Xmas in Orlando
Things to do for a Happy Christmas Holiday
When you think about Orlando you tend to think of theme parks, swimming pools and sunshine, so okay, Orlando hardly goes with your traditional image of a white Christmas, but many of the attractions and theme parks of Orlando put on holiday shows that are filled with festive fun.
ICE at Gaylord Palms
The unmissable Christmas event in Orlando is ICE at Gaylord Palms, billed as 'An instant dose of winter' the attraction is carved by a team of 40 artisans from Harbin, China. The talented artisans spend nearly an entire month in Kissimmee creating this one-of-a-kind attraction out of two million pounds of ice!
Each year ICE features a different theme, for 2008 the theme was 'Santa's Arctic Blast' featuring several scenes that starred a jolly Cold Saint Nicholas, one of which was carved in an oversized scale, allowing even adults to be dwarfed when they sat on the knee of the 13-foot-tall Santa.
Another popular scene was castle and slides, which had been designed to celebrate Santa's Christmas Eve flight... reindeer and all, another, the attraction's signature scene, was a breathtaking life-size Nativity carved completely of crystal-clear ice.
With the temperature set at only -12°C (9°F) it is pretty chilly, but ICE thoughtfully provide parka coats for your visit, and you can purchase hats and gloves there, if you don't have your own, walkways around the attraction are carpeted so normal footwear is fine.
The attraction is fully accessible to both wheelchairs and pushchairs, ICE is a great seasonal attraction for all the family.
Theme Park Events
Your Christmas in Orlando wouldn’t be complete without the thrills of the theme parks and wonderful, traditional Disney Christmas events
From Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to the celebrated Candlelight Processional at Epcot to the dazzling Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights - it feels like every day is Christmas at Disney!
But the excitement of the Christmas doesn’t end there. At Universal Studios there's the world’s most famous parade – the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade to enjoy, and SeaWorld also feature Christmas attractions with dazzling lights and joyous sights.
Some Great Places to Visit at Christmas
ICE - Gaylord Palms
Walt Disneyworld
Seaworld
Universal Studios Florida
Holy Land Experience
Busch Gardens
Shopping
Orlando is a great place to shop at Christmas with all the major mall and outlet shopping centres featuring Christmas attractions and displays.
Checkout our Shopping page for some great place to shop in Orlando