{"id":89219,"date":"2025-12-19T11:36:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/89219\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:36:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:36:48","slug":"30-holiday-light-displays-honored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/89219\/","title":{"rendered":"30 holiday light displays honored"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Florida\u2019s winter months are not marked by blustery snowstorms and parka-wearing shoppers, but by days that are warm, merry and bright. The mild temperatures are also conducive to spending hours outside hauling out countless boxes of decorations and holiday lights, ensuring that December nights are also blindingly bright.<\/p>\n<p>For our eighth annual Twinkly Awards, we\u2019re honoring the aspiring Clark Griswolds of Central Florida, who dedicate their talents and efforts to gathering the neighbors, to giving spectators a free show and to the cause of spreading holiday cheer. The persistence and dedication of Central Florida\u2019s holiday heroes are on full display this Christmas season with physical manifestations of selfless generosity that glow in the dark.<\/p>\n<p>Some lights provide a synchronized spectacle with bulbs that blink to the beat of the music, while others twinkle slowly with thousands of strands in every corner of the house and yard. A few homes even have simulated snowfall or yuletide twists to surprise and delight visitors.<\/p>\n<p>In no particular order, here are 30 of Central Florida\u2019s best home holiday displays.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"This year marks the final year for the Fye's Crazy Christmas House at 407 Eagle Circle in Casselberry on Dec. 10, 2025. The display features 60,000 lights and a life-size sleigh for photo ops. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-017.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862002\" \/>This year marks the final year for the Fye&#8217;s Crazy Christmas House at 407 Eagle Circle in Casselberry. The display features 60,000 lights and a life-size sleigh for photo ops. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nHeartfelt Goodbye<\/p>\n<p>After 17 years of holiday tradition, the Fye\u2019s Crazy Christmas House is marking its last season of inspiring illumination in Casselberry. The story begins in 2008 when the family walked into Lowe\u2019s and purchased a Christmas-themed inflatable pirate ship. Since then, the Fyes have watched families grow and couples \u201cgo from dating, to engaged, to married, to bringing their first child.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The family has handed out an estimated 50,000 candy canes while welcoming visitors from all around the world, an estimated 3,000 annually. It\u2019s a labor of love to put up 60,000 lights, 24 arches, a life-size sleigh, reindeer, a Nativity scene and a North Pole village. But as the house\u2019s mama elf says, \u201cA story always has a beginning and an end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Fye family plans to call it after this year\u2019s holiday season. \u201cWhile we love the display, we have gotten older, and tired, and unfortunately, we must call this year, this magical Christmas season of 2025, our end,\u201d their Facebook post reads. \u201cWe can\u2019t thank you all enough for all of your love and support for all these years. Thank you for being apart of the last 17 magical, joyous chapters!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0407 Eagle Circle in Casselberry<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/407fyechristmashouse\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/407fyechristmashouse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/407fyechristmashouse<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The home at 713 Adirondack Ave. in Orlando features rooftop stars and lights on the lawn that dance along to music on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-011.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862001\" \/>The home at 713 Adirondack Ave. in Orlando features rooftop stars and lights on the lawn that dance along to music. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nStar Struck<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s a silent night on a mostly dark street near Lake Underhill, except for an extravagant display of dancing lights with flashing bulbs, an animated LED display, reindeer, a singing lightbulb and Christmas trees of light. The show has lights and stars on the roof synchronized to Trans-Siberian Orchestra tunes and upbeat holiday songs. Right across the street, the neighbors have adorned their yard with adorable Christmas creatures, a giant Santa and other cheerful characters.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0713 Adirondack Ave. in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a088.9 FM<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The Lights of Newbridge Lane features a towering penguin, lights on the roof, arches and a tree synchronized to music at 1424 Newbridge Lane in Orlando on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-012.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861997\" \/>The Lights of Newbridge Lane features a towering penguin, lights on the roof, arches and a tree synchronized to music at 1424 Newbridge Lane in Orlando. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nPenguin Party<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Christmas cheer is abundant while witnessing The Lights of Newbridge Lane, a dancing display created by the Durden family with flashing snowflakes, a 20-foot inflatable penguin and a tree made of pixels. The spectacle has expanded this year to include light-up angel wings and other new illuminated elements that pulse to music, including tracks from Disney princess movies. A \u201csnow\u201d machine next to the driveway completes the experience.