Friday, December 10, 2010

Light Up UCF now through January 2

One of Orlando’s newer Christmas traditions, Light Up UCF brings a sparkle to the eyes of visitors of all ages now through January 2. As Orlando’s most affordable holiday festival, Light Up UCF features a free light show, outdoor movies, and the largest ice skating rink in Orlando for only $12 (tickets can be purchased ahead of time online). This year Santa’s Village will also include a special train, in addition to the carousel, Ferris wheel, and arctic glide ice slide.

Hours for Light Up UCF will be extended on select nights in late December, the current hours are Monday through Thursday 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. A full calendar and movie schedule is available at http://www.lightupucf.com/.

On December 20 – 26 there will be a special Celebrate Christmas Around the World display at the Cypress Event Center on campus. From Christmas trees to banana leaves, learn how different cultures appreciate and celebrate this special holiday in their homes around the world. Visitors will learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in multiple languages as well as the specific customs that are unique to different nations. Ticket pricing is $10 for adults and $7 for children and may be purchased ahead of time.

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