As the host to the Christmas holiday season, Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee offers a slate of activities sure to make you "merry and bright" as part of our Best of Florida Christmas celebration! Our 4.5-acre atrium is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland, filled with whimsical décor, a majestic 54-foot Christmas tree, and a variety of fun-filled activities and entertainment for the entire family. This year's program features an entire slate of holiday revelry, including: ICE!
November 14, 2009 – January 3, 2010
This frozen Kissimmee attraction is Orlando's most unique holiday experience, hand-carved from nearly TWO MILLION pounds of ice. This award-winning spectacle gives guests an opportunity to visit a frosty winter wonderland of interactive environments and larger-than-life, three-dimensional holiday scenes and sculptures, all hand-carved by a team of renown artisans from Harbin, China. Now in its seventh season, ICE! reflects the theme "A Trip to the North Pole," featuring a dramatic journey through the land of Christmas. Learn more about the ICE! holiday attraction...
For the lowest ticket prices purchase your ICE! tickets online, or call (407) 586-4423 for more information. Luminescence – A Deeper Meaning
Join us on a musical journey into the spirit of Christmas, during our marquee stage spectacle. Luminescence is not your typical Christmas revue. The holiday season comes alive in an engaging stage show that combines traditional holiday favorites with a modern musical style. Special effects, lighting and aerial choreography help to tell the story of Christmas in an unforgettable way. [Emerald Plaza; evening showtimes; Limited Engagement – 87 total performances] Family Traditions stage show
Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy favorite Christmas tunes of yesteryear, performed in an a capella style. You'll leave this stage show humming the sounds of the season. [Emerald Plaza; afternoon showtimes] Christmas Wonders stage show
A radiant and heart-warming stage revue that will keep your toes tapping, and fill you with infectious holiday cheer. Enjoy favorite anthems of the season, as the harmonies of our cast of singers combine to create a high-spirited performance.[Emerald Plaza; evening showtimes] Majestic Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us during a special edition of the Christmas Wonders show that includes a ceremonial lighting of the Majestic Christmas Tree, which towers over Emerald Plaza. [Emerald Plaza; evening showtimes] Christmas in Florida: The County Wreath Collection
Counties across the Sunshine State were asked to commission a local artist to decorate a holiday wreath that reflected the personality of their cities and citizens. The resulting exhibition gives you a peek into what's "merry and bright" in nearly 30 Florida counties, from coast to coast. [Near entrance to ICE!] Hidden Holiday Gnome Hunt
In what has become an Orlando family tradition, visitors hunt throughout the Gaylord Palms atriums to spot cleverly hidden gnomes, each ready to celebrate the holiday season. Visit Santa Claus
Kids can share their special Christmas wishes with Santa, in person or via email. (Photos available.) Holiday Dining at Gaylord Palms Resort
Gaylord Palms has decked the halls and set the tables at their award-winning collection of on-site restaurants. Join in for festive menus and world-class cuisine. There's No Cooler Place to "Pop the Question"
Looking for a truly unique and memorable place to propose to your loved one? How about atop the stunning ice bridge inside the ICE! attraction? It's guaranteed to give her chills. Best of Florida Christmas Getaway featuring ICE! — From $129
November 14, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Create family holiday memories that will last a lifetime! As the Orlando host to the Christmas holiday season, Gaylord Palms Resort offers a slate of activities sure to make you "merry and bright." Elegant and sometimes whimsical décor, a majestic 54-foot Christmas tree, live stage entertainment, visits with Santa, hidden gnomes, our frozen family attraction ICE!, and more! Book our Best of Florida Christmas Getaway and be our guest of honor—with exclusive experiences available just for you! Learn more... Grandparents Play and Stay FREE* — From $299*
Select dates November 14, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Just in time for the holidays, we're turning traditional "Kids Free" offers upside down! This holiday season at Gaylord Hotels, all the perks will be for grandparents so they can create meaningful holiday memories with their grandchildren at a great value! With our "Grandparents Play and Stay FREE*" package, grandparents will receive two nights for the price of one plus up to two FREE* tickets to ICE!™ with paid grandchildren. Families also will get a FREE* souvenir photo of visit! Learn more or call (407) 586-2487 to book now! For more information or reservations, call (407) 586-4ICE. To learn more about ICE! or Best of Florida Christmas, visit www.gaylordhotels.com/ice?source=cio. ChristmasInOrlando.com Tips:Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, is the "holiday headquarters" for Christmas in Orlando. While most Best of Florida Christmas activities are available to both day guests and hotel guests, this year’s celebration includes special experiences and "perks" created exclusively for guests who purchase the special Best of Florida Christmas overnight package: - Priority Entry to the ICE! attraction, as well as the ability to visit the attraction multiple times during a stay.
- Family memories event, Gather to create your own family gingerbread house, an experience created just for overnight guests.
- Holiday bedtime stories, broadcast every night via a special in-room channel.
- Holiday character Tuck-ins, bedtime visits by one of Santa’s helpers (additional fee).
- Christmas Concierge, who can recommend and help book unique holiday experiences throughout Orlando.
Overnight Best of Florida Christmas packages include a Florida-view guest room, two tickets to ICE! and ICE! Skating, a souvenir photo, self parking, and a host of exclusive resort guest benefits. Packages and rates are available for families of all sizes, beginning with a one-night stay. Visitors who dine at Old Hickory Steakhouse, Villa de Flora or Sunset Sam's Fish Camp can ask to have the entire self-parking fee validated by their server. ICE! admission tickets are discounted if you purchased them in advance online. |