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a01424 Newbridge Lane in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a087.9 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LightsOfNewbridgeLane\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LightsOfNewbridgeLane\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/LightsOfNewbridgeLane<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The home at 1502 Oakley St. in Orlando features thousands of lights and cheerful Christmas characters on Dec. 14, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-021.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862006\" \/>The home at 1502 Oakley St. in Orlando features thousands of lights and cheerful Christmas characters. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nTraining for Christmas<\/p>\n<p>This Orlando home features a merry menagerie of Christmas decor, including Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, the Abominable Snowman and a Peanuts-themed Nativity scene. There\u2019s a sleigh up on the housetop and even an appearance from a tall Jack Skellington, who towers over the back of the yard. During weekends, the homeowner puts out vintage trains that belonged to his dad.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a01502 Oakley St. in Orlando<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Zurich Griswold display features 150,000 lights at 4101 Summerwood Avenue in Orlando on Dec. 15, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-029.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862563\" \/>The Zurich Griswold display features 150,000 lights at 4101 Summerwood Avenue in Orlando. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nGriswold\u2019s Understudy<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Zurich family could give Clark Griswold a run for his money. While the \u201cChristmas Vacation\u201d dad decked his house with 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights, this display in the Lake Conway Woods neighborhood has 150,000 lights dancing to the music of Michael Bubl\u00e9, Pentatonix, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 4101 Summerwood Ave. in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Hours: 5:30pm-midnight nightly<\/p>\n<p>Tune to: 91.3 FM<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The home at 4320 Meadowood St. in Orlando is an obvious stop for Santa that can probably be seen from space on Dec. 15, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-030.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862565\" \/>The home at 4320 Meadowood St. in Orlando is an obvious stop for Santa that can probably be seen from space. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nSanta, Stop Here<\/p>\n<p>A sign reading \u201cSanta, Stop Here\u201d is hard to see at first glance alongside the tens of thousands of holiday lights that adorn this Conway-area home. The over-the-top display of holiday cheer shines like a beacon in the night, ensuring there\u2019s no way Santa could possibly miss it. Around the yard, there are cheerful characters including the Abominable Snowman, Ralphie in a pink bunny suit, Minions, angels and a Santa sleigh in lights with reindeer gliding through the trees. It\u2019s quite a sight to behold.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a04320 Meadowood St. in Orlando<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The home of George Case features lovingly handmade decorations at 1901 Mosher Drive in Orlando on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-010.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861993\" \/>The home of George Case features lovingly handmade decorations at 1901 Mosher Drive in Orlando. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nHandmade Holidays<\/p>\n<p>George Case, 88, has been putting out his lovingly handmade wooden Christmas decorations for years, still finding the time and energy to adorn his front yard with adorable characters each year. This includes carolers, penguins, Santa\u2019s sleigh, reindeer, a Nativity scene and a gingerbread village. Many of these were painted by Case\u2019s late wife, Beatrice, to whom he dedicates this display.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a01901 Mosher Drive in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>O Flashing Brights<\/p>\n<p>With an archway of lights over the driveway and strands covering the roof, the Winter Park Lights on Waunaqua showcases a smart use of space and a well-programmed light show set to music. Trees of light, a \u201cMerry Christmas\u201d sign, stars and strands bring a total of 35,000 bulbs, all pulsing to the beat of about 20 tunes.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a07510 Waunaqua Drive in Winter Park<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a05:30-9 p.m. (lights on until 11 p.m. with no music) Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. (lights on until midnight with no music) Friday-Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a087.9 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WPLightsonWaunaqua\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WPLightsonWaunaqua\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/WPLightsonWaunaqua<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Cross Christmas is back for the family's annual Christmas lights tradition at 4241 N. Econlockhatchee Trail in Orlando on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-014.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861998\" \/>Cross Christmas is back for the family&#8217;s annual Christmas lights tradition at 4241 N. Econlockhatchee Trail in Orlando. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nJoy to the Block<\/p>\n<p>Cross Christmas is a family home holiday lights tradition with more than 200,000 lights, including 80,000 lights adorning a large oak tree in the front yard. Visitors are invited to park their cars and wander up the driveway to see cartoon characters and creatures heralding festive cheer. Some of the lights dance to music, including the tree of lights on top of the house. Visitors can even enjoy \u201csnow\u201d flurries at the press of a button.