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The Largest “Dazzling Nights” Yet Returns To Harry P. Leu Gardens In Orlando November 28 – January 4

Tickets Now on Sale for Central Florida’s Annual Hit Holiday Lights Spectacular Featuring a Completely New and Expanded Experience for Year Six 

Presented by AdventHealth and Brought to Life by Creative City Project and Memoir Agency

Orlando, FL (September 29, 2025) – Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform more than ever into a stunning, winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures during “Dazzling Nights” - a family-friendly adventure that gives guests the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable, mile-long, interactive holiday experience.  Dazzling Nights continues to grow, and 2025 brings the largest Dazzling Nights to date to Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando from November 28, 2025 - January 4, 2026.  

Created by the trusted team behind the IMMERSE Festival and many more epic, immersive events and presented by AdventHealth, Dazzling Nights is an awe-inspiring, annual holiday event.  

Guests will love highlights this year:

• Stand beneath a 50-foot star in the Rose Garden and lose yourselves in live holiday music all night

• Shop, sip and eat in the brand-new Holiday Village 

• Enjoy the elegance of dozens of giant crystal chandeliers hanging from the treetops 

• Have a snowball fight with some elves in the interactive, 8-bit Christmas zone

• Spin through drifting snow and play among towering Yetis in the Crystal Kingdom

• Journey through a forest of choreographed candy canes and lollipops at Candy Cane Crossing

• Stand in awe of the beauty of “The Cathedral” - an 80 ft. long, immersive homage to ancient stained glass

• Step into a magical meadow alive with illuminated butterflies and flickering fireflies

• and so much more! 

Continuing the collaboration with Leu Gardens, the Horticulture Team is building a giant owl this year - the centerpiece of The Woodlands.  Made of reclaimed natural elements, the owl stands amidst thousands of beautiful warm lights hanging from the trees above. 

Guests can also begin their Dazzling Nights experience before they even reach the garden hopping aboard the Sparkling Express - convenient transportation direct to and from the garden from offsite parking.  Each shuttle features a light show choreographed to music, bringing even more magic to the Dazzling Nights experience this year.

Plus, sweet treats, holiday (and adult) beverages continue every night.  Guests can also enjoy live entertainment nightly, made possible through the support of Massey Services.

"I am so excited for our guests to experience Dazzling Nights 2025!” says Cole NeSmith, Artistic Director and Founder of Creative City Project.  “Our team has been working for more than a year on this totally new and expanded holiday experience.  One of my greatest joys is seeing friends and families come together at our events, and I know this year’s show brings even more awe, joy and excitement for us all.  From our largest immersive worlds to date, to world-class live entertainment, our community's annual holiday tradition continues to grow."

“From its inception, we’ve been honored to be part of Dazzling Nights, which celebrates the holidays by bringing people of all ages together to experience the beauty of nature, art and light,” says Sharon Line Clary, Senior Vice president of Community Impact and Partnership Engagement at AdventHealth.  “We love how this spectacular, immersive event creates moments of joy and connection that nurture mental, physical and spiritual well-being — and through partnerships like this, we’re helping our community feel whole.”  

“We’re delighted to welcome the return of holiday magic to the Gardens this winter with Dazzling Nights,” says Jennifer D’hollander, Executive Director of Harry P. Leu Gardens.  “This enchanting experience offers residents, visitors and families a chance to celebrate the season together.  From strolling through the glowing gardens to enjoying festive activities, there’s something for everyone to create lasting holiday memories.”

2025 Dazzling Nights Orlando 

LOCATION:  Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803

DATES:  November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2025.  Timed entry will take place from 5:30pm-9:15pm. 

TICKETS:  Tickets are $31.50-$39.50 for adults and $29.50-$37.50 for children 4-12 (prices listed include fees plus tax).  Children 3 and under enter free.  Get the best available tickets by purchasing early atwww.dazzlingorlando.com.

PARKING:  Select All-Inclusive packages include on-site parking.  Valet service is available for $42.  Guests can also ride the new Sparkling Express Shuttle to and from Dazzling Nights and the off-site parking lot — complete with a brilliant light show set to music.

LEARN MORE:  www.dazzlingorlando.com                                  

MEDIA ASSETS: Dazzling Nights Orlando 2025 Media Assets

Creative City Project is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, funded in part by the Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program, and sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture.

About Creative City Project

Creative City Project began in 2012 as a group of artists performing on street corners and in plazas around Downtown Orlando.  The event was renamed IMMERSE at the beginning of 2017.  Its mission is three-fold: To cultivate a thriving arts community in Central Florida, to nurture a deeper sense of ownership of and care for Orlando amongst its residents and to shape the global perception of The City Beautiful as one known for innovation and creativity.  In addition to IMMERSE, Creative City Project is committed to helping guests live a life of creativity and adventure by connecting them with meaningful arts experiences throughout the year.  Each Monday, Creative City Project releases “This Week In Art” video series highlighting interesting arts events happening across Central Florida that week.  For more information, visitwww.creativecityproject.com. 

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About Memoir Agency

Memoir Agency exists to make every place and moment meaningful.  We do that by producing unique events and activations across the country.  From large-scale public events to client projects and corporate conventions, Memoir Agency creates irresistible experiences designed to bring people together.  From our headquarters in Orlando, FL, we bring the spirit of themed entertainment and artistic excellence to the world.

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About Harry P. Leu Gardens

Harry P. Leu Gardens is a fifty (50) acre public garden with over forty (40) different botanical displays and plant collections established in 1961.  The Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Orlando and open 363 days of the year for daily visitors, seasonal outdoor exhibits, educational programming, special events and is one of Orlando’s premier wedding and private event venues.  General admission is $15/person, $10/children under 18 and Free for children under four, active military and members.  Parking is free and the Gardens is accessible for persons with disabilities, wheelchairs and strollers.  For more information, contact Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803.  407-246-2620 | www.leugardens.org

About the AdventHealth Central Florida Division: 

AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division encompasses 17 hospitals and ERs in four counties across metro Orlando.  The world-class hospitals, combined with a comprehensive outpatient care network, see more than 5.9 million patient visits annually.  AdventHealth also has an expansive research portfolio in Central Florida, with more than 675 clinical trials and studies in progress.  The organization, which has more than 32,000 Central Florida team members, has a deep commitment to serving the community, with a community investment of more than $1.26 billion in 2023.  The division’s flagship campus — AdventHealth Orlando — boasts nationally and internationally recognized programs, and serves as a major tertiary and quaternary referral hospital for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and Latin America.  Quality specialty care is provided through AdventHealth Institutes, which is nationally recognized in numerous specialties.  AdventHealth Orlando has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, Newsweek and the Leapfrog Group.  Learn more about the Central Florida Division on our Newsroom. 

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MEDIA CONTACT:  Ilene Lieber, Passion PR Consulting, 321-277-7812, ilene@passionprconsulting.com