Dazzling Nights Orlando
Guests walk through an array of immersive themed zones featuring lighted forest animals, mirror balls, falling snow, and a 60-foot tunnel of glowing poinsettias. Entertainment includes live holiday music, an acrobatic dance performance, and a 50-foot snowman revue in the Rose Garden. Children and families can take part in a yeti scavenger hunt and explore an interactive yeti mine play area with slides and climbing challenges.
What to Expect
Fifty acres of illuminated worlds, live entertainment, and interactive play.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Orlando
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Creative City Project
Food & Drink
Twinkle Market offers food and drinks; seasonal snacks, desserts, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on-site.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Immersive and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General Admission: Adults ages 13 and up start at $35; children ages 4–12 start at $33; ages 3 and under are free. Group 10+ (10 or more guests, ages 4 and up) starts at $33 per ticket. Prices vary by date and entry time: Value nights, adults $44/$42/$35 and children and Group 10+ $42/$40/$33 for Prime/Standard/Late; Popular nights, adults $52/$50/$45 and children and Group 10+ $49/$48/$43; Peak nights, adults $56 and children and Group 10+ $53 at any entry time. Dazzling Packages are one price at any entry time: Family 4-Pack $266/$293/$308 on Value/Popular/Peak nights; Adult 2-Pack $178/$193/$199; Adult Individual $85/$92/$95; Child Individual $63/$69/$73. Family 4-Pack includes 2 adult and 2 child tickets, 4 beverages with LED cups, 4 snacks, a souvenir photo and 2 merchandise items. Adult 2-Pack includes 2 adult tickets, 4 beverages (2 with LED cups), 2 snacks and a souvenir photo. Adult ticket is for ages 13 and up and includes 1 adult ticket, 2 beverages (1 with LED cup) and 1 snack. Child ticket is for ages 4–12 and includes 1 child ticket, a beverage with LED cup, a snack and a merchandise item. Prices include all fees. Parking is separate and not included. – Get tickets
- Hours: Entry times start at 5:30 PM and repeat every fifteen minutes until close. Entry times are Prime 5:30–7:00 PM, Standard 7:15–8:00 PM and Late 8:15–9:00 PM. Entry closes 5 minutes after your timeslot.
- Parking: Parking is separate and not included with tickets or Dazzling Packages. On-site valet is pre-paid only; reserve ahead, with no drive-up sales. Off-site parking uses the complimentary Sparkling Express shuttle, which has ADA-accessible service.
- Accessibility: The majority of the grounds are wheelchair accessible, though pathways may have uneven gravel, woodchips, steps, or slopes, and on-site wheelchairs or scooters are not available.
- Pets: Only service dogs are allowed; pets are prohibited.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your timed tickets online ahead of your visit, because there's no box office at Leu Gardens and every ticket is for a set date and entry time.
- Get to the Welcome Center within 15 minutes of your ticket time, because entry closes shortly after each timeslot and late arrivals can't be refunded or rescheduled.
- Reserve valet before you go, since there are no drive-up sales, or park off-site and ride the free Sparkling Express shuttle with its own light show.
- Choose a Late entry time on Value or Popular nights to pay less than the Prime slots for the same general admission ticket.
- Leave the cash at home, since the event is cashless, and bring a photo ID if you plan to buy beer, wine or spirits.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: Chilly Celebration, The Snowy Revue, Yeti Mine Adventure, Poinsettia Promenade and the DriftLands acrobatic dance show.
- Polar Nights, Radiant Disco, Forest Souls and Under the Mistletoe are new worlds this season.
- Dazzling Packages bundle admission with drinks in LED cups and snacks, and some add a souvenir photo and merchandise, saving up to 10%.
- Late entry times cost less than Prime entry times on Value and Popular nights.
- Group tickets are available for 10 or more guests ages 4 and up.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dazzling Nights good for kids?
Yes, it's recommended for all ages. Kids can climb and slide in the Yeti Mine Adventure and make light patterns at Holiday Hop. They can also hunt for the eight escaped furry yetis hidden across the gardens.
What's new this year?
There are five new features this season: Chilly Celebration, The Snowy Revue in front of a 50-foot snowman in the Rose Garden, the Yeti Mine Adventure, the 60-foot Poinsettia Promenade and the DriftLands acrobatic dance show. Polar Nights, Radiant Disco, Forest Souls and Under the Mistletoe are also new worlds.
Where do we park?
Parking isn't included with tickets. On-site valet is pre-paid only and must be reserved ahead, with no drive-up sales. You can also park off-site and ride the free Sparkling Express shuttle, which has ADA-accessible service.
Can I buy tickets at the gate?
No. Tickets are sold online only, for a specific date and entry time, and there's no box office on site. Tickets are electronic, so show yours on your phone to be scanned.
What about food and drinks?
Twinkle Market has food, drinks and holiday shopping. Beer, wine and spirits are sold to guests 21 and up with a valid photo ID. Outside food and drinks aren't allowed, and the whole event is cashless.
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