Universal’s Holiday Celebration
The Most Magical Place on Earth has nothing on Universal Orlando Resort during the holidays. Both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure get decked out with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and Christmas trees galore. Plus, you can meet the Grinch and his trusty dog Max for a spirited photo op. Make sure to catch the nightly Macy’s Holiday Parade featuring massive colorful floats, cheerful Christmas carols, and even snowfall on select nights. It’s the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit.
Address: 6000 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (800) 864-8377
Disney’s Yuletide Magic
You can’t talk about holiday magic in Orlando without mentioning Walt Disney World. All four Disney parks get decked out for the season, bringing joy with shimmering decorations, festive snacks, and beloved characters dressed in their Christmas best. Enjoy the Jungle Cruise transformed into a “Jingle Cruise” at Magic Kingdom. Don’t miss the over-the-top holiday makeover at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the park becomes a winter wonderland straight out of a Hallmark movie. And at EPCOT, the Candlelight Processional fills the air with joyous holiday tunes alongside a live orchestra and celebrity narrator.
Address: Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 939-5277
ICE! at Gaylord Palms
For a truly cool holiday experience, check out ICE! at Gaylord Palms. Each year, a team of expert ice carvers transforms two million pounds of ice into larger-than-life holiday sculptures and scenes. Bundle up in a parka and travel down the frosty lanes of this winter wonderland. It’s a breathtaking – and chilling – holiday adventure. Don’t forget to ride the ice slides for some festive fun. After working up an appetite, warm up with a hot cocoa or seasonal cocktail at one of the resort’s cozy bars.
Address: 6000 W Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 586-0000
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Epcot gets extra festive for the International Festival of the Holidays. The World Showcase transforms into a global celebration, with each country decked out in holiday decor. Don’t miss the candle-lighting ceremonies, delicious holiday bites from around the world, and joyful traditions like Las Posadas in Mexico. You can even meet Santa at The American Adventure pavilion. When night falls, Epcot comes alive with shimmering lights during the spectacular “Candlelight Processional.” It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Happiest Place on Earth.
Address: 200 Epcot Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: (407) 824-4321
Enchant Christmas at Tropicana Field
For a magical holiday light display on a grand scale, visit Enchant Christmas at Tropicana Field in nearby St. Petersburg. This wonderland features a custom-designed light maze through a sparkling forest of towering trees. See larger-than-life holiday sculptures, ice-skate under the twinkle lights, sip hot cocoa and cocktails, and more. Enchant Christmas is a festive wonderland perfect for families and friend groups looking to celebrate the season in style.
Address: 1610 1st Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone: (727) 308-3225
Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida
LEGOLAND Florida gets decked out for the holidays too, with fun festivities perfect for families. See one million LEGO bricks transformed into a larger-than-life holiday light show. Don’t miss new additions this year like character meet-and-greets with LEGO Santa and friends. Kids can also build their own LEGO race cars and speed down a 30-foot downhill track. It’s the most wonderful time of year for LEGO lovers.
Address: One Legoland Way Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: (877) 350-5346
Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens
For a botanical winter wonderland, visit Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens. More than a million twinkling lights transform the 50-acre gardens into a magical landscape. See laser lights dance across the water and enormous LED displays light up the sky. New themes each year make this an annual holiday tradition for many Orlando locals. Don’t miss the chance for a photo with Santa amid the glittering lights. Dazzling Nights is a family-friendly way to get into the holiday spirit.
Address: 1920 N Forest Ave Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: (407) 246-2620
Gaylord Palms ICE Display
The Gaylord Palms resort goes all out for Christmas, with soaring holiday decorations and even an indoor snow tubing hill. But the star of their holiday lineup is the larger-than-life ICE! Display, hand-carved from two million pounds of ice. This winter wonderland brings beloved holiday tales to life in frosty form. Bundle up in your parka and walk through scenes depicting “The Polar Express” and Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Don’t miss the ice slides for extra wintery fun. It’s the coolest way to celebrate Christmas in Florida.
Address: 6000 W. Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 586-0000
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens
Just over an hour west near Tampa, Busch Gardens undergoes a holiday transformation into Christmas Town. See the park dressed in its holiday best with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows and attractions, visits with Santa, seasonal treats and cocktails, and more. Kids can meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and play in real snow. At night, watch the park sparkle beneath state-of-the-art projection mapping shows. It’s the most festive way to celebrate the season, and Party Bus Orlando provides easy transportation.
Address: 10165 McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 884-4386
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