Top 10 things to do in Florida at Christmas

Christmas is just the best isnt it? All those amazing presents, the scrumptious food, the festive tunes...everything! Youve just finished work for 2 weeks, your surfing the net looking for the perfect way to cook a turkey and the presents are well hidden at the back of the wardrobe away from the little ones...Christmas is sorted. Its the year coming to a close. Good or bad its worth celebrating, the family are coming together and everything just feels right.

Some of us like to travel abroad for Christmas, to see family and friends or to enjoy a relaxing break from home. Heading to the Sunshine State for the festive holidays? Weve got you covered. Below is (we like to think) a formidable list of the top 10 things to do in Florida at Christmas. Floridas big, you cant possibly see and do everything in such a short trip can you? This is where our expertise come into play, only the best make our lists. Dont forget to bring it on holiday with you to ensure you have the best Christmas holiday yet!

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens

Capturing the true essence of Christmas, Christmas Town™ encompasses everything youd expect in a festive adventure. Enjoy dazzling shows, thrilling rides and meet Santa at Welcome to Santas House presented by Coca-Cola®

Holidays Around the World at Epcot

Holidays Around the World at Epcot lets you experience the magic and joy of the holidays in a special way. Capture Christmas through exciting celebrations, costums and characters of different countries and diverse cultures from around the world.

Holidays in Space at Kennedy Space Centre

Who would of thought the Kennedy Space Centre could transform itself into a place of festive spirit? Journey here to see a holiday laser light show and amazing decorations covering the whole attraction.

Legolands Christmas Bricktacular

Running every Saturday and Sunday throughout December, take a trip to LegoLand to see an amazing 30-foot Lego Christmas tree and a Lego Santa Clause. Not only that, you can take part in a amazing scavenger hunt across the whole park!

Grinchmas at Universal Orlando

Grinchmas happens every year and never fails to amaze. The event includes the Grinchmas Who-Liday Spectacular, an incredible live show featuring the music of Mannheim Steamroller and staring the Grinch himself.

The Nutcracker

Everyone knows this classic holiday ballet. Featuring amazing aerial stunts and pyrotechnics, catch three shows across December and get well into the Christmas spirit.

Gingerbread House Extravaganza

Have you ever tried to make a Gingerbread House? Its hard! We prefer eating them instead, if youre like us then the Gingerbread House Extravaganza will be right up your street. Treat your taste buds and your nose this Christmas and see what amazing creations people are able to make with gingerbread. Icing and imagination go hand in hand here, the artistry and detail of the edible creations are a treat to behold, providing enough to tame your sweet tooth.

Santas Enchanted Forest

Take a trip to Tropical Park in South Florida and take part in the biggest holiday event of the year! Featuring over 100 different rides, shows and attractions theres things for everyone including the tallest Christmas tree and light show for children, a free carnival for teens and bars and restaurants for adults.

ICE! At Gaylord Palms

Packing over 20,000 square feet of hand-carved ice sculptures and an amazing two-story tall ice ice slide, ICE! is a winter wonderland like no other. With different themes each year, no two times at ICE! are the same. Temperatures can reach a chilly 9-degrees but hats and gloves are provided to warm you up. This is a fantastic spectacle and a must see if your ever in Lake Buena Vista

Light up UCF

Christmas lights always seem to have a competitive nature to it, neighbours from all over compete each year to have the best display in the area, while electricity bills fly through the roof!! The University of Central Floridas CFE (UCF) beats every rival in sight. For 50 days the UCF gets well into the Christmas spirit with free holiday light shows, film festivals and Orlandos largest ice-skating rink.

So there you have it, our run down of the top things to do in Florida during the festive period. Thats not to say these are the only things to do, quite the opposite, the Sunshine State always has a few surprises up its sleeve and everywhere you turn Christmas joy is in full swing.

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