Depending on who you ask, Christmas time can be considered one of the best times of the year — however, getting in those holiday feels in Florida can be tough without the snow, ice, & everything nice. While the weather will never feel like Christmas in the Sunshine State, those of us looking for Christmas events in Florida to get us in the holiday spirit have tons of options at Gaylord Palm's Christmas event. Whether you want to walk through a sea of twinkling lights, see a dazzling and breathtaking Christmas music & light show, stop in front of the decorations for a cute holiday photo op, or see a magical Christmas themed Cirque performance the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee really go all out with beautiful holiday vibes. View this post on Instagram She likes me when I am 23 A post shared by Johnathan Padilla (@johnnyp50) on Nov 25, 2018 at 12:27pm PST The entire event will feature more than 2 million holiday lights according to their website. This might just be the most lit Christmas celebration in Central Florida. View this post on Instagram Merry Christmas Eve! Idea for tonight: check out the Dreams of Christmas light show and Cirque Dreams Unwrapped stage show, race down ice slides and wander through ICE! featuring A Christmas Story at @gaylordpalms. • ICE! Is open 10am-7:30pm and tickets are $28.99/person (use code FLR18 for $3 off if you’re a FL resident). • Snow slides are included with your ICE ticket. If you want to snow tube, it’s $18.99/adult. • The light show, stage show and holiday performances are all free. Cirque Dreams Unwrapped is free on a first come first served basis. • Showtimes for Cirque Dreams Unwrapped: 1pm and 6:30pm (guaranteed seating options sold out so get there extra early!) A post shared by Orlando Date Night Guide (@orlandodatenightguide) on Dec 24, 2018 at 4:35am PST But the real excitement at this icy event comes in the form of wintery activities that you don't typically see in the state named after its nearly year-round sunshine. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to go snow tubing indoors, slip and slide down ice sculpted slides lit up with lights, and even see intricate ice sculpted art displays while jamming out to holiday hits. You're going to want to grab your winter jackets for this one. View this post on Instagram 😂😂😂 A post shared by Ah-leee (@ally_solis) on Dec 28, 2018 at 12:05pm PST You can even have some holiday treats at their holiday diner, or build your own tasty treat at the Gingerbread House decorating corner. After you've fueled up, you can try to escape from Santa's Naughty or Nice escape room, craft your own holiday Build-a-Bear, or even test your aim at a snowball throwing experience — knocking down interactive targets set up by Santa's elves. There are so many holiday activities to do at the resort, it's insane. You can even walk through their hidden indoor jungle oasis decked out with Christmas lights and trees that are seriously breathtaking. View this post on Instagram Christmas at Gaylord Palms featuring ICE! kicks off TOMORROW!! From November 16, 2018 through January 6, 2019, including holidays, Gaylord Palms Resort is transformed into a Christmassy wonderland packed with incredible decor, holiday concerts, snow tubing, themed dining, and (of course) ICE!, which for the first time ever is themed to the beloved holiday film “A Christmas Story.” We got a sneak peek this week. Check out our pics and then start making plans at ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com. A post shared by Orlando Date Night Guide (@orlandodatenightguide) on Nov 15, 2018 at 1:08pm PST Tickets for individual experiences can be purchased alone, as well as bundle deals that include multiple experiences at a discounted cost. The ticket bundles range in price from $50 to $125 per adult, with more experiences included for the higher ticket coast. If you plan to walk this winter wonderland, you won't want to forget to don your cutest hats, gloves, and jackets. The Gaylord Palms will transform into the whimsical winter wonderland starting November 25, 2019, running through January 5, 2020. Merry Christmas to us, Happy Holidays to all! An overview of the Gaylord Palms Christmas event's details can be seen below. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Sunshine State. If you don't think you'll be able to visit the Gaylord Palms, there are plenty of other winter events to jingle your bells. You can wander The World's Largest Enchanting Christmas Light Maze taking over St. Pete this winter, walk through a Christmas wonderland for free at this central Florida botanical garden, or celebrate 2nd Christmas in 2020 at a boozy & snowy pop-up bar with on drivable bumper cars on ice! Christmas ICE Event At Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Price: $50-125 per adult ticket, bundled package deal depending. All ticket packages, season passes, and single ticket event experiences & price points can be viewed here. When: November 25 through January 5, 2020 Address: 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34746 Why You Need To Go: A chance to experience the wonder of winter in the Sunshine State. Go snow tubing, slip down ice slides, walk through tons of Christmas lights and decor for a cute holiday photo op; food, Naughty & Nice escape room, The Polar Express experience & more. 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