Holidays

It’s the holiday season in Orlando, which means break out the eggnog, Christmas movies and festive tunes. It’s also a great time of year to be outside enjoying the area’s holiday lights and decor. Here’s a guide to finding some…

UPDATED November 2017 Considered by many Central Floridians as the quintessential holiday experience of the season, the Candlelight Processional at Disney’s Epcot returns this year for a five-week run from November 24 – December 30, 2017. Every few nights, a…

UPDATED December 2019 No matter where you live in the United States, gliding across the ice on a pair of skates is a glorious winter pastime. Nowhere is that more true that in Central Florida, where the contrast between the…

There’s something special about a small town during Christmas, and New Smyrna Beach is no exception. Below we have rounded up five reasons to come celebrate the holidays in New Smyrna. So grab a cup of hot chocolate and start…

Join in the holiday celebrations at Grande Lakes Orlando where The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando are hosting a slew of holiday events, activities and dinners designed to feed your festive soul.  EVENTS Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 2,…

Christmas at Gaylord Palms kicked off this past weekend with a slew of festive experiences and attractions designed to celebrate the holiday season from November 18, 2016 – January 1, 2017. Besides a new ICE! theme (welcome to Orlando, Charlie Brown!),…

**This list is for 2016 events. View our updated guide to free & festive holiday events in Orlando for 2019 here. Plenty of free and fun holiday events abound in Orlando in the coming weeks. Enjoy a festive date night…

With its sprawling, 500-acre resort filled with more than a dozen restaurants and bars, it’s no surprise that Orlando’s Grande Lakes Resort is bursting at the seams with holidays offerings for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Here’s a peek…

**Updated December 12, 2018** Our annual guide to New Year’s Eve in Orlando Are you ready to wave goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019? New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and there are TONS of ways to…

Christmas has descended on Gaylord Palms, transforming the resort into a holiday hub from November 24, 2015 through January 3, 2016. Two million sparkling holiday lights now dot the inside of Gaylord’s spectacular 4.5-acre atrium. 2 millions pounds of ice have been carved…

It’s turkey time and while Thursday is devoted to doing some serious eating and football watching, the rest of the weekend is wide open. So, for those looking for some ideas on ways to spend quality time with that special…

UPDATED FOR 2017 Our annual list of the best free holiday events in Orlando! The most wonderful time of year is upon us and Orlando shines during the holidays. There’s a lot to do, and it can be overwhelming. The…

Do we all really need more stuff?? I have a hunch that many of the couples on your list would love an experience over a thing. So, consider giving them a date night gift, one that sends them out on the…