Top Thanksgiving Day Events in Orlando, Florida

Skyler Raine
In the motherland of attractions and entertainment; particularly SeaWorld and Walt Disney World, Orlando presents a unique way of spending Thanksgiving. This approaching November, Orlando has a lot of fantastic events for people of all ages.

One of the prominent affairs that Orlando offers is the Universal Dance Association and Universal Cheerleaders Association Thanksgiving tours exclusively for the youngsters and is designed for fourth-graders and above. This special event highlights the cheerleading stances of selected American teenagers. Furthermore, numerous restaurants will be serving turkey dishes this coming November 26. There is a wide assortment of restaurants in Orlando that will continue to serve meals even on the holiday of Thanksgiving. A great selection of cuisines categorizing from Italian to Japanese and American will be offered at this special day.

Orlando is the home of Downtown Disney which is the renowned amusement venue situated inside the Walt Disney World Resort. Families may enjoy the merriment of the holiday by seeing the exhibitions from different parts of the world. You may venture around and view the attractions of Pleasure Island, the Marketplace and the West Side. Tourists and visitors may not only check out shops, but they may also have fun taking pictures of a Thanksgiving themed amusement area.

Having a wonderful vacation in Florida for the time of Thanksgiving is surely entertaining. A technological theme park, Epcot, provides a wonderful fun-filled day for families and vacationers. A superb display of fireworks will be offered in the evening and is sure to "light up the sky." A delectable menu of turkey and mouth-watering meals for the kids are also available.

Holiday packages await individuals, families and travelers. Nature lovers will surely take pleasure in viewing a beautiful garden at the Harry P. Leu Gardens Park. The tropical garden of Harry P. Leu showcases bamboos, conifers, citrus, hibiscus, magnolia and cycad collections. Moreover, the cheerfulness of Gaylord Palms highlights the onset of Christmas celebration. Guests may love the winter environment freezing under 10 degrees. The show ICE! features amazing art decorations and ice-covered slides. The theme of ICE! aims to present the atmosphere of North Pole where Santa is believed to dwelling. Picture-taking is best for early Christmas getaway as there are high spots like the 54-foot Christmas tree and live performances. Eating out at Gaylord Palms varies from casual dining, lounges and bars.

Thanksgiving Day is a time for shopping in Orlando, Florida, as well. Bargain hunters may seek the rock-bottom prices from outlets of Perry Ellis, Nike and many more.

Published by Skyler Raine

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