Gift Ideas for the Orlando Traveler
The holiday season has arrived, bringing with it the chance for a head start on finding the perfect gift while experiencing Orlando’s festive adventures.
If Orlando is the go-to destination for your holiday retreats, then finding the right gift for friends and family who call O-Town their second home will be a breeze.
Does that special someone love collecting souvenirs, or have you spotted an item from one of their favorite attractions that they would love to be surprised by? Are you looking for ways to add convenience and more fun to future explorations of Orlando?
This guide is here to make your holiday shopping spree easier and showcase the best gift ideas for the Orlando traveler.
Key Takeaways
- Orlando Travel Kit
- Orlando Art
- Local Gifts
- Outdoor Adventures
- City Entertainment
- Theme Park Experiences
- Theme Park Souvenirs
- Make Holiday Gift Shopping a Wonderful Adventure
Orlando Travel Kit
One way to make future Orlando getaways more enjoyable for your fellow travelers is to make traveling itself an easier experience. With a new travel kit, they will have everything they need for a stress-free voyage.
Consider a smaller backpack that is light enough for a day of walking but spacious enough for the essentials. Space should be reserved for sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats to keep sunburns from smoldering the enjoyment of Orlando’s world-famous theme parks.
This backpack should also hold a reusable water bottle for staying hydrated under the Orlando sun. Add a lightweight rain jacket and compact umbrella just in case a pop-up afternoon storm rains on your outdoor activities. A cooling towel or portable fan is almost a must-have item due to Florida’s heat. These items can help keep travelers cool at theme parks while waiting in long lines on sunny days.
If you are looking for other ways to make traveling easier on the body, sneak in a new pair of comfortable walking shoes into your bag. A pocket for snacks keeps everyone energized for the day’s attractions, and a portable charger will keep their phone battery full for the trip’s selfies and new additions to their Orlando vacation photo album.
Orlando Art
Do you have a friend or family member looking for ways to add life to their rooms with new decorations? Your next trip to Orlando can do the trick with a gift of new artwork that brings the magic of O-Town back home.
Art galleries, boutiques, festivals, and markets around every corner of Orlando have unique items that bring imagination to life and make excellent holiday gifts. A caricature painting can make for fun, customized wall art and add a few laughs while reminiscing on past trips.
For art enthusiasts with diverse tastes, a tour of Mills Art Gallery in Mills 50 District shows what the local talent brings to the table. For those planning to visit downtown Orlando, CityArts and other galleries offer artwork that brings new life to home décor.
Art shopping for Disney fans is a walk in the park in between dining and entertainment at Disney Springs. Stores such as Pop Gallery, The Art of Disney, and Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories are full of artwork featuring your traveler’s favorite Disney movies and characters that transport you to a whole new world straight from any wall.
Local Gifts
Every break from Orlando’s popular attractions leaves room for holiday shopping and learning more about the local experience. Keep shopping interesting by bring home unique gifts that always bring Orlando to mind.
Handcrafted gifts from artisan shops add a personal touch, from pottery and ceramics to wall art, decorative maps, and even furniture. Special food gifts bring the taste of Orlando back home, and handmade jewelry will help your traveler treasure each moment of your getaway.
Consider gifts that can bring a tranquil ambiance to your loved one’s place of peace, such as hand-crafted candles and natural skincare items. A spa gift basket will turn home into a haven that they will never want to leave.
Is there a wine or beer enthusiast in your group? If so, then stop by Orlando’s best breweries to put together a gift basket of locally crafted wine, beer, mead, and spirits that they will cherish and celebrate with over the holidays.
Outdoor Adventures
Why not take advantage of Orlando’s beautiful weather and spend your winter enjoying bright, sunny days? Treat your loved ones to a break from the snow with a trip that brings the outdoor enthusiasts in your group to paradise.
An afternoon at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park is full of adrenaline with swings on Tarzan ropes, crossings on suspended bridges, and zip line journeys through the air with amazing views straight out of a movie. Thrill-seekers who don’t mind a little dirt can challenge each other on face-paced ATV races along the trails at Elite ATV Riding.
Animal lovers can get to know Orlando’s unique wildlife during their holiday break. A trip to Gatorland gifts you the chance to see alligators, snakes, tortoises, and Florida panthers roam through their habitats, as well as a chance to feed the astonishing reptiles at night during Gator Night Shine.
For more wildlife exploration, save the next day for an afternoon at Blue Spring State Park for the chance to spot manatees on their own winter vacation.
