Artful sweets take center stage at Walt Disney World! Disney pastry chefs create elaborate confectionary creations and larger-than-life, edible displays planned for locations across the Walt Disney World property.
Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa will celebrate the spirit of the season from November 22, 2008 through January 4, 2009. The Marrakesh Theater decks the halls with Christmas from the Heart and the Christmas on Ice show at the Stanleyville Theater is a special treat.
Candlelight Processional at Epcot presents a celebrity line-up to deliver the traditional Christmas story in glorious pageantry. Presentations of Candlelight Processional are daily from November 28 through December 30, 2008, and are included with regular Epcot admission.
Disney World is aglow in decorations, millions of lights, parades, celebrity appearances and more. The holidays are a joyous time at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando!
Edison & Ford Winter Estates Holiday Houses - December 12, 2008 to January 3, 2009 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). This Fort Myers landmark will incorporate over a million lights, dozens of decorated trees and inspiring holiday scenes into its 2008 holiday theme presented from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also enjoy live entertainment and shopping at the Holiday Designer Shop, the Garden Shoppe and Museum Store. The homes are located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. Call 239-334-7419 for further information and tickets.
Fort Christmas - Now you can have your holiday cards and letters postmarked "Christmas, Florida!" The small post office near this historical site sees plenty of activity during the holidays. The historical fort is nearby and celebrates an annual festival the first weekend in December featuring holiday arts and crafts. Christmas is located east of Orlando on Hwy. 50 and the historical park and museum is located at 1300 Fort Christmas Road.
Grand style is abundant at Whitehall Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. Beginning with the tree lighting on December 7 and continuing with the guided evening tours December 19-23, 2008, you can experience the sights, sounds and traditions of the holidays in grand Gilded Age fashion.
Holiday shopping is made easier when you can get in the mood. You'll be thinking everything "holiday" when you visit this Rogers' Christmas House & Village in Brooksville.
Ice skating in Florida? You bet! If you’re looking for an activity to chill and thrill your family, how about ice skating? Sound impossible in Florida? Not really. Florida has many rinks and arenas that allow public ice skating. Oh, and just one more question… what are you waiting for? Give it a try!
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra presents "Holiday Pops Encore" featuring Jacksonville Symphony Chorus and the Jacksonville Children's Chorus at the Jacoby Symphony Hall on Saturday, December 13 (3:00 p.m.), Sunday, December 14 (7:00 p.m.), and Sunday, December 16 (7:00 p.m.). Call 877-662-6731 for further information.
Kissimmee's Gaylord Resort will feature the coolest winter on record! Gaylord Palms Resort presents ICE! Guests will experience an instant dose of winter from November 17 through January 4, 2009. This wonderful world of ice includes tons of frolicking polar bears, Santa's workshop, an ice forest and an awe-inspiring nativity.
Leu's Holiday House – The Leu House Museum will be decked out for the holidays November 27, 2008 through January 1, 2009. Christmas trees will be trimmed in ribbons and bows, amazing diorama displays designed by Ron's Miniature Shop & Museum and beautiful ornaments sparkle in every room. Tours are included in the cost of garden admission — $7 adults, $2 students K-12 and pre-kindergarten free. The museum will open 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Disney's Magic Kingdom holiday fantasy is the ultimate night of celebration from Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade to a sky full of holiday fireworks. Your advance reservations will pay off with unlimited use of select Magic Kingdom attractions, plus a complimentary family photo, cookies and cocoa. Select nights in November and December.
Nights of Lights - Put a spark in your holiday by visiting St. Augustine's Nights of Lights which shimmers from November 22, 2008 through January 31, 2009. Over 25 miles of electrical wire and more than 1,500,000 individual light bulbs are utilized in public and private displays throughout the city. Each night of December features a parade of bands, floats and even Santa Claus!
