Writer: Joshua Andino
2 min read December 2022 — The holiday season is in full swing, and Greater Orlando is not lacking for ways in which to celebrate. Invest: explores the bevy of holiday festivities and options available to visitors and residents this year.
The Theme Parks
Thousands of visitors across the globe visit Orlando every year for the area’s theme parks, and the holidays are no exception. From hosting Walt Disney World and the variety of options therein to Universal Orlando, each park and their numerous attractions are a terrific opportunity for family and friends to enjoy the holidays. From Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration, or Universal’s Holiday Parade, and the variety of restaurants, hotels, rides and exhibits providing entertainment and holiday cheer for all ages, Orlando’s theme parks are an easy and always-memorable option for the holiday season.
Dazzling Nights 2022
Over at the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando’s Audubon Park Garden District near downtown, the Creative City Project produced Dazzling Nights is back for its third year. Converting the gardens into a winter wonderland, with a million beautiful lights, displays, and now character meet-and-greets alongside an inflatable yeti playground (and don’t forget the 40-foot snowglobe). The Dazzling Nights display will run up until Jan. 1, providing more than enough time to get some quality holiday photos with the family or more curated experiences for those seeking a more intimate holiday season.
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Now Snowing Celebration Town Center
While even the coldest of Florida winters are still relatively warm, that’s not stopping the town of Celebration from seeing some snow. Until Dec. 31, the town will continue to provide opportunities to ice skate, Cinderella-inspired horse drawn carriage rides, a holiday train, an idyllic lakeside boardwalk, carolers bringing the sounds of the holidays and a number of tasty restaurant options.
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Bok Tower Gardens
For those looking for something more sophisticated this holiday season, a quick drive down to Bok Tower Gardens may be just what you’re looking for. Offering a lush, exotic getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, the gardens provide serene outdoor trails and stunning displays of evergreen, poinsettias and begonia, and are a great way to appreciate Florida’s year-round beauty, with its own calendar of holiday events that include natural holiday ornaments-making and a Yuletide celebration.
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Ring in the New Year!
With 2023 just around the corner, it’s time to start making those New Year’s Eve plans. The Greater Orlando region’s restaurants, clubs, and theme parks go all-out at the end of the year. Say goodbye to 2022 at any of the city’s restaurants, or bars such as local favorite Tori Tori, or at the swanky Le Cirque: New Year’s Eve at the Grand Bohemian in the heart of Downtown Orlando. No matter the choice, there are endless options to bring in the New Year in Orlando.
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