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There is so many Christmas and Holiday Events taking place in Orlando that it can be difficult deciding what to do, and that's where our list of the must-do holiday happening helps! Orlando is a wonderful place to enjoy Christmas and the Holidays, and whether you're a local looking for inspiration, or a visitor looking forward to experiencing the holidays in the sunshine, we've got you covered with the absolute best things do do in Orlando and Central Florida. Our top 10 list is in no particular order!!! The Top 10 Best Holiday Events in Orlando Orlando's Theme Parks The Holidays At Magic Kingdom Now - December 31, 2023 Get wrapped up in all things merry and bright, with sensational sights and holiday delights. The Magic Kingdom, truly is extra magical during the holidays, with beautiful decor, festive entertainment, and extra jolly eats and treats. EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Now through December 30, 2023 Embrace holiday traditions from around the world and delight in the telling of the Christmas story. . Highlights include the Candlelight Processional – Hear the stirring story of Christmas presented by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by an orchestra and massed choir. The Holidays At Disney’s Hollywood Studios Now - December 31, 2023 Embark on yuletide adventures in a park full of entertainment and thrills. Decor at Hollywood Studios includes SANTA GERTIE! There are also oversized Christmas ornaments in Echo Lake, as well as a giant Christmas tree, and other decor. You will also discover vintage inspired decor on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, with snow falling along Sunset! Holidays At Disney Springs Now - December 30, 2023 Enjoy a host of holiday-themed activities and savor the comforting flavors of the season while shopping for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list! Highlights include meeting Santa and enjoy festive holiday tunes with live musical performances and DJs. Plus, encounter Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers and Snowflake Skaters, plus the entire family will love strolling the Christmas Tree Stroll. SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration Select Dates, Now - December 31, 2023 SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration returns with the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. The event transforms SeaWorld Orlando into a winter wonderland with more than 3 million sparkling lights. Enjoy all the family-friendly holiday entertainment, from the iconic Sea of Trees that dance to music as they light up the central lagoon, to delicious holiday treats, and an impressive holiday firework show. Holidays At Universal Orlando Resort Now, 2023 to January 4, 2024 Enjoy the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort! Join the celebrations of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, plus enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch. Christmas Town At Busch Gardens Tampa November 13, 2023 to January 4, 2024 Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Experience animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Keep the holiday spirit shining bright from day to night with millions of twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks, plus heartwarming moments with Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Holidays At LEGOLAND Florida Resort Select Days, Now - December 31, 2023 At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, this jolly time of year features a giant LEGO Christmas tree, unforgettable seasonal shows, holiday characters, special treats, LEGO activities, twinkling lights and more during Holidays at LEGOLAND! Holiday Lights at Island H20 Holiday Lights at Island H20 Water Park Now - December 31, 2023 Island H20 Water Park has revealed that Holiday Nights, an exciting new island-themed holiday light spectacular will take place select nights at the Kissimmee water park from November 8 to December 31. This sparkling new event will feature countless twinkling lights, enchanting displays, live entertainment, and delightful treats, all while supporting a charitable cause. Visitors can look forward to hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, themed displays, unique photo spots, live entertainment, and tantalizingly themed treats and gifts, all which will transform Island H2O Water Park into an extravaganza for the whole family. Tickets are available for purchase from Nov. 1 at Islando H2O Water Par for $34.99 per adult / $29.99 per child with a portion of proceeds supporting Kissimmee's Give Kids The World Village. Holiday Lights at Leu Gardens Dazzling Lights at Leu Gardens Now - January 6, 2024 Produced by Creative City Project, Dazzling Nights is back for its third year — and this time, it will be bigger and even more interactive. The all-ages holiday event transforms the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures. Highlights include a 70' long candy cane path, giant neon flowers, a brand new laser light show with live singers, meet and greet characters in an icy world, a giant, inflatable play area with a chimney slide, and so much more! Holiday Events at Gaylord Palms Ice at Gaylord Palms Resort Now - January 3, 2024 There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than by gathering your family for Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of 2 million pounds of colorful ice with a dazzling display of larger-than-life sculptures, thrilling ice slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels. This must do holiday event in Central Florida will feature Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang, who will be the stars of this year's holiday celebration as ICE! returns for 2023. In addition to the ICE! attraction, a sleigh-full of events and activities will be featured across the 64-acre resort. Christmas shows and activities are presented in the atrium, while parts of the convention center transform into Alpine Village, a bustling, holiday hamlet with Bavarian-style storefronts, immersive activities and one of Florida’s largest Christmas shops. The Holidays at ICON Park Holiday Nights at ICON Park Now - December 25, 2023 The 20-acre ICON Park has transformed into a holiday wonderland with the arrival of the I-Drive District’s 50-foot decorated tree, nightly snowfall, Santa Workshop Experience, The Wheel’s holiday light and music show, carolers – and, of course, Santa himself. Guests are invited to bring a blanket, gather on ICON Park’s center lawn to enjoy the free nightly snowfall and magical light show, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants and entertainment venues. Holinights at the Promenade at Sunset Walk Holinights Celebrations Select Nights, Now - December 25, 2023 The holidays are coming, and at the popular Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee, the Holinights are on the way too, bringing non stop holiday fun and entertainment. The popular entertainment, shopping and dining destination, is hosting several holiday events throughout the festive season including Holinights on select nights from 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm Holinights Celebration features Santa Claus, Mischievous Elves, Towering Toy Soldiers, Live Music & Tree Lighting Nightly, Snow Ball Fights with the Mischievous Elves, Holiday Craft & Street Markets, Car Shows & More! Pirates Dinner Show Pirates Dinner Adventure Christmas Show Now to December 25, 2023 Ho! Ho! Ho! If you’re looking for a new tradition the whole family will love, get ready for a jolly good time and a swashbuckling adventure right here in Orlando, Santa’s even made his way from the North Pole to Central Florida to celebrate the holidays at Pirates Dinner Adventure! Guests can experience the action, romance and excitement of the classic dinner show with a holiday overlay featuring Christmas music and a ship-side visit from a special guest at the end of the show! During the post-show Buccaneer Bash, guests can party with pirates and take pictures with the Jolly Old Elf himself! Celebration Holiday Fun Now Snowing In Celebration Now - December 31, 2023 Now Snowing, Central Florida’s original and premier Snowing event is celebrating 25 years this year, offering one of the area’s only synthetic ice rinks, special community performances by some of the area’s top young talent, and special concert events throughout the season. Now Snowing is a month-long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens style Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfall at 6, 7, 8, 9pm. It’s a true throwback to the traditional family style holiday. The Holidays in Downtown Orlando Eola Winter Wonderland Select Nights, December 1 - December 23, 2023 The most wonderful time of the year is here in Orlando, and the city invites Central Florida residents and guests to celebrate the holidays with family-friendly holiday events and activities for all ages to enjoy at Lake Eola including: Eola Wonderland Snowfall: Experience a Florida snowfall in downtown Orlando near the Eola House. Snow will fall for 15 minutes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Downtown Orlando Merry Market: Enjoy downtown’s Merry Market where shoppers will find the best in arts and crafts and more. The market will be located on the east side of Lake Eola Park on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Santa Claus at the Eola House: Santa Claus is coming to the City of Orlando and he’s not camera shy. Parents have festive picture-taking opportunities for their children with Santa at the Eola House every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Holiday Fun in Lake Nona Oh, What Fun! Lake Nona December 7 - 23, 2023 With nightly snowfalls, live entertainment, photo ops and memorable encounters that will amaze and enchant, Oh, What Fun! makes the holidays magical for everyone. Enjoy all your favorite chilly-weather foods as sweet-treats stations and pop-up stands offer specialty snacks and beverages made especially for the season. Enjoy classic Christmas tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Cottage. Stroll through Lake Nona’s very own Holiday Market for some Christmas shopping or explore the Evergreen Christmas Tree Trail. Snap memories in front of the picture-perfect photo walls and Peppermint Square’s 24-foot Christmas tree centerpiece with family and friends. Ready to trim the tree together at home? Pick out your perfect blue spruce or Douglas fir at the Peppermint Forest Christmas tree lot. Join us on the first night of Hanukkah to kickoff the festival of lights with a menorah blessing. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

Welcome to the Gotta Go Orlando Guide to all the Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Light Up Events in Orlando. Holiday Season Light Shows in Orlando Holiday Lights at Island H20 Water Park November 8 - December 31, 2023 Island H20 Water Park has revealed that Holiday Nights, an exciting new island-themed holiday light spectacular will take place select nights at the Kissimmee water park from November 8 to December 31. This sparkling new event will feature countless twinkling lights, enchanting displays, live entertainment, and delightful treats, all while supporting a charitable cause. Visitors can look forward to hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, themed displays, unique photo spots, live entertainment, and tantalizingly themed treats and gifts, all which will transform Island H2O Water Park into an extravaganza for the whole family. Tickets are available for purchase from Nov. 1 at Islando H2O Water Par for $34.99 per adult / $29.99 per child with a portion of proceeds supporting Kissimmee's Give Kids The World Village. Dazzling Lights at Leu Gardens November 17, 2023 - January 6, 2024 Produced by Creative City Project, Dazzling Nights is back for its third year — and this time, it will be bigger and even more interactive. The all-ages holiday event transforms the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures. Highlights include a 70' long candy cane path, giant neon flowers, a brand new laser light show with live singers, meet and greet characters in an icy world, a giant, inflatable play area with a chimney slide, and so much more! Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild November 17, 2023 - January 14, 2024 Experience Central Florida Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See different, hand-constructed, larger-than-life illuminated lantern displays around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals. Magic of Lights Daytona November 17 - December 31, 2023 This holiday season, Daytona International Speedway will transform into a winter wonderland during the Magic of Lights. Featuring more than 1 million lights, the holiday drive-thru tradition takes place in Daytona Beach on Florida’s east coast. St. Augustine Nights of Lights November 18, 2023 - January 31, 2024 The Nights of Lights Festival turns the city of St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display, shining bright with more than 3 million lights adorning every corner of the historic district for two months. During the seasonal display, businesses downtown stay open later, letting you dine in view of the lights and browse the shops of the decorated buildings. Cranes Roost Park Light Up the Holidays November 23, 2023 – January 1, 2024 The City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy celebrate the tradition of lighting up Cranes Roost Park with live music, entertainment, fireworks, train rides, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Watch as the park comes alive with spectacular holiday displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree decorated with thousands of ornaments and garland. Wonderland of Lights and Santa’s Village December 1 - December 30, 2023 Make this holiday magical with a visit to The Wonderland of Lights & America’s Christmas Village at International Market World in Auburndale. The Wonderland of Lights features hundreds of displays to delight the entire family! Santa’s helpers, with patriotic spirit, have been working hard decking the halls for you and your family. There are so many enchanting experiences to choose from for a jolly good time. The DeLand Christmas Light Show December 3 through December 31, 2023 Presented by Stetson Baptist Church. With almost 10,000 LED lights and over 2,100 individual lighting channels, The DeLand Christmas Light Show is an event you won’t want to miss! Winter Wonderland Of Lights December 3, 8, 9, 10, 2023 The holiday celebration continues with one of Winter Springs newest holiday traditions. Drive through Central Winds Park and view holiday lights for free by the City and local businesses and organizations. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

Welcome to the Gotta Go Orlando Guide to all the Christmas and Holiday Season Events taking place in Orlando, including theme park events, light shows, where to meet Santa, concerts, and more! Orlando Christmas and Holiday Season Events Orlando is a truly magical place to be for Christmas and the Holidays, and whether you're a local looking for inspiration, or a visitor looking forward experiencing the holidays in the sunshine, there is nowhere else with so much to do, and nowhere else we would rather be, so join us as we unwrap everything to experience this holiday season in the city beautiful. From the magic of the theme parks, to small town holiday parades, we've got you covered with the biggest and best things do do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. Theme Park Holiday Season Events Christmas & Holiday Season Events Holiday Season Light Shows Where To Meet Santa Holiday Season Shows As we get ever closer to the holiday season we will be frequently updated this Christmas and Holiday Season Guide, so check back often! Theme Park Holiday Season Events The Holidays At Magic Kingdom Now - December 31, 2023 Get wrapped up in all things merry and bright, with sensational sights and holiday delights. The Magic Kingdom, truly is extra magical during the holidays, with beautiful decor, festive entertainment, and extra jolly eats and treats. Highlights this holiday season includes: NEW! Frozen Holiday Surprise – Gather ‘round Cinderella Castle for a dazzling new experience that will illuminate the castle like never before—featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the Snowgies! Seasonal Décor – Discover oh-so-jolly holiday trimmings and touches along Main Street, U.S.A. and throughout the park. Jingle Cruise – During the holiday season, the beloved Jungle Cruise undergoes a yuletide transformation. It’s a festive-yet-familiar adventure from stem to stern! Meet Santa - During the Holiday Week and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party you can meet Santa at the Liberty Square Gazebo. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Select Nights, Now - December 22, 2023 One of Walt Disney World's favorite holiday tradition, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom Park this year. On 25 select nights, Nov. 9 - Dec. 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue* during the event. The Holidays At EPCOT Now through December 30, 2023 Embrace holiday traditions from around the world and delight in the telling of the Christmas story. Highlights include: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth – Be immersed in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season from November 24 through December 30, 2023! Savor treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens. And embark on a journey with Holiday Storytellers sharing holiday traditions from around the world. Candlelight Processional – Hear the stirring story of Christmas presented by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by an orchestra and massed choir. More Holiday Entertainment – Watch as Holiday Storytellers bring beloved traditions such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year and more to life! Witness stories told through music and dance, with performers in traditional costumes—November 24 to December 30, 2023. The Holidays At Disney’s Hollywood Studios Now - December 31, 2023 Embark on yuletide adventures in a park full of entertainment and thrills. Decor at Hollywood Studios includes SANTA GERTIE! There are also oversized Christmas ornaments in Echo Lake, as well as a giant Christmas tree, and other decor. You will also discover vintage inspired decor on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, with snow falling along Sunset Boulevard. Highlights include: For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration – Enjoy an unforgettable holiday finale featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf. Minnie's Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine – See Minnie Mouse and her pals during an oh-so-merry meal. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Toy Story Land Characters in Holiday Attire – See some Pixar pals decked out for the season. Disney Jollywood Nights Select Nights, Now - December 20, 2023 Disney Jollywood Nights is a new, separately ticketed event taking place at Disney's Hollywood Studios, from 8:30 pm - 12:30 am on 10 select nights November 11 - December 20, 2023. Get ready to dress in your holiday glam best or festive flair, dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits, and snap selfies with iconic characters during this new festive event. For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” Holidays At Disney Springs Now - December 30, 2023 Enjoy a host of holiday-themed activities and savor the comforting flavors of the season while shopping for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list! Highlights Include: Meet Santa and enjoy festive holiday tunes with live musical performances and DJs. Plus, encounter Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers and Snowflake Skaters. Discover Christmas around every corner, as you come across a collection of elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees throughout the neighborhoods of Disney Springs. Flurries are in the forecast for Disney Springs Town Center. In the evenings, delight in a magical snowfall, adding an extra touch of wonder to your holiday shopping. SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration Select Dates, Now - December 31, 2023 SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration returns with the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. Included with theme park admission, the event transforms SeaWorld Orlando into a winter wonderland with more than 3 million sparkling lights. Enjoy all the family-friendly holiday entertainment, from the iconic Sea of Trees that dance to music as they light up the central lagoon, to delicious holiday treats. Experience fan-favorite holiday shows and seasonal entertainment throughout the park. And be sure to stay late to finish your evening with an impressive holiday firework show. Holidays At Universal Orlando Resort Now, 2023 to January 4, 2024 Anyone can “Ho-ho-ho” and “Fa-la-la” for the holidays. But if you want to scream, laugh and shout your jingle bells off, you’ve got to awesome up your season with Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort. Join the celebration of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as Hogwarts castle lights up for the holidays and festive decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Enjoy a hot Butterbeer while both the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees put a holiday spin on their performances. Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar films. Get together with the resident Whos in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where you can enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Part of Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort There are even more festivities in store around every corner of Universal Orlando Resort. You’ll find tasty holiday food and drinks, character encounters and more. And to top it all off, you’ll want to stay at one of Universal’s spectacular hotels, where you’ll find even more themed food, decorations and festivities. From breathtaking hotels to Universal CityWalk to thrill-packed theme parks, it’s the biggest, loudest, awesomest celebration of the season. And it’s only at Universal Orlando Resort, with all festivities included with park admission. Christmas Town At Busch Gardens Tampa November 13, 2023 to January 4, 2024 Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Keep the holiday spirit shining bright from day to night with millions of twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks, plus heartwarming moments with Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Holidays At LEGOLAND Florida Resort Select Days, Now - December 31, 2023 At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, this jolly time of year features a giant LEGO Christmas tree, unforgettable seasonal shows, holiday characters, special treats, LEGO activities, twinkling lights and more during Holidays at LEGOLAND! Oh and as extra special gift, this festive event is included in general admission! Highlights include: Visit the Holiday Village Postal Service to send your letters to LEGO Santa, Rock around the giant LEGO tree to holiday tunes, Take “elfies” with your favorite holiday LEGO Characters, And don't miss ringing in the new year with colorful bursts of LEGO bricks fireworks over Lake Eloise at an earlier, kid-friendly, celebration time. Christmas & Holiday Season Events Ice at Gaylord Palms Resort Now - January 3, 2024 There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than by gathering your family for Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of 2 million pounds of colorful ice with a dazzling display of larger-than-life sculptures, thrilling ice slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels. This must do holiday event in Central Florida will feature Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang, who will be the stars of this year's holiday celebration as ICE! returns for 2023. In addition to the ICE! attraction, a sleigh-full of events and activities will be featured across the 64-acre resort. Christmas shows and activities are presented in the atrium, while parts of the convention center transform into Alpine Village, a bustling, holiday hamlet with Bavarian-style storefronts, immersive activities and one of Florida’s largest Christmas shops. Holiday Nights at ICON Park Now - December 25, 2023 The 20-acre ICON Park has transformed into a holiday wonderland with the arrival of the I-Drive District’s 50-foot decorated tree, nightly snowfall, Santa Workshop Experience, The Wheel’s holiday light and music show, carolers – and, of course, Santa himself. Guests are invited to bring a blanket, gather on ICON Park’s center lawn to enjoy the free nightly snowfall and magical light show, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants and entertainment venues. Snow & Carolers on The Lawn Guests can enjoy the magic and wonder of a snowy holiday season, right on I-Drive. Every night from 7 to 8 p.m., eight snow machines will create flurries that blanket ICON Park’s central gathering place, The Lawn. Snowfall is nightly, with carolers every Saturday evening. Holiday Light Show on The Wheel The Wheel at ICON Park is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of the popular holiday light show. Gather on The Lawn and watch as The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights dance to a seasonal soundtrack during a 10-minute production. Holinights Celebrations Select Nights, Now - December 25, 2023 The holidays are coming, and at the popular Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee, the Holinights are on the way too, bringing non stop holiday fun and entertainment. The popular entertainment, shopping and dining destination, is hosting several holiday events throughout the festive season including Holinights on select nights from 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm Holinights Celebration features Santa Claus, Mischievous Elves, Towering Toy Soldiers, Live Music & Tree Lighting Nightly, Snow Ball Fights with the Mischievous Elves, Holiday Craft & Street Markets, Car Shows & More! Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience Now - January 7, 2024 Experience the holidays Crayola-style at Colorful Christmas, hosted by Crayola Experience at The Florida Mall. Can you help Santa and his friends save the holiday? Enjoy some SNOWtastic adventures as you go! Meet animatronic Christmas characters and listen to them tell stories as you solve their riddles. Step inside a life-sized snowglobe, watch a light show starring Scarlet and her singing reindeer friends. All while crafting unique gifts from the heart! Enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! All included in general admission. Pirates Dinner Adventure Christmas Show Now to December 25, 2023 Ho! Ho! Ho! If you’re looking for a new tradition the whole family will love, get ready for a jolly good time and a swashbuckling adventure right here in Orlando, Santa’s even made his way from the North Pole to Central Florida to celebrate the holidays at Pirates Dinner Adventure! Guests can experience the action, romance and excitement of the classic dinner show with a holiday overlay featuring Christmas music and a ship-side visit from a special guest at the end of the show! During the post-show Buccaneer Bash, guests can party with pirates and take pictures with the Jolly Old Elf himself! Now Snowing In Celebration Now - December 31, 2023 Now Snowing, Central Florida’s original and premier Snowing event is celebrating 25 years this year, offering one of the area’s only synthetic ice rinks, special community performances by some of the area’s top young talent, and special concert events throughout the season. Now Snowing is a month-long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens style Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfall at 6, 7, 8, 9pm. It’s a true throwback to the traditional family style holiday. Christmas in the Park November 30, 2023 Each year, the Morse Museum helps launch the holiday season in Winter Park when it lights up Tiffany windows in Central Park and presents the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble in concert. This November is the 45th annual celebration of Christmas in the Park. Christmas in the Park was started by Hugh and Jeannette McKean, the Morse Museum’s benefactors, in 1979 as a way to share a part of their rare Tiffany collection with the public in an informal setting. City of Orlando Tree Lighting December 1, 2023 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Central Florida residents and visitors to ring in the holiday season and help countdown to the lighting of the City of Orlando’s Christmas Tree at Lake Eola Park’s Washington Plaza. The event will include holiday performances at the Walt Disney Amphitheater, food trucks and a holiday market. Eola Winter Wonderland Select Nights, December 1 - December 23, 2023 The most wonderful time of the year is here in Orlando, and the city invites Central Florida residents and guests to celebrate the holidays with family-friendly holiday events and activities for all ages to enjoy at Lake Eola including: Eola Wonderland Snowfall: Experience a Florida snowfall in downtown Orlando near the Eola House. Snow will fall for 15 minutes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Downtown Orlando Merry Market: Enjoy downtown’s Merry Market where shoppers will find the best in arts and crafts and more. The market will be located on the east side of Lake Eola Park on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Santa Claus at the Eola House: Santa Claus is coming to the City of Orlando and he’s not camera shy. Parents have festive picture-taking opportunities for their children with Santa at the Eola House every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Winter on the Avenue December 1, 2023 Come out for Winter on the Avenue, Winter Park's annual tree-lighting event, with strolling carolers, Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony, s'mores, snow slides, children's choirs, popcorn flicks in the park, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus! I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting December 1, 2023 Kick of the Holiday Season with the I-Drive District at ICON Park! Check out how I-Drive Dazzles with a glittering lighting ceremony of the 50-ft Holiday Tree. Special performances by the I-Ride Trolley Chords, Dr. Phillips High School Dance In Motion Company & Orlando Ballet. Make a reservation at The Santa Workshop Experience to meet and take holiday photos with Santa and the Jolly old elf! Mount Dora Christmas Walk December 1, 2023 This fun, annual tradition features entertainment sprinkled around Mount Dora’s historic downtown while shop’s are open late for a unique holiday shopping experience. The many downtown bars and restaurants are also open to enjoy plenty of holiday cheer to enjoy on your Christmas Walk Deck The Seas At SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando December 1 - January 1 Celebrate the holiday SEAson in an underwater wonderland at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. Just in time for the holiday season, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park is once again hosting the popular Deck the Seas event. The Orlando aquarium has been transformed into an underwater winter wonderland, featuring creatures that love living in the cold, ready for guests to embark on a wintery cold-water scavenger hunt. Plus on weekends, you can meet SEA LIFe's Sharky dressed up in his holiday best! On Wednesdays at 1 pm before Christmas, you can see Scuba Claus and his elf diving with stingrays, sharks, sea turtles and more, plus hear the story of FISHmas! Light Up Sanford – Tree Lighting Ceremony December 1, 2023 Join us for a magical night at Light Up Sanford, a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 1st at 6:30 PM. Experience the enchantment of the Magnolia Square Christmas Tree and downtown as we illuminate the night. Get ready for holiday entertainment, a visit from ‘Ole Saint Nick and his helpers, and more! Lake Mary Holiday in the Park December 1, 2023 The City of Lake Mary’s “Holiday in the Park” event is one for the books! Our largest event of the year highlights over 1 MILLION holiday lights in Central Park, a visit from Santa Claus, a synthetic ice rink (admission fee), and lots of food trucks!! Kick off the holiday season with your family and friends in one of the best light shows in Central Florida! Tis the Season in Winter Garden December 1, 2023 - January 7, 2024 Downtown Winter Garden transforms into a winter wonderland for 38 days of Tis the Season, outdoor holiday movies, light shows, carriage tours, boutique stroll, farmer’s market, and holiday music on the plaza are here for you. Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland December 1 - 25, 2023 At Wekiva Island enjoy nightly snow flurries plus extra entertainment and activities which are offered on select days and evenings, including outdoor movies and visits from Santa Claus. Winter Wonderland is back, and features the sparkling Christmas Tree Forest with a 30-foot Christmas tree! Plus nightly “snow” flurries, sparkling holiday décor, and special events for the whole family. Cranes Roost Park Light Up the Holidays December 2, 2023 The City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy celebrate the tradition of Lighting up Cranes Roost Park with live music, entertainment, fireworks, train rides, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Watch as the park comes alive with spectacular holiday displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree decorated with thousands of ornaments and garland. Tavares Christmas Parade and Celebration December 2, 2023 This free, annual happening takes place in downtown Tavares with a parade that begins around 5 p.m on Main Street, followed by a celebration in Wooton Park & Tavares Square. Enjoy live music, Santa’s visit, and more! St. Cloud Holiday Festival December 2 - 3, 2023 The St Cloud Holiday Festival is a non-profit event presented by the Rotary Club of Kissimmee Bay supporting the annual holiday event and the community. The Festival features over 100 crafters, carnival-type fare, entertainment, a classic car show and a Kids’ Holiday Fun Zone with Santa. Plus, don't miss the parade! The Festival runs for two days, always the first Saturday and Sunday in December. The 2023 Festival will be held December 2 - 3. Cracker Christmas December 2 - 3, 2023 Why Cracker Christmas? The origin of the term “Florida Cracker” refers to the cracking sound made by the whips used by early settlers to herd their cattle, hence the Floridians were called “Crackers” Cracker Christmas features live historical demonstrators, vendors, various foods for sale. This event celebrates the Florida Pioneer and the rich history of the Christmas community. It also showcases local history through a craft fair with handmade items, pioneer demonstrations, and community organizations displays. The event began approximately in 1977 as a small celebration. It has gradually grown into the largest Fort Christmas Historical Society event held at Fort Christmas Historical Park. Gatorland Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 The Alligator Capital of the World. Gatorland is hosting a Ho Ho Ho-Down this holiday season and everyone is invited to join the party! Enjoy madcap festive fun for all the family at Gatorland’s Fourth Annual Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down Christmas Event, where else can you meet Gator Claus, Krampus Croc and more. All the fun and games are included with the regular price of admission. Winter Springs Winter Wonderland & Parade December 2, 2023 Tis’ the season for joy and celebration! Stop by the city of Winter Springs and enjoy the festivities this holiday season at Winter Wonderland! Experience an evening with one of the longest-running traditions in our city, the 41st annual Holiday Parade featuring local talent and businesses and the annual Christmas tree Lighting! Enjoy local entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus! Winter Garden Christmas Parade December 2, 2023 Bring a lawn chair or blanket and head to your favorite spot for the Winter Garden Holiday Parade. A long-standing Winter Garden holiday tradition will delight spectators and bring in holiday cheer! Do not forget to look for the Big Guy himself at the end of the parade! Then enjoy the Holiday Market, wander freely through the pedestrian-only streets of historic downtown aligned with vendor booths of holiday décor, crafts, jewelry, apparel and accessories, sweet treats (including Gingerbread), variety of gift items, and more including FREE CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT! Ovideo Christmas Parade December 2, 2023 Enjoy an unforgettable Christmas Parade with the City of Oviedo! The parade will be held on December 2rd from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Attendees can line up along Center Lake Lane and Oviedo Blvd. The parade leaves the Oviedo Gym & Aquatics Center approximately at 7:00 pm. Vendors, food, drinks, and alcohol will be available for purchase starting at 5:00 pm at Center Lake Park. Snow In The O Holiday Festival Toy Drive December 2, 2023 Mark your calendar and join us in spreading the holiday spirit! "Snow in the O" is where families and friends of all backgrounds come together to celebrate the magic of giving. Share the Joy! We invite you to step into a Winter Wonderland of warmth, laughter, and giving. This festive Christmas Holiday Event is an invitation to embrace the magic of the season while spreading holiday cheer to every corner of our diverse community. Entry is free with the donation of a new toy, ensuring that the spirit of giving shines bright for all. Orlando's Largest Snowstorm Ever. Prepare for an extraordinary snowfall like Orlando has never seen before. On December 2nd, we're transforming our city into a Winter Wonderland, uniting us in the enchantment of the season. You won’t want to miss it! Avalon Aglow December 2, 2023 Start off your holiday festivities with us at Avalon Park’s annual Avalon Aglow event on December 2nd! Starting at 3 p.m., enjoy the food and festivities while also catching live performances and a parade around Downtown Avalon. Make sure to stay for the fireworks later on to end your night. Every year, Avalon Aglow brings the whole community together to celebrate the upcoming holidays. This event is free for everyone to enjoy. Watch as Avalon Park transforms into a winter wonderland with real snow, train rides and even an appearance by Santa Claus. After enjoying the festivities, make sure to grab a bite to eat from one of the many vendors and watch the holiday parade or even one of the local live performances. Finish off the night at Avalon Lake to enjoy Orlando’s premier fireworks show! Grab some chairs and blankets to sit back with your family and friends to finish off the night with a bang. 71st Annual Winter Park Christmas Parade December 2, 2023 The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 71st annual Winter Park Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade. The event has been held each December for more than 65 years, making it the oldest continuous holiday parade in Central Florida. Over 80 organizations that participate, including marching bands, local police and fire departments, scouting groups, local dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus. Krampusfest December 3, 2023 In some eastern European cultures, Santa Claus is accompanied by Krampus — a horrible monster who snatches bad children instead of giving them presents. And this holiday season, he is again headed to Orlando for Krampusfest! One of the most famous Krampus celebrations in the country, this annual tradition brings the alpine spirit to The Milk District near downtown Orlando. Light Up SoDo December 3, 2023 Light Up SoDo is back, so grab the kids and your furry friends and head on down for an afternoon full of holiday fun! This year there is tons of fun activities for everyone. Get ready to experience Santa and Mrs. Claus, a maker’s market, food trucks, appearances from local SoDo businesses, the Bubble Bus, bounce houses, face painting, stilt walkers, beer and wine garden, live performances and so much more. Oh, What Fun! Lake Nona December 7 - 23, 2023 With nightly snowfalls, live entertainment, photo ops and memorable encounters that will amaze and enchant, Oh, What Fun! makes the holidays magical for everyone. Enjoy all your favorite chilly-weather foods as sweet-treats stations and pop-up stands offer specialty snacks and beverages made especially for the season. Enjoy classic Christmas tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Cottage. Stroll through Lake Nona’s very own Holiday Market for some Christmas shopping or explore the Evergreen Christmas Tree Trail. Snap memories in front of the picture-perfect photo walls and Peppermint Square’s 24-foot Christmas tree centerpiece with family and friends. Ready to trim the tree together at home? Pick out your perfect blue spruce or Douglas fir at the Peppermint Forest Christmas tree lot. Join us on the first night of Hanukkah to kickoff the festival of lights with a menorah blessing. Holiday Movie Nights at Cranes Roost Park December 7, 14, and 21, 2023 Bring your chair and blankets to enjoy free holiday movies at Holiday Movie Nights in the Cranes Roost Park Plaza in Altamonte Spring. December 7 – “Yogi's First Christmas” December 15 – “Unaccompanied Minors” December 21 – “Fred Claus” Celebrate the Season in Longwood December 8, 2023 Join the festivities at the City of Longwood’s Annual Celebrate the Season Event. This holiday street party