Even with all the excitement and anticipation of planning your family’s holiday trip to Orlando, it’s only natural for many to regret what they may be missing at home. This is especially if you’re accustomed to attending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services with your family.

While you may not be able to attend your own church or cathedral, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on enjoying Christmas services while away from home!

Christmas Eve Churches Orlando

There are many churches of all faiths and denominations throughout Orlando and Central Florida so you are welcome to take part in their services. Christmas services are very diverse in the city.

Here’s a brief list we’ve compiled for your convenience that you may wish to consider so you may find the right location. We’ve included links to their sites for Christmas services in Orlando and street addresses:

First Baptist Orlando

Christmas Candlelight Services

Mon, Dec 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Tues, Dec 24 at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. www.FirstOrlando.com

Northwest Church

Christmas Eve Service

Tues, Dec 24, 6-8:00 p.m. www.NorthwestOrlando.com

Discovery Church

Christmas Eve at Discovery

Tues, Dec 24

1:00 p.m. Central Location Only

2:30, 4:00, and 5:30 p.m. All Locations (Central, West, and Southeast) www.DiscoveryChurch.org

Real Life Church

Tue, Dec 24

Christmas Eve Services scheduled at all 7 Campuses thru-out Orlando, Clermont, Longwood, and Mt. Dora. For specific times, visit www.Real.Life

First Presbyterian Church of Orlando

Tues, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Worship 2019

2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

2:00 and 3:30 p.m. Family Worship

5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Traditional Worship

9:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship www.FPCO.org

First United Methodist Church of Orlando

Tues, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

5:00 p.m. Family

7:00 p.m. Modern

10:00 p.m. Traditional www.FirstChurchOrlando.org

St. James Cathedral

Tue, Dec 24 and Wed, Dec 25:

Mass 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Reconciliation 11:30 a.m. www.StJamesOrlando.org

Northland Church

Longwood, FL

Christmas at Northland

Mon, Dec 23 at 6:00 p.m.

Tues, Dec 24 at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. www.NorthlandChurch.net

Whichever service you choose to attend, enjoy it because we want you to have a wonderful Christmas with your family!

When planning your next trip or vacation to Orlando, Kissimmee, or Davenport, please take a moment to view our entire selection of vacation rental homes available at: www.OrlandoVacationHomes360.com.

After all … Why stay in a crowded hotel room when you can enjoy the space and amenities of a vacation rental home and for about the same price or even less?

This article is brought to you courtesy of Orlando Vacation Homes 360. Thanks for reading and enjoy your visit to Orlando!

Some of the Best Places to Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner with your Family in Orlando

So you’re planning a trip to Orlando for the Thanksgiving holidays! If you’re like most, you’re undoubtedly excited about going, but you may also be wondering about dinner choices for your family when Thanksgiving Day itself rolls around. No worries!

Options for Thanksgiving Dining in Orlando

There are plenty of options for your family to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner! First, if you enjoy the tradition of waking up and cooking your own Thanksgiving dinner, you may wish to consider staying at a vacation rental home as opposed to a hotel.

Dine at home in Orlando in a vacation rental.

Nearly all vacation rentals in one of Orlando’s many resort home communities come equipped with spacious, fully stocked kitchens. So all it takes is a trip to one of the area’s Publix supermarkets, and you’ll be all set to enjoy cooking just like home, and all the leftovers that come with it! Okay, enough with tradition?

Dining Out Options in Orlando for Thanksgiving

This is your vacation and you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen? No worries. Orlando is home to some of the best restaurants in the country, and they are very accustomed and prepared to serve up Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, especially to their holiday visitors!

Here’s a “baker’s dozen” of some top picks that will be open and offering special Thanksgiving menu choices. Once you’ve made a decision, you’ll need to make reservations with the restaurant to ensure your space. Any price information included was obtained from various sources and does not include taxes or gratuities.

Be sure to take care of your servers, as they are doing their best to take care of you!

Some of Favorite Restaurants for Thanksgiving

Hard Rock Cafe – International Drive/Sand Lake. Who said you can’t have fun and rock out on Turkey Day? Slow roasted turkey and gravy, veggies, sweet potato mash and cranberry sauce! Pumpkin pie topped with caramel sauce and toasted walnuts for dessert!

Lakeside Bar + Grill – Celebration. Thanksgiving Day Buffet (with complimentary mimosas!) $59 adults, $24 ages 6-12.

Eddie V’s Orlando – Dr. Phillips. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings! $43 adults, $15 children. Regular menu also available. 310 Nona and 310 Park South – South Orlando, Winter Park. Thanksgiving meal includes sliced turkey, stuffing, mashed potatos with gravy, green beans and of course the cranberry sauce for just $24 adults, $16 under age 12.

Roy’s Orlando – International Drive/Sand Lake. Offering pan roasted teriyaki glazed Turkey with Portuguese sausage stuffing! Need we say more?

Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops – International Drive/Sand Lake. Planning up a holiday feast with all of your tradional favorites! Or you can go with the steaks and chops!

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse – International Drive/Sand Lake. Come enjoy the Thanksgiving Feast at Fogo! Fire roasted meats and traditional Thanksgiving fare. Dinner price all day. blu on the Avenue – Winter Park. If you’re looking for something different … “Enjoy a twist” on a classic Thanksgiving meal or choose from their regular and sushi menus. Sounds enticing!

Canvas Restaurant and Bar, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen – both South Orlando. Serving up “seasonally-inspired” dishes this Thanksgiving!

Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Kissimmee, Winter Garden, Lake Buena Vista, and Oviedo locations. Three-course turkey dinner for $24.99. La Luce – Lake Buena Vista. Planning a special 4-course family-style Thanksgiving dinner! A la carte and kids menu also available.

Maggiano’s – International Drive/Sand Lake. Make your reservations now for a “declicious Italian-American Thanksgiving” at this exceptional Orlando staple!

Buca di Beppo – Florida Mall, Celebration, and Maitland locations. One of our favorite Italian restaurant chains is serving up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings! Yum! Whichever you choose, enjoy it and have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!

Summary

When planning your next trip or vacation to Orlando, Kissimmee, or Davenport, please take a moment to view our entire selection of vacation rental homes available at: www.OrlandoVacationHomes360.com. After all … Why stay in a crowded hotel room when you can enjoy the space and amenities of a vacation rental home for about the same price or even less? This article is brought to you courtesy of Orlando Vacation Homes 360. Thanks for reading and enjoy your visit to Orlando!