Holiday Events Planner
Updated: March 12, 2009
Experience holiday hoopla in Central Florida this year. Area resorts and theme parks have transformed into winter wonderlands featuring glistening garland, parades, entertainment and frozen creations. From "The Nutcracker" to holiday light displays, find events full of seasonal cheer by catching a glimpse of these yuletide options before the elves pack up and leave.
On this page:More Winter Favorites, Holiday Events.
More Winter Favorites
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Orange Blossom Balloons
Read ReviewsPO Box 22908, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)
What better way to see all the magical theme parks than from the air--morning trips include a champagne breakfast.
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Bok Tower Gardens
Read Reviews1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853 (map)
Tour the tranquil gardens and nature conservatory, visit historic Pinewood Mansion bedecked for the holidays and hear the Tower bells.
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Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
Read Reviews4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837 (map)
Enjoy an elaborate breakfast, live entertainment, and photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus Dec. 18, 9am-10:30am.
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Disney's Grand Floridian Beach
Read Reviews4401 Grand Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)
An awesome Victorian-themed lobby display including a 30-foot decorated Christmas tree--enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails at Mizner's Lounge.
Holiday Events
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Universal Studios Centra Care
Read Reviews1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
Spend the day with the Grinch in Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure. The green-machine performs during the How the Grinch Stole Christmas show. The live performance features six tunes by Mannheim Steamroller and new arrangements of ?You?re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch? and ?Where Are You, Christmas?? Guests will have an opportunity to meet the Grinch and see Whos from Whoville. Every evening the Macy?s Holiday Parade takes over Universal Studios with balloons, floats and an array of colorful costumes from the renowned Macy?s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Entertainers and marching bands are also a part of the street sashay.
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Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Read Reviews401 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)
Watch the Orlando Ballet bring composer Peter I. Tchaikovsky?s classical theatrical piece the ?Nutcracker? to life on stage during the holiday season.
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Walt Disney World Resort
Write a review200 Celebration Pl Ste 6, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (map)
Celebrate the season at the Walt Disney World Resort. Visitors can chill at the Magic Kingdom?s Cinderella Castle as it brightens the night sky with 200,000 sparkling white lights. Tots and tykes can experience Mickey?s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. Head over to Hollywood Studios and be amazed by the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Guests can enjoy millions of illuminating lights and animated displays, which originally began as a father?s Christmas present to his daughter. Explore during the ?Holidays Around the World? festivities at Epcot. Learn about different holiday traditions as you travel around the globe. Watch the Candlelight Processional at the American Gardens Theatre where a national celebrity narrates the ?Christmas Story? along with a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.
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The Mall at Millenia
Read Reviews4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL 32839 (map)
Purchase a photo keepsake of your child?s experience with Santa Claus this holiday season. And don?t forget that he knows who's naughty or nice!
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Sea World of Florida
Read Reviews7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 (map)
Bundle up and board The Polar Express Experience at SeaWorld Orlando?s Wild Arctic for a journey to the North Pole. Visitors can watch Shamu and friends commemorate the holiday spirit during a 22-minute performance called ?Shamu Christmas?Miracles? at the Shamu Stadium.
