When December arrives in Winter Park, it brings more than snow. It brings a kind of warmth that fills the town in subtle ways. On December 14, the Village at Winter Park Resort becomes something different. It becomes a Winter Wonderland. From morning to dusk, guests can step into an atmosphere of cheerful activity, local charm, and the kind of holiday joy that doesn’t feel manufactured.
Winter Wonderland is not just a title. It’s a real feeling. Kids walking by with half-eaten cookies. Couples snapping photos beside the firepit. Parents holding cocoa mugs while their little ones line up for Santa. The entire Village takes on a new rhythm for one day. There’s no rush. No lines. Just the freedom to enjoy simple pleasures in a place that already feels magical.
Festive Daytime Activities That Don’t Feel Overcrowded
Starting at 11:00 AM, you’ll find s’mores stations, photo booths, and cookie decorating tables throughout the Village. Children can drop off wish lists and take photos with Santa. Local volunteers and event staff guide each station, helping create a calm and welcoming energy even with a crowd. You don’t feel pushed from activity to activity. Instead, you take your time, listen to the music, and wander the decorated corners of the resort.
There’s something about holding a warm cup of cocoa while watching your children decorate ornaments that stays with you. It’s not loud or overdone. It’s calm, intentional, and just enough. You don’t need high-tech attractions when the people around you are smiling and the snow starts to fall softly on the trees. The lights are subtle. The music is light. The atmosphere carries itself.
A Drone Show That Ends the Night Just Right
Once the sun begins to dip behind the mountains, families gather in open spaces with their heads tilted upward. This is when the magic turns into something you can’t forget. The Holiday Drone Show begins. Dozens of drones fill the sky with glowing movement. No fireworks. No noise. Just light moving across the night air in patterns that form snowflakes, reindeer, ornaments, and holiday trees.
The drone show doesn’t compete with anything. It simply enhances what was already there. It brings a calm close to a cheerful day. Children point. Adults take a breath. The crowd becomes quiet, not because they were told to be, but because they want to be. It’s not a grand finale. It’s more like a perfect last note that lingers.
You walk away after the show without needing anything more. The kind of ending that doesn’t push you to stay longer or spend more. Just the chance to leave feeling like you saw something special.
Why You’ll Want to Stay at The Jabberwocky
At the end of the day, what makes the experience last is where you return to. Staying at The Jabberwocky gives you the kind of place that matches the tone of the event itself. Cozy. Quiet. Familiar. The crowd thins as you leave the Village. You step into your space at The Jabberwocky, kick off your boots, and pour one last cup of tea. You don’t need to wait at the elevator or scan a keycard in a crowded hallway. Your evening continues exactly as it should.
The Jabberwocky makes it easy to transition from community cheer to private rest. Whether you stay in a one-bedroom retreat or a family suite, you’ll find comfort that doesn’t feel like a hotel. You’ll find quiet without disconnecting from the joy you just experienced. The Jabberwocky keeps that glow alive a little longer.
Make the Weekend Yours
Holiday weekends can be exhausting. This one doesn’t have to be. Make it a full weekend getaway by planning more than just the event. The morning after the Drone Show, you can walk to a quiet café or hike a nearby trail with hot coffee in hand. Let the snow be part of the plan. Let the slow mornings replace the busy schedule.
The Jabberwocky makes it easy to unwind. You don’t need to rush out. You don’t need to dress up for breakfast. You simply enjoy the space as your own. The beauty of Winter Park is not just in the events it hosts but in how it allows you to enjoy them on your own terms.
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If you’re visiting Winter Park for the Holiday Drone Show and Winter Wonderland, stay where the calm doesn’t end. The Jabberwocky offers a perfect way to continue the feeling long after the last drone fades from the sky.
