Orlando’s theme parks come alive with festive cheer during the holiday season, offering an array of magical events that delight visitors of all ages. Each park immerses guests in holiday spirit, creating unforgettable memories with light displays, themed shows, and seasonal treats. Whether it’s a cozy celebration or an adventurous outing, Orlando’s holiday events provide a magical experience for everyone.
These holiday theme park events are sure to please your entire family!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Magic Kingdom
Celebrate the most magical season of the year at Magic Kingdom during this oh-so-jolly event! Enjoy enchanting entertainment, favorite attractions and beloved Disney Characters. Savor select cookies and festive beverages included with your ticket as you explore Magic Kingdom park. Be on the lookout for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Santa Claus and other familiar faces in this spirited parade—which winds through Frontierland, Liberty Square and Main Street, U.S.A.!
Jollywood Nights
Hollywood Studios
Celebrate the season in style at a nighttime holiday party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios—taking place from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. With your event ticket, you can enjoy: Yuletide entertainment, including a musical variety show and a nighttime spectacular, swanky venues and hot spots where you can dance the night away, favorite attractions with lower wait times and encounters with beloved Characters.
Festival of the Holidays
EPCOT
Celebrate holidays around the world! Get wrapped up in the festive sights, sounds and flavors of the season at EPCOT.
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
Disney Springs
Discover a collection of extravagantly decorated Christmas trees throughout Disney Springs during the holiday season.
Santa at Disney Springs
Disney Springs
Visit Santa Claus at Santa’s Marketplace hosted by Bauducco, near Disney’s Pin Traders.
Nightly Snowfall
Disney Springs
Watch in awe as “snow” falls in Disney Springs Town Center—creating a whimsical winter scene. Snow will flurry every half hour beginning at sundown near the Town Center tree. Snowfall is subject to cancellation or change due to weather.
Holidays at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando
Join the celebration of Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, enjoy huge balloons at Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s and laugh along to the Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular. Included with Your Theme Park Ticket or Annual Pass.
Universal Holiday Tour
Universal Orlando
Join a special walking tour into Universal’s holiday celebration. You’ll enjoy an exclusive meet and greet with the Grinch™ and his faithful dog Max. Small plates, desserts and more. Reserved seating for The Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular. And an after-hours showing of The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle. Space is limited so book today.
The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast
Universal Orlando
Join the mean, green one himself and the Whos too for a morning feast. Start your day with a sit-down meal of festive food and fun for everyone.
Coasters After Dark: Christmas Edition
SeaWorld Orlando
Join us for a festive night filled with excitement as each ride transforms under twinkling lights, creating a perfect holiday atmosphere for family and friends. Don’t miss the chance to delve into the joy of the season while soaring through the sky on these exhilarating coasters!
Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld Orlando
See the park transformed into a winter wonderland sparkling with millions of beautiful lights. With plenty of holiday cheer, this event is sure to create unforgettable memories at a wondrous Christmas celebration you’ll only find at SeaWorld.
Holidays at LEGOLAND
LEGOLand
Sleigh into the holly jolliest time of year as HOLIDAYS at LEGOLAND® presented by Hallmark Channel returns to LEGOLAND Florida Resort! Surprise your family with tons of bricktastic holiday fun coming down the chimney, including an all-new ginormous LEGO® brick-built Christmas Tree, a festive LEGO® crew, new elf-tastic entertainment, and bunches of new holly jolly LEGO décor. Plus, the icing on top of the fruitcake, admission is included with day tickets, hotel packages, and Annual Passes!
**In addition, end the year with a bricktastic bang at Kids’ New Year’s Eve on December 26-31.
Holidays with Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig Theme Park
Celebrate a brilliant holiday season with Peppa! Capture oinktastic festive family photos with Peppa and her family in their holiday jumpers on select dates in November and December.
Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down
GatorLand Orlando
Gatorland’s signature holiday extravaganza unfolds with a delightful mix of music, festive displays, interactive characters, and an array of tempting seasonal treats available for purchase. Capture the essence of a distinctively Floridian holiday by snapping a photo with Gator Claus aboard his swamp-worthy sleigh. Meet the mischievous Krampus Croc, and sing along with the Florida Skunk Ape as he performs his favorite “Cryptid carols.”
