holiday entertainment.
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Deck the District Holiday Event (Nov. 21, 2024)
Head to City District in downtown Orlando for festive fun at the Deck the District Holiday Event, running from 6 – 9 p.m. Enjoy a gingerbread house building contest, pictures of Santa Claus with you and your dogs, and a Christmas tree lighting to cap off the night of fun.
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Jingle Eve (Nov. 23, 2024)
Kick off the holiday season with no shortage of yuletide festivities at Jingle Eve, taking place in Ivanhoe Village. From beer gardens to live music, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, a children’s holiday village, and special event promotions by Ivanhoe Village retailers, restaurants and bars, the evening culminates with fireworks displayed high above the shores of Lake Ivanhoe. Jingle Eve is free and open to the public, with the exception of a premium “12 Wines of Christmas” walk.
Krampusfest (Dec. 8, 2024)
In some eastern European cultures, Santa Claus is accompanied by Krampus — a horrible monster who snatches bad children instead of giving them presents. And this holiday season, he is again headed to Orlando for Krampusfest. One of the most famous Krampus celebrations in the country, this annual tradition brings the alpine spirit to The Milk District® near downtown Orlando.
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Holidays at High T (Dec. 11, 13 & 15, 2024)
Part of Thornton Park District, High T is celebrating the holidays with a Bridgerton Holiday Ball (Dec. 11), Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl (Dec. 13), and Sugarplum: A Nutcracker-Inspired Burlesque Show (Dec. 15).
Christmas Bells Ringing (Dec. 14, 2024)
Create lasting memories and embrace the magic of the season at Christmas Bells Ringing, a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer. It’s hosted by the Historic Town of Eatonville, just north of Winter Park and about 30 minutes from our entertainment districts.
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Lights and Frights Tour (Dec. 1 – 30, 2024)
During the month of December, American Ghost Adventures is offering a Lights and Frights Tour, where you will see the spectacular Christmas lights in downtown Orlando and hear some spooky stories. Family photos will be taken and a snack will also be provided.
Snow, Ice & Gingerbread: Holiday Celebrations Orlando Style (Mondays, Dec. 2 – 30, 2024)
Visit Walt Disney World® Resort hotels where gingerbread is a true art form with the Snow, Ice & Gingerbread tour, offered by Gray Line of Orlando Sightseeing Tours.
Christmas Lights Bioluminescence Kayak Tour (Fridays & Saturdays, Dec. 6 – 28, 2024)
Get ready for a holiday adventure like no other with BK Adventure’s Christmas Lights Bioluminescence Kayak Tour. Imagine paddling in a clear kayak through glowing waters, surrounded by twinkling holiday lights along the shore and the breathtaking bioluminescent comb jellies beneath you. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that blends Florida’s natural wonders with festive holiday spirit.
Asian Lantern Festival (Select Dates, Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 19, 2025)
Experience the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens like never before at the Asian Lantern Festival. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals at this specially ticketed evening event, featuring dozens of all-new, hand-constructed lanterns illuminated by thousands of LED lights. The Central Florida Zoo is in Sanford, about 35 minutes from Orlando’s main entertainment districts.
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Holiday Season Arts
Stage Productions
- Wreck the Halls (Select Dates, Nov. 14 – Dec. 21, 2024)
- A Christmas Nutcracker Tale (Nov. 22 – 23, 2024)
- Sugar Plum Fairy's Winter Tale (Nov. 29, 2024)
- Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker (Nov. 30, 2024)
- A Christmas Carol (Select Dates, Nov. 27 – Dec. 22, 2024)
- A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage (Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 30 – Dec. 29, 2024)
- Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays (Dec. 3, 2024)
- Becoming Santa (Dec. 5 – 7, 2024)
- The Holiday Drag Exxxtravaganza Show (Select Dates, Dec. 5 – 29, 2024)
- The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show (Select Dates, Dec. 5 – 29, 2024)
- Four Lost Santas: Amahl and the Night Visitors (Dec. 6 – 8, 2024)
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical (Dec. 6 – 8, 2024)
