DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2025) The most wonderful time of the year gets even brighter with the triumphant return of Magic of Lights. Daytona International Speedway will once again be transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland featuring a spectacular drive-through light display and enchanting Reindeer Rest Stop. This beloved holiday tradition opens November 21 and continues through January 3.
Presented by Family Entertainment Live, Magic of Lights makes its highly anticipated return to Daytona International Speedway for the 6th consecutive year. This year Magic of Lights features the brand-new Reindeer Rest Stop, The Longest Light Tunnel in Florida, mesmerizing light displays, holiday favorites, and brand new uplighting!
“Magic of Lights has quickly become one of our favorite holiday traditions at the World Center of Racing,” said Frank Kelleher, Daytona International Speedway President. “Each year, families from across Central Florida come together at Daytona International Speedway to share the joy of the season and create lifetime memories. We take great pride in opening our gates to the community for an experience that blends holiday magic with the history and excitement of this iconic venue.”
“It’s an honor to host Magic of Lights at Daytona International Speedway and this truly has become one of the best traditions for our local community,” said Frank Kelleher, Daytona International Speedway President. “There’s an incredible sense of pride knowing that we help families each year create memories that last a lifetime as they experience this unbelievable display of lights at The World Center of Racing.”
Experience the wonder of Magic of Lights’ most treasured holiday scenes from the warmth and comfort of your vehicle, including the whimsical Prehistoric Christmas, enchanting Winter Wonderland, the classic 12 Days of Christmas, delightful Toyland, playful festive Elves, and the magnificent Reindeer Road. Journey through the awe-inspiring 400-foot Enchanting Tunnel of Lights alongside additional captivating illuminated tunnels that will transport you into a world of holiday splendor.
The spectacular showcase features show-stopping attractions including the towering 32-foot animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®, an extraordinary Prehistoric Christmas scene complete with life-sized dinosaurs celebrating the holidays, and the legendary BIGFOOT® Monster Truck display. With more than two million twinkling lights illuminating the night, Magic of Lights delivers a heartwarming and festive experience that creates cherished family memories.
Don’t miss the magical Reindeer Rest Stop, where families can step out of their vehicles and explore a wonderland of walk-through attractions featuring festive foods & photo opportunities for the whole family, and an array of delightful holiday activities.
QUICK FACTS – MAGIC OF LIGHTS
• 2+ million lights illuminate each Magic of Lights experience
• 12.6 miles of light cord power every Magic of Lights event
• 3,750 dedicated staff hours required to construct each magical display
• Steel frameworks are precision-designed, cut, bent and welded into approximately 800 individual frames, combined in various configurations to create massive holiday scenes. Every frame is engineered using cutting-edge CAD technology and handcrafted in-house following detailed 15-page design specifications.
• Each Magic of Lights installation utilizes roughly 10 miles of steel framework and 10 miles of LED lighting woven throughout the displays, incorporating 10 distinct colors of LED bulbs.
• Magnificent scenes, including the animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie, soar up to 32 feet tall and stretch several hundred feet in length.
Magic of Lights illuminates the night from 6-10 PM nightly running from November 21 through January 3. Times change to 7-10 PM on November 27-30, and December 4. Tickets for this extraordinary holiday celebration are available for purchase starting September 25 with convenient per-vehicle pricing.