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a04241 N. Econlockhatchee Trail in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06-10 p.m. nightly<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crosschristmas\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crosschristmas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/crosschristmas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The light display at 3640\u00a0Oak\u00a0Vista\u00a0Lane\u00a0in Winter Park promotes &quot;Joy&quot; and &quot;Peace on Earth&quot; complete with a jingle rock band on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-015.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862003\" \/>The light display at 3640\u00a0Oak\u00a0Vista\u00a0Lane\u00a0in Winter Park promotes &#8220;Joy&#8221; and &#8220;Peace on Earth,&#8221; complete with a jingle rock band. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nPeace on Earth<\/p>\n<p>With 100,000 lights, a Nativity scene and a jingle rock band, this Winter Park display spearheaded by Danny Carson aims to invoke a sense of childlike wonder, conjuring images of Christmases past. Stop to feel the inspiration of a 10-foot-tall \u201cJoy\u201d sign or the 20-foot-long \u201cPeace on Earth\u201d lettering in lights.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a03640\u00a0Oak\u00a0Vista\u00a0Lane\u00a0in Winter Park<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06-11 p.m. nightly through Dec. 25<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Yuletide Yoda's Galactic Adventure leans into Star Wars theming with inflatables, animatronics and illuminated elements from a galaxy far, far away at 110 Area Court in Winter Park on Dec. 14, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-023.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862008\" \/>Yuletide Yoda&#8217;s Galactic Adventure leans into Star Wars theming with inflatables, animatronics and illuminated elements from a galaxy far, far away at 110 Area Court in Winter Park. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nYultide Yoda\u2019s Galactic Adventure<\/p>\n<p>This \u201cStar Wars\u201d-themed display first made an appearance in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2018\/12\/19\/twinkly-awards-the-very-best-holiday-lights-displays-in-central-florida-commentary\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">inaugural Twinkly Awards in 2018<\/a>, when this Winter Park home featured just a few inflatables and one tree. Now, it has grown into a walkthrough display, \u201cYuletide Yoda\u2019s Galactic Adventure.\u201d Take a stroll to see animatronics, inflatables from across the galaxy, a projector screen and a foam dart target practice area. It\u2019s a festive, themed display showing a little taste of a galaxy far, far, away \u2014 albeit much closer to home.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0110 Arla Court in Winter Park<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The Valle family in Maitland presents a display with Disney characters that sing and a singular Minion, plus snow, at 2216 Chippewa Trail in Maitland on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-016.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862004\" \/>The Valle family in Maitland presents a display with Disney characters that sing and a singular Minion, plus snow, at 2216 Chippewa Trail in Maitland. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nCaroling Characters<\/p>\n<p>Mickey, Minnie and Goofy are joined by a singular Minion for this cheerful caroling display presented by the Valle family in Maitland. Characters sing when visitors pass by, and the spectacle is complemented by a background of realistic trees, snow on the ground, a fireplace scene and a snow machine. This is one the kids are sure to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a02216 Chippewa Trail in Maitland<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Hilo Family Lights display dances to music with Whoville elements at \u00a02812 Pewter Mist Court in Oviedo on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-019_272b90.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862031\" \/>The Hilo Family Lights display dances to music with Whoville elements at \u00a02812 Pewter Mist Court in Oviedo. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nHoppin\u2019 Whoville<\/p>\n<p>Not even the Grinch can steal the Christmas joy contained in the Hilo Family Lights display. Visit to see singing lightbulbs and a snowman, snowflakes that pulse to the music, LED screens and a large tree of lights that features prominently in the display. Visitors can log onto the website below to queue up songs during the show.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a02812 Pewter Mist Court in Oviedo<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6-11:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a088.5 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilofamilylights.com\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.hilofamilylights.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hilofamilylights.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bivona Lights is illuminated with lights that dance to music, including EDM remixes of Christmas songs, at 1601 N. Wind Court in Winter Springs on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-018.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861999\" \/>Bivona Lights is illuminated with lights that dance to music, including EDM remixes of Christmas songs, at 1601 N. Wind Court in Winter Springs. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nEDM Merriment<\/p>\n<p>The Bivona Christmas Lights Show, a tradition that began in 1983, is now a decidedly modern display that dances to the beat of dubstep and electronic remixes of holiday music. See singing Christmas trees, Pikachu and a tall tree of lights that all pulse to EDM remixes of classic carols.