The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights features five million holiday lights that turn the entire backlot at the Disney-MGM Studios into a winter wonderland. Guests to the theme park may stroll through the sparkling scenery, soaking in the beauty of the multi-colored bulbs and intricate ornaments

Visiting Orlando in the end of December - beginning of January, you have an opportunity to witness the splendid Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. More than 5 Millions of lights illuminate the avenues of Disney's MGM Studios and bring the magic of Christmas to visitors. With a pair of

complimentary holographic eyeglasses the spectacle takes on amazing new dimensions.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights has burned at MGM Studios every holiday season since 1995. But the story began earlier, when Jennings Osborne, a Little Rock businessman asked his youngest daughter what her Christmas wish was and she said that she would like to see their whole house covered in lights.

The first Osborne holiday was started with a modest 1000 lights. Each year the number of lights grew, along with lighted floating angles, ornaments, wreaths holiday greetings and much more. Within seven years the once simple tradition was transformed into a massive display of over 4 million lights.

Though a joy for many who traveled to Little Rock just to view the Osborne lights, the neighbors and community found the lights to be excessive and disturbing. They asked that the Osborne family stop sharing their Christmas spirit with everyone in state.

The Osborne's were invited to put up their display at Walt Disney World and the spectacle moved to Orlando. In fact, about 80% of the lights that are on display come from the original Osborne collection, but some new ideas were added. Today the spectacle includes two 30-foot-tall carousels, 170 flying angels, 50 lighted Mickey Mouse figures.

Walt Disney World's Indy 200. Late January. Indy Style race cars. Located in Walt Disney World Speedway.

Silver Spurs Rodeo. Mid-February. Attracting the PRCA's top 40 cowboys, this is the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi.

Central Florida Fair. Late-February. Featuring carnival rides and games, food, exhibits, music, and much more.

Bach Festival. Early March. Located in Rollins College.

Kissimmee Blue Grass Festival. Early March. Four day event featuring bluegrass gospel music, arts and crafts. Located in the Silver Spurs Arena, 1875 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway.

International Orchid Fair. Mid March. Thousands of orchids from all over the world. Located at World of Orchids, 2501 N. Old Lake Wilson Road.

Spring Fiesta at Lake Eola. Early April. Outdoor fun and family activities.

International Fringe Festival. Mid April. Hundreds of theatrical performances take place at several locations in Downtown Orlando.

International Flower & Garden Festival. Mid April-May. The annual festival at Epcot features colorful gardens, topiaries, and spectacular horticulture displays, plus workshopsabout innovative gardening techniques, environmentally sound gardening, entertainment and special presentationsby noted garden experts.

Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. All throughout April. The Shakespearean works are performed during the month by professional actors.

Deep Sea Fishing Derby. May. Fishing tournament.

Florida Film Festival. Mid June. Featuring over 100 films, documentaries and shorts from around the world. Located in the Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Avenue.

Lake Eola Picnic in the Park. 4th of July. Celebration includes games and entertainment.

Summer Music Games World Championships. Mid August. Drum Corps International held at Florida Citrus Bowl.

Osceola Art Festival. Mid September. Artists from across the state feature their oil paintings, sculptures, photography, etc. Located at Kissimme Lakefront Park, Monument Avenue and Lakeshore Drive.

Annual Mexican Fiesta. Mid September. Highlighting Mexican traditions, food, music and more. Located in Lake Eola, Rosalind Avenue.

Halloween Horror Night at Universal Studios. All through October.

Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Golf Classic. Early October. Annual PGA Tour featuring top pro golphers and amateurs at some of Walt Disney World's golf courses.

International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. Late October-Mid November. The festival features more than 100 wineries, food from different countries, a Bordeaux Wine School program and cooking demonstrations.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween. Late October. Mickey is the host of this Halloween party, it features a children's costume parade.

Festival of Trees. Mid November. Festival features designer Christmas trees, carolers, seminars and more. Located in the Orlando Museum of Art.

Annual Candlelight Processional. Late November-December. A celebrity narrator retells the Christmas story with a symphony orchestra and a choir of hundreds. Candlelight procession. Located in American theater at Epcot.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade and Party at Magic Kingdom. All through December. Mickey is the host of this special party, with snow flakes, cookies, hot chocolate, a parade, fireworks and more.

Holidays Around the World. December. The customs of other countries are shown at the World Showcase Epcot.