Enjoy Your Christmas Vacation In Orlando, Florida

Sunny Central Florida may not go with yourThanksgiving Day Parade. Universal also offers
traditional image of a white Christmas, but theentertainment ranging from Barney's Christmas
theme parks of Orlando put on holiday showsShow to the Blues Brothers Christmas Show. In
that are filled with festive fun. If you are in theaddition, Universal is also unveiling a new stage
Orlando area this Christmas (or any Christmas)show at Islands of Adventure, called "Grinchmas,"
here are the kinds of events that you canto commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr.
experience: SeaWorld Orlando has announced thatSeuss' Christmas story. "Back by popular
they will feature a ride based on Robertdemand," Grinchmas will feature seven songs on a
Zemeckis' "The Polar Express." Warner Bros.new stage. The celebration continues with
Pictures and Iwerks Entertainment aredecorations and special events at Universal
reprogramming the theme park's Wild ArcticCityWalk as well as all three world-class, on-site
simulator ride, and transforming it into a simulatedhotels - Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock
train ride to "Santa Town" for the holiday season.Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Here are
When the ride ends, people will step out onto athe latest costs and information for Universal: one
recreation of the North Pole. SeaWorld's exhibit ofday/one park ticket: $71; $60 children; Universal
polar bears, beluga whales, walruses and otherBlvd. Orlando; 407-224-4243 or visit their holiday
Arctic animals will also be made up to fit thewebsite: The nearby city of Silver Springs offers
winter wonderland theme. The new Polar Expressa Festival of Lights, from dusk to 8:30 p.m. from
ride will debut on Friday and will be in placeDecember 14-30. This is an event that you should
through January 1st 2008. The cost and contactnot miss. It features more than one million
information for Seaworld are as follows: Cost:twinkling lights and is complete with carolers, stage
$67.95; $57.95 children; Sea World Drive, Orlando;shows , a boat parade and holiday concerts as
Telephone: 800-327-2424 Walt Disney World inwell. Here is the contact information and costs for
Orlando offers Christmas and winter holidaythis event: $33.99; $30.99 seniors; $24.99 ages
themed events at each of its major attraction3-10; 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd.; Silver Springs;
centers. Disney's Magic Kingdom Very Merry352-236-2121 Busch Gardens in Tampa also offers
Christmas Party begins will be held throughannual Christmas events. This year it feature a
December 21 from 7 pm to midnight. Also, whenbreathtaking spectacle of music, dance and holiday
regular park hours are over, the lights come alive.cheer as well as other holiday experiences
The tree lighting ceremony and the almostscattered throughout the park daily. The costs
crystallized castle are well worth the price ofand contact information for Busch Gardens are as
admission; and, for those who dream of a whitefollows: $64.95; $54.95 children; 3000 E. Busch
Christmas, enjoy the snowfall on Main Street.Blvd., Tampa; 888-800-5447 There it is! Orlando
Here are the costs and contact information forand vicinity is a great place for you and your
Disney World: Cost: $51.07; $43.62 ages 3-9; Waltfamily to enjoy your winter vacation.
Disney World, Lake Buena Vista; 407-934-7639Mark Whichard writes frequently on tourism in
Not to be outdone by Disney or Seaworld,Orlando. He is the proprietor of Orlando's Finest
Universal Studios in Orlando offering its ownVacation homes and a specialist in Orlando
version of Macy's Holiday Parade, including theVacation Homes rentals.
"actual, authentic" Santa from New York's