When the evening calls for more peaceful explorations, there’s a kayak and paddleboard tour around every corner of Orlando. The holidays turn into an oasis with calm trips across sparkling water with gorgeous views of wildlife and the serene sounds of nature.
City Entertainment
For travelers who are all about the city life, a trip to downtown Orlando will create new holiday memories they won’t soon forget. There is no shortage of museums for exploring impactful fields in history, from the Orlando Science Center to the Orlando Museum of Art.
Broadway and theater fans will love the lineup of shows at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Friends and relatives with an interest in otherworldly spirits can spend the night investigating the city’s haunted locations at American Ghost Adventures and Orlando Haunts.
Take the gang for a walk through the beautiful Lake Eola Park during the day before exploring the bars and clubs at Wall Street Plaza and Church Street at night. Or grab a bite at the local vendors of East End Market for a taste of the city’s best cuisine.
Gift your loved one with tickets to a heart-pounding night of entertainment at the Kia Center. From watching their favorite singers perform live to seeing the Orlando Magic in action on the basketball court, the electricity of cheers in packed crowds is another way to make their holiday extraordinary.
Theme Park Experiences
Speaking of extraordinary, no Orlando vacation is complete without some theme park action. Whether it’s for the holidays or a getaway in the near future, unwrapping tickets to these legendary parks will be the highlight of their celebrations.
A day at SeaWorld Orlando treats your group to rides that soar into the skies and may leave you soaked. Visitor's favorites include the Ice Breaker, Mako, Journey to Atlantis, and other thrill rides.
Watching trainers interact with dolphins, orcas, and sea lions offers a fun and educational experience with these special creatures. Jump into the amazing world of sharks as they swim around you through Shark Encounter and while you sit down for a hefty lunch at Sharks Underwater Grill.
Adrenaline rushes with each step at Universal Orlando Resort with three parks to choose from. Join iconic movie characters on quests at Hollywood in Univseral Studios Florida or help Marvel’s greatest superheroes save the day at Universal Islands of Adventure. Add some water theme park fun to the trip at Volcano Bay, or jump into the worlds of wizards, dragons, and iconic movie monsters at Epic Universe.
For extended Orlando getaways, there’s always room for the magical world of Disney at Walt Disney World® Resort. An evening at EPCOT is a chance to explore different cultures across the globe. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park showcases the world’s most fascinating creatures with tours, rides, and educational experiences on the importance of their conservation.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios brings iconic films and characters to life through exciting rides for all ages. Your loved ones can spend a day at Magic Kingdom Park taking selfies with their favorite characters and gazing at a night sky lit up by beautiful fireworks.
Theme Park Souvenirs
For those spending their holiday retreat at Orlando’s theme parks, the fun doesn’t stop at the attractions. In between each invigorating thrill ride is a chance to gift your traveler with a fun memento from their adventures.
SeaWorld fans can take home their favorite moments at the park thanks to professional photographers around the park.
SeaWorld is big on conservation and onsite animal rehabilitation. Books and guides about the park and aquatic life can give them ideas on what tours to take or animal exhibitions to explore during their next visit.
There’s a gift for everyone at Universal, from interactive wands at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ to Mario key chains at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™. They can cozy up on cold nights in their new Marvel superhero hoody and drink coffee from their Minions mug during their “Despicable Me” movie marathons.
What would a souvenir collection be without some Disney-themed holiday items? Your traveler can build a collection of pins featuring their favorite attractions and events while putting Disney-themed postcards on the refrigerator. With Disney-themed figurines and ornaments for decorations, holiday celebrations just got a whole lot more festive.
Their new Disney-themed T-shirts and Mickey Mouse ear hats will be the perfect attire for their next vacation. Autographs from their favorite characters are the perfect gift to display to remember their magical journey.
Make Holiday Gift Shopping a Wonderful Adventure
Shopping for gifts this holiday season can be a fun experience on its own, especially for those who see Orlando as their go-to vacation destination.
Make your fellow traveler’s next adventure in O-Town more enjoyable with new gifts this year. Souvenirs come in all shapes and sizes, from theme park apparel and accessories to local artwork and handmade items.
Between the outdoors and downtown, there’s always a new way to experience Orlando. With tickets to legendary theme parks, your loved ones can thank you for the non-stop thrills to come.
Book your next vacation at Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista today and turn your next holiday shopping spree into an adventure in Orlando’s sunny winter wonderland.
