OFM_HomeFront_1121_Layout 1 10 / 25 / 21 2 : 00 PM Page 3 + + + BY THE NUMBERS DATEBOOK FEATURED EVENT HIT OR MISS EDITED BY KAREN NIMETZ DATEBOOK 210 % The passenger count increase at Christmas Orlando International Airport since last year . In August of this year , the passenger count was over 3.5 million . at Gaylord This amount is only 15 % below pre - pandemic figures . Palms The current average price of gas per gal - NOV . 19 – JAN . 2 lon in Orlando . $ Gaylord Palms Resort There has been 3.15 a recent surge of about 12 cents a gal - GAMES , FEASTS , SWEET lon in Florida gas prices , according to TREATS AND SNOW MUCH FUN ! This the American Automobile Association . year , Gaylord Palms will decorate more trees , light more lights and hang more ornaments than ever before in the hotel’s history at its annual holiday celebration . Back for 2021 is 2nd the Snow Factory , with thrilling ice tubing Orlando’s recent ranking , out of 182 , adventures and fanciful snowball building . Escape room fun returns in the for Best Foodie Cities in America . The Naughty or Nice Escape Room . New this holiday season is “ Cirque : The survey was conducted by financial Spirit of Christmas . ” An original Gaylord Hotels production , the show website WalletHub . features acrobatics , feats of flexibility and high - flying stunts . Also new this year is the Gaylord Palms ’ Shine Light Show , with thousands of newly up - The decreased graded dancing lights synchronized to a high - energy , seasonal soundtrack . amount in Advance online reservations are required for all ticketed events . Gaylord COVID patients ticket prices vary and Palms Resort , Kissimmee , room packages and event in Central can be purchased at ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com . Florida since the last week 81 % sound , the first of its kind in Central DAZZLING NIGHTS of September , according to Advent - 5 : 30 – 9 p.m . , Harry P . Leu Florida . Nov . 19 - Jan . 9 Health Central Florida . Gardens , $ 22 per person , $ 25 peak This hit holiday lights spectacular nights , on - site parking is available returns with a completely redesigned , for a small fee . brand - new show featuring lighting installations , photo moments , live , entertainment , food and much more . 13000 + Orlando’s 50 - acre Leu Gardens will MAKER FAIRE ORLANDO The number of people who have transform once again into a winter Nov . 13 - 14 donated money and pet supplies to wonderland featuring a million daz - Maker Faire Orlando is a nonprofit , the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando zling lights , shining forests , magical community - organized celebration following a devastating fire at the displays , music and beautiful sculp - featuring local do - it - yourself science , shelter in September . Financial dona - tures . This year , guests can also enjoy art , rockets , robots , crafts , technology , tions have reached nearly $ 1 million . treats as well . and a holiday dinner music and hands - on activities . The There will also be a sensory - friendly family - friendly showcase of invention , option with adjusted lighting and creativity and resourcefulness where people show what they are making JOHN FOGERTY WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHEAP TRICK and learning is marking its ninth year $ 7.75 Nov . 23 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds . The Charity Pros for Heroes Tour features Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend John The two - day event is expected to draw Fogerty and special guests Cheap Trick as well as American Idol finalist Casey 15,000 attendees and includes 300 MILLION Bishop . The concert honors frontline health care workers and first responders exhibits , power racing , combat robots , who lost their lives during the COVID - 19 pandemic . The proceeds assist with 10 a.m . – nerdy derby and much more . The amount of money a Sanford man providing educational scholarships and a “ Megan’s Wish ” grant to the children 5 p.m . , Central Florida Expo Center recently won from a quick - pick lottery 7 p.m . , Amway who experienced loss by the death of our fallen heroes . & Fairgrounds , ticket prices vary , ticket he purchased at a Publix in Center , tickets start at $ 49 . parking is free . Lake Mary . 6 ORLANDO FAMILY november 2021 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM