If you’re the type of traveler longing to leave the snow and cold behind this Christmas, it’s hard to imagine a better place to land for a holiday away than Orlando, Florida. Filled with sunshine and endless access to theme park fun, Orlando is a place where the entire family can find something that inspires this holiday season. The following are just a few of the many opportunities you’ll want to add to your itinerary when you’re ready to plan your well-deserved Christmas vacation to Orlando this year!
Explore Holiday Fun at Magic Kingdom
At Disney World in Orlando, the Christmas fun really kicks off in November and lasts all the way through the New Year. Magic Kingdom is a haven for holiday lovers and this year, when you plan your Walt Disney World Christmas fun, you can add Frozen Holiday Surprise to your lineup. This magical show will be held daily on the Cinderella Castle stage and will include appearances by Elsa, Ana, Olaf, Kristoff, and more. In addition to the inspiring show, guests will find Magic Kingdom is outfitted in its holiday best complete with sparkling décor and tons of tasty treats and holiday merchandise to enjoy as well.
Experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
On select nights through December 22, 2023, those who head to Disney World over Christmas can purchase tickets to participate in Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This annual and beloved event includes a parade, musical performances, live entertainment, and fireworks each night as well. Ticketholders enjoy early entrance to the park before the festivities and there’s plenty of delicious food to go around.
Spend Time at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays
Between November 24 and December 30, 2023, those who make their way to Epcot in the name of holiday fun will be right on time to enjoy the annual International Festival of the Holidays. The event lineup includes fan-favorite holiday kitchens that feature fantastic fare from around the globe that’s seen on dinner tables at Christmas. There’s also a candlelight processional on the agenda which includes Disney cast members, a live orchestra, Voices of Liberty, and celebrity narrators telling the Christmas story.
Holiday Fun at Universal Studios
Many travelers pair a trip to Orlando with time enjoyed at Universal Studios and when you’re here over Christmas, there’s even more to look forward to. At the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Diagon Alley is brimming over with festive décor, music, and holiday fare. There’s even a singing frog choir that only comes out during the holidays to delight guests. The Universal Holiday Tribute Store is a great place to pick up seasonal souvenirs while the annual holiday parade here is one you won’t want to miss.
Legoland Holiday Entertainment
For the smallest holiday travelers in your crew, Christmas in Orlando is best enjoyed at Legoland. Over the holidays, the park puts on its Bricktacular event complete with Lego Christmas trees, fireworks, and plenty of photo opportunities too. From the park, kids can post letters to the North Pole and even enjoy storytime on-site with Mrs. Claus.
See It Snowing in Celebration
Make your way to Celebration Town while you’re in Orlando over Christmas and you’ll be treated to a “snowy” scene. The event is known as Nightly Snowfall and sees snow made from soap launched out of street lanterns into the sky to flutter down in a spectacularly snowy way! The snow lingers all along Market Street creating a winter landscape effect that also makes for great holiday photos. There’s an ice rink set up on Market Street during this time too that’s open daily from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Enjoy Dazzling Nights
When you’re planning your Christmas away in Orlando, don’t leave Dazzling Nights off the list. Hosted at the iconic Harry P. Leu Gardens, this event sees the grounds transformed into a glittering wonderland of thrills for guests to enjoy. Lights cover the 50 acres of terrain at the gardens and event highlights include a 30-foot tree of gold sequins, a snow dome, a candy cane vortex light tunnel, and a walk-through forest with neon flowers. There are cookies and hot cocoa to elevate the experience with fantastic flavor and plenty of places to stop and savor the view.
Book Your Stay Today
When you’re ready to enjoy a journey to Orlando this Christmas, make sure you have accommodations to match by booking your vacation rental through Casiola. Take time to browse our options online today and when you find the home-away-from-home you’re looking for, reserving your place can be done at the touch of a button! From there, our team handles the details while guests focus on the fun ahead. We can’t wait to help you make more of every moment in Orlando and look forward to seeing you in Florida this December.
