Every Christmas in Orlando, each world-famous theme park dawns thousands of twinkle lights and garlands for the world to see. The holiday cheer bursts out of Orlando so much so, even the Grinch's out there will be singing "fa-la-la-la" all the way out of the parks. This holiday season in Orlando whether you want to sing along at the candlelight processional or moan along with the Grinch, there is something for everyone in Orlando at Christmas.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
One of the most popular events in Orlando at Christmas has to be Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party as the Magic Kingdom Park plays host to a holiday party like no other. At an extra price of admission, guests can witness the snow falling over Main Street USA, live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and a special holiday parade with Mickey and Santa. Get cosy with complimentary Christmas cookies and hot chocolate whilst admiring the Cinderella castle glisten with shimmering icicles.
Dates: November 7th, 2016 - December 22nd, 2016
Location: Magic Kingdom
Time: 7pm - 12am on select nights
Admission: Ages 3 - 9: $81-$94; Ages 10 and up: $86-$99
Best Suited For: Families with young kids
Website: here
Disney Parks Parade Taping
Every year down Main Street USA, the cameras come out and the whole country tunes in to watch Mickey and friends make their way down on parade floats. For 2016 however the Parade taping will run a tad differently, instead of a parade there will be a stage show performance at each park that will be filmed. The actual parade will instead be filmed at Disneyland in California. They will air on ABC and Disney Channel throughout December.
Dates: November 9th, 2016 - November 13th, 2016
Location: All four parks
Time: Regular park hours
Admission: No extra admission required
Best suited for: All ages
A Frozen Holiday Wish
What used to be 'Cinderella's Holiday Wish' show is now 'A Frozen Holiday Wish' with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf. However a name change isn't the only difference, they have also added the use of projection mapping technology which is also used for 'Celebrate the Magic'. It takes place in front of the castle where Queen Elsa uses her ice powers to transform Cinderella Castle into an ice palace.
Dates: November 2nd, 2016 - December 31st, 2016
Location: Magic Kingdom
Time: 6:15pm & 7:30pm (8:20pm on MVMCP nights)
Admission: No extra admission required
Best suited for: Families with young children
Jingle Cruise
If you weren't a fan of the pun-filled boat ride before, prepare for a new storyline, just for the holidays. There will be all new jokes, new holiday-themed names for the boats and even a holiday-themed radio broadcast to listen to in the background.
Meet Santa Claus
You can get the chance to meet Santa in Magic Kingdom at the Tour Guide Gardens next to City Hall on December 24th. Throughout the Christmas period you can see Santa during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, at Disney Springs, Epcot and many resort lobbies.
Holidays Around the World
One of the highlights about taking a trip to Walt Disney World is the unbeatable food they have to offer, during the holiday period you have the opportunity to experience unique traditions and food from all over the world at Epcot. At the Germany pavilion you can try artisan cheese plates, holiday fruit cake, alcoholic apple and black current apple ciders and not to be missed is the Caramel Kiss made with Werther's Caramel or the signature Gluhwein. If you are looking for a more traditional holiday experience be sure to stop by the American Adventure Pavilion where guests can try a traditional American holiday dinner. From slow-roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce to seared pork tenderloin with roasted potatoes that can be washed down with a drink of Eggnog. These are just examples of what some of the pavilions have to offer during Christmas time, but in order to really know what's on offer you'll have to go and experience it all for yourself!
Pavillions
Canada - Musical Tour: 12:25 pm, 1:20 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:10 pm, 4:25 pm, 6:00 pm
France - Pere Noel: 11:20 am, 11:55 am, 12:30 pm, 1:20 pm, 2:10 pm, 3:40 pm, 4:25 pm, 5:40 pm
China - Lion Dance: 10:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:40 pm
Germany - Helga's Christmas Stories: 1:40 pm, 2:40 pm, 3:40 pm, 4:40 pm, 5:25 pm, 6:35 pm, 7:35 pm, 8:30 pm
Italy - La Befana: 1:40 pm, 2:35 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:25 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:25 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm
Japan - Daruma Doll: 12:00 pm, 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:15 pm, 6:10 pm, 6:45 pm
Mexico - Fiesta de Navidad - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Morocco - The Spice of Life: 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:50 pm, 3:25 pm, 5:15 pm, 6:10 pm, 7:25 pm
Norway - Story of Julenissen: 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:45 pm
United Kingdom - Father Christmas video: 1:05 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:55 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:40 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Fountain Stage
JOYFUL!: 1:25 pm, 2:25 pm, 3:25 pm, 4:25 pm, 5:45 pm
American Music Machine: 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Dates: November 25th, 2016 - December 30th, 2016
Location: Epcot
Time: Regular park hours
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: Families with young kids, young couples
Website: here
Candlelight Processional
Each year Epcot hosts the Candlelight Processional, a retelling of the story of Christmas by a celebrity narrator with a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.
