Orlando is a magical place year-round, but it truly shines during the holiday season. If you’re looking for family-friendly ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve without spending a lot, you’re in luck. From fireworks to Noon Year’s celebrations, Orlando offers plenty of free and affordable events for families to ring in the New Year together. […]
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Where to go ice skating in Orlando
No matter what the temperature is in Florida, you can always find a place to lace up skates and hit the ice. Orlando ice skating rinks are open year-round and during the holiday season. Bundle up for a fun and inexpensive activity. Ice skating with skate rentals costs around $10 to $17 per person. To […]
Restaurants open on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day in Orlando
Are you planning on dining out for New Year’s Eve? Or maybe you just want a break from the holiday leftovers. Restaurants are open — and on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day some have some great deals to ring in 2020. We’ll keep adding to this list of restaurants open on New Year’s […]
Orlando Black Friday deals: theme parks & hotels
During Black Friday and Cyber Monday in Orlando, you can find plenty of deals on fun experiences. Shop discounts on attractions, theme parks and a variety of hotels on Black Friday (Nov. 29) and Cyber Monday (Dec. 2). Here is a round up of Black Friday deals from theme parks & hotels. To keep up […]
Family New Year’s Eve events in Orlando
New Year’s Eve isn’t just for over-the-top parties at extravagant locations. There are options for families of all ages to join in the fun too. We’ve found a few destinations that are hosting family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve parties and free & cheap family New Year’s Eve events in Orlando. Happy 2020, Central Florida! FREE & […]
Free New Year’s Eve fireworks shows in Orlando
The Big Apple isn’t the only spot for bright lights and spectacular fireworks shows on New Year’s Eve. The City Beautiful knows how to party too! You can ring in 2020 and experience magnificent fireworks without spending a penny during these free New Year’s Eve fireworks shows in Orlando. You might also be interested in: […]
Gaylord Palms ICE! Florida Resident discount
Celebrating its 17th season in Orlando, ICE! is returning to Gaylord Palms for another year of frozen fun, Nov. 25, 2019 – Jan. 5, 2020. The annual holiday attraction features two million pounds of ice hand-carved into elaborate, interactive sculptures and slides. Bundle up (hint: no flip flops) for this must-do chilly experience in Florida. […]
Tree lighting ceremonies around Orlando 2019
It’s the most festive time of year in Orlando with each local community decking out their downtowns with thousands of lights and decorations. From the City of Orlando to the quaint streets of Mount Dora, every destination offers a special tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season. Watch as they flip the switch, […]
10 discounts for holiday experiences near Orlando
What’s a holiday without the traditional holiday shows, such as “The Nutcracker” ballet, drive-thru lights and ice-skating? We’ve found 10 holiday deals near Orlando for you to get in the spirit — without spending full price. $28 – Bok Tower Gardens for 2 & Holiday Mansion Tour Up to 47% off Green Meadows Farm The […]
Winter Park Holiday Ice Skating Rink
We usually don’t get much of a winter in Central Florida, but you can pretend it’s cold outside at “Winter in the Park.” The city has created a tradition with an annual holiday ice skating rink that runs through January 10, 2016. Holiday music, games, carolers and so much more will flurry around you as you enjoy “Winter […]