If you’re looking for the twinkliest of lights in the Orlando area, you have plenty of options. From boat parades, to parks covered in fake snow and entire neighborhoods that go all out with laser shows, here are some of the best ways to experience Christmas lights this year.

Christmas at Gaylord Palms 6000 Osceola Pkwy. November 21, 2017 – January 7, 2018 The Gaylord Palms atrium is already a sight for sore eyes, but during the holidays this hotel truly becomes the winter wonderland Orlando deserves. Photo via Marriott
Christmas at the Leu House 1920 N. Forest Ave. November 12, 2017 – January 3, 2018 The Leu Gardens has gets itself a makeover at Christmastime. Take a tour of Orlando’s most beloved home in its most festive iteration ever. Photo via Harry P. Leu Gardens/Facebook
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 6000 Universal Blvd. November 18, 2017 – January 6, 2018 Who doesn’t wish they could spend every Christmas at Hogwarts? While 75 degrees of Florida sunshine doesn’t exactly live up to the magic of haunted English castles, you can still relish in the Wizarding World’s Christmas light show at Hogsmeade Village and Diagon Alley. Photo via Universal
Christmas Wonders 1642 Sunburst Way, Kissimmee Through January 1, 2018 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. Photo via Christmas Wonders
Holiday Lights & Fountain Show at Crane’s Roost 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs December 2, 2017 – January 1, 2018 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. Photo via Altamonte Springs
Cross Christmas 4241 N. Econlockhatchee Trl 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. Photo via Cross Christmas/Facebook
Deck the Downtown Downtown Orlando December 1 – December 31, 2017 Downtown Orlando districts are teaming up to deck-out shops and businesses in festive lights. Don’t worry if Downtown isn’t your scene; maps featuring participating businesses are available at the Downtown Information Center Photo via Downtown Orlando/Facebook
Holidays at Disney Springs 1486 Buena Vista Dr. November 10, 2017 – January 7, 2018 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. Photo via kyleeyalexandra/Instagram
Garden Grove Lights Garden Grove neighborhood Easily one of the most spectacular residential Christmas light creations you’ll ever see. It’s well-worth the drive through the neighborhood, though you’ll probably want to step out of your car and stand in awe. Photo via Gary Kennedy/Youtube
Lake Nona Lights 9800 Old Patina Way November 23, 2017 – January 1, 2018 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
Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show 512 E. Washington St. December 1, 2017 – January 6, 2018 The Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show is an Orlando favorite. If you head out to this holiday display, be sure to stroll through the tunnel of lights for an unforgettable experience. See the synchronized light and music show at the hour between 5:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Photo via cuzzintruckphotos/Instagram
Light Up UCF 12777 Gemini Blvd. November 17 – December 31, 2017 This slice of the UCF campus transforms into a wickedly fun winter theme park. It’s the perfect backdrop for a night to remember with friends. Hop on the ferris wheel or try to keep balanced while ice skating. Photo via Light Up UCF/Facebook
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 1180 Seven Seas Dr., Lake Buena Vista November 9 – December 22, 2017 If you want to score some major points with the family, get a few tickets for the Magic Kingdom event. With the park lit up in 5,500 Christmas lights and decorations, it’s arguably the best time of the year for residents to visit Main Street. Photo via pixievacations/Instagram
Now Snowing Celebration 701 Front St., Celebration November 25 – December 31, 2017 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. Photo via paulajschmitt/Instagram
Retro City Christmas Lights Ride 1806 N. Orange Ave. Saturday, December 16; 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Ride in style with fellow bikers at Retro City Cycle’s annual Christmas Light Ride. This colorful event brings out tons of festive bicyclists of all skill levels for a ride through Ivanhoe Village and College Park — and for a good cause, too. Photo via Retro City Cycles/Facebook
Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village 413 N. Alafaya Trail December 1, 2017 – January 1, 2018 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. Photo via candidlyshady/Instagram
Singing Christmas Trees 3000 S. John Young Pkwy December 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 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. Photo via First Baptist Orlando
Stetson Mansion 1031 Camphor Lane, Deland November 15, 2017 – January 15, 2018 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
River Grass Lights River Grass Lane, Winter Garden Starting on November 23, 2017; looping nightly from 5:40 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This year, ten houses are banding together to bring you one of Orlando’s most elaborate Christmas lights and music displays. Turn the radio to 99.5 FM when you get there and let the show begin. Photo via River Grass Lights/Facebook
Seaworld’s Christmas Celebration 7007 Sea World Dr. November 24 – December 31, 2017 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. Photo via justkate28/Instagram
Wekiva Boat Parade 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood Saturday, December 16; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Nothing says “Christmas in Florida” quite like a line of boats floating on the river with a bunch of Christmas lights attached to them. Photo via Wekiva Island/Facebook
Bivona Christmas Light Show 1601 N. Wind Ct., Winter Springs December 1, 2017 – January 1, 2018; 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 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. Photo via Bivona Christmas Light Show
Winter in the Park 401 S. Park Ave. November 18, 2017 – January 7, 2018 There’s nothing like holding on to the people next to your for dear life in an ice skating rink. The surrounding Winter Park area is always well-decorated for the holidays, so go for a stroll through the lit-up Central Park if ice skating has got you down. Photo via tiffany7799/Instagram