Orlando gets dazzling in December: the theme parks twinkle and stage special shows, and other venues turn on the bright lights too.
At Universal Orlando, Macy's Holiday Parade rolls every evening at the Universal Studios theme park. And over at Seuss Landing, in the Islands of Adventure theme park, guests can celebrate Grinchmas and see that elusive Grinch. (You won't find him at other times of the year.)
Meanwhile, Universal Orlando's three resorts have festive decor, carolers, tree-lighting, cookie decorating, holiday movies, and more; plus guests get Front Of The Line passes for popular rides.
- Read more about the Holidays at Universal Orlando.
Walt Disney World Celebrations
In the Magic Kingdom, every year Mickey has a Very Merry Christmas Party on many nights, and Mickey's Very Merry Parade with March of the Wooden Soldiers and plenty more.
Epcot has Holidays Around The World, showcasing traditions from different countries; tree-lighting; special IllumiNations laser light and fireworks show; and the Candlelight Processional, in which a celebrity narrator presents the Christmas story with music by a choir and 50-piece orchestra.
At MGM Studios, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights has 5 million of 'em-- twinkling lights that is, that twinkle even more in nightly "snow". And of course the Disney World Resorts have decorations and special events.
See more about the Holiday Season at Disney World
More in Orlando for the Holidays:
- SeaWorld celebrations - special shows, Christmas Luau, Frosty Friends Sleepover, snow flurries, and more
- Gaylord Palms ICE!: starting in mid-November, the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center stages an indoor winter wonderland with 2 million pounds of ice: ice sculptures, slides, and "interactive ice environments". Temperature is 9 degrees, so wear shoes and long pants! Hooded parkas will be provided. About's Guide for Florida for Visitors has more about ICE!.
- Holiday Lights: About's guide for Florida for Visitors hits the high-lights: tree-lighting, Garden of Lights, candlelight parades, Cypress Gardens, and more.
- [link url=http://www.nickhotel.com/popups/nick_event_information_holiday.cfm]Holidays at NickHotel
Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn is a very fun place, with two waterparks and theming and entertainment by Nickelodeon. Holiday fun includes Santa reading The Night Before Christmas, Candy Cane stroll, Holiday Dive In Movies, Gingerbread House Workshop, Holiday Crafts.
*photo courtesy of Universal Orlando
