Holiday Cheer Takes Over I-Drive as ICON Park Lights Up the Season. From photos with Santa to snow flurries under The Orlando Eye, ICON Park is bringing the joy of the season to the heart of International Drive. Guests can explore a lineup of merry attractions, dining experiences, and dazzling décor all month long.
The I-Drive District Holiday Tree & Lighting Ceremony
Kick off the season at ICON Park with the I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Towering over the ICON Park Promenade, this spectacular tree sparkles with thousands of LED lights synchronized to holiday music—perfect for festive photos and holiday strolls all season long.
Santa returns to ICON Park for another season of joy! The beloved Santa Workshop Experience will once again take over the Sky Lounge at The Orlando Eye, where families can capture cherished holiday photos inside Santa’s festive workshop.
The Santa Workshop Experience runs Nov. 8 through Dec. 24 at the Sky Lounge. Families who book a session will also receive a free carousel ride and 20% off all Merlin attractions—including The Orlando Eye, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, and Madame Tussauds.
Museum of Illusions: Snow Globe Spectacular
Step inside the Museum of Illusions and enter a mind-bending snow globe! This season’s limited-time activation invites guests into a dazzling world of frosted illusions, featuring an immersive Disco Ball Snowman experience that doubles as the ultimate holiday photo op. With themed rooms and interactive tricks, it’s the coolest way to capture winter magic—Florida-style.
Snow on the Lawn
Let it snow, Orlando! ICON Park’s nightly snowfalls return, creating flurries of fun for guests! Every night from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 snow machines will create flurries to dazzle guests and cover The Lawn and ICON Park promenade from 7 to 8 p.m.
SEA LIFE Orlando: Deck the Seas
SEA LIFE’s Deck the Seas holiday event runs Nov. 21 through January 4 at SEA LIFE Orlando. Visitors are invited to “follow the wintery waves through our enchanting underwater wonderland, where you’ll discover frost-tastic facts about our incredible sea animals!” Along the journey, guests collect stamps at each station; once you gather them all, you’ll earn a special prize and officially become one of Santa’s Sea Scouts.
Après Ski Vintage at Helena Modern Riviera
Helena Modern Riviera is bringing back its beloved Après-ski experience—but this year, it’s getting a retro twist. Introducing Après Ski Vintage, a cozy winter pop-up inspired by nostalgic ski lodge aesthetics, warm tones, vintage posters, and glamorous holiday charm. Beginning Nov. 15 and running through January, guests can settle in for the same wintry magic Helena is known for, now wrapped in a chic, throwback alpine vibe.
Ole Red: Honky Tonk Holiday
Get ready to jingle and two-step—Ole Red is turning up the cheer with its Honky Tonk Holiday takeover. Guests can enjoy festive cocktails, limited-time Southern holiday bites, and live country music with a seasonal twist, all inside a decked-out honky tonk straight out of Nashville.
The celebration will be open from 6 p.m. to close on select dates throughout the season: Nov. 28–30, Dec. 8–10, Dec. 20–21, and Dec. 26–31. Whether you’re stopping in for a merry singalong, a holiday night out, or a little Blake Shelton–style spirit, it’s the perfect place to keep the good times rolling at ICON Park.
About ICON Park
ICON Park is a global leader in location-based entertainment in the most-visited destination in the U.S., attracting millions of guests each year with its unique collection of experiences, including attractions, restaurants, bars, live entertainment, and shops—all anchored under the brilliant lights of The Orlando Eye.
ICON Park’s portfolio of 50+ tenants includes globally recognized brands that appeal to both families and adults. Just a few of the famous brands that call ICON Park home include Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Aquarium, Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Darden’s Yard House, Gordon Ramsay’s Fish & Chips, The Sugar Factory, Museum of Illusions, Shake Shack, Tin Roof, Uncle Julio’s, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and, opening soon, Blue Man Group. The developers of ICON Park are Flag Luxury Group and Torino Companies, which over the past 50 years have completed a combined total of $10 billion of leisure, entertainment, and retail properties, with another $4 billion of new developments in their pipelines. The partnership is a national leader in developing, owning, and operating entertainment and retail properties in gateway cities like Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, and Orlando, with $2 billion of projects completed and another $2 billion in the pre-development stage. Its portfolio includes ICON Park in Orlando and Las Vegas Strip properties 63 CityCenter, Harmon Corner, and a yet-to-be-developed site adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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