Line 1 · Christmas & holiday

Orlando holiday parks with kids

Central Florida

Best timeNov–Dec
Getting thereDrive or fly, depending on your ZIP
Good forChristmas & holiday, Theme parks

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays, and Grinchmas at Universal.

Park tickets drive the cost. Two park days plus a pool day keeps a 5-day trip affordable.

Price it for your family from your ZIP →

What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$4,120
Mid-range (3★)$4,830
Luxury (5★)$6,940

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanGood
  2. FebGood
  3. MarGood
  4. AprGood
  5. MayGood
  6. JunGood
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepGood
  10. OctGood
  11. NovBest
  12. DecBest

Top attractions in Central Florida

  1. Magic KingdomCinderella Castle
  2. EPCOTWorld Showcase
  3. Disney's Hollywood StudiosStar Wars: Galaxy's Edge
  4. Disney's Animal KingdomKilimanjaro Safaris
  5. Universal Studios FloridaDiagon Alley
  6. Universal Islands of AdventureHogsmeade
  7. Universal Epic UniverseNewest Universal park
  8. Kennedy Space CenterAbout an hour east
  9. SeaWorld OrlandoMarine shows and coasters
  10. GatorlandOld Florida gators

Where to eat in Central Florida

  1. Chef Mickey's$$$Character buffet
  2. 'Ohana$$$Polynesian family-style
  3. Cinderella's Royal Table$$$$Inside the castle
  4. Boma – Flavors of Africa$$$Animal Kingdom Lodge buffet
  5. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater$$Eat in a vintage car
  6. Be Our Guest Restaurant$$$Beast's castle
  7. The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium$$Milkshakes, CityWalk
  8. Leaky Cauldron$$Diagon Alley
  9. Gideon's Bakehouse$Huge cookies, Disney Springs
  10. Raglan Road$$Irish pub with dancers

Things to do

  1. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas PartySeparate-ticket evenings
  2. EPCOT Festival of the HolidaysHoliday storytellers
  3. Grinchmas at UniversalMeet the Grinch
  4. Disney Springs Christmas Tree StrollFree
  5. Universal's Holiday ParadeMacy's balloons
  6. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike AdventureTop coaster
  7. Watch a rocket launchFrom the Space Coast
  8. Ride the Disney SkylinerGondola between resorts
  9. Water park dayTyphoon Lagoon or Volcano Bay
  10. Airboat rideBoggy Creek

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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