ORLANDO, Fla. — ICON Park is decked out for the holidays and some of the venues at the International Drive entertainment complex have their own festive offerings.
What You Need To Know
- ICON Park offering a variety of holiday experiences this holiday season
- In addition to festive decor such as a large Christmas tree, some of the venues have their own offerings
- Visitors can meet Santa at the Santa Workshop Experience, get photos will elves at Museum of Illusions
The complex now features a large Christmas tree that can be used as a backdrop for a family photo or a holiday selfie.
The Pearl Express has also been given a holiday makeover. The train, which takes visitors on a quick tour around ICON Park, has been adorned with garland, wreaths and Santa hats.
Here’s how some of the attractions at the complex are celebrating the holidays.
Museum of Illusions Orlando
The museum is offering a twist on the “Elf on the Shelf” tradition. As part of its “Elves Off the Shelf Fridays,” visitors will be able to get photos with Santa’s elves as they explore the different exhibits.
“The tricky elves are taking over Museum of Illusions to spread holiday cheer to our guests this December,” sales and marketing director Marc Gregory Tipton said in a statement. “We’re excited to see this twist on a classic Christmas tradition bring smiles to the faces of our guests throughout the holidays.”
“Elves off the Shelf Fridays” will take place Dec. 9 (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.), Dec. 16 (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and Dec. 23 (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
The aquarium has once again transformed for Deck the Seas. From Dec. 2 through Jan. 1, the attraction is decked out in holiday decorations.
Visitors can also catch scuba-diving Santa and hear the story of “Fish-mas” on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. And on the weekends, they can meet Sharky, who will be dressed in his “holiday best.”
Other activities include writing a letter to Santa Claws, photo ops and a scavenger hunt to spot all the aquarium’s cold-water creatures.
For a limited time, Florida residents can get $5 off tickets by visiting the SEA LIFE website.
The Santa Workshop Experience
One of the many places where you can meet Santa Claus this time of year include ICON Park. The complex has brought back the Santa Workshop Experience, where visitors can meet St. NIck as well as pose for pictures.
Located in The Wheelhouse building (underneath The Wheel), the experience features a large sleigh for the photo op as well as other themed decor.
Reservations for the experience are available. The price ranges between $20 and $60.
Children who participate in the Santa Workshop Experience will get a free ride on the Carousel and The Wheel.
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