The holiday season is in full swing and ICON Park is Orlandoโ€™s home for the holidays. Located in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, ICON Park and its tenants are spreading holiday cheer with a variety of seasonal experiences and specials throughout the month.

The Santa Workshop Experience

The Santa Workshop Experience is back for another year of spreading holiday cheer! Families will be able to partake in the classic tradition of taking beautiful holiday photos and kids will be able to meet the jolly old elf himself.

After youโ€™ve gotten the perfect picture, children can take a free ride on The Wheel in a private capsule that has been decorated for the season and play their favorite holiday tunes on the capsuleโ€™s Bluetooth system. Each child who participates in The Santa Workshop Experience will receive a free ride on the Carousel on The Promenade. Theyโ€™ll also be provided a complimentary ride on The Wheel in a holiday-decorated capsule and access to the VIP no-wait line. Guests accompanying the child can get 50 percent off their ticket tickets to The Wheel. The experience is available now through Dec. 24. Click hereย to book your session today.

ICON Park is also getting guests in the holiday spirit by bringing back the 50-foot Christmas tree, sponsored by the I-Drive Business Improvement District. The tree, decorated from top to bottom, will be visible to everyone strolling along the famous International Drive. A lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 and will feature live music, entertainment and performances, as well as speeches from local officials to signal the official start of the Christmas season.

Holiday light show on The Wheel

The Wheel at ICON Park is getting into the holiday spirit with a new light show. Gather on The Lawn and watch as The Wheelโ€™s 64,000 LED lights dance to a seasonal soundtrack during a 10-minute production. Starting Dec. 15, the show will run:

โ€ขMonday โ€“ Thursday at 8 p.m.

โ€ขFriday โ€“ Sunday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

While on The Lawn, be sure to get a photo with the I-Drive Districtโ€™s beautiful, 50-foot holiday tree!

Museum of Illusions Orlando

Museum of Illusions will put a twist on the classic holiday tradition of โ€œElf on the Shelfโ€ and host โ€œElves Off the Shelf Fridays.โ€ For the price of regular admission, guests will be able to explore the museumโ€™s exhibits and take photos with elves on select dates and times this December. Elves off the Shelf Fridays will take place: Dec. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m., Dec. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m., Dec. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. To learn more about Museum of Illusions Orlando or to book tickets, clickย here.

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquariumย 

The Deck the Seas event is back at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium now through Jan. 1. All month long, guests can participate in a seasonal scavenger hunt for cold-water sea creatures throughout the aquarium. On Wednesdays at 1 p.m., guests can gather around to listen to the story of Fishmas with Scuba Claus and his elf. Donโ€™t forget to stop by on the weekend to meet Sharky in his holiday gear! To learn more about this event, clickย here.

Charles Dickens Carolers

Orlandoโ€™s favorite holiday singers will be spreading Christmas cheer at ICON Park all season long. The Charles Dickens Carolers will be dressed in their Christmas best and singing classic carols on select nights throughout December. Come enjoy this beloved tradition on Dec.ย 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

โ€œToys for Totsโ€ toy drive

The entertainment destination has joined forces with the U.S. Marine Corps to support the 75thย anniversary of the world-famous โ€œToys for Totsโ€ campaign. Now through Dec. 19, there will be donation boxes located throughout ICON Park to collect toys for children in need.

Each guest who donates to the toy drive can receive 50 percent off tickets to The Wheel. ICON Parkโ€™s goal is to fill an entire capsule of The Wheel with toys for little boys and girls who deserve a special gift this year.

ICON Park is at the center of the Orlando Entertainment District. With free parking and conveniently located near I-4, Universal Boulevard and the Beachline, this premiere entertainment complex is easy to access for any Central Florida resident or Orlando tourist.

Learn more about ICON Parkย 

ICON Park is a 20-acre, open-air, gate-free entertainment destination with plenty of fun adventures for the whole family. The perfect place to ride, dine, drink, and explore.

Located in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, ICON Park offers more than 50 amazing restaurants, funky bars, boutique shops, and canโ€™t-miss attractions, all anchored by The Wheel, a jaw-dropping observation wheel that stands 400 feet โ€“ 40 stories โ€“ in the air.

Visit other attractions including SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Orlando and Museum of Illusions Orlando. ICON Park also offers a diverse mix of restaurants for lunch, dinner and late-night bites that satisfy a wide variety of flavors and cuisine. Find a unique collection of shopping and dining kiosks and explore each location as you stroll under the festoon lights along the brick promenade.

Enjoy free parking and park admission.

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