11/25-27 – Steven Curtis Chapman
11/28-12/1 – Neil Patrick Harris
12/2-12/3 – Whoopi Goldberg
12/4-12/6 – Edward James Olmos
12/7-12/9 – TBA
12/10-12/12 – Robby Benson
12/13-12/15 – Meredith Vieira
12/16-12/18 – Jim Caviezel
12/19-12/21 – Joe Morton
12/22-12/27 – Ming-Na Wen
12/28-12/30 – Cal Ripken, Jr
Dates: November 25th, 2016 - December 30th, 2016
Location: America Gardens Theatre, Epcot
Time: 5 pm, 6:45 pm, and 8:15 pm
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: Families with young kids
Website: here
Holiday Storytellers
The purpose of Epcot is to learn about countries from all around the world, and that includes their holiday traditions. Each country has it's own theme for the holiday season with storytellers that enlighten guests with tales about their heritage. It is a unique and fascinating way to learn about the many cultures around the world.
Santa and Mrs. Claus (1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30pm)
Hanukkah (12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00, 4:45pm)
Kwanzaa (12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, 3:45, 4:30pm)
Voices of Liberty Dickens Carolers (11:45am, 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15pm)
Dates: November 28th, 2016 - December 30th, 2016
Location: The America Adventure, Epcot
Time: 11:45 am - 7:30 pm
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: Families with young kids
Website: here
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
The mind-blowing IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks at Epcot only gets better during the holiday season. It is enhanced for the Christmas period with an additional special Peace on Earth holiday ending.
Dates: November 25th, 2016 - December 30th, 2016
Location: World Showcase Lagoon, Epcot
Time: 9:30 pm (10:30pm between the 24th to the 30th of December)
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: All guests
Website: here
DAK the Halls
You can help DAK the Halls at Disney's Animal Kingdom and view the special animal themed tree that is displayed outside of the entrance. You can also see Mickey and Minnie in their holidays outfits at Adventurer's Outpost for a holiday themed photo op. Another big change for 2016 will be that Animal Kingdom will be open nightly during the Christmas season for the first time ever!
Dates: November 25th, 2016 - December 30th, 2016
Location: Animal Kingdom
Time: During opening hours
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: All guests
Website: here
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM Holiday Nighttime Spectacular
You may think it would be a dark time to visit Hollywood Studios in 2016 during Christmas as it's the first holiday season since the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights has been retired. However Disney have tried to make up for it by adding Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM to the lineup. The new show will be presented at the Chinese Theater with new projection technology along with special effects, snow, fireworks and a seasonal musical score.
Dates: November 14th, 2016 - December 31st, 2016
Location: Grauman's chinese Theater, Hollywood Studios
Time: TBA
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: All guests
Website: here
Minnie's Holiday Dine
Minnie Mouse will be hosting a festive holiday dinner along with Mickey, Donald, Daisy and Goofy! Hollywood & Vine will be decked out with holiday decor, food, music and activities. Prices are $46.99 for adults and $27.99 for children and reservations can be made online or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
Dates: November 7th, 2016 - January 6th, 2017
Location: Hollywood & Vine, Hollywood Studios
Time: Park opening hours
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: Families with kids
Website: here
Grinchmas
During the holiday season, Suess Landing transforms into the world of Grinchmas. Dr Suess fans of all ages can enjoy the festive storybook decor and a meet-and-greet with the Grinch himself!
Dates: December 3rd, 2016 - January 1st, 2017
Location: Suess Landing, Islands of Adventure
Time: Park opening hours
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: Families with kids
Website: here
Macy's Holiday Parade
Watch the streets of Universal Studios come alive with Minions, floats and balloons straight from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in Universal's very own Macy's Holiday Parade.
Dates: December 3rd, 2016 - January 1st, 2017
Location: Universal Studios
Time: Park opening hours
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: All guests
Website: here
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration
During the holiday season SeaWorld Orlando is also getting in on the Christmas celebrations. Guests can experience fun-filled holidays with special shows and attractions including Shamu Christmas Miracles, Winter Wonderland on Ice and the Polar Express Experience.
Dates: November 19th, 2016 - December 31st, 2016
Location: SeaWorld Orlando
Time: Park opening hours
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: All guests
Website: here
Christmas Bricktacular
Legoland is hosting the holiday season with their Christmas Bricktacular event held throughout select dates in December. There will be sights such as a 270,000 brick Christmas tree and festive decorations as well as daily appearances by Santa Claus.
Dates: December 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th - 30th, 2016
Location: Legoland Florida
Time: Park opening hours
Admission: Included with park admission
Best Suited For: Families with kids
Website: here
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