Enchanted Christmas in the Heart of Florida
Experience Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, with Florida family adventures, including Orlando theme parks, within reach. Plan early and explore our festive lodging package.
24 Hours | One Enchanted Night
24 Hours | One Enchanted Night
Step into the Magic
- Discover Winter Wonderland together. See the Grand Plaza glow with more than 4 million lights, live entertainment and festive experiences.
- Make dinner part of the fun. Grab a casual family favorite around the Grand Arena, then head back to the lights for hot chocolate from Miss Tilly’s Lollipops .
Take a Little Magic Home
- Wake up to a little more Christmas. Start Saturday with Breakfast with Santa or make Sunday special with Kids’ Character Brunch .
- Take home a little holiday cheer. Choose a treat from Emma’s Patisserie , then let the kids explore Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe.
Step into the Magic
- Discover Winter Wonderland together. See the Grand Plaza glow with more than 4 million lights, live entertainment and festive experiences.
- Make dinner part of the fun. Grab a casual family favorite around the Grand Arena, then head back to the lights for hot chocolate from Miss Tilly’s Lollipops .
Take a Little Magic Home
- Wake up to a little more Christmas. Start Saturday with Breakfast with Santa or make Sunday special with Kids’ Character Brunch .
- Take home a little holiday cheer. Choose a treat from Emma’s Patisserie , then let the kids explore Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe.
3 Days | A Winter Wonderland Weekend
3 Days | A Winter Wonderland Weekend
Step Into the Magic
- Make the first night easy. Get settled and order online for dinner, with everything from pizza and tacos to casual family favorites.
- Sneak a peek at the magic. Take an after-dinner walk through the lights and scout a few must-sees for your full Winter Wonderland evening.
Make Christmas Memories
- Start Saturday with Santa. Make Breakfast with Santa part of the morning, with story time, children’s crafts and a family photo opportunity.
- Experience winter, Florida style. Head to Crystal River for a family nature day and the chance to see manatees gathering in spring-fed waters.
- Let the kids lead the way. Explore Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe, then head to Yellow Pony Pub & Garden for lunch in its signature saddle seats.
- Give Winter Wonderland a whole evening. Take in the lights and entertainment, then head to The White Willow for a colorful Pan-Asian dinner.
Step Into the Magic
- Make the first night easy. Get settled and order online for dinner, with everything from pizza and tacos to casual family favorites.
- Sneak a peek at the magic. Take an after-dinner walk through the lights and scout a few must-sees for your full Winter Wonderland evening.
Make Christmas Memories
- Start Saturday with Santa. Make Breakfast with Santa part of the morning, with story time, children’s crafts and a family photo opportunity.
- Experience winter, Florida style. Head to Crystal River for a family nature day and the chance to see manatees gathering in spring-fed waters.
- Let the kids lead the way. Explore Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe, then head to Yellow Pony Pub & Garden for lunch in its signature saddle seats.
- Give Winter Wonderland a whole evening. Take in the lights and entertainment, then head to The White Willow for a colorful Pan-Asian dinner.
5 Days | The Christmas Experience
5 Days | The Christmas Experience
Step Into the Magic
- Surround yourself with Christmas. Spend your first evening discovering twinkling lights and larger-than-life decorations throughout WEC.
- Follow the lights to something sweet. Stop for hot chocolate or a holiday treat whenever something catches the family’s eye.
Make Christmas Memories
- Cozy up for a Christmas movie night. Catch a holiday classic inside The Equestrian Manor, then stay for dinner at The Polo Pony or The White Willow .
- Spend a day at an Orlando favorite. Head east to your family’s favorite theme park for rides, entertainment and familiar sights transformed for Christmas.
- Catch a few Christmas classics. Start with Breakfast with Santa or Kids’ Character Brunch , then catch a holiday performance at the Reilly Arts Center .
- Meet some of Horse Country’s biggest personalities. Visit Grandview Clydesdale Farm , then saddle up at Yellow Pony Pub & Garden for burgers and bites.
- Make a day of Christmas at WEC. Visit the chapel , browse for gifts and catch equestrian sport if competition is underway.
- Slow down before the big night. Make time for a seasonal treatment at Calluna Spa , then gather the family for a full evening at Winter Wonderland.
Step Into the Magic
- Surround yourself with Christmas. Spend your first evening discovering twinkling lights and larger-than-life decorations throughout WEC.
- Follow the lights to something sweet. Stop for hot chocolate or a holiday treat whenever something catches the family’s eye.
Make Christmas Memories
- Cozy up for a Christmas movie night. Catch a holiday classic inside The Equestrian Manor, then stay for dinner at The Polo Pony or The White Willow .
- Spend a day at an Orlando favorite. Head east to your family’s favorite theme park for rides, entertainment and familiar sights transformed for Christmas.
- Catch a few Christmas classics. Start with Breakfast with Santa or Kids’ Character Brunch , then catch a holiday performance at the Reilly Arts Center .
- Meet some of Horse Country’s biggest personalities. Visit Grandview Clydesdale Farm , then saddle up at Yellow Pony Pub & Garden for burgers and bites.
- Make a day of Christmas at WEC. Visit the chapel , browse for gifts and catch equestrian sport if competition is underway.
- Slow down before the big night. Make time for a seasonal treatment at Calluna Spa , then gather the family for a full evening at Winter Wonderland.
Keep The Christmas Magic Going
There’s always more Christmas magic to discover at WEC and across Central Florida. Stay longer, make the holiday your own and perhaps find a new family tradition along the way.