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a01601 N. Wind Court in Winter Springs<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a0Dusk until 10:30 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a091.3 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BivonaChristmas\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BivonaChristmas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/BivonaChristmas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The home at 1003 McKinnon Ave. in Oviedo has an impressive assortment of Christmas lights and decor on Dec. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-020.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862005\" \/>The home at 1003 McKinnon Ave. in Oviedo has an impressive assortment of Christmas lights and decor. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nReason for the Season<\/p>\n<p>This extravagant show of holiday cheer is back for another year, displaying thousands of lights that cover the home and yard, complete with an angel suspended from a tree. Signs spread messages of hope and joy while reminding visitors of the reason for the season. Around the bend, visit the rest of the houses in Neely Nights, showing the neighbors that pitch in with their own home holiday lights on Neely Street.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a01003 McKinnon Ave. in Oviedo<\/p>\n<p>Voltage Virtuoso<\/p>\n<p>Kilowatt Christmas brings a clean and colorful, choreographed display that trims the house and front lawn. See LED bulbs flashing in time to music, including Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Lindsey Stirling and a \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d compilation. A singing tree and bulbs, snowflakes on the roof and illuminated elements work in tandem throughout the display.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a01754 Sultan Circle in Chuluota<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a05:45-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5:45-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a0102.3 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KilowattChristmas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/KilowattChristmas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"This home in a rural neighborhood east of Orlando features a garage display of trains and dozens of miniature houses and stores at 20404\u00a0Marlin\u00a0St. in\u00a0Orlando on Dec. 15, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-031.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862567\" \/>This home in a rural neighborhood east of Orlando features a garage display of trains and dozens of miniature houses and stores at 20404\u00a0Marlin\u00a0St. in\u00a0Orlando. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nGleeful Garage<\/p>\n<p>This Wedgefield neighborhood display east of Orlando has a display that grows every year, according to the neighbor who nominated this home. Visitors can take advantage of a photo op with a handmade Santa\u2019s sleigh and reindeer for photo ops or see a Christmas village and train set in the garage, which is the main focal point and standout feature of this holiday house.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a020404\u00a0Marlin\u00a0St. in\u00a0Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Swingin\u2019 Spectacle<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 represents the 14th season that Lake Nona Lights is \u201cflashing the neighborhood.\u201d For all those years, Randy Tennison and Todd O\u2019Neal have collaborated on a dancing display of musical merriment in Lake Nona. The hard work shines brightly with 25,000 lights dancing to music each holiday season. According to the Lake Nona Lights website, every 10 seconds of music takes about 2.5 hours to program. With a playlist that includes Christmas classics and holiday movie songs, this happening home is sure to dazzle visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a09800 Old Patina Way in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 6-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Dec. 31<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a087.9 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakenonalights.com\/index.html\" data-mrf-link=\"http:\/\/www.lakenonalights.com\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lakenonalights.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Colorful Choir<\/p>\n<p>Laureate Park Lights, which has grown and changed since its inception in 2015, hosts a Halloween show and a Christmas show in Lake Nona. This year, the work of Kevin Crossman shimmers with lights that sing along to a choral version of \u201cHallelujah,\u201d a nod to Willy Wonka, a song from \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d and a very Grinchy tune. Park the car or take a walk by this Lake Nona display to see lights pulsing to the beat of music and reindeer singing along.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a08195 Upper Perse Circle in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a089.5 FM<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The home at 709 Wechsler Circle in Orlando features decorations that resemble ice and a cool light background on Dec. 15, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-034.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862568\" \/>The home at 709 Wechsler Circle in Orlando features decorations that resemble ice and a cool light background. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nCold as Ice<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s hovering close to 80 degrees on Christmas, visit this home south of Orlando to conjure images of frozen tundras and arctic blizzards. The display features ornaments, a sleigh, reindeer and a snowman, all clad in icy blue, along with cool lights adorning the house and lawn. Even \u201cFrosty the Snowman\u201d makes an appearance in scenes that play in LED lights along the fence.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0709 Wechsler Circle in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a05:30-11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The bright holiday light spectacle at 11919 Allamanda Court in Orlando features snowmen, penguins, candy, toys, elves, Santa, and Disney characters on Dec. 15, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-028.