icFlorida Weekend Events Forecast for November 22-24, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. — Daytona International Speedway

November 22-January 1

Magic of Lights, the popular drive-through, family-friendly holiday lights extravaganza, returns to Daytona International Speedway, operating November 22 through January 1. Back for its third year at the "World Center of Racing," Magic of Lights is bringing several new elements for guests to experience and even more holiday lights.

New to this year's Magic of Lights is an out-of-car experience featuring a S'Elfie Tunnel, refreshments and snacks and an expanded route with new displays and an additional 100,000 lights.

Among the new light displays for 2019 are the Ornament Passing and Joy to the World. Returning favorite traditional displays include the Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, 12 Days of Christmas, 200-foot Candy Cane Lane and Snowflake Forest.

Guests will be able to enjoy all the spectacular displays, using the latest LED technology and digital animations, from the comfort of their vehicle. The experience will include a drive behind the Ticket and Tours Building, through the state-of-the-art motorsports facility and conclude in the Midway display area.

Advance tickets are on sale now at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.

Central Florida Zoo

November 20 - January 12

From November 20, 2019 to January 12, 2020, The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling evening experience featuring more than 30 larger-than-life illuminated sculptures depicting animals, plants, and traditional Chinese elements.

In addition to the hand-made LED lit lanterns, festival attendees will get to enjoy local food and beverage options, live music, and authentic artisan crafts nightly.

This is a separately ticketed event and is not included with regular Zoo admission, and tickets are available for purchase online only and will not be available in-person.

General admission tickets are $18.50 per person, and a special four pack of tickets is being offered for $50.00. Zoo Annual Pass Holders receive a discounted price of $15.50 per person.

Orlando Science Center

November 23 - January 7, shows every 30 minutes between 11am and 3:30pm daily

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with the festive Dinos In Lights show at Orlando Science Center!

Join STAN the T-Rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light. Each family-friendly show will run about four minutes and concludes with a wintry surprise.

This dazzling light show is included in general admission for a limited time so don't miss out! Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Shows begin every 30 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily from November 23 through January 7.

Gaylord Palms Resort

November 25-January 5

The Gaylord Palms will be bursting with the magic of Christmas during the resort's signature holiday experience from November 25 - January 5, 2019!

Christmas at the Gaylord Palms signature ICE! experience is themed to the beloved The Polar Express, but the holiday fun doesn't stop there as you can enjoy the Cirque Dreams show, snowtubing, a sing-a-long with Mrs. Claus, and so much more!

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