Orlando World Center Marriott to transform into a Winter Wonderland for 2026 Holiday Season

Guests at the world's largest Marriott hotel will enjoy festive experiences, culinary delights, nightly entertainment, spectacular fireworks, and more.

This holiday season, Orlando World Center Marriott, invites guests to step into a winter wonderland during its 2026 "Twelve Nights of Wonder" celebration. Running from Dec. 20 through Dec. 31, 2026, the resort-wide activation will transform the sprawling property into a festive escape filled with holiday magic, including a winter wonderland village, carousel rides daytime pool events, brilliant fireworks, and a full slate of seasonal activities.

This year's Twelve Nights of Wonder adds new ways for families to experience the resort, from holiday arts and crafts to movies in the pool. During their stay, guests can also explore the resort's Signature Experiences & Adventures, debuting this month.

At the heart of the holiday celebration, the Winter Wonderland Village will give guests a place to gather and experience seasonal activities. The program's lineup includes carousel and train rides, holiday arts and crafts, holiday movies in the pool, an elf scavenger hunt, and Mingo's Merry Christmas Eve PJ Party.

Additionally, the celebration features a Mermaid Glow Party and fireworks shows at 9 p.m. Dec. 26, 28 and 30, culminating a New Year's Eve display at 11:59 pm, Dec. 31.

The village will include themed chalets: The Village Library, with story times; The Snow Workshop, offering activities for children; Mingo's Ice Bar, serving specialty drinks; and Mrs. Sugarplum's Sweets, featuring seasonal creations from the resort's pastry team. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos on select dates, and carolers will perform in the lobby and outdoor areas.

Several activities will take place at the resort's pool complex, which was voted No. 1 in the Best Hotel Pool category of the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. It features a 400,000-gallon lagoon pool, cabanas, daybeds and premium poolside seating, as well as seven waterslides, a 575-foot lazy river and a kids' splash zone.

Read on for all the festive highlights at Orlando World Center Marriott.

A Festive Haven Resort-Wide

Upon arrival, guests will immediately feel the holiday spirit. Starting the week before Thanksgiving, the grand lobby will feature a towering, beautifully decorated Christmas tree, establishing a whimsical backdrop for holiday photos.

Throughout the 12-day celebration, families can enjoy vibrant daytime activities at the Falls Pool. Making special guest appearances will be Orlando World Center Marriott's beloved mascot, Mingo, roaming the resort in a variety of dapper holiday outfits.

The Winter Wonderland Village

Each evening from 6 pm to 9 pm, the Falls Pool area comes alive as the Winter Wonderland Village, serving as the festive hub of the nightly celebrations. Families can enjoy timeless holiday attractions including a train ride, nightly entertainment and a classic carousel, which makes its debut as a brand-new addition to the village this year.

Surrounding these rides are several beautifully themed festive chalets, where guests can discover a rotating lineup of nightly entertainment and holiday activities:

• The Village Library: Story time featuring books and tales.

• The Snow Workshop: Hands-on activities for children.

• Mingo's Ice Bar: A bar featuring specialty signature drinks.

• Mrs. Sugarplum's Sweets: Hand-crafted, themed delights from the resort's pastry team.

Holiday Characters & Seasonal Spectacles

No holiday celebration is complete without its most famous residents. Guests can meet and capture photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus on select dates. Adding to the classic holiday charm, festive carolers will roam the resort, spreading vocal cheer through the lobby and outdoor areas.

As the night sky falls, the resort will light up with dazzling fireworks spectaculars on Dec. 26, 28, 30, and 31. Guests can also experience a magical Mermaid and Glow Event on Dec. 26, combining under-the-sea fantasy with vibrant, glowing pool-side animations.

World-Class Holiday Dining

To complement the visual spectacles, the resort's signature restaurant, Latitude & Longitude, will host three grand holiday dining events featuring locally and seasonally crafted buffet menus.

The Thanksgiving Day buffet is scheduled for Nov. 26 from 1 to 8 p.m. and costs $80 for adults and $32 for children ages 4–12.

The Christmas Day brunch buffet will be served Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $55 for adults and $20 for children ages 4–12.

The New Year's Eve buffet is scheduled for Dec. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. and costs $80 for adults and $32 for children ages 4–12. Children ages 3 and younger dine free at all three buffets.

Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through OpenTable.com.

For more information about "Twelve Nights of Wonder" or to book your holiday stay, please visit the website.

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