Orlando is ready to welcome the holiday season with two months of enchanting celebrations. Orlando visitors can expect exclusive holiday parties, millions of sparkling lights, star-studded shows, a teddy bear tea party and even a pop-up retro ice skating rink. This year’s festivities promise unforgettable experiences for all ages.

Find more information about holiday events in Orlando here and on VisitOrlando.com, the destination’s official travel information source. 
 
THEME PARKS  
 
Walt Disney World Resort   November 8 – December 31 

• Mickey’s Big Christmas Party ,  a separately ticketed event at  Magic Kingdom park , taking place on select nights (November 8 through December 20) with a fairytale atmosphere, including “Mickey’s Once Upon a Parade,” “Minnie’s Big Christmas Fireworks Spectacular,” complimentary cookies, festive beverages, snowfall on Main Street, and more.  
• Disney’s Jollywood Nights  (select nights November 9 through December 21), another separately ticketed party at  Disney’s Hollywood Studios,  combines Hollywood and holiday glamour with elegant decorations, joyful tunes, unique snacks and beverages, special appearances by classic characters and live entertainment.  
• EPCOT’s International Holiday Festival presented by AdventHealth  (Nov. 29-Dec. 30) invites people to a global celebration with a candlelight procession featuring celebrity narrators, holiday storytellers, live entertainment and several festive cuisines across World Showcase countries.  
•  Disney’s Animal Kingdom  (November 12–December 31) offers a festive take on the magic of nature with a variety of seasonal delights, including hand-carved puppets of Arctic animals like penguins, reindeer, polar bears and more during the joyful menagerie. In the evening, a holiday edition of the Tree of Life Awakening will begin, accompanied by a heartwarming soundtrack

Universal Orlando Resort  November 22 – December 31 

• Universal Orlando Resort  is celebrating the holidays with a series of festive offerings throughout the resort, including The  Grinch’s Christmas at  Universal’s Islands of Adventure  featuring The Grinch’s Christmas Spectacular, a live-action take on the classic tale starring the Grinch;  A Harry Potter Wizarding World Christmas ,  featuring holiday performances and festive décor in both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley; and  Universal’s Holiday Parade with Macy’s , featuring giant characters and balloons, dozens of holiday floats, hundreds of performers and Santa Claus at  Universal Studios Florida . 

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