Activities & Events

This Cirque-styled Christmas show, new for 2021, features dazzling acrobatics, feats of flexibility, and high-flying stunts. This Broadway-style spectacle centers around Noel, a child dismayed and distressed by the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Trying to recapture her lost love of the season, the child is visited by spirits who bring back the true meaning of the season in energetic, dreamlike chapters.

In this mechanized, snow play space you will slide through factory conveyor belts that have frozen solid and ride tubes down a thrilling plummet slide or hilly ice coaster at Snow Factory.

Don't wait -- make a date to decorate! Let your Christmas creativity run wild when you adorn your gingerbread house or cookies. After you've reached confection perfection with your edible art, head over for a sweet meet-and-greet with Nutmeg, our very own gingerbread man.

We all envy Santa's elves: they have a great boss, eat tasty treats and sweets whenever they want, and can make their own Christmas gifts! Your opportunity to join Santa's staff awaits at the Elf Workshop. You will learn the secrets of becoming one of Santa's helpers from his top toy-maker and create a keepsake gift or craft for someone special.

Build and toss real snowballs to boost the power of the snowmaking machines and earn points in this experience at Snow Factory, the mechanized, snowy play space.

Mailing a letter to the North Pole is great, but nothing can beat a personal visit with Santa Claus to let him know what you want for Christmas and make sure you're on his nice list. Capture the moment with a keepsake photo. Presented by DEI.

Please note that Santa Claus will wear a mask at all times during this experience.

 

Bring imagination to life with Build-A-Bear Workshop®! Experience the Make-Your-Own fun by adding stuffing and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Personalize furry friends with outfits, accessories, sounds and scents - it's the most fun you'll ever make.

Discover acres of magnificent decorations, our impressive 60-foot Christmas tree, and more than 2 million dazzling Christmas lights around every bend of our resort.

Let our newly renovated Mediterranean-inspired buffet add culinary sensation to your New Year's Eve. Located in our main glass-enclosed atrium adorned for the holidays, Villa de Flora features chef-attended stations with fresh and seasonal food inspired by cuisine from Spain, Italy, France, and more.

 

Experience a dazzling holiday feast on Christmas Day in our glass-enclosed atrium adorned with more than two million twinkling lights at the newly renovated Villa de Flora! Enjoy traditional holiday favorites at chef-attended stations for a delicious and modern Mediterranean buffet inspired by cuisine from Spain, Italy, France, and more.

 

Adventure Kid Sophie joins her pals Ava the Alligator and Seth the Sea Turtle to explore the wonders of winter. The trio stars in this (w)interactive show to educate and entertain Adventure Kids Club members during the chilliest of the seasons.

Take a stroll along Christmas Tree Trail and discover eight elaborately decorated holiday trees throughout the 4.5-acre atrium. While there, be sure to take an "elfie" to post and share!

Our iconic, spacious atriums are transformed into an exciting safari for families to discover and learn about endangered animals at their own pace. This virtual experience guides guests to track down endangered species and help ensure they are monitored for their protection. The adventure highlights indigenous animals and, with the magic of augmented reality, brings them to life before your eyes!

This mechanized snowy play space features multiple attractions, including a snowfall plaza, ice tubing down Snow Flow Mountain, Snowball Build and Blast, and the Snow Bar.

Join the jolliest hostess of all for a fun-filled celebration of Christmas traditions. Delight in the retelling of the Christmas classic, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, sing along to favorite holiday songs, and share a batch of Santa's favorite snack - warm, freshly-baked Christmas cookies and ice cold milk.  Milk provided by T.G. Lee.

Yuletide trickster Jack Frost is back with icy antics and has added your name to Santa's Naughty List, but he has a deal for you: Sneak into Santa's office and solve the riddles and you'll be able to erase your names from the Naughty List. You'll need to solve all the puzzles and dash away before St. Nick returns, or you might end up with a lump of coal in your stocking.

It's confection perfection in the Alpine Village Sweet Shop when the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince join the fun for sugary storytelling and tasty treats. This celebration of sweets retells the story of The Nutcracker in an interactive experience, complete with holiday sing-alongs and lots of laughs.

The birth of Jesus Christ has been called "the greatest story ever told." Experience it through the eyes of six international storytellers in a musical stage show and multicultural celebration of everlasting faith, hope, and love. Complimentary seating available on a first come, first served basis. Guaranteed seating available for purchase.

Enlist to join Santa's Secret Service and decode some fun this Christmas. Use your very own Santa's Secret Service Decoder Ring to decipher clues and become full-fledged members of Santa's Secret Service. Only the most elite yuletide sleuths will be able to locate the unique Christmassy clues hidden throughout the atrium to break the code and earn their Santa's Secret Service badge.

Sip on a seasonal cocktail while enjoying the excitement and ambiance of the Snow Factory.

Brand new for 2021, our free Shine Light Show dazzles with thousands of dancing lights, synchronized to a high-energy, seasonal soundtrack. Animated light curtains glow with Christmas imagery around a centerpiece tree that magically transforms into a gleaming and glowing holiday spectacle.

From December 27, 2021 - January 2, 2022, experience the Three Kings Festival, a global celebration that honors the date Jesus was visited by the Three Wise Men following his birth. Told through story and song, the traditional festival is commemorated by many Christians in Latin America, Spain, and throughout the world. Tickets available for purchase for guaranteed seating.

Drift into a state of tranquility while enjoying Winter Wellness spa treatments and the benefits of Eucalyptus, known to be high in antioxidants to promote relaxation and reduce pain.

Our 7,000-sq.-ft. retail area is the largest Christmas shop in Central Florida and offers a selection of holiday décor, wintertime clothing, Mission: Save Christmas memorabilia and more.

Enjoy a hand-baked pretzel from Auntie Anne's, a cup of Mike's Italian Ice or a Cinnabon along with a cup of hot cocoa.

Discover delicious dining options and holiday dining events at the resorts' restaurants like MOOR and Old Hickory Steakhouse this holiday season.

Want to guarantee your spot at the pool? We are pleased to offer premium pool-side seating or private cabanas for rental. Our private cabanas provide extra shade and space, comfortable lounge areas, refrigerators and more! Gone are the days of having to rush down to the pool early to hold your spot.