Christmas Holidays in Orlando

It’s  time to start thinking about your holiday vacation plans. The Christmas holidays in Orlando Florida (late November through December) are a great time to experience Central Florida. Whether you are coming for the seasonal attractions at the area theme parks, visiting family or friends or simply getting a break from your local weather, Orlando is the place to be. Moreover, vacation rentals make this time of year that much more special with family and friends.

A brief summary of these special local holiday occasions at the various parks:

Seasonal Attractions at the Parks

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  • Walt Disney World® Resort – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas held at the Magic Kingdom® Park is perhaps the “headliner” for holiday events at WDW. This runs from November to December 18th on mostly Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A Christmas parade, live entertainment and a lighted Cinderella Castle make this occasion magnificent for any family.
  • Universal Orlando® Resort – The special holiday events run from early December to early January. Grinchmas® and Macy’s Holiday Parade® at Islands of Adventure and Seuss Landing are the featured events. Musical entertainment and seasonal merriment reign in the Universal Parks at this time.
  • Sea World® Orlando – The Sea World celebration features the Makahiki Christmas Luau in the park. This is a truly unique Polynesian celebration of culture and music geared to the season.
  • Legoland® Florida – The “Christmas Bricktacular” begins the first week of December and runs through the holidays excluding Tuesday and Wednesday admission days. Holiday plans for Legoland Florida include a 30 foot tree made of over 270,00 Lego bricks. Santa Claus will be in the park gardens for photos.
  • Holy Land Experience – This traditional themed park has had dramatic musical shows depicting the religious story of Christmas. The Bethlehem Miracle Night musical and the true story of St. Nicholas shows are designed to re-create an authentic depiction of Biblical events.

Special Events in December

  • Capital One Bowl and Champs Sports Bowl – If you are a sports fan, you’ll want to be at the Florida Citrus Bowl in December and January, 2013.
  • Orlando Citrus Parade – This parade is aligned with the playing of the Capital One Bowl. This event is scheduled for December 31st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Orlando.

Sunny Weather

  • What would a Florida holiday vacation be without sunny weather? The average highs and lows typically run about 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 21 degrees Celsius). If you are outdoors, a light jacket in the evenings and early morning is typically comfortable.
Holiday Homes for the Holidays
  • The holidays in Orlando would not be complete without staying in a spacious and comfortable vacation villa. If you have a group of 4 to 22 persons, check-out all that holiday rentals have to offer. Our website profiles over 80 different vacation communities in Central Florida. Each review is packed with the detailed information to help your vacation planning.

If you are looking for a luxurious holiday rental, give us a call at 407-966-4144. We review them all, but only select a handful for our reservations portfolio.We hope you have a great vacation in Orlando and Central Florida!

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