{"id":5365,"date":"2017-12-13T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=5365"},"modified":"2017-12-13T13:10:00","modified_gmt":"2017-12-13T13:10:00","slug":"five-reasons-plan-christmas-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/five-reasons-plan-christmas-in-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons To Plan A Christmas In Orlando Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas in Orlando promises to be the best holiday season in nearly a decade!\u00a0 That\u2019s because shoppers across the country are spending more on presents than they have in years.\u00a0 But, how can you make this<\/em> Christmas even more special?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, nothing conjures up as much Christmas magic as an Orlando trip.\u00a0 However, we\u2019re not just talking theme parks; although, those will be covered, too!\u00a0 Orlando plays host to countless festive holiday events.\u00a0 And, here are our five favorites!<\/p>\n

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Christmas in Orlando?\u00a0 It’s Just Business.<\/h4>\n

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Downtown for the Holidays<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0seems to be one of the most popular things to do during Christmas in Orlando!\u00a0 For years now, the popular Deck the Downtown event has lit up the faces of Christmas revelers as they stroll past the enchanting holiday displays of participating businesses. And, central to the Downtown for the Holidays festivities is the Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show.\u00a0 Multiple times a night, this six-story Christmas tree comes to life with a dazzling, musical light show!<\/p>\n

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Fine Arctic.<\/h4>\n

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For those who love Christmas decorations and are looking for a little creative inspiration this holiday season, you can\u2019t do better than the Festival of Trees<\/a><\/span><\/strong> at the Orlando Museum of Art.\u00a0 Handmade decorations transform the museum into a surrealistic, wintery wonderland!\u00a0 Abstract Christmas trees, one-of-a-kind wreaths, hand-painted ornaments, and more are on display and available for purchase.<\/p>\n

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M80 Nut<\/em>cracker?<\/h4>\n

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This ain\u2019t your daddy\u2019s Nutcracker<\/em>!\u00a0 Hailed as a top 5 production by CNN, Central Florida Ballet<\/a><\/span><\/strong> performs the traditional Nutcracker<\/em>, with a twist!\u00a0 It\u2019s known nationwide as the pyrotechnic Nutcracker<\/em> because this show adds both fireworks and Cirque du Soleil-like elements to the timeless fairytale.\u00a0 And, the result is unforgettable!\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss this truly unique performance during your holiday trip!<\/p>\n

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Merry Mouse.<\/h4>\n

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Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Party<\/a><\/span><\/strong> forms the centerpiece of Walt Disney World Resort\u2019s Christmas in Orlando festivities.\u00a0 Watch as Queen Elsa magically transforms Cinderella\u2019s Castle into a sparkly Ice Palace during A Frozen Holiday Wish<\/em>!\u00a0 Or, see your favorite Disney characters decked out in their most festive Christmas attire for Mickey\u2019s Most Merriest Celebration<\/em>!\u00a0 And, be sure to find yourself a good vantage point for the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade<\/em>!<\/p>\n

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Harry Christmas!<\/h4>\n

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Enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<\/a><\/span><\/strong> this Christmas at Universal Studios Florida and Universal\u2019s Islands of Adventure!\u00a0 Every year, Universal transmogrifies Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and London with an untold amount of Christmas magic.\u00a0 See special Christmas shows by The Frog Choir and Celestina & the Banshees!\u00a0 Finally, as the sun goes down, get yourself a nice view of the castle for The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Hey!\u00a0 Got the inside scoop on any Christmas in Orlando activities?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments and we just might update our list!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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