- The Nutcracker by Orlando Ballet (Select Dates, Dec. 6 – 22, 2024)
- Flamenco del Sol: The Nutcracker (Dec. 8, 2024)
- Youth Theater: A Christmas Story the Musical (Dec. 13 – 15, 2024)
- The Grinch (Dec. 16 & 19, 2024)
- Phantasmagoria’s Victorian Haunted Holidays (Dec. 19, 2024)
- Phantasmagoria’s An Even More Haunted Victorian Christmas (Dec. 20 – 21, 2024)
Concerts
- UCF Knights Season of Joy (Nov. 25, 2024)
- A Celtic Christmas (Nov. 26, 2024)
- Elf in Concert (Nov. 29, 2024)
- Pops Series: Home for the Holidays Featuring Byron Stripling in Holiday Swing (Nov. 30, 2024)
- Around the World at Christmas (Dec. 5 – 6, 2024)
- Brass Band of Central Florida: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas (Dec. 6 – 7, 2024)
- Season of Wonder Handbell Concert (Dec. 7, 2024)
- Symphony Storytime Series: Holiday Harmonies (Dec. 7 – 8, 2024)
- Holiday Pops in Winter Park (Dec. 8, 2024)
- Candlelight: Holiday Special Feat. The Nutcracker and More (Dec. 10, 17 & 18, 2024)
- The Sugarplum Ball in Concert (Select Dates, Dec. 13 – 14, 2024)
- Sleigh: It’s Christmas Actually! (Select Dates, Dec. 13 – 22, 2024)
- Holiday Pops at Innovation High School (Dec. 13, 2024)
- King Guys Cool Yule Band With Guest Vocalist Michelle Amato (Dec. 13, 2024)
- Holiday Pops at Della Phillips Pavilion (Dec. 14, 2024)
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Tour (Dec. 14, 2024)
- Bach Festival Society: A Classic Christmas (Dec. 14 – 15, 2024)
- Holiday Brunch Feat. Michael Andrew (Dec. 15, 2024)
- Spirit of the Season (Dec. 15, 2024)
- Sunday Punk Matinee X-Mas Special 2024 (Dec. 15, 2024)
- Orlando Gay Chorus: Merry Everything — The Gayest Time of Year (Dec. 16, 2024)
- Jinglerock Orlando (Dec. 19, 2024)
- Holiday Heartstrings: A CeCe Teneal Experience (Dec. 19 – 20, 2024)
- Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (Dec. 22, 2024)
More Holiday Arts
- Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration at The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024)
- Christmas in the Park (Dec. 5, 2024)
- Holiday Studio Show (Dec. 6, 2024)
- The Gift of Words (Dec. 7, 2024)
- Holiday-Themed Figure Drawing Workshop (Dec. 7, 2024)
- Holiday Movie at Lake Eola Park: The Santa Clause (Dec. 7, 2024)
- Cirque Mechanics: Winter Wonder Shoppe (Select Dates, Dec. 12 – 29, 2024)
- Holiday Movie at Lake Eola Park: Elf (Dec. 13, 2024)
- Retro Reels: Ernest Saves Christmas (Dec. 19, 2024)
- Holiday Movie at Lake Eola Park: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec. 20, 2024)
- Christmas Eve Celebration at The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (Dec. 24, 2024)
- Crescent Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol (Dec. 27, 2024)
Entertainment Districts
These events will make Orlando’s International Drive and Lake Buena Vista districts shine this holiday season.
Santa Workshop Experience at ICON Park® (Through Dec. 24, 2024)
As part of the new Santa Workshop Experience at ICON Park, the Sky Lounge at The Orlando Eye has been transformed into a winter wonderland with all your favorite festivities. In addition to getting photos with Santa, the experience includes a free ride on The Carousel at The Promenade for children under 13 with photo purchase, plus discounts for other ICON Park attractions.
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Santa Photos at Premier Malls (Through Dec. 24, 2024)
Santa photo opportunities await at Orlando’s premier shopping malls, The Mall at Millenia (event details) and The Florida Mall® (event details). Both offer numerous photo packages and require advance reservations.
Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience (Nov. 23, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025)
Experience the holidays Crayola-style at Colorful Christmas, hosted by Crayola Experience at The Florida Mall®. Included with admission, it’s your chance to help Santa save the holiday season while enjoying snow-tastic adventures. You can also meet animatronic characters, step inside a life-sized snowglobe, watch a light show, and craft unique gifts from the heart. It’s a holiday hullabaloo with snow much to do.
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Santa’s Christmas Village at Dezerland Park (Select Dates, Nov. 29 – Dec. 29, 2024)
Celebrate the season at Dezerland Park with Santa’s Christmas Village. Gather your family and friends for holiday joy and unforgettable memories, including an ice rink, snow, holiday treats, and meet-and-greets with Santa that start with a train ride to Santa’s Workshop. Dezerland Park is part of the I-Drive district.
