Best of Florida Christmas

Christmas Shows & Events in the Orlando / Kissimmee Area

November 17 - January 4

As the Orlando host to the Christmas holiday season, Gaylord Palms Resort offers a slate of activities sure to make you "merry and bright" as part of our Best of Florida Christmas celebration! Our 4.5-acre atrium is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland, filled with elegant and sometimes whimsical décor, a majestic 54-foot Christmas tree, and a variety of fun-filled activities and entertainment for the entire family.

This year's program features 49 days of holiday revelry, including:

 

ICE!
November 17, 2008 – January 4, 2009

This frozen family experience is Orlando's most unique holiday attraction, hand-carved from nearly TWO MILLION pounds of ice. This wildly popular family experience gives guests an opportunity to visit a frosty winter wonderland of interactive environments and larger-than-life, three-dimensional holiday scenes and sculptures, all hand-carved by a team of international artisans from Harbin, China. Now in its sixth season, ICE! will reflect the theme "Santa's Arctic Blast," featuring several new scenes that star "Jolly Cold Saint Nicholas" himself. More...

Tickets for ICE! are on sale now! For the lowest ticket prices purchase your tickets online, or call 407-586-4-ICE (423) for more information.

 

Christmas in Florida—The County Wreath Collection
An exhibition of wreaths decorated to celebrate Florida's diverse destinations, from coast to coast.

 

Hidden Holiday Gnome Hunt
Families can hunt throughout the Gaylord Palms atriums to spot cleverly hidden gnomes, each ready to celebrate the holiday season.

 

Visit Santa Claus
Kids can share their special Christmas wishes with Santa, in person or via email.

 

Holiday Dining at Gaylord Palms Resort
Join us for exquisite dining experiences. Enjoy festive menus and world-class cuisine.

 

There's No Cooler Place to "Pop the Question"
Looking for a truly unique and memorable place to propose to your loved one? How about atop the stunning ice bridge inside the ICE! attraction? It's guaranteed to give her chills.

 

What's Christmas without Model Trains?
We love trains and are excited to share with you an elaborate holiday model train display courtesy of M.T.H. Trains.

 

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