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862564\" \/>The bright holiday light spectacle at 11919 Allamanda Court in Orlando features snowmen, penguins, candy, toys, elves, Santa, and Disney characters. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nWinter Wonderland<\/p>\n<p>This suburban Orlando home invites guests to frolic and play in a winter wonderland featuring snowmen, penguins, candy, toys, elves, Santa and Disney characters who all wish visitors a happy holiday season. It\u2019s a yard filled with Christmas cheer and tens of thousands of lights.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a011919 Allamanda Court in Orlando<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Goelz Dancing Christmas Lights is back for another year at 3501 Rhapsody St. in St. Cloud. (Courtesy of Justin and Karrie Goelz)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"474\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-027.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14862562\" \/>The Goelz Dancing Christmas Lights is back for another year at 3501 Rhapsody St. in St. Cloud. (Courtesy of Justin and Karrie Goelz)<br \/>\nFriends of Frosty<\/p>\n<p>The Goelz Dancing Christmas Lights returns for another season of musical merriment south of St. Cloud. Guests can see a 45-minute show with 50,000 LED pixels dancing to 16 songs. This year, the Goelz family has added a pixel tunnel and lights along the side of the house in addition to the existing pixel trees, arches, snowflakes and more. During certain songs, the tree lights up with characters including Frosty, Santa and Buddy the Elf.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a03501 Rhapsody St. in St. Cloud<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a090.1 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GoelzDancingChristmasLights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GoelzDancingChristmasLights\">facebook.com\/GoelzDancingChristmasLights<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Banbor Lights Spectacular features a dazzling spectacle of lights that dance to music in Davenport on Dec. 8, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"3395\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-009.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861986\" \/>The Banbor Lights Spectacular features a dazzling spectacle of lights that dance to music in Davenport. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nIn the Spotlight<\/p>\n<p>In Davenport, park the car and spend time soaking in the sights and sounds of the Banbor Lights Spectacular, which lives up to its description with thousands of pixels timed precisely to match the music. On the rooftop, Santa and his reindeer even illuminate to the beat, while a screen on the garage displays animations, and spotlights shine into the night sky. Hear holiday tunes from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, remixes and more. Bring monetary donations and unwrapped toys to donate to Toys for Tots.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a07237 Mystic Brook Way in Davenport<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a05:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Jan. 3<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a091.5 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BanborLightsSpectacular\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/BanborLightsSpectacular<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The stately Celebration home of Vernon and Victoria Lindo features many Santa figures, carolers, a Nativity scene and more at 618 Golfpark Drive in Celebration on Dec. 8, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-008.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861991\" \/>The stately Celebration home of Vernon and Victoria Lindo features many Santa figures, carolers, a Nativity scene and more at 618 Golfpark Drive in Celebration. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nSanta\u2019s Estate<\/p>\n<p>One might picture Santa living at the North Pole in a cozy cabin warmed by a fire. A different picture presents itself when seeing Santa and Mrs. Claus looking down from atop a balcony at the stately Celebration home of Vernon and Victoria Lindo. Santas adorn the porch and front lawn, where visitors can also see statues of carolers, nutcrackers, lit-up elves, a Nativity scene and even an LED hippopotamus coming out of a gift box.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0618 Golfpark Drive in Celebration<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Twisted Christmas Light Show has a playlist of 30 songs and lights that dance to music at 5155 Cape Hatteras Drive in Clermont on Dec. 14, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-007.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861985\" \/>The Twisted Christmas Light Show has a playlist of 30 songs and lights that dance to music at 5155 Cape Hatteras Drive. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nChristmas Every Day<\/p>\n<p>No matter what day of the month it is, it\u2019s \u201cChristmas Every Day\u201d at the Twisted Christmas Light Show in Clermont. That\u2019s the name of one Simple Plan song that the lights dance to, one of 30 tunes that make up the playlist for this dancing display, which can be selected by guests\u2019 phones. It\u2019s a labor of love for Eric Corriea, who estimates he spends 40-60 hours sequencing a single song. During Dean Martin\u2019s \u201cLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!\u201d visitors can witness plenty of simulated snowfall.