will feature an array of activities including photo opportunities with Santa, music by DJ Dennis, performances by One School of the Arts, an inflatable snow maze, giant fun slides, a petting zoo, a trackless train, 10+ food trucks and a major laser light show throughout the event. Mount Dora Snow in the Park December 9, 2023 Mount Dora Snow in the Park is an afternoon filled with sledding, ice skating, and festive activities in Donnelly Park — and don’t miss a visit with Santa. To sweeten the deal: donations of non-perishables at Lake Cares Food Pantry earn you fast pass tickets – so make sure to bring something your donations as part of spreading some cheer! The best Christmas event around is no…snow joke; don’t miss out on all the fun right here in town. Winter Park Boat Parade December 9, 2023 Organized by the Winter Park Rotary Club, head to Dinky Dock Park to see the Winter Park Boat Parade, featuring sparkling boat and dock holiday decorations created by residents and local business sponsors. Oviedo Winter Fest December 9, 2023 Fresh from the North Pole, tons of fun at Oviedo Winter Fest at Center Lake Park! With the purchase of an all inclusive wristband, you will have unlimited access to all the different activities, rides, and attractions. IF YOU GO ON OR IN any activity you need a wristband. Light Up Kissimmee December 9, 2023 Kissimmee Main Street presents “Light up Kissimmee”. Our Christmas season kick-off begins by lighting up the entire Kissimmee’s Historic Downtown with wonderful holiday decor and lights! We will have parranda, the Broadway Welcome Station tree lighting and the City of Kissimmee tree lighting as well it’s going to be a Jolly Jolly Holiday! Sanford Annual Parade of Lights December 9, 2023 The annual “Parade of Lights” on Saturday, December 9th from 6–8 PM offers residents and visitors a dazzling evening of exciting parade floats, lights and music with over 75 entrants parading downtown on 1st Street to celebrate the holidays. Holidays In Space December 15 - December 30, 2023 Starflake's Holiday Voyage returns this year for Holidays in Space! From December 15 – 30, 2023, watch a nightly projected show on the massive exterior of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex. Embark on a breathtaking journey with Starflake as she travels through the stars, Earth, and beyond. You will recognize familiar places along the way, like the Vehicle Assembly Building, International Space Station, James Webb Space Telescope and more. Festive holiday décor takes over the visitor complex throughout the entire month of December. The new favorite 50-foot tree with more than 61,000 pixels of light returns this year, as well as six-foot-tall astronaut nutcrackers, the NASA meatball-turned-holiday ornament and so much more Sanford Jingle Jam December 16, 2023 Join us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for the 6th Annual Jingle Jam Community Holiday Party presented by Wayne Densch! Sanford Jingle Jam has become one of the largest family events in downtown and draws thousands from all over Central Florida! Featuring multiple stages of live music, award-winning food trucks, carnival games, holiday artisanal vendors, drink specials and more! See Santa himself and create lifelong memories and take some family pictures!! Plenty of free parking, pet and family friendly! 2023 Holiday Drone Show December 23, 2023 Back by popular demand, residents and visitors can enjoy a 12-minute, high-tech holiday drone light show to celebrate the season at Lake Eola Park. This one-night only show is not to be missed and will feature a dazzling display of synchronized drones flying in formation to create beautiful holiday-themed designs in the night sky. Christmas Eve Celebration December 24, 2023 A Christmas Eve tradition is a visit to The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. Enjoy free admission to the Morse Museum galleries with live music from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Holiday Season Light Shows Holiday Lights at Island H20 Water Park Now - December 31, 2023 Island H20 Water Park has revealed that Holiday Nights, an exciting new island-themed holiday light spectacular will take place select nights at the Kissimmee water park from November 8 to December 31. This sparkling new event will feature countless twinkling lights, enchanting displays, live entertainment, and delightful treats, all while supporting a charitable cause. Visitors can look forward to hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, themed displays, unique photo spots, live entertainment, and tantalizingly themed treats and gifts, all which will transform Island H2O Water Park into an extravaganza for the whole family. Tickets are available for purchase from Nov. 1 at Islando H2O Water Par for $34.99 per adult / $29.99 per child with a portion of proceeds supporting Kissimmee's Give Kids The World Village. Dazzling Lights at Leu Gardens Now - January 6, 2024 Produced by Creative City Project, Dazzling Nights is back for its third year — and this time, it will be bigger and even more interactive. The all-ages holiday event transforms the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures. Highlights include a 70' long candy cane path, giant neon flowers, a brand new laser light show with live singers, meet and greet characters in an icy world, a giant, inflatable play area with a chimney slide, and so much more! Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild Now - January 14, 2024 Experience Central Florida Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See different, hand-constructed, larger-than-life illuminated lantern displays around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals. Magic of Lights Daytona Now - December 31, 2023 This holiday season, Daytona International Speedway will transform into a winter wonderland during the Magic of Lights. Featuring more than 1 million lights, the holiday drive-thru tradition takes place in Daytona Beach on Florida’s east coast. St. Augustine Nights of Lights Now - January 31, 2024 The Nights of Lights Festival turns the city of St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display, shining bright with more than 3 million lights adorning every corner of the historic district for two months. During the seasonal display, businesses downtown stay open later, letting you dine in view of the lights and browse the shops of the decorated buildings. Cranes Roost Park Light Up the Holidays Now – January 1, 2024 The City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy celebrate the tradition of lighting up Cranes Roost Park with live music, entertainment, fireworks, train rides, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Watch as the park comes alive with spectacular holiday displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree decorated with thousands of ornaments and garland. Wonderland of Lights and Santa’s Village December 1 - December 30, 2023 Make this holiday magical with a visit to The Wonderland of Lights & America’s Christmas Village at International Market World in Auburndale. The Wonderland of Lights features hundreds of displays to delight the entire family! Santa’s helpers, with patriotic spirit, have been working hard decking the halls for you and your family. There are so many enchanting experiences to choose from for a jolly good time. The DeLand Christmas Light Show December 3 through December 31, 2023 Presented by Stetson Baptist Church. With almost 10,000 LED lights and over 2,100 individual lighting channels, The DeLand Christmas Light Show is an event you won’t want to miss! Winter Wonderland Of Lights December 3, 8, 9, 10, 2023 The holiday celebration continues with one of Winter Springs newest holiday traditions. Drive through Central Winds Park and view holiday lights for free by the City and local businesses and organizations. Where To Meet Santa Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Workshop Now – December 24, 2023 Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops on International Drive. Wall Crawl Orlando Select Days, November 5 - December 22, 2023 Enjoy a one-hour semi-private experience with Santa, complete with songs, stories and professional photo packages. Wall Crawl has 20-plus holiday-themed backdrops, cheerful props and optional professional photo packages to make your Christmas photos pop. Pups, props and outfit changes are welcome, and fully private experiences are available for a truly personalized Santa session. Santa's Workshop At ICON Park Now – Dec. 26, 2023 The entire family can enjoy The Santa Workshop Experience at I-Drive's entertainment destination ICON Park, which has been magically transformed into a winter wonderland, where families can partake in the annual tradition of taking holiday pictures together and the kiddos can meet the main man in person, Santa Claus!. Each child that participates in The Santa Workshop Experience will even receive a free ride on the new Carousel on The Promenade, and they’ll also be provided a complimentary ride on The Wheel in a holiday-decorated capsule and access to the VIP no-wait line. Santa Photo Experience at The Mall At Millenia Now - December 14, 2023 The Magic of Santa is Back! Celebrate the holiday season with The Mall At Millenia once again as they present their classic Santa Photo Experience. Make new holiday memories and share moments with Santa. Meet Santa at The Florida Mall Now - December 24, 2023 Bring your family, friends and even pets to meet Santa at The Florida Mall. Sensory-friendly sessions are also available on select dates with Caring Santa, created exclusively for children with special needs. Reservations are highly recommended for all Santa experiences, and you can even receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online. Pictures with Santa at Altamonte Mall Now - December 24, 2023 Taking photos with Santa is the perfect way to create lasting memories for the holidays. Get into the festive spirit by making a trip to visit the big guy at Altamonte Mall! Oviedo Mall Santa Photos Now - December 24, 2023 The magic of the holidays is at the Oviedo Mall, and Santa Claus is closer than you think. Bring your family for professional photos with Santa. Make a reservation now! Enjoy a one-hour semi-private experience with Santa, complete with songs, stories and professional photo packages. Get details here. Holiday Season Music & Shows A Swingin' Christmas: The Holiday Music of Tony Bennett Select Dates, Now - December 16, 2023 Southeastern Regional Premiere at The Winter Park Playhouse! Ring in the holidays with this unforgettable evening of quintessential Tony Bennett! Featuring eighteen holiday classic holiday tunes plus the standards that made Bennett famous like "I Wanna Be Around," "The Good Life," "Rags to Riches" and of course Tony's signature song, "I Left Heart in San Francisco." Grab your friends and family and celebrate the season Tony Bennett style! Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Select Dates, Now - December 23, 2023 Ring in the holiday season at Orlando Family Stage with Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So, when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park and written by Allison Gregory. Moonshine & Mistletoe: An Appalachian Christmas Tale Seelct Dates, Now - December 23, 202 The Ballards, Lessy Boy and Curleen, welcome family and friends into their Appalachian mountain home to celebrate Christmas Day. In the midst of the Great Depression, they have no gifts to exchange, but instead, they share their love of Appalachian hymns and carols. Unexpectedly, the Ballard’s son who’d left the fold to escape a certain fate in the coal mines returns to make amends with his parents. With him is his very-soon-to-be-a-mother wife. Though Curleen seems incapable of negotiating a peaceful reconciliation with her son, a Christmas miracle opens up a new possibility of forgiveness. Moonshine & Mistletoe at the Winter Garden Theater is a musical valentine to a bygone era and is a wholesome holiday theatrical event for the entire family. Holiday Friday Nights at Morse Museum Friday Nights, Now – December 29, 2023 Receive free admission every Friday night at Holiday Friday Nights at the Morse Museum through December, and enjoy special holiday performances during the holiday season with live music enhancing the gallery experience. Holiday Gala Concert November 28, 2023 Enjoy the Holiday Gala Concert, an evening of holiday classics at Lake Mary Events Center! Presented by the Center for Fine and Performing Arts of Seminole State College in partnership with Lake Mary Events Center. Dr. James Smisek & Professor Dianna Campbell join forces for a festive night of new and classic holiday tunes. Featuring Symphonic/Community Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Concert Chorale, SSC Community Choir, SeminoleSound, the Vienna Choir and lots more! A Christmas Carol November 30 - December 24, 2023 Back by popular demand, the story of the ghosts of Christmas, Tiny Tim, and Scrooge’s redemption graces the Margeson Theater again at Orlando Shakes! Enjoy fresh hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies at intermission and hear gorgeous carols. It’s fun for the whole family! Order your tickets today for A Christmas Carol. Live on-stage at Orlando Shakes. CFCArts presents A Christmas Carol the Musical December 1 - 2, 2023 Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. Taking place at Dr Phillips Center. Get tickets now. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical December 1 - 17, 2023 Osceola Arts presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. It’s everyone’s favorite time of year and the annual Christmas pageant! This year the town’s most mischievous kids, the Herdmans, all want starring roles…but not without a few script changes first. In this jolly and heart-warming musical, witness the spirit of Christmas truly come to life in their small town! nd holiday music on the plaza are here for you. Fridays on the Plaza Holiday Music December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2023 Enjoy Fridays on the Plaza Holiday Music, featuring the classic sounds of holidays of old as live music serenades shoppers at the plaza of downtown Winter Garden. December 1- Light Up Winter Garden December 8- Roots & Rosin (Christmas/Holidays) December 15- Paint it Black Quartet (Christmas/Holidays) December 22- Safia Valines Trio (Christmas/Holidays) December 29- Gilly and the Girl (Christmas/Holidays) Russian Ballet Orlando, The Nutcracker December 2, 8, 10, 16, 2023 Get ready for a whirlwind of holiday magic with The Nutcracker! An eagerly awaited annual tradition, this enchanting tale is the perfect treat for the whole family. Join Clara on her extraordinary journey as she breaks the spell, turning the Nutcracker doll into a dashing prince. Together, they venture into a mesmerizing world of snowflakes and waltz their way into the enchanting realm of sweets. It’s a heartwarming adventure that’s brimming with wonder and joy, making this holiday season truly unforgettable for everyone who joins in the spectacle. Dec. 2 - RITZ THEATER, Sanford Dec. 8 - REPERTORY THEATER, Orlando Dec. 10 - POLK THEATER, Lakeland Dec. 16 - LAKE EOLA AMPHITHEATER Della Phillips Pavilion Celebration Concert December 2, 2023 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Della Phillip Pavilion and enjoy seasonal holiday favorites performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Assistant Conductor Mauricio Céspedes Rivero. The program will include favorites from A Christmas Festival, Music of Frozen, The Night Before Christmas, Chanukah Overture, a festival holiday singalong, and more! UCF's Knights Season of Joy December 3, 2023 Experience the magic of the holiday season at UCF's Knights Season of Joy! The UCF Choirs and members of the UCF Symphony Orchestra and music faculty are joined by vocal jazz quartet "RESOLVE" for an evening of music and merriment. With holiday favorites, spirituals and carols you know and love, this event will leave people of all ages filled with love, laughter and lasting holiday cheer. Holiday Pops in Winter Park December 3, 2023 Bring your blanket and a picnic for a concert program of holiday favorites at Holiday Pops in Winter Park, at an event that will be sure to put everyone in the spirit of the season! This free concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring The Nutcracker December 6, 13, 20, 2023 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Nutcracker and More at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight. CFCArts presents Christmas at the Movies: A Very Merry Sequel December 7 - 8, 2023 This December, step into all your favorite holiday stories as the CFCArts Community Choir presents its annual holiday extravaganza, Christmas at the Movies! This year’s concert will feature a stunning collection of music from films from this time of year. Join our powerful 300-voice Community Choir and members of the Symphony Orchestra for one of Central Florida’s favorite annual holiday traditions! Gather your family and friends to join the fun as CFCArts celebrates the season of joy and community through magnificent and brilliant arrangements of holiday movie music. Symphony Serenade: Holiday Strings December 7 - 8, 2023 Enjoy an intimate holiday concert experience with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at Bok Tower Gardens. This program is specially curated by the musicians performing them. This evening of beautiful holiday music will feature outstanding OPO Principal Musicians plus a few special surprise guests. Orlando Ballet Presents World Premiere: The Nutcracker December 8 - 24, 2023 Like young Clara, Artistic Director Jorden Morris dreams big as all will see when Orlando Ballet premieres this entirely new production of The Nutcracker. Supported by an elite dream team of designers of sets, costumes and lighting, this production is a wonderfully imaginative version of the world’s most beloved holiday tale. Staying true to the traditional story of a young girl’s love for her favorite Christmas gift bestowed by the town’s toymaker, Morris pairs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s classic musical score with entirely new choreography to create a fresh and whimsical experience complete with giant snow globes, fancy mice, and a few high-flying surprises. Morris spent three years reimagining the production, beginning his monumental task by structuring a creative team of world-renowned designers. Joined by Orlando Ballet’s Rehearsal Director/Assistant to the Choreographer Lisa Thorn–Vinzant; Robert Perdziola, Set/Costume Designer, and Lighting Designer Joseph Walls, Morris’ wildest dreams come to life on stage for everyone to enjoy at Dr Phillips Center. Altamonte Springs Holiday Concerts December 8, 15, 22, 2023 Enjoy live music from artists performing holiday hits at Altamonte Springs Holiday Concerts in Cranes Roost Park. Plus, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Plaza. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is free. Sounds of the Season Christmas Concert December 8 - 10, 2023 St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is excited to present Sounds of the Season, our annual Christmas Concert event in the Sanctuary! This year’s event features a massive Community Choir, spirited dancers, and the lush sounds of a live orchestra as we celebrate all the sounds and exuberant joy of this season! 11th Annual Violectric Holiday Show December 9, 2023 Performing together LIVE on stage, renowned “Vinylinist” and Founder of Violectric Michelle Jones and the talented musicians of the Central Florida strings super-group announce the exciting 11th Annual Violectric Holiday Show, rocking into the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park on Saturday, December 9, 2023 starting at 7pm. FREE and open to the public, the 90-minute live concert presented by the City of Orlando Department of Families, Parks and Recreation will feature traditional holiday songs like O Christmas Tree, The First Noel and Hanukkah, O Hanukkah mashed up with classic rock tunes and modern hits like Born to Run, Heroes and Sweet Dreams, delivering a fun-filled, energetic and highly unique holiday show unlike anything seen and heard before and simulcast all around Lake Eola. Phantasmagoria’s A Most Haunted Victorian Christmas Select Days, December 9 - December 23, 2023 “Hold high a mug of cider and gather around the Hearth” this holiday season, as you join critically acclaimed Victorian Performance Troupe PHANTASMAGORIA for a festive journey through whimsical and haunted tales of the holidays! Follow these evocative storytellers, dancers, and performers as they celebrate the rich centuries old tradition of telling Ghost Stories on Christmas Eve - A wonderfully “Spirited” way to celebrate the yearend festivities – all in Phantasmagoria’s unique performance style! Tales of holiday haunts, ghostly disappearances, whimsical spirits - and terrifying mythic creatures who somehow always know if you’ve been “Bad or Good” . . . and perhaps the “Canterville Ghost” will make his yearly appearance! Dec 9 - 10 ORLANDO PREMIERE – The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Dec 15 SANFORD – The Ritz Theatre at The Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center Dec 17 OCALA – The Reilly Arts Center – Dec. 17th Dec 21 LEESBURG – Melon Patch Theatre – Dec. 21st Dec 22 - 23 DELAND – The Athens Theatre Holly Jolly Sounds of the Season December 9 - 10, 2023 This musical celebration, Holly Jolly Sounds of the Season will capture the spirit of the season with members from the String Family at Plaza Live! Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra musicians will play their way through holiday classics, from Frosty the Snowman to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family! Sarah Brightman A Christmas Symphony December 13, 2023 Enjoy a festive evening at Dr Phillips Center with Sarah Brightman, the world’s best-selling Soprano. Brightman has amassed sales of more than 30 million, receiving awards in over 40 countries and garnering over 1 billion streams worldwide. Get your tickets now. Pentatonix The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year December 13, 2023 Pentatonix The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year is coming to Orlando's Amway Center on December 13.. Renowned for their stunning vocal harmonies and innovative arrangements, the group has redefined modern a cappella music. From chart-topping pop hits to timeless holiday classics, Pentatonix boasts an extensive repertoire showcased across multiple albums, attracting an immense global following. Comprising Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee, the group's enchanting performances have resonated with audiences around the world. Chase Padgett: 6 String Christmas December 14 - 23, 202 This holiday season, the Orlando Shakes cabaret season features Chase Padgett, and 6 String Christmas. Purchase tickets now. The Illusionists Magic of the Holidays December 15, 2023 Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing spectacle at Dr Phillips Center, featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists franchise has shattered box office records across the globe and continues to dazzle audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. CFCArts presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. December 15 - 16, 2022 The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. features all of your favorite characters, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas! CFCArts presents Rudolph’s North Pole Party December 16, 2022 A Pre-Matinee Experience with CFCArts Youth Theatre. Santa Claus is coming to town—and Rudolph is leading his sleigh! Everyone is invited to join Rudolph, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all of their reindeer (and elf!) friends at Rudolph’s North Pole Party! All of Santa’s guests will be treated to snacks and sweets, face painting, games and activities, take-home crafts, and festive meet and greets with all your favorite holiday characters – all included with the price of your ticket to the party! Note: Admission to Rudolph’s North Pole Party does not include admission to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. The Nutcracker by the Russian Ballet of Orlando December 16, 2023 The Russian Academy of Ballet presents a gift to the Orlando Community with a free performance of The Nutcracker at the Lake Eola Amphitheater. Get ready for a whirlwind of holiday magic with The Nutcracker! An eagerly awaited annual tradition, this enchanting tale is the perfect treat for the whole family. Join Clara on her extraordinary journey as she breaks the spell, turning the Nutcracker doll into a dashing prince. Together, they venture into a mesmerizing world of snowflakes and waltz their way into the enchanting realm of sweets. It's a heartwarming adventure that's brimming with wonder and joy, making this holiday season truly unforgettable for everyone who joins in the spectacle. Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra Christmas Special December 16, 2023 The lights go down. Familiar horns pipe up from a world-class orchestra as piano twinkles like the jackpot lights on a winning slot machine. Then, the voice kicks in. It has all of the smoky splendor those first few notes hinted at, but it ain’t Ol’ Blue Eyes. In a tailored suit with microphone in hand, it’s Mark Tremonti. The GRAMMY Award-winning multiplatinum musician sounds just as at home paying homage to the catalog of Frank Sinatra as he does fronting Tremonti or shredding his soul out as the guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed. Tremonti’s earliest memory of hearing Sinatra for the first time was as a child during Christmas. His dedication to holiday music continues with the release of his latest album, Christmas Classics New and Old.Join Tremonti for a night of nostalgic holiday hits at Dr Phillips Center. LeAnn Rimes, Joy: The Holiday Tour December 20, 2023 Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and author LeAnn Rimes is getting into the holiday spirit with a show at Dr. Phillips Center on December 20, 2023. The concert will bring fans together for festive holiday songs mixed with some of Rimes’ greatest hits and new songs from her latest critically acclaimed record God’s Work. For details and tickets, click here. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Ghost of Christmas Eve December 22, 2023 The much loved Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back and returning to Amway Center on December 22 with The Ghost of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO & More! Get ready for a holiday spectacle like no other! Trans-Siberian Orchestra is returning for two mesmerizing shows on December 22. Get more info here. 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Celebrate Christmas and the Holidays at Walt Disney World, there’s snow much to look forward to with extra magical holiday happenings across the entire resort. Anytime of the year is a magical time to visit Walt Disney World, but the holidays are truly the most magical time of the year, and this year you can enjoy new jolly experiences, glittering sights, sounds and the most scrumptious sweet treats. Plus, thrill to the return of fan-favorite Disney holiday traditions. This year the holiday festivities at Walt Disney World begin on November 11 and run through until December 31, 2023, and no matter your traditions, get ready to celebrate the spirit of the season here in Orlando. From mid November through until New Year's Eve everywhere guests look throughout Walt Disney World they will be immersed in festive holiday decor at “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Expect Christmas trees seemingly everywhere – more than 1300 at last count, some towering 65 feet! Theme parks, resorts and the Disney Springs dining, entertainment and retail district are transformed into all that is merry and bright. Decor highlights include Jolly trimmings and theming throughout Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park, while over at EPCOT enjoy dazzling international decor around World Showcase. Enjoy holiday glamour on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and oversized festive touches in Toy Story Land. Animal-inspired décor, luminaries on Discovery Island and holiday cheer that expats from Earth have brought to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and enjoy nightly snow flurries and Disney-themed Christmas trees at Disney Springs. The resort hotels get in on the holiday sparkle too, with each resort decked out for the holidays. And a much loved tradition is the larger-than-life gingerbread displays during the holiday season at select locations. Read on for all of the holly jolly information you need to have the most magical time during the holidays at Walt Disney World! The Best Time To Visit The crowds around the holidays, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve are the busiest times to visit Walt Disney World during the holidays. Expect the parks to be very busy with long lines at all attractions. The Christmas and New Years Eve Weeks are the absolute busiest time of the year at the resort. The upside to visiting during this time is the special entertainment around Christmas, especially at Magic Kingdom with lots of additional entertainment usually reserved for the ticketed Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party including the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” On New Year’s Eve, there’s special entertainment at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios including DJ Dance Parties and special fireworks. Besides the crowds, there are a few other downsides to visiting during these two weeks. As you would expect, the resort hotels have the highest room rates of the year, and many resort restaurants add a holiday surcharges, plus it can be difficult to get reservations at many dining locations, especially if you are looking to eat at a favourite restaurant. If you are looking to visit when its less crowded, November is quieter in general, with the resort getting busier as it get closer to Christmas, although you should expect elevated crowd levels throughout November and December with all days during the holidays experiencing higher the average crowd levels. Expect elevated crowd levels through until mid-January 2024. The Weather During The Holidays The upside to visiting in November or December is that the weather is much more theme park friendly than during the red hot days of summer, expect cooler temperatures, low humidity, and less rain! The downside? It can get very cold, colder than you might expect in Florida! The mornings especially can feel very cold. Expect average daytime temperatures to be anywhere from the low 70s to the high 80s. You should expect colder nights and early mornings, as cold fronts pass through, with overnight temperatures dropping to the 60s and even the 50s. What To Wear During The Holidays With the large variations in temperatures in November and December it's important to wear layers. Yes, pack your t-shirts and shorts, but don't forget to pack sweaters for the evenings when temperatures dip, and pack a jacket too, just in case! The Holidays At Magic Kingdom Get wrapped up in all things merry and bright, with sensational sights and holiday delights. The Magic Kingdom, truly is extra magical during the holidays, with beautiful decor, festive entertainment, and extra jolly eats and treats. Highlights this holiday season includes: NEW! Frozen Holiday Surprise – Gather ‘round Cinderella Castle for a dazzling new experience that will illuminate the castle like never before—featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the Snowgies! Seasonal Décor – Discover oh-so-jolly holiday trimmings and touches along Main Street, U.S.A. and throughout the park. Jingle Cruise – During the holiday season, the beloved Jungle Cruise undergoes a yuletide transformation. It’s a festive-yet-familiar adventure from stem to stern! Frozen Holiday Surprise For the first time in forever, guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for “Frozen Holiday Surprise.” This brand new “Frozen”–inspired entertainment experience will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. It can be seen during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Holiday Ride Overlays Walt Disney World change up several of the rides at Magic Kingdom for the holidays with overlays, this usually includes holiday lighting, decor and more. One of the best overlays is at Jungle Cruise which transforms into Jingle Cruise, with lots of jungle decor and lots of holiday-themed puns! Holiday overlays usually also appear at Tomorrowland Speedway, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Space Mountain: Holiday Run, and Mad Tea Party. Meet Santa At Magic Kingdom During the Holiday Week and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party you can meet Santa at the Liberty Square Gazebo. Experience Holiday Magic At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. One of Walt Disney World's favorite holiday tradition, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom Park this year. On 25 select nights, Nov. 9-Dec. 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue* during the event. Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and can be purchased online beginning July 6. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can begin purchasing tickets as early as June 29 on the Walt Disney World website. Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person. The party dates are: November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30 December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22 Check out the extra special entertainment during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which is also available to everyone who visits Magic Kingdom during Christmas Week. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade The magical Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade featuring Santa replaces Festival of Fantasy Parade through until the New Year, and will be performed twice daily. The legendary street comes alive with yuletide spirit. Snap memorable photos of dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers and beloved Disney Characters as they float by, waving hello. There’s even a special appearance by Santa Claus–riding in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Stage Show Head over to Cinderella Castle for a yuletide stage show, starring Mickey Mouse! Gather around Cinderella Castle as live performers dance and sing a medley of delightful holiday songs. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Get in the Christmas spirit as your host—Minnie Mouse—invites you to take in a sparkling, yuletide fireworks display. Watch as the sky becomes alight with festive colors to the tune of some of your favorite carols like Deck the Halls and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. This merry display can be thoroughly enjoyed from most locations throughout Magic Kingdom park—including Liberty Square, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. New Year At Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is always the most popular park at Walt Disney World on New Year's Eve, and expect it to be crowded! If you plan on celebrating New Year's Eve at Magic Kingdom, we recommend you arrive early as the park could reach capacity at any time throughout the day. Magic Kingdom Dance Parties Walt Disney World have not announced the details for this year's dance parties, but in the past dance parties have usually been held in front of Cinderella's Castle, Frontierland and Tomorrowland, hosted by DJs from 7 p.m. to midnight. This is a memorable, family-fun way to celebrate the countdown to midnight. Magic Kingdom Fantasy In The Sky Fireworks Each New Year's Eve at Magic Kingdom, the new year starts with a massive bang as the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasy in the Sky fireworks light up the sky high above Lake Buena Vista. Magic Kingdom show their New Year's Eve Fireworks on December 30, as well as December 31. These fireworks are a must see, and quite literally fill the sky with the most incredible fireworks you will ever see, with the fireworks shot over the castle as well as all around the park perimeter. Even the midnight countdown is done in fireworks that form the actual numbers! The Holidays At EPCOT Embrace holiday traditions from around the world and delight in the telling of the Christmas story. Highlights include: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth – Be immersed in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season from November 24 through December 30, 2023! Savor treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens. And embark on a journey with Holiday Storytellers sharing holiday traditions from around the world. Candlelight Processional – Hear the stirring story of Christmas presented by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by an orchestra and massed choir. More Holiday Entertainment – Watch as Holiday Storytellers bring beloved traditions such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year and more to life! Witness stories told through music and dance, with performers in traditional costumes—November 24 to December 30, 2023. EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Guests will experience the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season when the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth returns to EPCOT. Read on for all the details. Candlelight Processional To the delight of guests, EPCOT will once again welcome back “Candlelight Processional,” a Disney Parks tradition. This heartwarming production takes place nightly at America Gardens Theatre and features celebrity narrators featuring award-winning actors, singers and TV personalities retelling the Christmas story accompanied by the Voices of Liberty a capella ensemble, a 50-piece live orchestra with herald trumpets, and glorious massed choirs comprising of Disney cast members and local community groups. Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are available to reserve now. With a dining package, guests can enjoy a leisurely meal at a select EPCOT restaurant and guaranteed seating at one of the performances later that same day. JOYFUL! A Celebration Of The Season A stirring and uplifting performance of music in celebration of Christmas and Kwanzaa, returns to the World Showcase Plaza Stage with multiple performances daily. Holiday Traditions Holiday traditions of the world come to life around World Showcase with storytellers, musical acts and otherperformers. Unique presentations include Las Posadas Celebration featuring Mariachi Cobre at the Mexico pavilion, the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs in the Canada pavilion, a Hanukkah storyteller along the promenade between Morocco and France, and other delightful holiday storytellers in France, Italy, Japan, Norway and United Kingdom. Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses A fan-favorite attraction overlay returns once again with Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses. A ride aboard this classic EPCOT attraction offers guests a peaceful cruise to view twinkling holiday light displays throughout the greenhouses. Holiday Kitchens Holiday Kitchens will cook up treasured recipes and festive drinks from around the globe – from spiced pumpkin punch and cranberry mimosas to slow-roasted turkey with stuffing and pork schnitzel with braised red cabbage. An eye-popping selection of sweets and treats ranging from traditional linzer cookies and maple bûche de noël to chocolate-peppermint donuts will surely satisfy any sweet tooth. The Holiday Cookie Stroll The Holiday Cookie Stroll offers a sweet adventure. Guests of all ages can also take part in Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt to search for holiday traditions Olaf has gathered from around the world—and lost along the way! Meet Santa Claus At The Odyssey Pavilion No holiday celebration is complete without Jolly Old St. Nick himself, Santa Claus pays a visit to The Odyssey in his snow-covered sleigh—November 24 to December 24, 2023, giving guests the opportunity to say hello, pose for a photo and share their fondest Christmas wish. The Holidays At Disney’s Hollywood Studios Embark on yuletide adventures in a park full of entertainment and thrills. Decor at Hollywood Studios includes SANTA GERTIE! There are also oversized Christmas ornaments in Echo Lake, as well as a giant Christmas tree, and other decor. You will also discover vintage inspired decor on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, with snow falling along Sunset Boulevard. Highlights include: For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration – Enjoy an unforgettable holiday finale featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf. Minnie's Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine – See Minnie Mouse and her pals during an oh-so-merry meal. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Toy Story Land Characters in Holiday Attire – See some Pixar pals decked out for the season. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Watch as thrilling moments from the movie play on-screen, then cheer as Anna, Elsa and Kristoff appear to sing along with the audience! Projected lyrics make it easy to belt out irresistible show-stoppers like “Let It Go.” Enjoy an unforgettable holiday finale featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf. Sunset Seasons Greetings Gaze in wonder as the Hollywood Tower Hotel is transformed nightly with holiday projections. Get swept up in scenes of the season as The Hollywood Tower Hotel comes to holly-jolly life with continuously running, colorful projections Minnie's Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Deck the halls at a dazzling dinner party filled with holiday cheer and the joy of the season! See Minnie Mouse and her pals during an oh-so-merry meal. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Toy Story Land Characters in Holiday Attire See gWoody, Jessie and Buzz sporting their holiday best, and check out the oversized holiday decorations throughout Andy's backyard! Disney Jollywood Nights is a new, separately ticketed event from 8:30 pm - 12:30 am on 10 select nights November 11 - December 20, 2023. Get ready to dress in your holiday glam best or festive flair, dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits, and snap selfies with iconic characters during this new festive event. For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” A Guide To Disney Jollywood Nights Welcome to Tinseltown as you enter Disney Jollywood Nights experience a DJ spinning a mix of holiday tunes and pop classics on Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood Boulevard will feature holiday decor and cheer, including a HUGE marquee featuring Disney Jollywood Nights for you to grab a special photo. Commissary Lane Commissary Lane will come to life with a lively Latin Street Fair. There will be three Latin bands performing as part of the Fiesta en la Calle (festival in the street) on Commissary Lane. There will be festoon lights along this area, food and beverage, and street performers. Theater Of The Stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars with some of their Disney friends. The spectacular holiday themed musical variety show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will feature special appearances from Princess Tiana, Belle, Minnie Mouse, and Mickey Mouse. Hollywood Brown Derby Encounter glitz and glamor galore within The Hollywood Brown Derby, where the restaurant will be transformed into a jazz lounge featuring a sing-along piano bar. There will be songs performed from the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. Think along the lines of a swinging, speakeasy kind-of-a party! Animation Courtyard Meet Mickey Mouse and the rest of the iconic gang in Animation Courtyard on a hot set with holiday props. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and Goofy who will all feature NEW costumes have just wrapped up filming their holiday movie and they will be available for meet-and-greets with never-before-seen backdrops that will draw inspiration from modern pop culture Hollywood Tower Hotel During Disney Jollywood Nights the park will reawaken the legendary Tip Top Club, where park guests will enter the Twilight Zone... Hollywood, 1938, and enjoy an "other-worldly soiree" at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard. Jjoin a party worthy of Hollywood's elite, dance to a ghostly band, enjoy custom food and craft drinks, all the while be immersed in the Tip Top Club from the Tower of Terror. Hyperion Theater Sing-Along At the Hyperion Theater, the Frozen Sing-Along will be replaced with a special Nightmare Before Christmas show exclusive to Disney Jollywood Nights. The Hyperion Theater will be themed to A Nightmare Before Christmas and guests will experience a special sing-along show featuring appearances by both Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie! Echo Lake Get into the spirit with your fave throwback friends including Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake where each meet-and-greet will feature its own Christmas Tree. Pixar Place Pixar Place will be transformed with a 1950s theme including food, beverage, and decor. Visit the Frozone Snow Zone where you can chill with Frozone who will make it snow, and of course, strike a pose with 1950's Edna Mode! Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM End the night with a bang – literally – when the festive favorite “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” returns. This Santa-sized nighttime spectacular, featuring the elf duo Wayne and Lanny from Disney Animation Studio’s “Prep and Landing,” is jam-packed with music, fireworks, special effects, and dazzling state-of-the-art projections. Event Details Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity holiday event. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, and Shades of Green can buy tickets starting June 29. Tickets may be purchased by all guests starting July 6 on the Walt Disney World website. Ticket prices will range from $159 – $179 per person. Disney Jollywood Nights Party Dates: November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29 December: 4, 6,16,18, 20 The Holidays At Disney's Animal Kingdom Discover the magic of nature—and enjoy seasonal delights along the way. Animal Kingdom features entertainment and decorations throughout the park. It all begins on Discovery Island, where you’ll be surrounded by a celebration of winter. The village is filled with sparkling white holiday decorations and colorful, animal-inspired luminaries, and throughout the day, the area springs to life with a Merry Menagerie of winter animals, accompanied by serenading musicians as they create a playful atmosphere of festive fun. Highlights include: Merry Menagerie – See Discovery Island come to life with artisan-sculpted puppets of arctic animals—like penguins, reindeer, foxes and polar bears. Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition – Watch in awe as the park’s magnificent icon shimmers and sparkles each evening, accompanied by a heartwarming musical score. Experience begins at dusk and is subject to change. Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurer's Outpost – Pose for a photo with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse all decked out in their holiday attire. Merry Menagerie Amidst glowing holiday decor, a Merry Menagerie of winter animals returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the form of artisan-sculpted puppets. The Merry Menagerie of winter animals, reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins and more interact with guests, accompanied by serenading musicians as they create a whimsical display and playful atmosphere for guests of all ages to enjoy. Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition The Holiday Tree of Life Awakening show tells a series of winter tales, complete with a familiar and heartwarming holiday-inspired musical score. watch as animals transition from fall to winter, together with animals frolicking across the Northern Lights. The Holidays At Disney's Blizzard Beach Splash into a watery winter wonderland brimming with cheer. Built around the mythical tale of a ski resort that melted into warm water, this 66-acre park features “snowy” scenery that’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Holiday highlights include: Daily “Snowfall” – Watch in awe as snow flurries fall from the sky Santa Claus – Be on the lookout for jolly ole St. Nick—vacationing in his holiday-finest beachwear The Holidays At Disney Springs At Disney Springs, shoppers can find treasures for loved ones while enjoying dazzling decor and live entertainment. And the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll invites guests to discover 20 Christmas trees on display throughout the dining, entertainment and retail complex. Visitors can also be on the lookout for magical snowfall nightly. Guests can say hello to Santa Claus as he makes a special appearances at Disney Springs. The Holidays At Disney Resort Hotels Stay in the heart of the holiday magic, mere moments from the theme parks. Highlights include: Seasonal Décor – Delight in holiday decorations, including magnificent Christmas trees and gingerbread displays adorning the lobbies and Guest areas at select Disney Resort hotels. Delicious Treats – Nosh on gingerbread goodies and savor specialty menu items at select restaurants in Disney Resort hotels. Plus, you’ll be conveniently close to other holiday happenings at Walt Disney World Resort Special Savings On Stays At Disney Resort Hotels The only thing better than visiting a Disney theme park at the holidays is complementing it with a stay at a Disney Resort hotel. Guests can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays this fall and winter season. To learn more, visit disneyworld.com/HolidaySavings. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. 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Welcome to the Gotta Go Orlando Guide to all the Christmas and Holiday shows and concerts taking place here in Orlando. Orlando Holiday Season Shows A Swingin' Christmas: The Holiday Music of Tony Bennett November 10 - 19 & November 30 - December 16, 2023 Southeastern Regional Premiere at The Winter Park Playhouse! Ring in the holidays with this unforgettable evening of quintessential Tony Bennett! Featuring eighteen holiday classic holiday tunes plus the standards that made Bennett famous like "I Wanna Be Around," "The Good Life," "Rags to Riches" and of course Tony's signature song, "I Left Heart in San Francisco." Grab your friends and family and celebrate the season Tony Bennett style! Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! November 13 - December 23, 2023 Ring in the holiday season at Orlando Family Stage with Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So, when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park and written by Allison Gregory. Moonshine & Mistletoe: An Appalachian Christmas Tale November 24 - December 23, 202 The Ballards, Lessy Boy and Curleen, welcome family and friends into their Appalachian mountain home to celebrate Christmas Day. In the midst of the Great Depression, they have no gifts to exchange, but instead, they share their love of Appalachian hymns and carols. Unexpectedly, the Ballard’s son who’d left the fold to escape a certain fate in the coal mines returns to make amends with his parents. With him is his very-soon-to-be-a-mother wife. Though Curleen seems incapable of negotiating a peaceful reconciliation with her son, a Christmas miracle opens up a new possibility of forgiveness. Moonshine & Mistletoe at the Winter Garden Theater is a musical valentine to a bygone era and is a wholesome holiday theatrical event for the entire family. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Home for the Holidays November 25, 2023 Experience a reimagined and lively Home for the Holidays under the baton of Assistant Conductor Mauricio Céspedes-Rivero. A perfect way to ring in your holiday season with friends and family with holiday favorites, singers, and a few new holiday surprises. A Christmas Carol November 30 - December 24, 2023 Back by popular demand, the story of the ghosts of Christmas, Tiny Tim, and Scrooge’s redemption graces the Margeson Theater again at Orlando Shakes! Enjoy fresh hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies at intermission and hear gorgeous carols. It’s fun for the whole family! Order your tickets today for A Christmas Carol. Live on-stage at Orlando Shakes. CFCArts presents A Christmas Carol the Musical December 1 - 2, 2023 Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. Taking place at Dr Phillips Center. Get tickets now. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical December 1 - 17, 2023 Osceola Arts presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. It’s everyone’s favorite time of year and the annual Christmas pageant! This year the town’s most mischievous kids, the Herdmans, all want starring roles…but not without a few script changes first. In this jolly and heart-warming musical, witness the spirit of Christmas truly come to life in their small town! Russian Ballet Orlando, The Nutcracker December 2, 8, 10, 16, 2023 Get ready for a whirlwind of holiday magic with The Nutcracker! An eagerly awaited annual tradition, this enchanting tale is the perfect treat for the whole family. Join Clara on her extraordinary journey as she breaks the spell, turning the Nutcracker doll into a dashing prince. Together, they venture into a mesmerizing world of snowflakes and waltz their way into the enchanting realm of sweets. It’s a heartwarming adventure that’s brimming with wonder and joy, making this holiday season truly unforgettable for everyone who joins in the spectacle. Dec. 2 - RITZ THEATER, Sanford Dec. 8 - REPERTORY THEATER, Orlando Dec. 10 - POLK THEATER, Lakeland Dec. 16 - LAKE EOLA AMPHITHEATER Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring The Nutcracker December 6, 13, 20, 2023 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Nutcracker and More at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight. CFCArts presents Christmas at the Movies: A Very Merry Sequel December 7 - 8, 2023 This December, step into all your favorite holiday stories as the CFCArts Community Choir presents its annual holiday extravaganza, Christmas at the Movies! This year’s concert will feature a stunning collection of music from films from this time of year. Join our powerful 300-voice Community Choir and members of the Symphony Orchestra for one of Central Florida’s favorite annual holiday traditions! Gather your family and friends to join the fun as CFCArts celebrates the season of joy and community through magnificent and brilliant arrangements of holiday movie music. Symphony Serenade: Holiday Strings December 7 - 8, 2023 Enjoy an intimate holiday concert experience with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at Bok Tower Gardens. This program is specially curated by the musicians performing them. This evening of beautiful holiday music will feature outstanding OPO Principal Musicians plus a few special surprise guests. Orlando Ballet Presents World Premiere: The Nutcracker December 8 - 24, 2023 Like young Clara, Artistic Director Jorden Morris dreams big as all will see when Orlando Ballet premieres this entirely new production of The Nutcracker. Supported by an elite dream team of designers of sets, costumes and lighting, this production is a wonderfully imaginative version of the world’s most beloved holiday tale. Staying true to the traditional story of a young girl’s love for her favorite Christmas gift bestowed by the town’s toymaker, Morris pairs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s classic musical score with entirely new choreography to create a fresh and whimsical experience complete with giant snow globes, fancy mice, and a few high-flying surprises. Morris spent three years reimagining the production, beginning his monumental task by structuring a creative team of world-renowned designers. Joined by Orlando Ballet’s Rehearsal Director/Assistant to the Choreographer Lisa Thorn–Vinzant; Robert Perdziola, Set/Costume Designer, and Lighting Designer Joseph Walls, Morris’ wildest dreams come to life on stage for everyone to enjoy at Dr Phillips Center. Altamonte Springs Holiday Concerts December 8, 15, 22, 2023 Enjoy live music from artists performing holiday hits at Altamonte Springs Holiday Concerts in Cranes Roost Park. Plus, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Plaza. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is free. Sounds of the Season Christmas Concert December 8-10, 2023 St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is excited to present Sounds of the Season, our annual Christmas Concert event in the Sanctuary! This year’s event features a massive Community Choir, spirited dancers, and the lush sounds of a live orchestra as we celebrate all the sounds and exuberant joy of this season! 11th Annual Violectric Holiday Show December 9, 2023 Performing together LIVE on stage, renowned “Vinylinist” and Founder of Violectric Michelle Jones and the talented musicians of the Central Florida strings super-group announce the exciting 11th Annual Violectric Holiday Show, rocking into the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park on Saturday, December 9, 2023 starting at 7pm. FREE and open to the public, the 90-minute live concert presented by the City of Orlando Department of Families, Parks and Recreation will feature traditional holiday songs like O Christmas Tree, The First Noel and Hanukkah, O Hanukkah mashed up with classic rock tunes and modern hits like Born to Run, Heroes and Sweet Dreams, delivering a fun-filled, energetic and highly unique holiday show unlike anything seen and heard before and simulcast all around Lake Eola. Phantasmagoria’s A Most Haunted Victorian Christmas Select Days, December 9 - December 23, 2023 “Hold high a mug of cider and gather around the Hearth” this holiday season, as you join critically acclaimed Victorian Performance Troupe PHANTASMAGORIA for a festive journey through whimsical and haunted tales of the holidays! Follow these evocative storytellers, dancers, and performers as they celebrate the rich centuries old tradition of telling Ghost Stories on Christmas Eve - A wonderfully “Spirited” way to celebrate the yearend festivities – all in Phantasmagoria’s unique performance style! Tales of holiday haunts, ghostly disappearances, whimsical spirits - and terrifying mythic creatures who somehow always know if you’ve been “Bad or Good” . . . and perhaps the “Canterville Ghost” will make his yearly appearance! Dec.9 - 10 ORLANDO PREMIERE – The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Dec 15 SANFORD – The Ritz Theatre at The Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center Dec 17 OCALA – The Reilly Arts Center – Dec. 17th Dec 21 LEESBURG – Melon Patch Theatre – Dec. 21st Dec 22 - 23 DELAND – The Athens Theatre Holly Jolly Sounds of the Season December 9 - 10, 2023 This musical celebration, Holly Jolly Sounds of the Season will capture the spirit of the season with members from the String Family at Plaza Live! Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra musicians will play their way through holiday classics, from Frosty the Snowman to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family! Sarah Brightman A Christmas Symphony December 13, 2023 Enjoy a festive evening at Dr Phillips Center with Sarah Brightman, the world’s best-selling Soprano. Brightman has amassed sales of more than 30 million, receiving awards in over 40 countries and garnering over 1 billion streams worldwide. Get your tickets now. Pentatonix The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year December 13, 2023 Pentatonix The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year is coming to Orlando's Amway Center on December 13.. Renowned for their stunning vocal harmonies and innovative arrangements, the group has redefined modern a cappella music. From chart-topping pop hits to timeless holiday classics, Pentatonix boasts an extensive repertoire showcased across multiple albums, attracting an immense global following. Comprising Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee, the group's enchanting performances have resonated with audiences around the world. Chase Padgett: 6 String Christmas December 14 - 23, 202 This holiday season, the Orlando Shakes cabaret season features Chase Padgett, and 6 String Christmas. Purchase tickets now. The Illusionists Magic of the Holidays December 15, 2023 Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing spectacle at Dr Phillips Center, featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists franchise has shattered box office records across the globe and continues to dazzle audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. CFCArts presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. December 15 - 16, 2022 The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. features all of your favorite characters, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas! CFCArts presents Rudolph’s North Pole Party December 16, 2022 A Pre-Matinee Experience with CFCArts Youth Theatre. Santa Claus is coming to town—and Rudolph is leading his sleigh! Everyone is invited to join Rudolph, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all of their reindeer (and elf!) friends at Rudolph’s North Pole Party! All of Santa’s guests will be treated to snacks and sweets, face painting, games and activities, take-home crafts, and festive meet and greets with all your favorite holiday characters – all included with the price of your ticket to the party! Note: Admission to Rudolph’s North Pole Party does not include admission to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra Christmas Special December 16, 2023 The lights go down. Familiar horns pipe up from a world-class orchestra as piano twinkles like the jackpot lights on a winning slot machine. Then, the voice kicks in. It has all of the smoky splendor those first few notes hinted at, but it ain’t Ol’ Blue Eyes. In a tailored suit with microphone in hand, it’s Mark Tremonti. The GRAMMY Award-winning multiplatinum musician sounds just as at home paying homage to the catalog of Frank Sinatra as he does fronting Tremonti or shredding his soul out as the guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed. Tremonti’s earliest memory of hearing Sinatra for the first time was as a child during Christmas. His dedication to holiday music continues with the release of his latest album, Christmas Classics New and Old.Join Tremonti for a night of nostalgic holiday hits at Dr Phillips Center. LeAnn Rimes, Joy: The Holiday Tour December 16, 2023 Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and author LeAnn Rimes is getting into the holiday spirit with a show at Dr. Phillips Center on December 20, 2023. The concert will bring fans together for festive holiday songs mixed with some of Rimes’ greatest hits and new songs from her latest critically acclaimed record God’s Work. For details and tickets, click here. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Ghost of Christmas Eve December 22, 2023 The much loved Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back and returning to Amway Center on December 22 with The Ghost of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO & More! Get ready for a holiday spectacle like no other! Trans-Siberian Orchestra is returning for two mesmerizing shows on December 22. Get more info here. Mark your calendars and prepare for a musical journey that'll light up your holiday season! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

