Orlando / Kissimmee KOA Holiday

Grinchmas™ at Universal's Islands of Adventure

Starts: 11/21/2025 - Ends: 01/04/2026

During the holiday season, Seuss Landing™ is decorated with the holiday charm and cheer of Dr. Seuss's Who-ville. Get together with the resident Whos and put a little snark in your holiday spirit with The Grinch™. Enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular, plus meet the maven of mischief himself for a photo opportunity at All The Books You Can Read Bookstore.

Holidays at Universal Orlando

Starts: 11/21/2025 - Ends: 01/04/2026

Anyone can “Ho-ho-ho” and “Fa-la-la” for the holidays. But if you want to scream, laugh and shout your jingle bells off, you've got to awesome up your holiday at Universal Orlando Resort, where we do the holidays big time. It's the biggest, loudest, awesomest holiday celebration of the season. Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Starts: 11/07/2025 - Ends: 12/21/2025

This holly jolly event returns on select nights. Get ready for a magical holiday gathering with your loved ones––and some familiar Disney Characters. When Mickey celebrates the season, Magic Kingdom park lights up with excitement for guests of all ages. Joyful music fills the air. Disney Characters don their most festive attire and enchanting entertainment lies around almost every turn! 

Book your stay at Orlando/Kissimmee KOA Holiday to be close to all the holiday cheer!

Care Camps Weekend

Starts: 05/08/2026 - Ends: 05/09/2026

Join Us for Care Camps Weekend May 8–9, 2026 
Stay at a participating KOA campground on Friday, May 8, and receive 50%* off your Saturday, May 9 stay. KOA will then donate 50% of the funds raised from Saturday night's stays to the Care Camps Foundation.  Care Camps Foundation is a national non-profit organization that funds 100+ medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the US and Canada. Their mission is to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families. KOA has been a foundational partner to Care Camps since 1984.  You can learn more at carecamps.org. 
 
Book Your Stay 

*Offer valid only at participating KOA locations. Discount applies to one site for two consecutive nights (Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9) at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Only KOA Rewards discounts apply. 

America Turns 250!

Starts: 01/01/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026

We can't think of a better way to celebrate America turning 250 than enjoying one of America's favorite pastimes - Camping!
America will be celebrating 250 years in 2026 with events, media features and lots of memory sharing. 

Be part of the fun and create lasting memories during this milestone year in America's history!

Book Your Camping Trip

KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend

Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/12/2026

WHEN: September 11-12, 2026WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.

Universal's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval

Starts: 02/07/2026 - Ends: 04/04/2026

What's even more exciting than Mardi Gras? Universal's Mardi Gras! They're going beyond the bayou with an awesome party inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world. Watch parades (on select nights) of spectacular floats. Sample flavors from the bayou to Brazil and beyond. Enjoy live music all around and concerts (on select nights), then go ahead and get your beads and your party on!

The Nutcracker - Orlando Ballet

Starts: 12/05/2025 - Ends: 12/24/2025

Each December, Orlando Ballet presents a reimagined production of the classic holiday ballet. They've revamped the show for the company's 50th anniversary, including new choreography, theatrical sets, puppetry, animatronics, and immersive stage elements.The story follows young Clara, who on Christmas Eve receives a Nutcracker toy that magically comes to life. She dreams of battles with the Mouse King, then travels through snowy realms to the Land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. Performances include family- and sensory-friendly options, special pre-show activities, and adaptations to make the show accessible to all.

Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Starts: 11/28/2025 - Ends: 01/04/2026

Dazzling Nights transforms Leu Gardens into a stunning holiday light experience with immersive displays, music, and interactive fun. Now in its 6th year, it features a longer walking path and more lights than ever.

Highlights Include:

• 50-ft star in the rose garden with live music
  
• “The Cathedral” – 80-ft stained glass-style art tunnel
  
• Crystal Kingdom with snow and towering yetis
  
• 8-bit Christmas zone with snowball fight
  
• Candy Cane Crossing, fireflies, butterflies & more
  
• Holiday Village with food, drinks & shopping
  

• Adults: $31.50–$39.50 | Kids: $29.50–$37.50
  
• Children 3 & under: Free
  
• Time-specific entry required (5:30–9:15 PM)
  
• Limited on-site parking + free shuttle with bonus light show
  

Dinos in Lights at Orlando Science Center

Starts: 11/08/2025 - Ends: 01/06/2026

Dinos in Lights is a festive light show at the Orlando Science Center where Stan the T. Rex and other prehistoric friends “light up” DinoDigs in a musical display of lights. Shows run every 30 minutes (during daytime hours) and are included with general admission.

Holidays at Disney Springs

Starts: 11/14/2025 - Ends: 12/31/2025

Experience holiday magic at Disney Springs with sparkling décor, festive fun, and endless gift ideas. Eat, shop, and celebrate in the most joyful way. Stay tuned for more details on the 2025 holiday season!

Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art

Starts: 11/14/2025 - Ends: 11/23/2025

Step into a holiday wonderland at the Orlando Museum of Art, featuring beautifully decorated trees, stunning wreaths, and intricate gingerbread creations.Guests can enjoy the popular Entertaining and Design tablescapes raffle, browse a silent auction, snap photos with Santa, and explore Toyland and a festive pop-up boutique for unique holiday shopping. Live entertainment adds to the seasonal charm throughout the event.

Mega CON

Starts: 03/19/2026 - Ends: 03/22/2026

MEGACON Orlando is the Southeast's largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days. Fans can get an autograph or a photo with their favorite celebrity, watch professional comic artists battle it out in popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with their favorite costumed characters. With over 400,000 square feet of shopping, MEGACON is also a great place to buy unique gifts.