Orlando Unwraps Holiday Events Celebrating the Magic of the Season

Visitors can discover the very first Wizarding Christmas (open to all muggles), as well as dazzling holiday-themed firework displays, incredible parades and even a pyrotechnic-enhanced Nutcracker performance. Orlando pulls out all the stops for the most magical yuletide possible, including cheerful hotel packages and unforgettable holiday events to warm the soul, starting Nov. 9 through New Year's Day.

Visitors can discover the very first Wizarding Christmas (open to all muggles), as well as dazzling holiday-themed firework displays, incredible parades and even a pyrotechnic-enhanced Nutcracker performance. Orlando pulls out all the stops for the most magical yuletide possible, including cheerful hotel packages and unforgettable holiday events to warm the soul, starting Nov. 9 through New Year's Day.

Travelers can check out VisitOrlando.com/Christmas for more details and to start planning their perfect winter getaway.

New This Holiday Season

Theme Park Holiday Events

Walt Disney World Resort                                                              
Select nights Nov. 9- Dec. 31

Universal Orlando Resort                                                                
Select nights Nov. 18 - Jan.6

SeaWorld Orlando                                                                       
Select nights Nov. 24 - Dec. 31

LEGOLAND Florida Resort                                                                 
Select weekends Dec. 2-25

Holiday Events In and Around Orlando

Downtown Orlando

Orange County Convention Center

Winter Park

Holiday Cheer at Orlando Resorts
An Orlando holiday getaway wouldn't be complete without a holly, jolly place to stay, and the destination's wide variety of resorts join the festivities. The holiday spirit is shared in events, dining and entertainment, creating comfort and cheer around every corner.

A Unique New Year's Eve in Orlando
Ring in 2018 in a big way at one of the destination's many New Year's Eve events. Some of the year's biggest firework shows light up the night as fine dining, entertainment and champagne flow below.

The Orlando Destination
Home to seven of the world's top theme parks, Orlando is the No. 1 family vacation destination, Theme Park Capital of the World®, and most visited destination in the United States.  An unparalleled mix of unique experiences create cherished memories for visitors, including legendary theme parks from Disney, Universal and SeaWorld, an array of world-class water parks, entertainment venues, an award-winning food scene, shopping, sports and nightlife. And, with 450 hotels, Orlando offers more lodging options than nearly any other destination in the world, from expansive resorts to uniquely themed hotels. 

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