The Wandering Disciple

A Great White Egret searches for dinner extremely close to an American Alligator who might be looking for a meal himself at Myakka State Park in eastern Sarasota County. (Photo: December 31, 2013)

The SS Gaylord provides a dramatic background for the Key West Atrium at Gaylord Palms Resort. The Key West atrium features a large saltwater lagoon, a replica Mallory Square and more Southernmost reminders throughout. (Photo: December 27, 2013)

The big green ogre Shrek entertains guests at Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee. Here guests can have breakfast with Shrek during the Shrek & Friends Fairytale Feast. (Photo: December 27, 2013)

The Christmas classic "This Christmas" is just one of the many classic performed during the Luminescence show as part of the Christmas at Gaylord Palms event at Gaylord Palms Resort.  The show features music and aerial acrobatics to dazzle the audience.  (Photo: December 26 2013)

Bundle up and head inside the frozen world of Frosty the Snowman at Ice! at Gaylord Palms.  It may be 70 degrees outside, but when you step inside you will be transported to Frosty's world and a chilling nine degrees.  The childhood classic comes alive through ice sculptures featuring scenes from the cartoon.  (Photo: December 26, 2013)

Kissimmee, Florida: Every year the holiday’s come alive at Christmas at Gaylord Palms. The Central Florida resort comes to life as a winter wonderland with holiday surprises around every corner. While much of the focus is directed towards the ICE! exhibit, Christmas at Gaylord Palms is much more. Live music, millions of lights and a giant Christmas tree help to deliver the holiday spirit. The atrium is decorated with over two million lights and a 54 foot Christmas Tree, providing a stunning backdrop for the Plaza Stage. The Plaza Stage is where you can watch both of the holiday shows. Each night the festivities are kicked off with a tree lighting ceremony followed by two great musical shows. Musicians perform all of the holiday favorites during the Christmas Wonders show. Then rock out with high energy show Luminescence featuring a rock & roll band, great singers and aerial acrobatics. In addition to the stage shows, Gaylord Palms also has Gingerbread Decorating, V...

Christmas comes alive at Gaylord Palms.  Thousands of twinkling lights, entertaining stage shows and the popular Ice! exhibit brings smiles to guests faces during the holiday.  We have had the privilege to visit Gaylord Palms during the holiday.  Be sure to check back later for many more photos from our trip.  (Photo: December 26, 2013)