The best ways to see Christmas lights in Orlando this year

Biovana Christmas Light Show

1601 N. Wind Court, Winter Springs
Begins Dec. 1
The Bivona family turns their house into a living, breathing nightmare for their neighbors in December, but for the rest of us it’s one damn cool light show.

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Christmas in the Country

130 Garfield Road, Deltona
Nov. 23-Dec. 22
See thousands of lights and decorations while on a hayride. Activities for all ages.

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Christmas Lights Ride

1806 N. Orange Avenue
Dec.22
Group bike ride through Ivanhoe Village and College Park to look at lights displays.

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Christmas Wonders

1642 Sunburst Way, Kissimmee
Through Jan. 1 2019
There isn't a square inch of this house without a Christmas light, and for that we applaud the Christmas Wonders house. See the impressive lights between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Holiday Lights & Fountain Show at Crane’s Roost

274 Cranes Roost Boulevard, Altamonte Springs
Begins Dec. 1
Spending the holidays at Crane’s Roost is classic in Central Florida. Starting at dusk, walk the trail with friends and family while you’re illuminated by large, colorful Christmas light displays.

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Cross Christmas

4241 N. Econlockhatchee Trail

A trip to the Cross Christmas holiday display will make you feel right at home…that is, if your home is shining with 75,000 lights. The large oak alone is wrapped up with 35,000 bright Christmas lights! See it nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Deck the Downtown

Central Boulevard and Court Avenue
Dec.1-30
Downtown Orlando businesses get “decked-out” with festive lights and window decorations. A map guides residents and guests as they walk the streets of Downtown, enjoying the creativity and holiday spirit of each of the participating business locations.

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Holdiays at Disney Springs

1486 Buena Vista Drive
Through Jan. 6 2019
Disney Springs’ holiday festivities are a great way to enjoy theme park Christmas fun without splurging on ticket prices. Walk through the Christmas tree trail with Disney-themed trees, falling snow and music.

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Holiday Lights Ride

4915 3022 Corrine Drive
Dec.8
Annual group bike ride to look at Christmas lights throughout the neighborhood.

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Lake Nona Lights

9800 Old Patina Way
Begins Nov. 22
The Lake Nona Lights started out with two dudes just wanting to make a killer light show. Afters months of construction, Central Floridians flood the neighborhood to see the house that blasts holiday tunes to an unforgettable light show. Catch it from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night.

Photo via Lake Nona Lights/Facebook

Lake Nona Nighttime Holiday Festival

6900 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard
Dec. 8-30
Lake Nona is joining in on the holiday festivities with its own Nighttime Holiday Festival. The month-long event will feature open-air skating rinks, live entertainment, occasional snow falls, festive food and drinks, holiday movies, and appearances from the big man himself, Santa Claus.

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Light Up Mount Dora

535 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora
Begins Nov. 24
Enjoy dinner in the Historic Donnelly House before downtown Mount Dora gets lit.

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Light Up UCF

12777 Gemini Boulevard
Nov. 16-Jan. 1 2019
Winter carnival with ice skating, pictures with Santa, rides, games, movies and more. Prices for activities vary.

Photo via Light Up UCF/Facebook

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista
Through Dec. 21
This holiday-inspired event comes complete with special lights on the Cinderella Castle, a special parade, free cookies and hot cocoa.

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Now Snowing Celebration

701 Front Street, Celebration
Nov. 24-Dec. 31
Snow’s-a-fallin’ in Celebration and it’s just begging to be basked in. It’s not often that Floridians get to enjoy snow in any fashion, so get your snow angels in while you can.

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The Orlando Museum of Art Festival of Trees

2416 N Mills Avenue
Through Nov. 18
The most wonderful time of year has arrived at the Orlando Museum of Art. The nine-day Festival of Trees is in full swing and features designer Christmas trees, wreaths, gingerbread villages and a different special every night.

Photo via Orlando Museum of Art/Facebook

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village

413 N. Alafaya Trail
Dec. 7-Jan. 6 2019
It’s not officially Christmas until you take the family to the carnival. Bask in all of the holiday food, amusement park rides, and Christmas lights the village has to offer.

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SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration

7007 Sea World Drive
Nov. 17-Dec. 31
During the holidays, the marine theme park turns into a lit-up Christmas extravaganza. The sea of trees at the lakeside Christmas market is a must for all holiday light aficionados.

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Singing Christmas Trees

3000 S. John Young Parkway
Dec. 7-16
A large, boisterous choir sing all the holiday classics around two 40-feet tall Christmas trees. If that’s not exciting enough, then how about the 250,000 Christmas lights to boot? Presentations are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.

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Stetson Mansion

1031 Camphor Lane, Deland
Nov. 15-Jan. 15 2019
There’s the way your mom decorates her house, and then there’s the way the Stetson Mansion decks the halls. Taking a tour of this vintage home is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Put on your festive walking shoes and take a tour at either 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., or 5:00 p.m. daily.

Photo via Stetson Mansion Tours/Facebook