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The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli to launch the 2025 Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Emma Walton
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The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli, will join LEGOLAND Florida as honorary Tree Lighter, lighting the parks iconin LEGO Christmas Tree.

The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli to launch the 2025 Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Get ready for lift-off into the holiday season! LEGOLAND Florida Resort officially launches Holidays at LEGOLAND Presented by Hallmark Channel on Saturday, December 6, with the lighting of the Park’s iconic more than 30-foot-tall LEGO Christmas Tree built from more than 360,000 LEGO and DUPLO bricks, decorated with giant ornaments, presents, and sparkling LEGO candles.

This year’s illumination will be truly stellar as Blue Origin’s Club for the Future helps kick off the celebration, welcoming The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli, a renowned science communicator, TV host, and aerospace engineer, as the event’s honorary Tree Lighter. Emily will help “launch” the season in honor of the Park’s upcoming Galacticoaster, the world’s first indoor LEGO space-themed family coaster, debuting in 2026.

Families can join Emily for the tree lighting, meet special guests, experience brick-tastic holiday moments, and end the night with a spectacular revelation as the giant LEGO tree shines bright for the first time this year.

Emily Calandrelli is the 100th woman to fly to space, and an MIT-engineer turned Emmy-nominated science TV host.

She’s the Host and Co-Executive Producer of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix, she's featured as a correspondent on Netflix’s Bill Nye Saves the World and an Executive Producer and host of FOX's Xploration Outer Space.

Emily is the author of the picture book Reach for the Stars, the science experiment book Stay Curious and Keep Exploring, and the science chapter book series, the Ada Lace Adventures. The third book in the series was launched to the International Space Station through the Story Time from Space program.

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Sleigh into the jolliest time of year during Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida Resort Presented by Hallmark Channel, returning with festive fun on select dates: December 6, 13, 20, and 24–31.

Families are invited to celebrate with twinkling lights, festive LEGO décor, interactive entertainment, and the gigantic LEGO Christmas Tree, all included with general Park admission, annual passes, and select vacation packages.

Ranked among the Top 10 Best Theme Park Holiday Events by USA TODAY 10Best, Holidays at LEGOLAND is Central Florida’s most family-friendly holiday tradition.

Guests can enjoy Elf-tastic entertainment, meet LEGO Santa and his festive Minifigure crew, and discover themed experiences like the Sleigh Build Competition, Festival of Flurries, North Pole Postal Service, Santa’s Toy Build, and the Holly Hype Dance Party. Even MINILAND USA gets a merry makeover, while the LEGO® Shop features limited-edition holiday exclusives and festive displays.

The celebration culminates on December 31 with Florida’s only Kids’ New Year’s Eve Celebration, featuring extended hours and dazzling fireworks to ring in 2026.

For full event details, tickets, and exclusive overnight packages, visit LEGOLAND.com/Florida.

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