While being home for the holidays may be wonderful, traveling can be amazing, too. From sleigh rides and stunning light displays to delicious feasts and memorable shows, we’ve found destinations that may make you want to be away for the holidays – at least this year.
A Magical Disney Holiday
From the snow on Main Street to the magnificent decorations and beautiful shows, Disney will put you in the holiday spirit and help you create a little "magic" this season.
The Magic Kingdom is truly for the kid at heart. Pretend you're a child again flying over London on Peter Pan's Flight and zipping through the cosmos on Space Mountain. But it's at night when the magical holiday celebrations truly begin. Each year, Disney hosts Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom on select days in December, after the park closes, from 7 p.m. until midnight. You must purchase separate tickets for the event, but it's truly worth it.
As soon as you walk in, it's snowing on Main Street (OK, so it's not real snow, but a darn good replication). The shops and restaurants are all decorated in the spirit of the holidays, and there's a Christmas tree in Town Square.
Visitors can take in a variety of holiday shows. A favorite is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade complete with gingerbread men, toy soldiers and all of Disney's cast of characters including, of course, Mickey Mouse and Santa himself as the finale. There's lots of holiday cookies and hot cocoa (yes, it can get chilly in Florida!), and each family gets a souvenir photo and button with the price of admission. And the night wouldn't be complete without fireworks!
Read more about Disney World and other great holiday destinations in the current issue of Family Energy!
