Place to Visit from Chicago to Orlando for Christmas

Orlando at Christmas is pure magic — theme parks decked for the holidays, dazzling light displays, and warm Florida weather. It’s a favorite family road trip from Chicago. Here’s what to see, and why a van makes it easy.

The theme parks, holiday style

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando all pull out the stops for the season, with special shows, decorations, and holiday magic the kids will never forget.

Dazzling light displays

Don’t miss ICON Park’s Santa Workshop, the incredible Night of a Million Lights at Give Kids The World Village, Leu Gardens’ Dazzling Nights, and the twinkling lights at Lake Eola Park.

Festive arts and culture

The Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees adds a dose of holiday culture — a beautiful stop between the parks and the lights.

Why drive it in a van

With so much ground to cover and a whole family aboard, one van keeps everyone together with room for luggage and gifts — and skips the cost and hassle of flying a group. Our Grand Recliner even keeps the kids entertained with a TV and Xbox on the drive.

Which van should you pick?

For a comfortable family drive, the 15-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or the Grand Recliner with entertainment; for value, the 15-passenger Ford Transit. See the full fleet.