Snow in Orlando - Winter Events
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December Activities in Orlando, Florida with Snow
It's hard to imagine snow in Orlando, Florida. Florida, the land of palm trees, warm winters and alligators.
You won't find real snow, but when Christmas draws near, Central Florida offers numerous activities for anyone dreaming of a white Christmas. Apparently many snowbirds miss that white Christmas back home or perhaps locals think the vacationers crave some faux snow. It's a wonderful time to visit the theme parks. You get snow falling nightly at Disney and also in surrounding communities. Some schedule it as a special event, while Celebration has snow every night for your delight.
Here's where to find the ice and snow around Orlando in December.
You won't find real snow, but when Christmas draws near, Central Florida offers numerous activities for anyone dreaming of a white Christmas. Apparently many snowbirds miss that white Christmas back home or perhaps locals think the vacationers crave some faux snow. It's a wonderful time to visit the theme parks. You get snow falling nightly at Disney and also in surrounding communities. Some schedule it as a special event, while Celebration has snow every night for your delight.
Here's where to find the ice and snow around Orlando in December.
Winter Park Ice Skating
Runs through January 8, 2012. Come skate at the holiday ice rink in Central Park West Meadow in Winter Park.
Monday - Thursday 3 pm -9pm
Friday 3 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday noon - 8 pm
All day general admission $10 (includes skates)
Group Discounts and private part rental available - reservations required
407-599-3203
Ice Show at Gaylord Palms
For 2011, the exhibit features 4.5 acres of ice hand-carved into Shrek and other characters from the Shrek movies.
The temperature in the ice attraction is 9 degrees. BRRR...
407-586-2000
www.gaylordpalms.com/christmas
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The temperature in the ice attraction is 9 degrees. BRRR...
407-586-2000
www.gaylordpalms.com/christmas
COOL! by epclarke
Available as a mousepad on Zazzle
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Link for More Information on Gaylord Palms & the Ice Exhibit
- Christmas in Orlando at Gaylord Palms Orlando
- Experience Orlando's Coolest Holiday Tradition. It's Christmas at Gaylord Palms with ICE!™ featuring Dreamworks' Shrek the Halls;. Experience 9 degrees of thrills and chills! You'll see glitter and gold, magic and cold, as well as a winter wonderland hand-carved from 2 milli...
Learn about Ice Sculpting
Big Snowflake Sticker by HChangeri
If you want to amaze your guests at a winter-themed event, learn to make ice sculptures. Here's the book to get you started.
More about Ice Carving
Ice Carving Made Easy (Hospitality, Travel & Tourism)
Amazon Price: $41.90 (as of 02/17/2012)
Tour the ice sculpture attraction in swim suits. Receive a certificate, membership and an "afterglow reception." Call 407-586-4423 for details.
Countdown to Orlando Polar Bear Club tours ICE
Orlando Polar Bear Club tours ICE: December 3, 2012
Plan Your December Trip to Orlando
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Don't Miss the Nightly Snow
at the Festival of Lights at Disney Hollywood
This is well worth going to. We visit it every year to enjoy the lights, music and snow even when it's 70 degrees outside.
Want Instant Snow?
Big Snowflake Sticker by HChangeri
These make a small amount of snow for interior decoration. For a large amount of snow for outside, you'll need a snow machine.
Make Your Own Fake Snow
If you can't get to Orlando for some of these fabulous December events, you can make your own snow for a party or just to surprise the family at Christmas. Get one of these snow machines and plug it in. You'll need the supplies to fill it too.
Photos of the Light Show at Disney (Flickr Photos)
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Every Year Celebration (near Kissimmee) Has Fake Snow
Parking can be a little difficult for this, but just plan to park and walk a ways. It's worth it.
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- By Amy Pavuk, Orlando Sentinel He could play the piano by ear, performed karaoke for nursing home residents, and donated money so his community could buy a piano for their clubhouse. On Christmas, though he was battling cancer, Silberbusch insisted on ...
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- In December 2007, the band returned to Orlando to march in the Citrus Parade, as well as Disney's Once Upon a Christmas Time Parade in Magic Kingdom on New Year's Eve. Although this time the band will be performing in the Electric Light Parade, ...
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- Many thanks for the heads up. I've updated and fancied it up.
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MarilynBriant
Dec 5, 2011 @ 2:44 pm | delete
- I had enough of snow when I lived in New York! Now I get my annual fix by going to Disney's Hollywood Studio's in December, when foam passes for snow and blows off rooftops as I listen to Christmas songs and watch thousands of lights dance to the music.
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Jonathan Dolce
Nov 9, 2011 @ 10:30 am | delete
- Hey! We're having a snow event! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, too! Saturday, December 10th, 2-4pm, on the front lawn of Maitland Public Library. Free and open to the public!
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mycomunity
Dec 15, 2010 @ 5:45 am | delete
- Hey very cool lens i enjoyed and in last december i was in florida and i really enjoy the snow. It was very precious moment for me.i really enjoyed the snow event.
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mbgphoto
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- I've been to Florida in early December and thought the decorated Palm trees were great! The one center we were at had colored lights strung through the palms.
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