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December 1st, 2009
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ICE! is a daily attraction running November 14, 2009 – January 3, 2010, including holidays, at Gaylord Palms Resort (6000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746). Inside nine degree cold environment where visitors are given oversized parkas and hats and gloves are recommended, guests see larger-than-life, three-dimensional hand-carved ice monuments, scenes, speed slides and a nativity. Buy tickets online for the best prices: Adults Mon-Thur: $18.99; Fri- Sun: $23.99. If you wait to buy them in person, they are more expensive. Also, I have heard parking is round $12-$14.
This year, ICE! will take guests on a trip to the North Pole. And, tag along on Santa’s journey, beginning with an encounter with Old Man Winter, through an arctic forest, and into the middle of a Christmas Carnival, complete with a life-size carousel! Next, chill-seekers will be able to explore Santa’s ornament room, climb onto his oversized knee (an unusual photo op!), and watch as he and reindeer take flight.It takes 40 Chinese artisans more than a month to make this giant thing. They're from a city called Harbin, known for its annual International Ice and Snow Festival, where more than 2,000 sculptors annually carve a 100-acre walk-through ice park, using ice from the nearby Songhua River.
The attraction’s signature scene—a life-size Nativity carved completely of crystal-clear ice—has been described as one of the most breathtaking depictions of the birth of Christ. Dramatic lighting and a stirring narrative track give guests an opportunity to pause and reflect on the story behind the season.
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Downtown Orlando will have an ice skating rink in Lake Eola Park on the International Bridge next to the Farmer's Market location at the corner of Central Blvd. and Osceola Avenue. Tickets are $7 with a $3 skate rental.
Schedule
December 11 - Sunday, December 20, 2009
Weekdays: 12pm-8pm
Weekends: 10am-10pm
More 2009 Ice Skating Locations
University of Central Florida
Winter Park
View our Holidays in Orlando Guide for 2009
A holiday shopping event in College Park called Go Green for the Holidays is Thursday, November 19, 5:30pm - 9:00pm. The event starts at Infusion Tea (1600 Edgewater Drive) and guests are treated to complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while shopping for eco-friendly holiday gifts from both businesses. Guests are then invited to hop in free eco-friendly electric carts so that they can visit the other participating businesses in College Park for more shopping, specials, free food and drinks. Guests who visit all participating businesses are entered to win a grand prize basket valued at more than $1000. The first 100 people to rsvp to info@artistreeco- op.com receive a goodie bag with free products and offers from participating businesses. More info: 407.999.5255. The event is sponsored by Infusion Tea and Artistree Co-op.
Winter Park is getting its own an ice skating rink for holiday fun starting November 20, 2009 as part of the city's "Winter in the Park" event. At various times at the rink, you can see Santa Claus appearances, family nights, youth nights and musical entertainment.
Ice skating rink :
$10 all day (includes skates); $9 group discount
Central Park West Meadow in Downtown Winter Park
Mon - Thur | 3pm-9pm
Fri-Sat | 10am-10pm
Sunday | noon to 6 p.m.
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Winter Park is getting its own an ice skating rink for holiday fun starting November 20, 2009 as part of the city's "Winter in the Park" event. At various times at the rink, you can see Santa Claus appearances, family nights, youth nights and musical entertainment.
Ice skating rink :
$10 all day (includes skates); $9 group discount
Central Park West Meadow in Downtown Winter Park
Mon - Thur | 3pm-9pm
Fri-Sat | 10am-10pm
Sunday | noon to 6 p.m.
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Light Up UCF offers "the area's biggest free holiday light show, free outdoor Holiday Film Festival and Orlando's largest outdoor skating rink. For 2009, Light Up UCF is Bigger and Brighter offering all-new rides and attractions including Santa’s Village, the Arctic Glide Ice Slide, Kris Kringle’s Carousel and McDonald’s Ferris Wheel. Come early and skate late. Parking is Free and skating tickets are just $12 and can be purchased at the UCF Arena Box Office or in advance online. "Hours
(Holiday Hours Apply on Select Nights. Confirm with their calendar.)
Mon - Thurs 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri 5:00pm - 12:00am
Sat 11:00am - 12:00am
Sun 11:00am - 11:00pm
Directions (from website)
This event takes place outside the UCF Arena. "Patrons coming from HWY 50 and Toll Road 408 should enter campus from Central Florida Blvd (Right turn from Alafaya Trail SR 434) and take a right turn on Gemini Blvd.Patrons traveling from Toll Road 417 should travel east bound on University Blvd and take a right on Gemini Blvd upon entering campus.Patrons coming from Oviedo and traveling south bound on Alafaya Trail should take a left onto McCulloch Road and an eventual right onto North Orion Blvd.Parking is located in Event Garage F.Parking is free except during concerts and sporting events.Please call the UCF Arena box office at 407.823.6006 with any event related questions."
These are out picks for the best events to attend and the best places to "shop local" for the 2009 holiday season. Send us your picks.
Events
Festival of Trees | November 14-22
Holiday at Heritage Square | December 2
Singing Christmas Trees | December 4-6 & 11-13
Avalon Aglow Parade| December 5
Holiday Dinner For the Animals | December 12
Bach Festival Society's "A Classic Christmas" | Dec 12 and 13
Fashion Square Mall Holiday Preview Show | Dec 13
Holidays at the Casa Tea Party | December 13
The Feldman Dynamic: Hanukkah Project | December 16
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues | December 17-20
ChanuIKEA® | December 18
Local Shopping Events
yART sale | December 5
Farmers Markets | More Info
Winter Park Farmers Market
Saturdays | 7am-1pm | 200 West New England Avenue
Audubon Park Community Market
Wednesdays | 6pm-10pm | 1842 E. Winter Park Rd
Lake Eola Farmers Market
Sundays | 10am-4pm | Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando
UCF Farmers Market
Sundays | 10am-4pm | Knights Plaza outside UCF Arena
The Plaza Theatre Farmer's Market
Saturdays | 9am-2pm | 425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL
Waterford Lakes Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am-2pm | 514 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL
Serendipity Square Swap Meet
2nd Saturdays | 9am-4pm | 612 N. Thornton Ave, Orlando
Kissimmee Farmers Market
Thursdays | 7am-1pm | Toho Square | MAP
"Pinklight Bazaar" | Photo Credit: Tisse Mallon
