The holidays are going to look a little different this year and if you are anything like me, you are looking for safe and fun ways to make the season feel a little more festive. So today I’m sharing 5 socially distanced activities that should totally put you in a festive mood!
1. Give Kids the World Night of a Million Lights
For the first time ever, Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee will open its gates to the public – offering a glimpse into the magical, whimsical non-profit resort that fulfills the wishes of critically ill children from around the world. Now through Sunday, January 3, 2021, visitors can experience the childlike wonder of the Village during Night of a Million Lights, a walk-through, fully immersive holiday light spectacular.
More than three million lights will adorn the 84-acre resort, including a 150-foot lighted tunnel along the Avenue of Angels leading to elaborately decorated wish family residential villas; more than 50 larger-than-life holiday-themed wireframes, some spanning more than 40 feet; an enormous dancing gingerbread arch; and out-of-this-world space-themed decorations showcasing the Village’s newest centerpiece, Henri’s Starlite Scoops.
I’m heading out to GKTW tonight with my parents and I can’t wait!
Throughout the month of December, the Enzian Theater will be offering a variety of holiday movies for all tastes. Still a little leary about being in a theater? They have Popcorn Flicks in the Park too!
Updates due to COVID-19: City staff will be present to remind attendees to keep a safe social distance. Masks are encouraged and hand washing stations will be available. Currently, popcorn will not be handed out at this event in an effort to minimize contact. Advanced registration is requested. RSVP via the link on individual event pages for your free, socially-distanced, 10’x10′ movie space. Up to 6 people per party.
3. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party
Because of COVID-19, the yards of the Dr. Phillips Center became gathering places. The entertainment industry was—and still is—seriously impacted. So now they’re doing everything they can to reinvigorate the entire community.
From early December all the way through May, you can enjoy six months of incredible live entertainment, films, and unique experiences during their one-of-a-kind, outdoor Frontyard Festival™, presented by AdventHealth.
You’ll find everything from music to comedy, dance to community arts, and fitness classes to holiday festivities. And you’ll pick your own socially distant box for up to five people—where you can order food and drinks from some of your favorite local restaurants while you watch your show.
They are kicking off the Frontyard Festival with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues to fuse classic American jazz, swing, and Dixieland with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.
The aptly named Creative City Project turns Leu Gardens into an otherworldly winter wonderland of lights and music. An outdoor, interactive holiday experience that’s very much in tune with the times.
What can you expect from this holiday experience?
- Start with a great photo opportunity in front of a unique, 30’ tall towering Christmas tree.
- Enjoy live entertainment and holiday inspired food and beverage
- Interactive lights on the ground light up and ring like holiday bells when stepped upon.
- You’ll journey through a forest of light and fog, as if walking through the aurora borealis.
- Immerse yourself in a 65’ long tunnel of wondrous light.
- Snow and holiday tunes!
The safety of patrons and staff remains the top priority of Creative City Project, the City of Orlando, and AdventHealth. Due to the spread of COVID-19, masks will be required to enter the grounds and social distancing between groups is mandated.
5. Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort
There is no better way to celebrate the holiday season in the Orlando, FL area than gathering your family for holiday fun during Christmas at Gaylord Palms. Explore acres of twinkling lights & decorations and exciting holiday activities, shows, and events, from Cirque Dreams Unwrapped and Feast with The Grinch to their all-new I Love Christmas Movies™ pop-up and Snow Factory experiences!
