Festive Lights
Take pictures worthy of any holiday card with friends and family at one of many show-stopping feature displays on the Grand Plaza, like a life-sized lighted horse and carriage, walk-through Christmas tree and so much more.
5PM-9PM, WED – SUN | WEC GRAND PLAZA
Meet Santa
Have you been good this year? Santa is taking a special break from his workshop to visit World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland. Capture the tender moment with a digital keepsake selfie photo and write a letter to Santa.
5PM-9PM, WED – SUN | INDOOR ARENA 2
Greet The Grinch
Step into Whoville for a photo-op with the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and more!
5PM-9PM, WED – SUN | INDOOR ARENA 1
Friday & Saturday Entertainment
Jump Roping Toy Soldiers, Power Skipping Elves and your favorite princesses and superheroes rotate appearances alongside cheery caricaturists, face painters and balloon artists throughout the plaza spreading joy and fun.
5PM-9PM, FRI & SAT | WEC GRAND PLAZA
Breakfast With Santa
November 30, December 7, 14, 15, 21 & 22
Gather for a magical breakfast on the terrace including story time with Santa, children’s crafts and photo opportunities. Children will receive a complimentary gift of Santa’s choosing! Parking fees do not apply.
9am | Breakfast with Santa
10am | Santa Storytime
10:15am | Photos with Santa & Gift Giving
9AM SELECT DATES | STIRRUPS TERRACE
Tinsel Trot 5K Run & Walk
Lace up your running shoes and deck yourself out in your brightest holiday gear for the Tinsel Trot 5K Run and Walk starting at 5:30pm. This timed evening race loops around the property for 3.1 miles of holiday spirit. Race participants with advanced registration in-hand are exempt from parking fee. Does not apply to day-of entries.
5:30PM, DECEMBER 7 | NEAR INDOOR ARENA 4
Winter Wonderland Events
Discover all the enchanting entertainment scheduled for each evening throughout Winter Wonderland online with the WEC Events Calendar.
Parking Rates
Daily parking fees per vehicle will be collected from 3pm-9pm Wednesday through Sunday throughout Winter Wonderland. Cash or card payment is accepted at the property gates. There will be no parking fee on Mondays and Tuesday, as lights will not be on display.
Parking fees include event entry and entertainment.
Standard parking will be located on the NE grass lot near the General Store. Accessible Parking will be available at Indoor Arena 1. A monthly parking pass can be purchased in advance for unlimited parking entry.
Parking Rates Per Vehicle:
General Parking Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: $10 per vehicle (grass lot)
General Parking Fridays and Saturdays: $30 per vehicle (grass lot)
General Parking Sunday, December 22 and Monday, December 23: $30 per vehicle (grass lot)
Please Note:
-Parking is non-refundable
-Golf carts will not be allowed on the plaza
-Golf cart parking is available along the west side of Indoor Arena 3
-Friday and Saturday shuttles are available for those needing assistance
-Tinsel Trot participants with advance registration are exempt from Winter Wonderland parking fee.
(Does not apply to day-of entries)
$200
MONTHLY PARKING PASS
Unlimited parking entry
11/29 – 12/23. ID required
Includes 10% off WEC outlet
restaurants until 12/23/24.
Valid up to four people.
Excludes Emma’s Patisserie,
Stirrups & Yellow Pony
$100
BUS PARKING
Bus parking at The Riding Academy Hotel
Drop-off point at Indoor Arena 1
Stay Enchanted
Winter Wonderland at The Equestrian Hotel
Book an enchanting room or suite overlooking the lights on the Grand Plaza at The Equestrian Hotel. Don’t miss the special Breakfast with Santa package for a magical stay December 22.
Winter Wonderland Memories
