7 Best Places To See 2017 Christmas Festivities In Florida
Florida may not have snow but that doesn’t mean it lacks the holiday festivities during the most magical time of the year. You’ll see the spirit of holidays everywhere in full swing. Only the hot chocolates and eggnogs are replaced with margaritas and mojitos and you’re welcome to experience all the Christmas festivities in Floridian style!
If you’re planning to visit the Sunshine State this holiday season, here are my top picks of places that you shouldn’t miss based on my experience!
1) Nights of Lights, St. Augustine
From Nov 18th, 2017 to Jan 31st, 2018
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St Augustine — the oldest city in the United States is famous for its Nights of Lights festival where an entire city is decorated with gazillions of twinkling lights. Either take an evening trolley tour and enjoy the magic of the holiday season while singing Christmas carols at the top of your voice or ride in a romantic carriage and get the old world vibes.
2) The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Island of Adventure, Universal Orlando
From Nov 18th, 2017 to Jan 6th, 2018
For the very first time, all the muggles can enjoy the Christmas festivity and holiday celebration at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando. You’ll experience the snowy British Christmas in the tropical weather of Florida. The Hogsmeade at the Island of Aadventures has been transformed into a winter wonderland. The Hogwarts Castle is superimposed with whimsical light projection multiple times a night, pairing the iconic music from the Harry Potter films with images of broomstick-riding students, caroling ghosts as well as a spectacular display of fireworks.
3) Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando
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If you want to experience larger than a life holiday celebration, you must visit Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando. The magical celebration includes the spectacular parade, breathtaking fireworks and other live events.
4) Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios, Orlando
From Nov 18th, 2017 to Jan 6th, 2018
The Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios is one of the iconic events of the year. This year the holiday event has been newly rebranded as Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy in which you’ll see some massive floats, minions, Shrek, Madagascar‘s cast, and, of course, Santa Claus himself!
5) Sea World, Orlando
From Nov 24th, 2017 to Jan 31st, 2018
There is wintery, watery wonderland at Sea World, Orlando! Visit Santa’s Christmas Village, meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, watch Dolphins Island Christmas where dolphins and pilot whales bring their playful holiday cheer and join sea lion pals Clyde and Seamore in this spoof of a nighttime television Christmas Special at SeaWorld’s spectacular Christmas Celebration this holiday season.
6) Busch Gardens, Tampa
From Nov 19th, 2017 to Dec 31st, 2017
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Apart from seeing millions of twinkling lights at Christmas Town Village in Busch Garden, you can watch world-class ice skaters, yuletide shows, even your favorite Sesame Street characters and other live events and attractions and get a perfect feel of festivity around!
7) Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Miami
From Nov 2nd, 2017 to Jan 7th, 2018
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Santa’s Enchanted Park is a world’s largest Holiday theme park featuring over 100 rides, games, shows and attractions. This park opens only from October to January and this South Floridian wonderland has the power to delight all the age groups! Whether you want to make a great memory for your kids or live your childhood again, you will see the spirit of holiday cheer in the air!
If you have been to any of these places during the holiday season, do share your experiences in the comments below? If not, which place would you love to visit?
Till then, keep wandering!
Love,
Ana
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thefashionwanderer
December 8, 2017Wow! What a fun way to celebrate Christmas in Florida. I never been to Florida and me and my husband will be driving our RV next year in winter. Hopefully we can celebrate Christmas in Florida! Oh, I’m big Harry Porter fan! Those castle look magnificent!!!! Lots of fun activities to do! Thanks for share!
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December 8, 2017These are all so amazing places, great to feel that festive and holiday vibes and celebrations. I would love to take my kids to Santa’s Enchanted Forest
View CommentNicole Anderson | Camping for Women
December 8, 2017Well definitely no one could accuse Florida of not embracing the Christmas spirit! Sounds like such a great state to spend Christmas and have a massive amount of fun – especially if you’re not a big fan of the cold. Great post showing so much Christmas fun.
View CommentNati
December 8, 2017Oh wow! All these places look pretty impressive! I haven’t been to any of these, but I suppose spending Christmas in Disney World must be definitely unforgettable!
View CommentTColeman
December 8, 2017All of these look like they would be great activities. I would love to take my kids to them.
View CommentEllie Plummer
December 8, 2017Wow Christmas in Florida looks amazing! Obviously I would love to visit Disney World but St Augustine looks amazing too!
View CommentAkamatra
December 8, 2017Such fun places to get you to the holiday spirit! I am taking my baby ice skating this year!
View Commentnicoleflintkontrol
December 8, 2017Busch gardens looks really beautiful! and of course Disney is going to look fabulous!
View CommentBrittany DiCologero
December 7, 2017I LOVE St. Augustine! I lived in Orlando for a year and I went a couple of times over the summer but I’m definitely dying to get back there for the winter events
View CommentKaryn Locke
December 7, 2017Yep, I had the pleasure of taking my family to Main Street U.S.A. last year for the Christmas Party. Worth every penny!
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