Here at Gotta Go Orlando we've brought together all the amazing Christmas and Holiday Season Events taking place in Orlando's theme parks this November and December. Theme Park Holiday Season Events The Holidays At Magic Kingdom November 11 - December 31, 2023 Get wrapped up in all things merry and bright, with sensational sights and holiday delights. The Magic Kingdom, truly is extra magical during the holidays, with beautiful decor, festive entertainment, and extra jolly eats and treats. Highlights this holiday season includes: NEW! Frozen Holiday Surprise – Gather ‘round Cinderella Castle for a dazzling new experience that will illuminate the castle like never before—featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the Snowgies! Seasonal Décor – Discover oh-so-jolly holiday trimmings and touches along Main Street, U.S.A. and throughout the park. Jingle Cruise – During the holiday season, the beloved Jungle Cruise undergoes a yuletide transformation. It’s a festive-yet-familiar adventure from stem to stern! Meet Santa - During the Holiday Week and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party you can meet Santa at the Liberty Square Gazebo. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Select Nights, November 9 - December 22, 2023 One of Walt Disney World's favorite holiday tradition, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom Park this year. On 25 select nights, Nov. 9 - Dec. 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue* during the event. The Holidays At EPCOT November 24 through December 30, 2023 Embrace holiday traditions from around the world and delight in the telling of the Christmas story. Highlights include: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth – Be immersed in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season from November 24 through December 30, 2023! Savor treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens. And embark on a journey with Holiday Storytellers sharing holiday traditions from around the world. Candlelight Processional – Hear the stirring story of Christmas presented by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by an orchestra and massed choir. More Holiday Entertainment – Watch as Holiday Storytellers bring beloved traditions such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year and more to life! Witness stories told through music and dance, with performers in traditional costumes—November 24 to December 30, 2023. The Holidays At Disney’s Hollywood Studios November 11 - December 31, 2023 Embark on yuletide adventures in a park full of entertainment and thrills. Decor at Hollywood Studios includes SANTA GERTIE! There are also oversized Christmas ornaments in Echo Lake, as well as a giant Christmas tree, and other decor. You will also discover vintage inspired decor on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, with snow falling along Sunset Boulevard. Highlights include: For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration – Enjoy an unforgettable holiday finale featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf. Minnie's Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine – See Minnie Mouse and her pals during an oh-so-merry meal. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Toy Story Land Characters in Holiday Attire – See some Pixar pals decked out for the season. Disney Jollywood Nights November 11 - December 20, 2023 Disney Jollywood Nights is a new, separately ticketed event taking place at Disney's Hollywood Studios, from 8:30 pm - 12:30 am on 10 select nights November 11 - December 20, 2023. Get ready to dress in your holiday glam best or festive flair, dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits, and snap selfies with iconic characters during this new festive event. For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” Holidays At Disney Springs November 11 - December 30, 2023 Enjoy a host of holiday-themed activities and savor the comforting flavors of the season while shopping for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list! Highlights Include: Meet Santa and enjoy festive holiday tunes with live musical performances and DJs. Plus, encounter Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers and Snowflake Skaters. Discover Christmas around every corner, as you come across a collection of elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees throughout the neighborhoods of Disney Springs. Flurries are in the forecast for Disney Springs Town Center. In the evenings, delight in a magical snowfall, adding an extra touch of wonder to your holiday shopping. SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration Select Dates, November 10 - December 31, 2023 SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration returns with the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. Included with theme park admission, the event transforms SeaWorld Orlando into a winter wonderland with more than 3 million sparkling lights. The main feature of the magical festival is the Sea of Trees – a guest favorite. The wintery, watery wonderland is back immersing guests in a sea of twinkling holiday trees that sparkle to music as they light up the water. Dazzling images come to life on more than 100 trees, including a giant glistening centerpiece that towers 70 feet above the water. During the celebration, guests will also be able to indulge in delicious ALL-NEW holiday treats, experience fabulous holiday shows and entertainment, and enjoy outdoor ice skating at Bayside Stadium! ALL-NEW Magical Holiday Shows & Entertainment There are even more ways for families to get into the holiday spirit this year at SeaWorld Orlando. Step into the enchanting world of "Mrs. Claus’ Magic Kitchen," an ALL-NEW delightful live show that promises to add a dash of laughter and a sprinkle of sweetness to your festive celebrations. In this jolly good time, Mrs. Claus, the beloved matriarch of the North Pole, takes center stage as she trades in her cozy Christmas sweater for a chef's apron, inviting guests on a whimsical culinary journey. Get ready for an entertaining blend of holiday magic and culinary chaos as Mrs. Claus attempts to master the art of social media while whipping up her famous Christmas cookie recipes. New this year, in the heart of Wild Arctic Plaza is the Christmas Market! Guests will discover a winter wonderland brimming with delectable culinary delights, unique merchandise, and the festive melodies of live music. It’s the perfect place to shop, savor, and celebrate the holiday spirit. Returning this year is the fan favorite “Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale,” to end each night of the Christmas Celebration. This firework spectacular features dazzling lights choreographed to joyous holiday musical favorites. Guests can also immerse themselves in the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Rudolph’s Christmas Town. Stroll past life-size story book vignettes featuring the classic tale and meet beloved characters including Rudolph, Bumble and Santa for photo opportunities. Guests can also dine with Santa throughout the Christmas Celebration for an additional cost. The magical holiday fun continues in Sesame Street Land with the return of the popular Sesame Street Christmas Parade, where guests can see all their favorite Sesame Street characters getting into the holiday spirit. For an additional cost, families who come to the park on Saturday mornings can have breakfast with their friends from Sesame Street. Elmo's Christmas Wish is also back this year on event mornings at Seaport Theater. Visitors can join Cookie Monster, Grover, Zoe and Rosita as they work together to help Elmo find his Christmas wish! SeaWorld Orlando is now home to the only outdoor ice rink in Central Florida where guests can lace up and hit the ice. During the day, park guests will have the opportunity to ice skate at Bayside Stadium. Once night falls, they can sit back and relax as the pros show off what they got with “Winter Wonderland on Ice”. Christmas comes to life on a stage of ice, jewels, and lights as skaters dazzle and delight in this show-stopping, ice skating extravaganza. A sea of sparkling trees and towering fountains dancing in the background come together to create an experience the entire family will not want to miss Holidays At Universal Orlando Resort November 17 - December 31 Anyone can “Ho-ho-ho” and “Fa-la-la” for the holidays. But if you want to scream, laugh and shout your jingle bells off, you’ve got to awesome up your season with Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort. Join the celebration of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as Hogwarts castle lights up for the holidays and festive decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Enjoy a hot Butterbeer while both the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees put a holiday spin on their performances. Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar films. Get together with the resident Whos in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where you can enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Part of Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort There are even more festivities in store around every corner of Universal Orlando Resort. You’ll find tasty holiday food and drinks, character encounters and more. And to top it all off, you’ll want to stay at one of Universal’s spectacular hotels, where you’ll find even more themed food, decorations and festivities. From breathtaking hotels to Universal CityWalk to thrill-packed theme parks, it’s the biggest, loudest, awesomest celebration of the season. And it’s only at Universal Orlando Resort, with all festivities included with park admission. Christmas Town At Busch Gardens Tampa November 13, 2023 to January 4, 2024 It’s that time of the year for thrills and holiday cheer at Busch Gardens Christmas Town, the biggest and brightest holiday celebration in the Tampa Bay area. From Nov. 11 through Jan. 7, the park transforms into a bright winter wonderland of seasonal entertainment, unique and up-close encounters with animals, culinary masterpieces as well as attractions such as Serengeti Flyer and the award-winning hybrid coaster, Iron Gwazi. Iconic and beloved entertainment options will take over the entire park and will be available through the 58 consecutive days of the event, all included with regular park admission. All new this year, guests can celebrate the season with new light displays that will take over the Jungala area, extending all the way though Pantopia featuring a light-up walkthrough dragon. Located in the Bird Gardens area of the park, guests are sure to step into wonder through a marvelous light tunnel, presented by Coca-Cola and composed of thousands of glimmering LED lights seamlessly synchronized to a symphony of holiday tunes. Also, a brand-new 40-foot pixelated tree will deck the halls at Cheetah Plaza. Celebrating the holidays for more than a decade, Christmas Town returns with some of the fan-favorites that guests hold near and dear such as Santa’s North Pole Experience, presented by Coca-Cola, a unique experience where jolly elves interact with guests as they guide them to see Santa in his workshop. Also returning is Storytime with Mrs. Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Friends at Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland, where guests get to meet and greet the most famous reindeer of all. Other returning entertainment options are: “Christmas on Ice” – Back by popular demand, this energetic and mesmerizing seasonal show returns to the Moroccan Palace. See amazing thrills on ice and moments of wonder as talented skaters perform to traditional and popular Christmas songs. Multiple showtimes throughout the day. “Elmo’s Christmas Wish” – Families are sure to have a jolly good time as they help Elmo realize his Christmas wish! Sing-along, during this festive show featuring appearances by Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover, and Zoe. This show takes place in the Sesame Street Safari of Fun area of the park. “Three Kings Journey” – The famed journey of the three wise men to Bethlehem is celebrated in this inspiring musical tale. Only during select nights at the Dragon Fire Grill from Nov. 11 through Jan. 7. “Holiday in the Sky, a Nighttime Spectacular,” presented by Bad Boy Mowers – The evening sky comes to life with a colorful display of festive fireworks choreographed to a soundtrack of classic holiday tunes. This fireworks display will take place on the Festival Field on select event nights. Holly Jolly Express – The jolliest and brightest train will transport guests into the celebration as it loops around the park. While on their journey, guests are encouraged to sing-along to favorite songs of the season. All aboard for Christmas Cheer! Character Appearances – Guests will not want to miss the chance to capture memorable photos with special seasonal characters located throughout the park including princesses, lovable snowmen, and many more! Holidays At LEGOLAND Florida Resort Select Days, November 24 - December 31, 2023 Reindeer, prep for landing! One of the best holiday celebrations in Florida, Holidays at LEGOLAND presented by Hallmark Channel is flying into LEGOLAND Florida Resort select dates Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, carrying a sleigh-load of festive fun. Spirited Shows Jump into the holly jolly mood with tree-rific shows and activities across the Resort. Get swept away into a winter FUN-derland during the high energy, frost-filled Festival of Flurries! Sing and dance to favorite tinsel tunes while you await a snowy surprise. Stir up more holiday magic and join LEGO® Gingerbread to solve a delicious dilemma during The Very Merry Mix-up! In true holiday fashion, the voices of carolers can be heard throughout the park, and they are pine-ing for you to sing along too! NEW! Yuletide LEGO Characters The holiday season is a time for friends and family, and LEGO Santa did not want to leave his behind! Meet-and-greet NEW yuletide friends LEGO Nutcracker, Snowman, and Reindeer Girl, and give them a warm welcome with lots of elf-ies! Spot them in your favorite shows and sprinkled throughout the Theme Park. Festive Activities & Treats LEGO Santa loves to read letters while having his milk and cookies, so be sure to stop by the Holiday Village Postal Service to send in yours! He would hate to lose a letter, so he has his best elves helping guests make sure each one is sent directly to the North Pole. Rock around the GIANT 30-foot Christmas Tree made entirely of LEGO bricks! Jingle along to merry melodies and snow off your moves underneath the twinkling lights at the LEGO® City Holiday Light Spectacular. Season’s greetings are even better with Season’s Eatings! Feed your holiday cravings with a spread of delicious seasonal treats for the whole family. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 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From resort restaurants, and standalone favorites, to the grandest of holiday buffets, Orlando offers Christmas Day Dinner for everyone, and here at Gotta go Orlando we've brought together all the dining options throughout Orlando. Orlando Christmas Day Dinner Guide 2023 The holidays are a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate, and here in Orlando, it's an extra special time as the theme parks and attractions transform into magical winter wonderlands, entertaining guests from throughout the world. Christmas Day is especially special, and whether you're an Orlando local, or a traveller who calls Orlando your home, away from home, we've put together a delectable list of dining locations offing special Yuletide Feasts fit for a hungry Santa Claus and all his elves! Enjoy the list, and make sure to check it twice of course, we're sure you will find somewhere just perfect for you and yours to celebrate Christmas Day here in Orlando. Have a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! Locations: Theme Parks International Drive Area Lake Buena Vista Kissimmee/Celebration/Four Corners Neighborhood Favorites Please note: Reservations are strongly recommended and required where noted. Prices do not include taxes, service charges and gratuities. Theme Park Christmas Day Dining Walt Disney World Walt Disney World offer delicious foods and flavors throughout the resort to celebrate Christmas and the Holidays. Minnie's Holiday Dine at Disney's Hollywood Studios is a holiday buffet, which features Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy all dressed up in their holiday best. Disney Springs Disney Springs is a wonderful place to celebrate the holidays, with a fun mix of tourists and locals, all coming together to celebrate. With a spectacular selection of restaurants to eat, fun bars to catch a drink, make Disney Springs your new tradition this Holiday season. Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante and Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar & Restaurant Both Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante and Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs will be serving delightful dishes paired with top-notch hospitality. Paddlefish at Disney Springs At Disney Springs, Paddlefish will offer Santa’s Seafood Boil complete with Key West Pink Shrimp, Cedar Key Little Necks, PEI Mussels, corn bread, red potatoes and sweet corn ($49), and a bottle of Paddlefish White ($50) or Paddlefish Red ($60). STK at Disney Springs Whether you made the good list or the naughty list this year, the ONLY place on YOUR list should be STK Orlando this Christmas. Join us for Christmas Eve & Day Dinner; featuring our Signature Prime Rib & Turkey (Full Menu also available). Eat, drink & be merry – STK Style! Terralina Crafted Italian at Disney Springs Cozy up with heartwarming Christmas Day fare at Terralina Crafted Italian. The Disney Springs eatery will serve grilled lamb chops with creamed spinach and artichokes, wild mushroom and parmesan risotto cake, mint and basil sauce topped with crispy leeks ($46), plus a Poinsettia cocktail ($14). Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Disney Springs Enjoy Christmas Day dining at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs, including butter and herb roast turkey, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, duck fat roasties, honey glazed carrots, bacon braised Brussels sprouts, sausage and walnut stuffing, red wine jus and cranberry sauce. Call 407-938-0300 to reserve your table.. JALEO at Disney Springs Jaleo at Disney Springs will be open and in addition to their usual menu of tapas, paellas and shareable plates, the're offering specials from Chef Kristoffer Anderson, such as butternut squash soup and pumpkin cheesecake. You can also j enjoy brunch on Christmas Day, there's no better way to begin your holiday than with a Spanish-style brunch on the waterfront! Sharks Underwater Grill at SeaWorld Orlando Enjoy a fascinating view in an upscale, signature full-service restaurant that puts world-class entrees on your plate and a window into the world of sharks before your eyes. Enjoy holiday menu specials this season at Sharks Underwater Grill, available now through Christmas Eve, December 24. Sharks Underwater Grill is located within SeaWorld and a park admission is required to dine here. Universal Orlando Resort Discover a world of holiday flavors throughout Universal Orlando theme parks and hotels this holiday season, and on Christmas Day you will discover a ton of choices for where to celebrate. Lowes Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort Lowes Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort will serve a Christmas Day buffet in the Tuscan Ballroom from 12 – 8 p.m., as well as a Christmas Day menu at Mama Della's Ristorante from 5 – 10 p.m. Price: $80 adults, $37 children 3 – 9, under 3 free (Tuscan Ballroom) $65 adults, $25 children 3 – 9, under 3 free (Mama Della’s Ristorante). Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando will have a Christmas Day Brunch in The Kitchen. Price: $75 adults, $35 children 3 – 9, under 3 free. Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando will offer a buffet breakfast at Jake's American Barfrom 7 – 11 a.m., as well as a Christmas Day buffet at Islands Dining Room from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Price $29 adults, $16 children 3 – 9, under 3 free (Jake’s American Bar) $75 adults, $35 children 3 – 9, under 3 free (Islands Dining Room) Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando is serving up two Christmas Day buffet options at Amatista Cookhouse . Choose between a breakfast buffet from 7 – 11 a.m. or a lunch buffet from 12 – 4 p.m. Price: $29 adults, $16 children 3 – 9, under 3 free (breakfast); $75 adults, $35 children 3 – 9, under 3 free (lunch). International Drive Area The Holidays is a real busy time here in Orlando, and down on I-Drive there is a huge choice of hotels and restaurants offering delicious Christmas Da specials that families can gather around and enjoy together. So cheers to a Christmas that is sure to be full of good times, and a feast on I-Drive that exceeds expectations! Rosen Centre Hotel on International Drive, Orlando On International Drive, Rosen Centre Hotel will host a jolly holiday buffet from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. featuring soups, market salads, local and international cheeses, and tropical fruit, seafood, pasta, and more. The meal will also include unlimited champagne and mimosas for adults 21 and up. Price: $64.95 adults, $27.95 children 4-12, under 4 free. Rosen Plaza Hotel on International Drive, Orlando The Thanksgiving Buffet at the Rosen Plaza Hotel is bringing happiness to hungry bellies with a bountiful holiday buffet from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with soups, salads, seafood, pasta, fresh hot entrees and delectable desserts. Price: $55.95 adults, $23.95 children 3 – 11, under 3 free. Rosen Shingle Creek on Universal Boulevard, Orlando The luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek adorned with festive holiday décor, offers a delectable Christmas Day brunch at Cafe Osceola from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., featuring breakfast items, soups, salads, seafood, a carving station and dessert. Price: $89.95 adults, $37.95 children 4 – 11, under 4 free. Cafe Tu Tu Tango at ICON Park, International Drive, Orlando From 11 am - 4 pm, enjoy a special holiday edition of bottomless brunch at Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen on International Drive Mia’s Italian Kitchen will serve a three-course fixe-prix holiday meal with an Italian twist. Entrees include pan seared branzino, steak alla pizziaola, and a traditional Christmas ham with amarena cherry glaze. Price: $39 per person Tradewinds Restaurant at Renaissance Orlando Seaworld Hotel From 1 pm – 6 pm, Tradewinds at Renaissance Orlando will serve a sumptuous holiday buffet. Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit Enjoy Christmas dinner with some Spanish flair at Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit at ICON Park. Festive options include a brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., followed by a la carte Christmas dinner offerings from 4 – 10 p.m. Price: $45 adults, $16 children under 10 (brunch). Kavas Tacos + Tequila Kavas Tacos + Tequila will offer a Special Prix Fixe Menu. Choice of Appetizer: Chicken Flautas, Black Bean Empanadas, Ceviche Choice of Entrée: Skirt Steak, Mango Mezcal Salmon, Chicken Fajitas Choice of Dessert: Churro Donut Sammies, Coconut Tres Leches, Cookie & Horchata Price: $39 per person. Lake Buena Vista Area​ Nothing compares to a Holiday vacation in Orlando. The warm weather, world class attractions, and amazing food, perfect ingredients for a memorable vacation for all the family. Lake Buena Vista is at the heart of the action and offers so many wonderful options for Christmas Day dinner. Waldorf Astoria Orlando The Waldorf Astoria Orlando, located near Disney Springs in the Bonnet Creek resort area will deck the halls with holiday menus at two of its acclaimed eateries, plus festive cocktails at St. Nick’s Holiday Bar. Bull & Bear: Enjoy Chef’s holiday favorites with an optional wine pairing program at the award-winning Bull & Bear, featuring Hawaiian Salt Crusted Prime Rib with a decadent assortment of sides and a rich chocolate dessert. Available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Oscar’s Brasserie: Oscar’s Brasserie will offer a family-friendly buffet of classic holiday fare from 5 – 10 p.m. on Christmas Day, featuring honey glazed ham, roast natural turkey and roast prime rib. Price: $80 adults, $40 children 6 – 12. Caribe Royale Orlando on World Center Drive Minutes from Walt Disney World Resort, Caribe Royale Orlando enjoy sparkling holiday ambiance and the warmth of the season at an incredible Christmas Day dinner at The Venetian Chop House, Orlando’s most elegant fine-dining destination. Enjoy a delicious prix-fixe menu featuring chef-driven takes on seasonal classics, with an optional pairing of Old and New World wine selections by our sommeliers. Price: $120 adults, $60 children 4 – 10. Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista on Palm Parkway Enjoy a Christmas Day Buffet at Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista’s Bella Vista Ballroom, featuring a scrumptious spread with traditional favorites. In addition to entrees of beef brisket, carved honey ham and pan-seared salmon, the buffet will feature savory sides, a chef-attended mashed potato bar and a decadent dessert display, all with complimentary red and white wine for guests 21 and up. Price: $35.95 adults, $17.97 children 4 – 11, under 4 free. Signia by Hilton Orlando at Bonnet Creek Multiple Christmas Day dining options await at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, plus six festive drink specials across the resort. La Luce: Savor an Italian holiday tradition, the Fiesta dei Sette Pesci (Feast of the Seven Fishes), at modern Italian country kitchen La Luce. Featuring items like octopus carpaccio, Risotto Con Aragosta, and shrimp pizza Positano, both the specialty menu and the regular La Luce menu will be available from 6 – 10 p.m. on Dec. 24 – 25, 2023. Harvest Bistro: Harvest Bistro will offer a traditional holiday dinner buffet from 5 – 10 p.m. on Christmas Day, featuring family favorites like roasted Carolina turkey and herb crusted ribeye. Price: $70 adults, $38 children 6 -12. JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa Enjoy Christmas Day dining at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. At Citron, enjoy a decadent prime rib feast on Christmas Eve from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. On Christmas Day, enjoy an a la carte dinner menu from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with an emphasis on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients grown onsite at Whisper Creek Farms. Reservations required; 407-393-4488. At Primo, savor fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dishes from the la carte menu on Christmas Eve from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. On Christmas Day, enjoy a rustic Italian farm-to-table feast featuring roast turkey, local seafood, and more seasonal offerings from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Reservations required; 407-393-4683. Orlando World Center Marriott on World Center Drive Orlando World Center Marriott will offer a buffet of classic American fare at Latitude & Longitude Restaurant. The cheerful spread will include herb-rubbed prime rib, roasted pork tenderloin and pesto-rubbed Florida Snapper, a selection of savory salads and sides, and plenty of dessert to help spread Christmas cheer. Price: $70 adults, $30 children 4 – 12, under 4 free. Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace on E Buena Vista Drive LetterPress Restaurant at Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace will have a Christmas Day buffet featuring all your holiday favorites. Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek Tesoro Cove at Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek will serve a Christmas Day Buffet featuring seasonal starters, carving stations, a wide range of desserts, and even a “corn off the cob” station. Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen Indulge in a festive family-style feast at Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. To celebrate the holiday season, they are bringing family traditions from their homes to your table. The Feast of the Seven Fishes at Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen is an homage to their culinary team’s family heritage that fully embraces the bold flavors which landed their restaurant in the first-ever Michelin Guide for Florida. Visit Four Flamingos to view the menu and find a table. Four Seasons Resort Orlando The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort will offer special Christmas menus at its two MICHELIN Guide restaurants. Capa Steakhouse & Bar: One-MICHELIN-Star Capa Steakhouse & Bar will offer its full a la carte menu along with festive holiday specials from 5 – 10 p.m. on Christmas Day. Ravello: MICHELIN Recommended Ravello will offer a decadent buffet from 2 – 9 p.m. on Christmas Day. Price: $150 adults, $55 children 2 – 12. Kissimmee, Celebration, Four Corners This Christmas Day, let somebody else can do the cooking, and in Kissimmee there is so many hotels and restaurants offering delicious options for Holiday dining with the entire family. In fact, the hardest decision of your vacation will be deciding where to eat on Christmas Day. The Wilson Orlando The Wilson Cocktails & Seafood will offer a family-style three-course menu for Christmas Day. Guests will be served Festive Cornbread for the table with all meals, plus choice of salad, baked Brie with baguette, or a trio of crostini to start. Then, guests can choose either Glazed Honey Ham with all the trimmings or for a $15 per person upcharge, Prime Rib with horseradish cream. For dessert, guests can select either Coffee Cake or a Chocolate Cake with eggnog whipped cream. Price: $85 adults, $25 children 2 – 12. Columbia Restaurant in Celebration Your feast at Columbia in Celebration will start with a cup of soup or the original 1905 salad, served with hot Cuban bread. A full menu will be available at Columbia, along with a choice of Christmas Day Specials. Margaritaville Resort On Christmas Day, Margaritaviile Orlando will serve a tropical-themed brunch including roast beef, honey glazed ham, teriyaki salmon, a variety of sides, and a dazzling dessert display. Christmas brunch can also be delivered to guests staying onsite at the Margaritaville Cottages. Price: $60 adults, $20 children 2 – 12. Neighborhood Favorites Whether you are on vacation or a local enjoying the holidays in your hometown, Orlando offers an endless choice of restaurants serving a delicious Christmas Day dinner. Orlando is a foodie paradise, and this Christmas you won’t have to spend your day in the kitchen, toiling over a hot stove to enjoy the perfect meal. 4 Rivers Smokehouse Enjoy Christmas Day dinner at home with prepared proteins and sides from 4 Rivers Smokehouse locations in East Orlando, Kissimmee, Longwood, SODO, Winter Garden and Winter Park. Tis’ the season for some smokin’ good BBQ! During this holiday season let 4 Rivers make your holiday meal. Whether it is our slow-smoked smoked turkey that is seasoned in our Turkey Rub with aromatics such as thyme, rosemary and sage or our beef brisket that is rubbed with our 4R Brisket Rub and smoked for 18 hours, there is something for everyone. Order by Tuesday, 12/19 at 5:00 PM and pick up your meal on 12/23. Heat to serve on Christmas Day. Pick-up is only available on 12/23. Bar Louie Stop by Bar Louie on Christmas Day to enjoy a host of food and drink specials. The late-night concept features an array of elevated entrees including Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Steak Frites, Monterey Chicken and more. With the purchase of a bar bite and two main plate entrees, dine-in guests will receive a complimentary bottle of wine this Christmas. Bar Louie’s regular menu will also be available on Christmas day during normal service hours, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Alfond Inn at Rollins In Winter Park, The Alfond Inn at Rollins will offer Chef David Ellin's inspired Christmas Day feast nestled within the elegant ambiance of Hamilton's Kitchen. The Grand Bohemian Dine artfully at the Grand Bohemian this Christmas. Enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal from 5:30pm-9:00pm. Price: $70 per person For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

Def Leppard and Journey have announces The Summer Stadium Tour 2024 is coming to Camping World Stadium! Get ready to rock all night on July 10 with Journey, Def Leppard and special guests Cheap Trick! Two of rock's most iconic and influential bands, JOURNEY and DEF LEPPARD, have announced next summer’s hottest co-headlining stadium tour. The bands will join forces to conquer stadium stages across North America in 2024. This legendary collaboration promises a musical journey like no other, igniting the hearts and souls of fans and delivering a night of unforgettable rock anthems. The 23-city tour kicks off on July 6 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO, while making stops at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN; SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA; Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL; JOURNEY’s hometown of San Francisco, CA at Oracle Park and here in Orlando, FL before wrapping up in Denver, CO at Coors Field on September 8. The co-headlining tour will stop off at Camping World Stadium on July 10, with special guests, Cheap Trick. Registration for access to presale tickets opens on Thursday, December 7 at 10 am. Sign up at www.defleppardjourney2024.com. DEF LEPPARD will offer a variety of VIP experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. VIP experiences vary but may include a premium seat, personal photo with the band, exclusive merchandise and more. Check local tour listings for offerings. A limited number of exclusive JOURNEY VIP packages will also be available. These exclusive offers can include an amazing selection of reserved seated tickets, custom merchandise and more. Mark your calendars, the JOURNEY x DEF LEPPARD 2024 Stadium Tour will combine timeless classics and chart-topping hits, celebrating the enduring spirit of rock ‘n' roll. From anthems that have stood the test of time to the latest and greatest hits, fans can expect a setlist that transcends generations, showcasing the unparalleled talent and mastery of both of these Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame-inducted bands. Said Joe Elliott of DEF LEPPARD: "DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY will be reuniting and hitting the road together for the summer stadium tour with STEVE MILLER, CHEAP TRICK & HEART on select shows, which makes for an amazing night of music ! Having just completed a sensational 18-month run promoting our 'Diamond Star Halos' album, we shall hit the boards running with a brand-new stage show and set of songs that will celebrate specific parts of our history. We may even have a surprise or two up our sleeves … so, wanna join us !??! … See you in the summer!" "We are thrilled to be back on the road in 2024 with so many good friends as part of this tour. No matter which city you come to this will be an amazing night of music!" said JOURNEY. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Ladies and Gentlemen we have huge news! The Rolling Stones are hitting the road in 2024 with a stop at Camping World Stadium here in Orlando on Monday, June 3. The news you have all been waiting for - the Rolling Stones are hitting the road again, with the legendary rockers announcing the 2024 Hackney Diamonds Tour! After Keith Richards first revealed last month that the band were plotting live shows in 2024, The Rolling Stones have announced a 2024 stadium tour in support of their chart-topping album Hackney Diamonds. As expected, the Stones are headed back to North America, with the band hitting the road on the Hackney Diamonds tour next spring, including a date here in Orlando at Camping World Stadium on Monday, June 3, 2024. The group, led by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood, will perform in 16 cities across the U.S. and Canada, playing a combination of classics, deep cuts and songs from the new album. Fans can expect to experience Mick, Keith and Ronnie play their most popular hits ranging from “Start Me Up,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Satisfaction” and more. Enter your details here: https://rollingstones.lnk.to/NorthAmericaTour to access the fan presale that starts Weds 29 Nov. General onsale commences Fri 01 Dec - for more info head to: rollingstones.com/tour. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Get the party started! Superstar singer Pink has announced a return visit to Orlando fresh from performing two concerts in the city in November. Singing sensation Pink brought the Trustful Tour to downtown Orlando's Amway Center on November 18 and 19, and the global superstar has just announced a return visit, with the 17-city Summer Carnival Tour returning to stadiums across North America starting next summer, including a stop at Camping World Stadium on November 18. The tour will feature special guest, friend, and award-winning artist Sheryl Crow, along with The Script, and KidCutUp as support across all dates. P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 tour follows the success of her monumental 2023 run which shattered attendance records worldwide. The previously announced dates have boasted over 3 million tickets sold and a staggering $350 million grossed across dates in Europe, the UK, North America, and forthcoming Australia, and New Zealand dates. Fans can expect to see P!NK perform an epic high-energy set including her biggest hits like “So What”, “TRUSTFALL”, “Just Give Me A Reason”, and more. The tour’s production will feature P!NK descending from the rafters, including jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics, pumping dance routines and vibrant costume changes. TICKETS: P!nk tickets will be available starting with presales (details below) beginning Thursday, December 7th. The general onsale begins Monday, December 11th at 10am Local Time on LiveNation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the pre-show reception, limited edition lithograph, P!NK carpet entry and photo op & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com. PRESALES: Citi is the official card of P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 Stadium Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Thursday, December 7th at 10AM local time until Sunday, December 10 at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the P!NK Summer Carnival 2024 Stadium Tour in the U.S through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Thursday, December 7th at 10AM local time until Sunday, December 10 at 10 PM. For more details visit Verizon Up. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

