Orlando Florida, September 29, 2025
News Summary
This week, Central Florida attractions will start ticket sales for their holiday light displays. Events include Dazzling Nights, Magic of Lights, an Asian Lantern Festival, and the Festival of Trees. Running from mid-November to January, these displays offer a variety of family-friendly activities. Dazzling Nights features extended hours and more lights. Magic of Lights at Daytona introduces a reindeer rest stop, while the Asian Lantern Festival showcases handcrafted lanterns. The Festival of Trees will include a breakfast with Santa. Tickets are now available for these seasonal events.
Orlando. Central Florida attractions will begin ticket sales this week for holiday light displays, with multiple events set to run from mid-November into January and tickets now available for purchase. The seasonal offerings include walk-through and drive-through displays, handcrafted lanterns, designer-decorated trees, expanded displays at an outdoor garden, and family activities across the region.
Key events and ticket information
Dazzling Nights returns to Orlando’s Leu Gardens for its sixth year on Nov. 28, 2025, running through Jan. 4, 2026. The event hours for Dazzling Nights are from 5:30 PM to 9 PM daily. Dazzling Nights offers “more lights” and a “longer path” than previous years. Ticket prices for Dazzling Nights range from $22 to $28 for adults and $19 to $24 for children, excluding taxes and fees. On-site parking for Dazzling Nights is available at $16 plus fees and valet parking for $30 plus fees.
Magic of Lights at Daytona International Speedway starts on Nov. 21, 2025, and runs through Jan. 3, 2026. Magic of Lights features a drive-through light display and a new “Reindeer Rest Stop” with festive foods and holiday activities. The light display at Daytona includes scenes like “Prehistoric Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Reindeer Road.”
Asian Lantern Festival occurs at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens from Nov. 14, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026, featuring handcrafted lanterns lit by over 10,000 LED lights along a 3/4-mile loop. Individual and family tickets for the Asian Lantern Festival go on sale starting Oct. 1, 2025.
The 39th annual Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Arts runs from Nov. 15-23, 2025, featuring designer-decorated trees and events such as breakfast with Santa. The theme for the Festival of Trees is “A Season of Celebration.” Tickets for the Festival of Trees are currently on sale.
Tickets for all mentioned attractions are now available for purchase. These events are expected to draw families and visitors seeking traditional and new holiday experiences across Central Florida.
Supporting details and practical information
The seasonal schedule covers different formats to suit varied preferences: a walk-through botanical garden display at Leu Gardens, a drive-through spectacle at Daytona International Speedway, a lantern festival loop at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and an indoor/outdoor museum event with additional activities. Event dates span from Nov. 14, 2025, through Jan. 18, 2026, across the listed attractions.
Ticket pricing details are available for Dazzling Nights and Festival of Trees as stated above; additional fees for taxes and parking may apply. The Magic of Lights drive-through format is vehicle-based and includes a new on-site area called the Reindeer Rest Stop with food and holiday activities. The Asian Lantern Festival highlights handcrafted lanterns and a long illuminated path measured at a 3/4-mile loop.
What to expect on site
- Leu Gardens: extended evening hours for Dazzling Nights from 5:30 PM to 9 PM daily, with expanded lighting and path length compared to prior years.
- Daytona International Speedway: a vehicle-entrance drive-through route with themed scenes and a food/activity stop titled Reindeer Rest Stop.
- Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens: a three-quarter-mile loop decorated with over 10,000 LED lights and handcrafted lanterns.
- Orlando Museum of Arts: themed designer-decorated trees and special events such as breakfast with Santa during the Festival of Trees.
Background
Holiday light displays and seasonal festivals are longstanding attractions in Central Florida, offering a mix of traditional holiday elements and new features to attract repeat visitors. Multiple annual events have established schedules and ticketing practices, and this season continues that pattern with new additions such as expanded paths at garden displays and special on-site activity areas at drive-through shows.
FAQ
When does Dazzling Nights return to Orlando’s Leu Gardens?
Dazzling Nights returns to Orlando’s Leu Gardens for its sixth year on Nov. 28, 2025, running through Jan. 4, 2026.
What are the event hours for Dazzling Nights?
The event hours for Dazzling Nights are from 5:30 PM to 9 PM daily.
How much do tickets for Dazzling Nights cost?
Ticket prices for Dazzling Nights range from $22 to $28 for adults and $19 to $24 for children, excluding taxes and fees.
Is parking available at Dazzling Nights?
On-site parking for Dazzling Nights is available at $16 plus fees and valet parking for $30 plus fees.
When does Magic of Lights at Daytona International Speedway run?
Magic of Lights at Daytona International Speedway starts on Nov. 21, 2025, and runs through Jan. 3, 2026.
What new features are at Magic of Lights?
Magic of Lights features a drive-through light display and a new “Reindeer Rest Stop” with festive foods and holiday activities.
What scenes are included in the Daytona light display?
The light display at Daytona includes scenes like “Prehistoric Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Reindeer Road.”
When and where does the Asian Lantern Festival occur?
Asian Lantern Festival occurs at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens from Nov. 14, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026, featuring handcrafted lanterns lit by over 10,000 LED lights along a 3/4-mile loop.
When do individual and family tickets for the Asian Lantern Festival go on sale?
Individual and family tickets for the Asian Lantern Festival go on sale starting Oct. 1, 2025.
When is the Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Arts and what is its theme?
The 39th annual Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Arts runs from Nov. 15-23, 2025, featuring designer-decorated trees and events such as breakfast with Santa. The theme for the Festival of Trees is “A Season of Celebration.”
Are tickets available now?
Tickets for all mentioned attractions are now available for purchase.
Event Summary Chart
| Event | Dates | Location | Key Features | Ticket Sale Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Nights | Nov. 28, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 | Orlando’s Leu Gardens | More lights; longer path; hours 5:30 PM to 9 PM daily | Prices range $22–$28 adults, $19–$24 children; parking $16 plus fees, valet $30 plus fees |
| Magic of Lights | Nov. 21, 2025 – Jan. 3, 2026 | Daytona International Speedway | Drive-through display; Reindeer Rest Stop; themed scenes | Drive-through format with on-site food and activities |
| Asian Lantern Festival | Nov. 14, 2025 – Jan. 18, 2026 | Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens | Handcrafted lanterns; over 10,000 LED lights along a 3/4-mile loop | Individual and family tickets go on sale starting Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Festival of Trees | Nov. 15-23, 2025 | Orlando Museum of Arts | Designer-decorated trees; breakfast with Santa; theme “A Season of Celebration” | Tickets for the Festival of Trees are currently on sale |
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Additional Resources
- Click Orlando: Tickets on Sale for Central Florida Holiday Light Displays
- Orlando Date Night Guide: Where to Find Orlando’s Best Holiday Lights
- Fox 35 Orlando: Lake Eola’s Holiday Drone Show
- Visit Orlando: Holiday Season Events in Orlando
- Time Out: Where to See Christmas Lights in Orlando
- Wikipedia: Holiday Lights
- Google Search: Central Florida Holiday Events
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Christmas
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