The top places to see Christmas lights in Orlando this season are Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17) and Snow at Kissimmee Lakefront Park (Dec 4 – Dec 29). We've mapped 13 displays in Orlando and 30 more nearby (14 home displays, 7 events, 7 parades). 37 are free. 16 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Orlando: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Orlando?
Popular picks this season include Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17), Snow at Kissimmee Lakefront Park (Dec 4 – Dec 29) and Kissimmee Festival of Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 6). In all, 43 displays are mapped in and around Orlando, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Orlando?
Free options include Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Kissimmee Festival of Lights, The Lights on Jeater Bend and Christmas at Gaylord Palms (ICE! featuring The Polar Express). 37 of the 43 displays near Orlando are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Orlando?
Yes. Christmas Nights and Lights at Dezerland Park (Not confirmed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Orlando?
Yes. Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Christmas at Gaylord Palms (ICE! featuring The Polar Express) and Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Orlando?
The earliest Orlando-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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