November 1, 2024
Imagine arriving in Orlando with your family or group of friends, where the warm Florida air mingles with the magic of holiday lights. As the sun sets, the city and theme parks transform into a dazzling display of color and sparkle, inviting you to explore a winter wonderland without the chill.
Promenade at Sunset Walk
At the Promenade at Sunset Walk(opens in a new tab), a towering 40-foot Christmas tree stands proud, its lights twinkling in a cascade of festive hues. Santa Claus, his elves, and towering toy soldiers will be paying Sunset Walk a visit on select nights to bring holiday vibes. Between solving clues at Escapology(opens in a new tab), arcade tournaments at GameTime(opens in a new tab), and souring in the air aboard the Sunset Walk Slingshot(opens in a new tab), pause to snap family photos beneath its glow – perfect for next year’s holiday card.
Walt Disney World® Resort
Theme Parks
The Christmas spirit combines with Disney magic during the holiday season with gorgeous lights displayed throughout Walt Disney World® Resort’s Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Take breaks between rides along Magic Kingdom’s attractions for the breathtaking lights among the castles and coasters, while fireworks paint the night sky in bursts of color. Welcome the holidays at Hollywood Studios during Jollywood Nights, a separately ticketed event from November 9th to December 21st where beautiful lights shine down on dazzling musical and ice-skating performances staring your favorite Disney characters.
Disney Springs
Witness a magical mix of holiday shopping and lights at Disney Springs, with light-up Christmas trees spread throughout the area to shine holiday lights and keep guests in the Christmas spirit. Sip festive drinks with friends, while the kids embark on a scavenger hunt, delighted by surprise encounters with Santa Claus himself.
Universal Orlando Resort
At Universal Orlando, the holidays come to life in Who-Ville, where the Grinch himself holds court beneath the sparkling lights of the live performance of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Be sure to head to Harry Potter World where the cobbled streets of Hogsmeade glow in festive cheer.
SeaWorld® Orlando Christmas Celebration
Spend your holiday getaway touring the world’s unique aquatic life with adrenaline rushes on water-themed rides at SeaWorld® Orlando’s Christmas Celebration. Watch as the park shines bright with over 3 million lights from November 8th, 2024 to January 2nd, 2025. End the festive explorations with a smorgasbord featuring more than 40 Christmas-theme dishes to wash down with drinks such as the Mistletoe Margaritas and Smore’d-up Beignets.
I-Drive District Holiday Tree at ICON Park
The night isn’t complete until you stand before the large holiday tree at ICON Park, its lights visible from the top of The Orlando Eye Ferris Wheel, offering a view that will take your breath away. Whether you’re watching from the ground or above on The Orlando Eye, this beautiful tree is a can’t-miss.
Dazzling Nights – Harry P. Leu Gardens
Venture through a spectacular holiday light experience while vacationing in Orlando with a night at Dazzling Lights at Harry P. Leu Gardens. The trees dazzle with Moroccan lanterns overhead, and the play area with 8-foot-tall rollable ornaments is the perfect spot for kids. Have your breath taken away as you walk through the 70-foot-long tunnel of bright lights and bask in the glow of the 30-foot-tall tree of shimmering gold sequins. End the night with a walk of thousands of laser lights and a nighttime show with 100 beacons of light that turn the sky into a Christmas work of art.
A Merry Winter Garden Light Show
The trees and buildings of Winter Garden dazzle with twinkling lights and ornaments for A Merry Winter Garden Light Show to transform the town into a holiday dream. Stop by City Hall for a light show that brings the area to life with beautiful colors and patterns that dance to classic Christmas music.
The nights shine bright this holiday season in Orlando thanks to the destinations treating guests with the Christmas spirit. Lights take different forms and colors to transport you into a winter wonderland while exploring Orlando’s most popular attractions. Your getaway photo album will be filled with colors and new holiday memories.
Book(opens in a new tab) your next holiday treat with Encore Resort at Reunion today to see the Christmas light spectaculars Orlando has to offer.
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