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Theme Park Events During December

December in Orlando

By Theresa Johnston, About.com

An abundance of Holiday Celebrations taking place at Walt Disney World.

Photo © WDW
2008

Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun
Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec

DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM

  • Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade
    November 28, 2008 - January 04, 2009: Join Mickey and friends as they celebrate the holidays, safari style with decorations, live entertainment and photo opportunities.

DISNEY'S EPCOT

  • Holidays Around the World
    November 28 - December 30, 2008: International holiday traditions unfold throughout World Showcase when storytellers portraying cultural icons of the season

  • Candlelight Processional
    November 28 - December 30, 2008: A heartfelt holiday tradition led by a mass choir and 50-piece live orchestra showcases the reason for the season .

DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

DISNEY'S MAGIC KINGDOM

  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
    November 10 - December 19, 2008: Experience the enchantment of "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade" and the excitement of a holiday-themed fireworks during a special after-hours party inside the Magic Kingdom theme park. Nov. 10, 11, 14, 16, 20, 21, 30; Dec. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY

  • Festival of the Seasons
    November 28 - December 24, 2008: Downtown Disney rings in the magical shopping season with more than 50 unique stores and merchandise locations across the shopping, dining and entertainment district. The holiday celebration includes festive holiday décor, carolers, nightly tree lighting and photo opportunities with Santa.

SEAWORLD

  • Polar Express
    November 14, 2008 - January 4, 2009: SeaWorld transforms the Wild Arctic into the fables Santa Town where guests are taken on a magical trip to the North Pole.

  • Wheel of Fortune
    December 11, 12, 14, 15, 2008: Watch the taping of 4 episodes of Wheel of Fortune featuring host Pat Sajack and Vanna White.

SILVER SPRINGS

  • Annual Festival of Lights
    December 05 - 06, 12 -23, 26 - 27, 2008: Featuring more than a million twinkle lights and dozens of neon displays each evening from dusk till 8:30om. Enjoy strolling carolers, alighted boat parade and Santa Clause. Included in the admission cost.

  • Traveling Vietnam Wall
    December 05 - 07, 2008: AVTT travels the U.S.A. remembering and honoring those who have sacrificed their lives for our country's freedom. Included in the admission cost.

UNIVERSAL RESORT

  • Celebrate Grinchmas
    December 7, 2008 - January 1, 2009: Celebrate the holidays at Universal Orlando as the resort's two theme parks, on-site hotels and CityWalk transform into a seasonal spectacular featuring special holiday-themed entertainment, decorations, food and more. Meet the Grinch at Islands of Adventure and join in on the excitement of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade transported from New York.

UNIVERSAL CITYWALK

  • New Year's Eve at Universal CityWalk
    December 31, 2008: The evening features live performances by national acts, an expansive gourmet buffet, a champagne toast and live entertainment.

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