There is always something to celebrate in Orlando, and celebrating a brand new year is a huge celebration in Orlando, with spectacular firework, all-day events, and parties to remember! Orlando New Year's Eve Events Guide As we countdown the final days to the biggest party night of the year, there is nowhere better to celebrate than Orlando, and best of all you won't have Jack Frost breathing down your neck, so forget the hats and scarfs, and get ready to party like its 2024! New Year’s Eve is an exciting time to be in Orlando, and whether you're a local looking for inspiration, or a visitor looking forward to ringing in the new year at world-class celebrations, we've got you covered with the biggest and best things do do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. New Year's Eve Theme Park Events & Fireworks New Year's Eve Daytime/Early Evening Family Events New Year's Eve Fireworks & Events New Year's Eve Parties & Celebrations New Year's Eve Live Concerts & Shows PLEASE NOTE: Many events are yet to be confirmed. As we get ever closer to December 31, 2023, New Year's Eve we will be frequently updated this guide, so check back often! Theme Park Events & Fireworks Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks are not-to-miss spectaculars! On New Year's Eve both Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT will have fireworks, dance parties and DJs. Plus its not just New Years Eve, Walt Disney World celebrate New Year's Eve on December 30 also, so you can celebrate the occasion in both parks, and party two nights in a row! Magic Kingdom Fireworks Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at 6.30 pm and 11.50 pm EPCOT Fireworks New Year’s Countdown Fireworks at 11.54 pm New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando, 9 am - 1 am The New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando is the perfect time to embrace the connection to the sea, marine life, and the world as SeaWorld gives 2023 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, festive entertainment, and more. After an unforgettable evening filled with exciting shows, amazing animals, and thrilling rides, you can watch SeaWorld Orlando's spectacular fireworks show from a variety of viewing areas around the park. Entry is included with valid park ticket. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 9 am - 1 am Join Busch Gardens on December 31 for a New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring unforgettable fun during the day and fireworks at night, the park is giving 2023 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, entertainment and more. Enjoy all the festive activities of Busch Gardens Christmas Town with millions of twinkling lights, holiday shows, specialty dining and fan-favorite thrill rides. Then, ring in the new year with a special fireworks show with a fantastic soundtrack sure to help you ring in the New Year with cheer. Daytime/Early Evening Family Events Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida LEGOLAND Florida, 10 am - 8 pm Join in the family festivities at Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida, celebrate the New Year early with rides, activities, and a whole lot of fun. Celebrate with all the family at this special early fireworks display illuminating the sky and welcoming in 2023! Entry is included with valid park ticket. New Year's Eve Party For Kids At Boxi Park Boxi Park, Lake Nona, 4 pm till 8 pm Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the New Year's Eve Party For Kids At Boxi Park, with a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with live music, face painting, and kid-friendly activities from 4 - 8 p.m. Especially for the kids, Boxi Park will countdown the new year with a “balloon ball drop” at 7 p.m. ​ Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve The Crayola Experience Orlando, 10 am - 8 pm Families can ring in the New Year on December 31, 2022 at the Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve at The Crayola Experience, in the Florida Mall. ​ Join the dance party from 12pm - 4pm, with Mid-day countdowns at 1pm & 3pm including a streamer launch to ring in the New Year, with Character Appearances by Sunny the crayon Special crafts & coloring pages available all day, star in your own New Year’s coloring page at Be A Star, craft your own 2024 New Year’s crown at Activity Studio, and create your 2023 resolution list at Colossal caddy. Fireworks & Events Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 8 pm – 1 am The Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party is a spectacular party featuring live musicians, DJ, vocalists, dancers, street performers, and more. There will also be complimentary party favors, a confetti storm, and midnight fireworks spectacular. Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Old Town, Kissimmee, 1 pm – 1 am Stroll through Old Town entertainment district for a family-friendly Old Town New Year’s Eve Celebration including live music, entertainment, a car show and a free fireworks finale at midnight. FREE Admission Rockin' the Cloud in St. Cloud Downtown St. Cloud, 7 pm – 2 am Enjoy an unforgettable night at the annual Rockin' the Cloud in St. Cloud. Three stages of live entertainment, plus a midnight countdown and cloud drop to ring in the New Year. FREE Admission Rock Your New Year's Eve House Of Blues Courtyard, 10 pm till 1 am Say goodbye to 2023 and come Rock Your New Year's Eve at the House of Blues Courtyard! Rock Your New Year's Eve is a FREE event taking place outdoors in the Courtyard at House Of Blues, with the party starting at 10pm. New Year's Eve At Boxi Park Boxi Park, Lake Nona, 11 am till 1 am Celebrate New Year's Eve At Boxi Park all day long in Lake Nona! From family-friendly daytime events to evening soirees, there’s something for all ages. Start the day early at Boxi Park, with lunch from 11–3 p.m. followed by a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with live music, face painting, and kid-friendly activities from 4-8 p.m. Especially for the kids, Boxi Park will countdown the new year with a “balloon ball drop” at 7 p.m. The festivities are free until 4 p.m., with a cover charge thereafter. As the sun goes down, the grown up festivities continue at Box Park late into the evening with a ticketed 21+ party from 9 p.m.-1 a.m, featuring DJ and live music. New Year's Eve In Lake Nona Lake Nona Town Center, 7 pm – 1 am This New Years Eve, head on over and celebrate New Year's Eve in Lake Nona Town Center, and see out the old year in style, while welcoming 2023 in spectacular fashion! Bring out the whole family starting at 7 p.m. and dance the night away with a live DJ, popup bar, mesmerizing pixel and juggling performances, a strolling magician that’ll make you look twice, and a dazzling midnight fireworks show over Lake Nona to announce the arrival of the new year. Thornton Park New Year's Eve Street Party Thornton Park, 8.30 pm - 2 am The Thornton Park New Year's Eve Street Party offers something for everyone. You can dress to the nines red carpet ready, or come casual and comfortable. Taking place over two and half city blocks, this event gives you plenty of space and options to keep you entertained all night long. The strip has 7-venues to hop around to along with two-stages with jumbo-trons on on either end of the block party, keeping music pumping all night. A VIP options offers a third stage and DJ performance, with an exclusive area for it's guests. New Year’s Eve at Avalon Park Avalon Park, 11 pm - 12 am Come out to Downtown Avalon Park for New Year's Eve specials at participating restaurants and a firework show at midnight! Mount Dora New Year’s Eve Celebrations Downtown Mount Dora, 9pm - 12 am Mount Dora New Year’s Eve Celebrations is a fun street party will feature live music from DJ John Campisano and The Voodoo Gypsies, street games, food trucks, and drinks in the beautiful Downtown atmosphere decorated with charming Christmas lights. Light Up I-Drive: NYE Edition at ICON Park ICON Park Orlando, 830 pm - 2 am The countdown to 2023 will reach new heights this New Year’s Eve at Light Up I-Drive: NYE Edition at ICON Park, this year’s highlights will feature a light show on The Wheel, international DJs, a live band and additional entertainment, along with surprises in premium sponsor-hosted areas. Toast to the good life on The Wheel at 400 feet above Orlando, celebrate with champagne in your own private capsule or enjoy drinks aboard the Sky Bar among other incredible experiences throughout the night. Select ICON Park bars and restaurants will have special offers to those celebrating on the 20-acre property at the heart of International Drive. New Year's Eve Parties & Celebrations Jewel New Year Celebration Jewel Speakeasy, Orlando, 8 pm - 1 am Guests can ring in 2023 like a Gatsby at Jewel’s New Year’s Eve Party! Get ready to step back in time, prohibition style, as you step into the classy cocktail lounge for a night full of New Year's Eve fun. The event will feature live performances from the speakeasy’s famous dueling pianos, charity gaming and the chance to win prizes in the “Dress Like a Gatsby” costume contest. Tickets start at $49 and guests will receive 100 Jewel chips for charity gaming, party favors and, of course, a champagne toast to cheers to a new year. For $99, guests can also enjoy an open bar on house wine, beer and house cocktails (excludes premiums). New Year’s Eve 2024 at Howl at the Moon Orlando Howl at the Moon Orlando, 9 pm – 2 am Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date? Then book a New Year’s Eve package with Howl at the Moon Orlando! The packages offers you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2022 goodbye and start the New Year having a blast with champagne toast at midnight & party favors. Mango's Orlando New Year's Bash Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando, 7 pm – 1 am New Year’s Eve is a chance to celebrate the past year’s triumphs and next year’s opportunities, preferably with glass in hand and music in the air. The perfect mix of a great menu and stellar entertainment can elevate your night from a run-of-the-mill party to one of your favorite memories ever. With a unique show and variety of Latin and Caribbean cuisine, Mango’s Tropical Cafe Orlando New Year’s Eve extravaganza is sure to bring the heat and start your year off with a bang. Hard Rockers And High Rollers Casino Royale Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Join Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach for a Casino Royale themed extravaganza with DJ Psycho Ced inside the Avalon Ballroom and Decades of Dance featuring SWITCH - First Wave, on the Avalon Terrace, plus The Bad Actors performing in the VIP Sky Lounge. Enjoy casino games including blackjack, roulette, craps, Texas Hold'Em and slot machines. Gamble for charity and use your "winnings" to bid on luxe silent auction baskets. Then as you roll into the new year, Enjo a champagne toast and ocean front terrace viewing of the spectacular fireworks show at midnight! Rock In 2023! New Year's Eve Lobby Party Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, 6 pm – 1 am Come rock in the new year at the family-friendly New Year's Eve Lobby Party at the exciting Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Enjoy specially prepared desserts and entertainment that includes a DJ, roaming magicians, balloonist, countdown live from Times Square via satellite, and midnight balloon drop with champagne toast. Universal's Aventura Hotel New Year's Eve Celebration Bar 17 Bistro at Universal's Aventura Hotel, 8 pm – 1 am Celebrate at Universal's Aventura Hotel New Year's Eve Celebration, Bar 17 Bistro's rooftop celebration offers spectacular 360-degree views of the night skyline and area fireworks as you count down to 2023. Includes specialty food, beer, wine and featured specialty cocktails until 11pm (cash bar from 11pm – 1am), along with a DJ, party favors and midnight prosecco toast. New Year's Eve Party on the Piazza Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, 8:30 pm – 1 am Ring in the new year at New Year's Eve Party on the Piazza, on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Enjoy gourmet foods (served until 11pm), desserts, beer* and wine*, live DJ and dancing. The countdown to midnight will include a live performance by Portofino's opera singers and a sparkling wine toast. Sky Lounge New Years Eve Sky Lounge Orlando, 9 pm - 3 am Come join Sky Lounge and enjoy Live Music and Special DJ Performances, Open Bar and fine Passed Hor D'oeuvres. Sky Lounge is a premium rooftop lounge on the roof of the Amway Center. Nestled below the spire of the arena in downtown Orlando, the décor of the quite spacious roof terrace is neat and sleek, with a large number of lounge sofas and a very cool and futuristic bar. There will be a Photographer on site and Sky Lounge encourage all guests to dress in your Formal Attire. Enzian Theater New Year's Party Enzian Theater Orlando, 8 pm - 1 am Bond is back! Toast to 2023 with your closest friends and family at Enzian Theater New Year's Party. Enjoy some bubbly, light hors d’oeuvres and our special NYE cocktails while dancing your way into the new year! 2023 New Year’s Eve at ICEBAR Orlando ICEBAR Orlando, 8 pm – 2 am ICEBAR Orlando is bringing in 2024in style as Orlando’s coolest night in town presents its 2023 New Year’s Eve Party. The evening features specialty cocktails and entertainment, a live DJ entertainment, ice sculptures, free digital souvenir photos and raffle giveaways. New Years' Eve Gala The Alfond Inn at Rollins College, 8 pm - 12.15 am The New Years' Eve Gala at The Alfond Inn features Live Entertainment, Premium Open Bar and Champagne Toast, Chef Attended Reception Stations, Live Streaming of Time Square Ball Drop. Wantilan New Year's Eve Luau Loews Royal Pacific Hotel at Universal Orlando 7 pm – 1 am Come join Wantilan Luau for a special New Year's Eve presentation of the popular weekly dinner show featuring a tropical all-you-can-eat buffet including pit-roasted pig, with live entertainment and music. Also included are a New Year's Eve celebratory champagne toast for adults (ages 21+) and a non-alcoholic sparkling wine toast for guests under age 21. Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Bull & Bear Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 6 pm – midnight The Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Bull & Bear is an exclusive celebration and prix fixe 5-course menu with 1 bottle of champagne per table, live entertainment, photo booth, viewing of the Times Square ball drop, and dancing all night in the spacious outdoor cabana lawns exclusive for gala guests. Formal wear is suggested. New Year's Eve at Orlando Museum of Art Orlando Museum of Art, 9 pm – 1 am New Year's Eve at Orlando Museum of Art features complimentary full service open bars, heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts. The fun coqqntinues with photobooths, live music and a rotating DJ collective spinning tunes on the dancefloor all night long. Toast to the new year with a dazzling firework display at midnight! New Year's Eve Party Elevate Rooftop Lounge, 8 pm - 2am Elevate Rooftop Lounge is hosting an exclusive New Years Eve event with views of Downtown Orlando & Winter Park. Each guest will be able to enjoy, Open Premium Bar, Live Entertainment, Midnight Champagne Toast, plus Live stream of ball drop and countdown from Times Square Strong Water Tavern New Year's Eve Celebration Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, 10 pm - 2 am Join Strong Water Tavern at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando for a celebration to ring in the new year. Adults (ages 21+) only New Year's Eve party will feature live entertainment and music and dancing. Plus, enjoy assorted favorites from Strong Water Tavern's menu throughout the evening, as well an open bar from 10pm - midnight featuring select beers, liquors and wines (cash bar from midnight - 2am). Watch the New Year's Eve ball drop live from New York City's Times Square on the bar's video wall while you raise a glass to welcome in the new year with midnight champagne toast, party favors and a balloon drop. New Years Eve 2023 On Church St Church St, Orlando, 8 pm - 2 am When it comes to Ringing in the New Year in Orlando, there's no better place to be than Downtown Orlando on Church Street. Celebrate all night long inside Downtown Orlando's ONLY 3-Tiered Bar. You won't want to miss out as they drop the ICONIC Orange Ball from the High Tide rooftop at midnight. Enjoy live entertainment in all three venues and be prepared to get your party on with some of the best DJs in Orlando as they rock out and kiss 2023 goodbye while welcoming in New Year 2024 inside all 3 bars! Live Concerts & Shows Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon Hard Rock Live Orlando Celebrate 2024 with Classic Albums Live at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Classic Albums Live puts you in the heart of the recording studio, experiencing iconic albums like never before in a spectacular live experience. Sing, dance and cheer along with like-minded fans as you attend a concert of a lifetime. On New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023, Classic Albums Live will perform Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album, plus the iconic bands greatest hits to ring in the new year, note for note, cut for cut. Tickets on sale now. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

Visitors and locals alike are invited to ring in the new year at ICON Park with spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations, with the entertainment destination offering specials to ring in 2024! ICON Park will be kicking off the new year with a light show, live DJ, and specialty drinks, all on The Lawn under the glow of the icon of the Orlando skyline, The Wheel. The 20-acre entertainment destination and its tenant partners have a variety of experiences and special offerings for those celebrating in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, plus with a free parking garage and complimentary curbside valet, ICON Park is the most convenient place for a night out with the family to celebrate New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve Light Show On The Wheel The New Year’s Eve celebration reaches new heights with a dazzling display of lights on The Wheel. Guests can gather on The Lawn and watch as the 64,000 LED lights of ICON Park’s signature attraction dance to light up the night and welcome 2024. The show will begin just before midnight so guests can countdown to 2024 with the festive show and cheer with their specialty cocktails from The Lawn Bar. Two live DJs, one on The Lawn and one on the Promenade in front of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, will keep the party going at ICON Park from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tapa Toro Say “adios” to 2023 and “hola” to 2024 with two ways to celebrate New Year's Eve at Tapa Toro. The restaurant will offer two seating options with Flamenco dancing entertainment and a Spanish feast. The early seating option from 4 to 6 p.m. promises a chance to beat the crowds with a delicious four-course meal and flamenco dinner show. The Late Night New Year Party starts at 9 p.m. and includes a five-course meal, even more live flamenco entertainment, and, of course, a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations and payment are required in advance. To learn more about the event and book your tickets, click here. Tin Roof Orlando Tin Roof Orlando at ICON Park is one of the best places to ring in 2024. NYE at The Roof will be the restaurant, bar and live music venue’s biggest party of the year with two stages of live entertainment all night long. The ticketed “New Year's Eve Celebration: The Vegas Spectacular,” promises a night of exciting live music, dancing, and casino games, all leading to a champagne toast at midnight. 8:00 p.m. — Starting at 8 p.m., DJ Jerrard Beasley will keep the beats going throughout the evening, ensuring guests are always in the party mood in between the live bands. 9:00 p.m. — Run 4 Cover takes the stage in the Green Room to bring guests high-energy, live music that’ll have partygoers grooving and singing along. 10:00 PM - 1:30 AM — Soundscaper takes the main stage for an unforgettable journey through the late hours, making sure the party never stops. Get ready to dance the night away and ring in 2024! A variety of packages can be purchased to guarantee your place at the party or general admission can be purchased at the door. To learn more about the event and book your tickets, click here. Ole Red Get the full country experience this New Year’s Eve at Ole Red Orlando. The restaurant and live music venue will offer party favors and live music all night long. Guests can watch the ball drop on the TVs and purchase champagne for a classic toast to the new year. Max Action Arena Looking for an action-packed start to the New Year? Max Action Arena ICON Park’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party is the place to be! Guests can get 15% off all attractions starting at 8 p.m., enjoy a photo op station and write their wishes for the new year on a balloon used in the onsite balloon drop at midnight with a champagne toast. At the bar, they’re serving up all your favorites with happy hour prices from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a limited-edition cocktail, Santa’s Spiked Milk. Museum of Illusions Say goodbye to 2023 with a visit to ICON Park’s most mind-bending attractions. Museum of Illusions Orlando is offering a discounted family four-pack of tickets, with each ticket priced at $19.25 and guests can explore the museum’s exhibits with holiday overlays until Jan. 7. Brother Jimmy’s If you’re hoping for good luck and prosperity in the new year, Brother Jimmy’s has just the thing for you. In true Southern fashion, the Carolina kitchen will be serving up black eyed peas and collard greens, which are traditionally eaten on New Year's Day in the South to channel good luck and financial prosperity your way. ICON Park is at the center of the Orlando Entertainment District. With free parking and conveniently located near I-4, Universal Boulevard and the Beachline, this premiere entertainment complex is easy to access for any Central Florida resident or Orlando tourist. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!