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a05155 Cape Hatteras Drive in Clermont<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06:30-10 p.m. nightly<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a091.3 FM<\/p>\n<p>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100088873901610\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Merry and Bright<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to single out one element of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cavendercreeklights\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cavendercreeklights\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lights on Cavender Creek<\/a> show. It\u2019s better to stand back and watch the magic that happens when a singing bulb, a 6-foot snowflake, an LED screen, LED gnomes, stars, arches, candy canes and trees all work together in tandem. This year\u2019s show features a track from \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d and The Pretty Reckless version of \u201cWhere Are You Christmas?\u201d Don\u2019t miss: The neighbors across the street have their own dancing displays as well, as do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thelightsonbonser\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Lights on Bonser<\/a> just around the corner.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a01362 Cavender Creek Road in Minneola<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a0102.7 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cavendercreeklights\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cavendercreeklights\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/cavendercreeklights<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Happy HoLedets<\/p>\n<p>Lighting up a quiet, dark street in Minneola, the HoLedet (pronounced Ho-La-day) Show is the hard work of Marcus and Mallory Ledet. The annual light show features music from past and present Disney light shows and parades with 50,000 traditional lights, 12,000 pixel lights and two moving spotlights illuminating in sync. There\u2019s a sense of whimsy to this display with Star Wars and Harry Potter songs, plus the show gets bonus points for incorporating water cannons into the mix.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a015635 Turkey Farm Road in Minneola<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday through early January<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a0FM 88.1<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheHoLedetShow\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheHoLedetShow\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/TheHoLedetShow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Season\u2019s Synchronization<\/p>\n<p>With each passing year, LaPrada Lights in Winter Garden seems to grow just a little more as community members congregate for this annual tradition. Six new songs have been added to the list for this year, and visitors can control the music queue by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.controlthelights.net\/\" data-mrf-link=\"http:\/\/www.controlthelights.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">controlthelights.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a02121 White Feather Loop in Oakland<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a06-10:30 p.m. nightly<\/p>\n<p>Tune to:\u00a093.9 FM<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapradalights.com\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.lapradalights.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lapradalights.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The Williams Holiday House has countless nutcrackers and other Christmas-themed characters at 15304 E. Oakland Ave. in Oakland on Dec. 14, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-003.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861992\" \/>The Williams Holiday House has countless nutcrackers and other Christmas-themed characters at 15304 E. Oakland Ave. in Oakland. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nChristmas Cheer<\/p>\n<p>Wander the walking trails of the Williams Holiday House, which was constructed in 1900, for an over-the-top showing of holiday cheer. From Star Wars characters to Minions and nutcrackers, this display has something for everyone. This year\u2019s highlights include the Abominable Snowman, Yukon Cornelius and Hermey the elf in a scene from \u201cRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,\u201d a Christmasy Haunted Mansion tent and a gold Nativity scene.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a015304 E. Oakland Ave. in Oakland<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/The-Williams-Holiday-House-100031551106623\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/The-Williams-Holiday-House-100031551106623\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"The Lights on Country Run presents a &quot;Battle of the Seasons&quot; with 33 inflatables at 7604 Country Run Parkway in Orlando on Dec. 14, 2025. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)\" width=\"4000\" height=\"324\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-twinkly-awards-2025-002.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14861994\" \/>The Lights on Country Run presents a &#8220;Battle of the Seasons&#8221; with 33 inflatables at 7604 Country Run Parkway in Orlando. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<br \/>\nBattle of the Seasons<\/p>\n<p>A duel between winter and summer plays out on the front lawn of Jordan Alderman, who used 33 inflatables to create scenes conjuring both images of blustery snowstorms and sunny days at the beach. On one side, there are sea critters and Santas with surfboards. On the other half, see penguins, snowmen and polar bears. In the middle, witness a tribute to Orlando with Mickey Mouse, a castle inflatable and a small-scale MCO air traffic control tower.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a07604 Country Run Parkway in Orlando<\/p>\n<p>Find me\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pconnpie\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pconnpie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@PConnPie on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2025\/12\/18\/twinkly-awards-2025-30-of-central-floridas-best-brightest-home-holiday-light-displays\/mailto:pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2023\/05\/22\/orlando-fringe-festival-reviews-may-22-b\/pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. 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