Dear Santa,

All I want for Christmas is to go to Wannado City.

Love, Virginia

It's no wonder that Virginia wants to go to Wannado City. It has been transformed into Santa's Snow Village for the holidays, with special activities for Kidizens (what they call the temporary kid citizens of Wannado City). Whether your child wants to make a candy treat or make cupcakes, sing karaoke or star in the Santa Saves Christmas production, all that and more is possible at Wannado City this holiday season. It's great fun for the youngsters! Santa's Snow Village highlights include:

• Santa's Candy Factory is where Kidizens, under the direction of Santa's little helpers, create jolly Twist Pops or Rockin' Christmas Trees using Wonka's sweet treats!
• Mrs. Clause's Kitchen at The Cookery is the scene of some serious cupcake decorating. Kidizens will wear holiday aprons while they make their own reindeer cupcakes using pretzels, marshmallows and M&Ms!
• HO HO HO Karaoke at the Wannado City Radio Station allows Kidizens to accomplish their dream of being a karaoke pop star. The props make the experience come to life.
• Santa Saves Christmas performance at the center of town is a real show stopper! As Santa and his elves are performing to celebrate the holidays, the grouchy Scrooge stops the celebration... until Santa and his elves convince him to join in... and the show goes on!
• The Skating Rink provides the perfect holiday activity for active Kidizens!
• Photos with Santa are available every day for one hour before and after each show at the center of town.
• 12 Days of Christmas plus Hanukkah is playing at the theater and the audience is called upon to participate in the play with fun props and acting.

Wannado City is located at the Sawgrass Mall where parking is free and shopping is plentiful!

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Downtown Pensacola from Historic Seville to the Palafox Business District is glimmering with holiday lights and performances, tours and tasty treats fill the streets with holiday cheer for Pensacola's biggest holiday celebration — Winterfest.

The Plaza Wonderland features the entertaining Rudolph's Revue, Santa's Choo Choo, photos with Santa and enjoy dinner or dessert at the Gingerbread House. Holiday memory tours include Cinderella carriage rides, the tram Performance Tour and Rudolph's Holiday Stroll walking tour. Dates are December 11, 18-24 and 26-27. Tickets may be purchased online.

In South Florida for the holidays? Visit the 1930s Wray Home at Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary every day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day through December 31, 2009.

Voted the best place to take out-of-town guests for the past several years, Flamingo Gardens is also a great place to take children while they're on winter break. Enjoy the botanical gardens, native animal and bird exhibits, including the free-flight aviary, and see a life Wildlife Encounter show. You can even do some holiday shopping. The Gift Shop, Garden Shop and Tropical Marketplace offer a wide variety of shopping experiences, including shipping delectable Florida fruit and gourmet food items.

Flamingo Gardens is open daily, except Christmas Day. Admission is $17 for ages 12 and up, $8.50 for children 4-11. Children under age 4 are admitted free.

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Celebrate the holidays with oceans of fun at SeaWorld Orlando with three all-new shows — A Sesame Street Christmas, Clyde and Seamore's Countdown to Christmas and Winter Wonderland on Ice — and the return of The Polar Express Experience.

The holiday celebration doesn't stop there. Shamu Stadium comes alive with bright lights and glowing candles as Christmas carols abound and Shamu splashes to celebrate the holiday season. Special decorations throughout the park will certainly put you in the holiday spirit; and, special holiday dining opportunities, include Elmo and Friends Christmas Breakfast and Makahiki Christmas Luau.

All holiday experiences and shows are included with regular SeaWorld Orlando park admission. Special dining experiences require park admission and an additional charge.

More about Holidays at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and a SeaWorld Orlando Photo Tour.

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