Feel the holiday magic on Christmas Day at Walt Disney World Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort

Open on Christmas in Orlando: Theme Parks

1. Walt Disney World

There's so much happening in and around Walt Disney World approaching Christmas Day, it's hard to list it all! International Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT is a fun time to ring in the holidays. Make sure to visit Disney Springs as well for more holiday fun!

During the holiday season, the whimsical Seuss Landing gets decked out in Who-liday charm to celebrate Grinchmas. Photo courtesy of the resort

2. Universal Orlando Resort

Holidays at Universal Orlando are full of wonderful adventures for the whole family. Watch the Universal Holiday Parade featuring Macy's and see huge floats, enjoy Grinchmas at Seuss Landing, and feel the magic of Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with festive decor and holiday performances.

Celebrate Christmas Day at Legoland Florida with seasonal shows and holiday Lego characters. Photo by Charlotte Blanton

3. Holidays at Legoland Florida

Connect the bricks for fun on Christmas in Orlando at Legoland Florida! Holiday features include a giant Lego Christmas tree, cool seasonal shows, holiday lights, holiday characters, and more.

4. SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration

Enjoy more than 3 million Christmas lights decorating SeaWorld Orlando, as well as holiday fireworks, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, and appearances by Santa and Rudolph!

5. Fun Spot America's HUGE Christmas - Orlando and Kissimmee

With locations in both Orlando and Kissimmee, Fun Spot America's HUGE Christmas is open on Christmas Day. Holiday events include merry and bright lights, festive decor, and Christmas treats like gingerbread sundae and Christmas candy apples.

6. Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Located in Tampa, Busch Gardens puts on its annual Christmas Town event, featuring the Holly Jolly Express train ride, Rudolph's Winter Wonderland, holiday shows with fireworks and ice skating, Santa, and much more.

Wander through the sparkling snow at Wekiva Island for a Christmas Day outing. Photo courtesy of Wekiva Island

Open on Christmas in Orlando: The Great Outdoors

7. Blue Springs State Park

Open 365 days a year, Blue Springs State Park allows visitors to walk along the boardwalk and watch manatees in the clear water. Blue Springs also has a small playground area.

8. Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island

Wekiva Island is open on Christmas Day, 10am-5pm, which is a great place to let the kids run out all their energy after opening gifts.

9. Walking and Hiking Trails

Enjoy the balmy weather and spend some time outdoors on Christmas.

10. Celebration's Now Snowing

Celebration's Now Snowing event is a wonderful way to spend Christmas night, with ice skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, and nightly "snowfall." 

See dazzling light displays at Night of a Million Lights. Photo by Charlotte Blanton

11. Night of a Million Lights

Open every night until January 1, 2023 (including Christmas Day), Night of a Million Lights is a dazzling display of lights that literally transforms Give Kids The World into a winter wonderland.

12. Beach Trips Near Orlando

Trade snow for sand and head to one of the beautiful Florida beaches near Orlando. Show off that fresh Christmas tan with some fun under the sun!

13. Neighborhood Light Displays

Let mom cool off on Christmas night and take the kiddos out of the house to drive around neighborhoods and witness engineering feats of the most holiday-obsessed homeowners.

14. Boat Rides

Fresh air and cool water is always available on Christmas Day and beyond. Borrow or rent a boat and enjoy Mother Nature during the holidays!

Cheer for your knight during the jousting matches at Medieval Times. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Open on Christmas in Orlando: The Great Indoors

15. My Little Town

Let your kids run off all that post-gift energy at My Little Town indoor playground, open on Christmas Day at the Orlando, Ocala, and Sanford locations.

16. Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience Orlando

Add a little color to your Christmas Day by heading to Crayola Experience Orlando, open on December 25 from 12-6pm. Holiday programming includes animatronic Christmas characters, a singing light show, a giant snow globe, and more.

17. Medieval Times

Bring in Christmas with knights and ladies at Medieval Times. Open on Christmas Day for 5pm and 8pm shows, your entire family will enjoy the dinner and a rousing show.

18. Christmas at Gaylord Palms

It's tough to list all the awesome activities, both indoors and outdoors, at Gaylord Palms for Christmas Day. Just to scratch the surface of Christmas events, there is ICE! Experience, Cirque: Spirit of Christmas, ice tubing, and more at Gaylord Palms.

19. Dinner and Lots of Shows

Many of Orlando's dinner-and-a-show venues offer holiday takes on their beloved programming, many open on Christmas. Capone's Dinner and a Show: Holiday Show, Outta Control Magic Comedy Holiday Dinner Show, and more are waiting to entertain your family Christmas Day.

20. Tasty Restaurants

Don't go hungry on Christmas Day! We've taken the hassle out of finding a good restaurant open on Christmas with our round-up with these tasty options.