This holiday season, Orlando World Center Marriott is turning its signature 12 Days of Holiday Fun into its most spectacular celebration yet. From the crisp fall air of October through the sparkling nights of New Year’s Eve, the resort will host a seamless series of festivities, blending seasonal charm with large-scale entertainment, culinary delights, and immersive family experiences. Guests visiting between now and the New Year can expect a full calendar of themed events, festive décor, and joyful surprises that turn the property into a holiday destination of its own.
The magic begins with autumn flavors and continues through the winter holidays. October brings “Tasty Fall Fun,” including a lively Biergarten in partnership with Crooked Can Brewing Company and a speakeasy-style spooky spirits class. Halloween weekend transforms the resort into a playground of trick-or-treat trails, costume parades, and themed crafts for children and adults alike. November transitions into the Thanksgiving Celebration, where guests can take part in a Turkey Trot, dine on a grand feast at Latitude & Longitude, and settle into the glow of the resort’s annual holiday decorations, complete with appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The December highlight is, of course, the resort’s 12 Days of Holiday Fun from December 20–31. Families will be welcomed into a lobby dressed with an oversized gingerbread village crafted from over 5,000 edible bricks, while the new Holiday Village introduces interactive booths, baked treats, festive beverages, and meet-and-greets with holiday characters. Guests will also be able to enjoy unique activities such as train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, silent disco parties, dive-in movies, and arts & crafts workshops. Evening entertainment ramps up with dazzling drone shows painting images across the Orlando sky on December 28 and 30, followed by fireworks on December 29 and New Year’s Eve. Special appearances such as Mermaid Elle® at Falls Pool add a whimsical touch to the celebrations.
The crescendo arrives on New Year’s Eve. Guests can dance into 2026 with a poolside DJ, sports on jumbo TVs, a Bourbon and Bubbles Party for adults, and a finale of laser shows and midnight fireworks. To make stays even more personal, the resort team will deliver holiday stockings and décor, including Christmas trees and ornaments, directly to guestrooms from December 21–24. Dining also takes center stage with holiday buffets for Christmas Day brunch and a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner at Latitude & Longitude.
For those seeking a destination where the holidays stretch across seasons, Orlando World Center Marriott has curated an experience where every guest—from first-time visitors to returning families—will discover something new. With its combination of gourmet dining, breathtaking light shows, immersive family activities, and festive décor, the resort has positioned itself as one of Florida’s most enchanting holiday destinations this year.