Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Orlando

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens transforms into the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at night! Photo courtesy of the zoo
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens transforms into the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at night! Photo courtesy of the zoo
11/24/23 - By Melanie Preis

For many Orlando families, local Christmas light shows are a treasured holiday tradition. They're a great way to get into the Christmas spirit, and Orlando has no shortage of options. From dazzling light displays at the theme parks to lighted boat parades, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to see Christmas lights here in Central Florida.

Get an exclusive look at the magic of the holidays at Give Kids the World Village via a Holiday VIP Tour; enjoy one of the many lighted parades, by land and by sea, throughout Central Florida; and awe at the Christmas lights from the comfort of your own car during Magic of Lights. Read on for the very best holiday light displays around Orlando and Central Florida. For more dazzling light shows in local neighborhoods, check out our awesome list of Christmas Light Displays in Orlando Neighborhoods.

Looking for other fun Christmas events in the area? Be sure to visit our Orlando Christmas Activities and Holiday GuideSign up for our FREE newsletters to get posts like this delivered to your inbox.

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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Florida Citrus Tower

Walt Disney World - Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina

Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Lake Conway Chain of Lakes

Halifax River Yacht Club