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I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting (Nov. 22, 2024)
Kick off the holiday season with a free evening of holiday fun at ICON Park, featuring a glittering lighting ceremony for 50-foot holiday tree sponsored by the I-Drive District. Enjoy special performances and characters throughout the night including the Blue Man Group, who are set to open a new theater at ICON Park in 2025.
Holidays at JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando (Dec. 2, 12, 16 & 26 2024)
At Pointe Orlando on I-Drive, JoJo’s ShakeBAR is celebrating the season with Holly Jolly Mixology (Dec. 2 & 16) and Gingerbread House Decorating (Dec. 12 & 26).
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Holinights Celebration (Select Dates, Nov. 21 – Dec. 25, 2024)
Join the Holinights Celebration at Promenade at Sunset Walk, featuring Santa Claus, mischievous elves, towering toy soldiers, live music and the nightly lighting of the 42-foot Illuminated Holinights Christmas Tree. You can also enjoy craft and street markets, car shows, and more, plus free admission and parking. Promenade at Sunset Walk is adjacent to Margaritaville Resort Orlando near Walt Disney World® Resort.
The Outta Control Holiday Magic Dinner Show (Dec. 7, 2024 – Jan. 4, 2025)
At Pointe Orlando, WonderWorks is hosting The Outta Control Holiday Magic Dinner Show, featuring holly jolly magic tricks, laughs, cheers and an endless holiday feast, including alcohol for guests 21 and up.
Festive Holiday Dinner Show at Capone’s Dinner & Show (Select Nights, Nov. 23 – Dec. 31, 2024)
Join the wise guys and beautiful dames this holiday season for an evening of fun, food and frivolity at the Festive Holiday Dinner Show. Hosted by Capone’s Dinner & Show near Walt Disney World, the event includes a four-course meal with unlimited beverages (including alcohol), plus a raucous show that is filled with singing, dancing, comedy, and action.
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Now Snowing at Celebration Town Center (Nov. 30 – Dec. 31, 2024)
Hosted by Celebration Town Center close to Walt Disney World® Resort, Now Snowing presents winter fun with horse drawn carriage rides, train rides for the kids, ice skating, carolers and of course, photos with Santa.
Holidays in Space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (Dec. 20 – 30, 2024)
Holidays in Space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex features a nightly projected lightshow on the massive exterior of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®. Embark on a breathtaking journey through the stars, Earth and beyond with familiar places along the way, including the Vehicle Assembly Building, International Space Station, James Webb Space Telescope and more, all included with admission. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is on Florida’s east coast, about an hour from Orlando.
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Magic of Lights at Daytona International Speedway (Nov. 22, 2024 – Jan. 4, 2025)
This holiday season, Daytona International Speedway transforms into a holiday wonderland during Magic of Lights, a specially ticketed holiday drive-through tradition featuring over one million lights. Daytona is on Florida’s east coast about an hour from Orlando.
Theme Parks
See how Orlando’s world-famous theme parks are celebrating the holiday season in 2024, with most events included with admission.
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Holidays at Walt Disney World® Resort
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park (Select Nights, Nov. 8 – Dec. 20, 2024)
At Walt Disney World® Resort, get ready for a magical holiday gathering with your loved ones — and some familiar Disney Characters — during the specially ticketed Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. When Mickey celebrates the season, Magic Kingdom® Park lights up with excitement for guests of all ages. Joyful music fills the air. Disney Characters don their most festive attire, and enchanting entertainment lies around almost every turn.
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Throughout the evening, you can:
- Delight in the amazingly festive Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show;
- Gather to watch Disney Characters give a yuletide nod to the season during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade;
- Get the perfect picture with Disney pals dressed in their Christmas best;
- Discover holiday overlays for iconic attractions;
- Make your night extra sweet when you explore Magic Kingdom Park searching for cookies and cocoa;
- Take in the elaborate decorations that bring the spirit of the season to life;
- And so much more.
This event tends to sell out, so get your tickets now. Even if you’re not attending this specially ticketed event, you can look forward to holiday delights throughout Magic Kingdom Park during normal operating hours.
Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® (Select Nights, Nov. 9 – Dec. 21, 2024)
This festive season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will host an upscale nighttime party, Disney Jollywood Nights, on 12 select evenings. The separately ticketed event, which runs from 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., invites you to experience a glamorous evening full of merry mashups, delicious tastes and sips, iconic throwback characters, and a holiday vibe full of glitz and sparkle.
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For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” Other highlights include:
- Glitz and glam galore with red-carpet moments and dapper decor;
- Yuletide entertainment, including live bands and a musical variety show;
- Swanky venues and hotspots where you can dance the night away;
- After-hours access to thrilling rides and coasters with lower wait times, thanks to the limited number of tickets made available for each night;
- Encounters with beloved Disney Characters as they spread holiday cheer;
- Delicious holiday tastes and sips (available for purchase);
- All-new Disney PhotoPass offerings;
- And so much more.
Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity holiday party, so securing your tickets early is encouraged. You can also look forward to festive fun throughout the park during normal hours, including the Sunset Seasons Greetings projection show on Hollywood Tower Hotel, the Santa Claus Merry Motorcade, Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine, and more.
EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays (Nov. 29 – Dec. 30, 2024)
Surround yourself with seasonal sights, sounds and flavors during the EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays, a beloved extravaganza boasting themed Holiday Kitchens and a scrumptious Holiday Cookie Stroll.
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You can also hear the stirring story of Christmas presented by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by an orchestra and massed choir. It’s part of the famous Candlelight Processional, held nightly during the festival’s run.
Even the Guardians of the Galaxy are getting in on the fun by trading their classic-hits playlist for a mash-up of seasonal jams at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Then, behold heartwarming performances around World Showcase, including Canadian Holiday Voyageurs, Las Posadas with Mariachi Cobre, the Chinese Lion Dance, and holiday storytellers.
This joyous celebration is included with admission to EPCOT®, with food and beverages being available for purchase.
Holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park (Starts Nov. 12, 2024)
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, experience the magic of nature with a holiday twist. Be sure to swing by Discovery River to wave hello to some of your favorite Disney Characters aboard decked-out flotillas. Included with park admission, highlights include:
- Merry Menagerie: Delight in winter wonders as Discovery Island® springs to life with artisan-sculpted puppets of arctic animals — like penguins, reindeer, foxes and polar bears.
- Mickey & Minnie at Adventurers Outpost: Pose for a photo with these beloved Disney Characters decked out in holiday attire.
- Tree of Life® Awakenings — Holiday Edition: The beloved tree shimmers and sparkles each evening, accompanied by a heartwarming musical score.
Holidays at Disney Springs® (Starts Nov. 12, 2024)
More holiday fun can be enjoyed at Disney Springs®, including dazzling decor and gift ideas galore. Meet Santa Claus, enjoy festive holiday tunes with live performers and DJs, and encounter Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers and Snowflake Skaters. Flurries are also in the forecast with a magical evening snowfall over Disney Springs Town Center — the perfect complement to the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth. Best of all, admission and parking are free.
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SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration™ at SeaWorld® Orlando (Select Dates, November 2024 – January 2025)
The award-winning SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration returns with the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. Included with theme park admission, the event transforms SeaWorld® Orlando into a winter wonderland with more than 3 million sparkling lights.
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Enjoy all the family-friendly holiday entertainment, from the iconic Sea of Trees that dance to music as they light up the central lagoon, to delicious holiday treats. Experience fan-favorite holiday shows and seasonal entertainment throughout the park. And be sure to stay late to finish your evening with an impressive holiday firework show. For even more fun, get tickets to SeaWorld Coasters After Dark: Christmas Edition, available on select nights through Dec. 13, 2024. Tickets start at $49.99, giving you the chance to soar into the holiday season.
Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (Nov. 22 – Dec. 31, 2024)
Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort are merry and bright, naughty and nice.
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Join the celebration of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ as Hogwarts™ castle lights up for the holidays and festive decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™. Enjoy a hot Butterbeer™ while both the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees put a holiday spin on their performances.
Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek films. Get together with the resident Whos in Universal Islands of Adventure, where you can enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch™.
There are even more festivities in store around every corner of Universal Orlando Resort. You’ll find tasty holiday food and drinks, character encounters and more. And to top it all off, you’ll want to stay at one of Universal’s spectacular hotels, where you’ll find even more themed food, decorations and festivities.
From breathtaking hotels to Universal CityWalk to thrill-packed theme parks, have an awesome holiday season at Universal Orlando Resort, with all festivities included with park admission.
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Holidays at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort (Select Dates, Nov. 29 – Dec. 31, 2024)
At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, celebrate the holiday season with Holidays at LEGOLAND. This jolly time of year features a brand-new, ginormous giant LEGO® brick-built Christmas tree, plus elf-tastic seasonal shows and activities, a festive crew of LEGO holiday characters, a merry menu of special treats, cheerful LEGO decor, twinkling lights, and more. An extra special gift for you: This festive event is included in general admission.
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Map of Christmas & Holiday Season Events
Use this interactive map to deck the halls at all of Orlando’s Christmas and holiday season celebrations in 2024.
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