Remember, remember the 8th of November when there will be fireworks in America when the US allows us all back in again.
As soon as I’d taken the decision to park Vegas, which hosted a very successful American Travel Fair ) without me (imagine!) thoughts turned to Orlando.
Then again they always do in the winter, with Orlando the most visited destination in the US.
And with theme park holiday events and outdoor shopping with flights/hotel packages starting at just £729.
Now the theme park capital of the world has been spinning throughout the year for American visitors.
And now that we can return, it promises to be even better than it’s ever been.
So let’s have a scoot around Disney, Epcot and Universal Orlando.
Walt Disney Resort
Beginning 8 Nov., Disney Very Merriest After Hours will debut at Magic Kingdom Park.
Running for 24 select nights through 21 Dec. from 9pm. to 1 am.
It is the separately ticketed, after-hours holiday event which will bring festive food and drink offerings, dance parties, nighttime spectaculars.
And “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” And my pal Donald will be front and centre, no doubt.
Epcot Festival of the Holidays
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays (26 Nov. to 30 Dec.) takes guests on a global holiday celebration.
With costumed performances, seasonal food throughout 11 World Showcase nations.
Along with wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season celebrated by cultures near and far
Universal Orlando Resort
Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure (13 Nov. – 2 Jan.) will bring holiday charm to Seuss Landing with The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular.
It’s a live retelling of the classic tale starring the Grinch.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ (13 Nov. – 2 Jan.) will bring festive decor to both Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
Guests can cap off their evening in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade to enjoy “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle”.
It’s a spectacular transformation of Hogwarts castle with a stunning projection.
Macy’s Balloons
Universal’s Holiday Experience featuring Macy’s Balloons (13 Nov. – 2 Jan.) is a festive walk-through experience bringing Universal Studios’ guests closer than ever to larger-than-life Macy’s balloons and colourful Christmas floats.
With all our favourite characters from Shrek, Madagascar and Despicable Me, along with Santa.
SeaWorld Orlando
During SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration(12 Nov. – 2 Jan.), over 3 million sparkling lights will shine throughout the theme park.
Festivities include live performances, seasonal food and meet-and-greets with Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer.
And entertainment like the Winter Wonderland on Ice.
So remember, remember the 8th of November… and the fireworks to come this winter in Orlando.
