There’s no bad time to
visit Orlando but we must admit that visiting in December offers many unique opportunities. Check out these ten reasons to visit Orlando in December and then compare
Disney World packages, search for vacation homes to rent, or just learn more about the area.
1. The Magic Kingdom offers incredible fireworks displays
Many people believe that
Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The whole park is decorated including the castle which is covered in icy sparkling lights. This separately tickets event has themed food and drinks, a special parade, unique meet and greets and the night is ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
2. Universal's Holiday Parade Featuring Macy's
Head over to
Universal Orlando and spend the night at Universal Studios for this festive parade and fun. The park is decorated and there are fun treats in the Tribute store along with Christmas merch. As the sun goes down the parade begins. See large Macy's balloons, Dreamworks-inspired floats, and even wants appears to light the tree in New York.
3. Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays
Have a stroll through Epcot's World Showcase and enjoy the booths and entertainment. The countries share their Christmas and Holiday traditions as well as food and drinks. After sampling the countries head to the American Adventure. Listen to the Voices of Liberty sing traditional Christmas songs. Also, enjoy the Candlelight Processional, where a celebrity tells the nativity story with local choirs singing Christmas Carols.
4. SeaWorld Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld decorates the whole park with hundreds of twinkling lights. Explore the park for special meet and greets, the Sesame Street Christmas show, treats, live music, and fireworks.
5. Holiday's at LEGOLAND Florida
Over in Winter Haven, LEGOLAND decorates the whole park, but of course with Legos. There are lego wreaths, trees, and any other creative idea they can make with bricks. Enjoy live music, treats, and meet and greet a minifig Santa. you can even write and send a letter to the North Pole.
6. Christmas Town in Busch Gardens Tampa
Not too far away in Tampa is Busch Gardens. Enjoy the festive decor added to the park. there is an ice skating show, Three Kings Show, Elmo's Christmas Wish show, palm trees covered in lights, treats, and end the night with fireworks.
7. Night of a Million Lights
Have fun while helping others. Give Kids the World is a charity to help ill children achieve their dreams. During the winter they have a brilliant is walk-through with a display of over 3 million lights. It has decorated villas, a gingerbread arch and a projected Christmas tree.
8. Grinchmas
Universal’s Islands of Adventure hosts Grinchmas for the holidays. Experience the live show that retells the classic tale of the Grinch. You can also meet the Whos and the grinch himself. Attend a special breakfast to have a more up-close interaction with the Grinch himself.
9. Dazzilng Lights
In Downtown Orlando is Leu Gardens. During the holidays the gardens are transformed into a sparkling maze of lights and lanterns. Explore the different gardens and experience a tropical Christmas night.
10. Gaylord Palms
Enjoy Christmas light displays, classic holiday activities like photos with Santa, spectacular shows such as Cirque: Spirit of Christmas, thrilling experiences like ice tubing, and an all-new Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf. Find something for everyone at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
