I am so happy I got to see Johannessen Lights this year for Xmas! There is still time to see this light display - Dec. 26-Dec. 31, 2023 from 6-10 is your last chance. It may seem like a lot of work to get to it quite honestly but it's worth it. Park at the Publix parking lot. There were police officers to help you cross, and it's about a half a mile to a mile walk in the neighborhood. When you get there, there are photo opps and you can peak a bit into the front, but make your way to the line to the back. It's 10 to get to back. It's great and worth it. There is so much to see here in every angle and everyone here working is very nice. There's even an overlook to see up top. We went around 9PM on a Saturday and the back was closing around 10:30 and the front around 10:45. We stayed until the very end to see all that we could. I was so happy to see this display and will make it on the holiday Christmas home rotation. This one and 2811 Clemwood in Orlando were my two main faves. I know there's a lot more, but these two were most memorable. Johannassen's address is 7849 Georgeann, Winter Park, FL! read more

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The address is: 7849 Georgeann St. Winter Park, FL 32792 The Johannessen Lights is one of the best Christmas light experiences you can find in the area. Nancy and I have been coming here for several years now. The family is actually in the business of decorating other family's homes, so it only makes sense for them to put on the best show around. The entire property is lit-up, including the back yard. It is free to get in, but access to the back yard cost $10 (used to be $5, bummer). Staff informed me that it takes about 6-months to set up the property for this event and over 2-million lights, wow! Guests used to be able to park on main road leading to the home, but now, the road is blocked off to non-residents, and Police are routing traffic, so you have to park at the Publix or Ross parking area about a ¼ mile away. If you have issues with walking, I highly recommend brining a wheel chair. If you are local, it would be way easier to ride your bicycle. There are two Porto-lets on site, but they are quite messy and there is no lighting, so bring a headlamp and a lot of disinfectant wipes. Once you make it to the property, you will find a variety of photo op areas like the main entrance, Santa's sleigh, the stacked presents, Santa's reindeer, the nut cracker guards, huge lighted ornaments, and many more. Also inside, the Johannessen family is selling snacks, fresh popcorn, hot chocolate, and other drinks at a fair price. There have been a few changes since we first started coming here, like I mentioned, about the parking and cost to get in the back yard; regardless, this family is putting a lot of hard work, money, and resources into this annual light show and essentially asking for nothing in return. I highly recommend making a donation or paying the $10 to get into the back yard. This goes a long way and show's the family that their love for Christmas and the community is appreciated. If I can make one recommendation to improve this event, it would be to hire someone to clean the Porto-let's at least hourly and provide some type of lighting directly outside the Porto-lets so guests can see what they are doing. Another thing to note is that this place gets packed! Our most recent visit was Thursday 12/14/2023 around 8pm and it was a madhouse. The line to get in the back yard was loooooong, and so was the line for concessions. I recommend getting here to find parking around 5:30pm so that by the time you get to the house, 6-ish it will be dark enough to enjoy the lights and see all the sites before the crowds come rolling in. read more

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Just learned about this light showing yesterday. Went today on their last day. Located in a neighborhood in Winter Park, Florida. You park in the Publix shopping center and cross the street to the residential area. There is police officers to assist with the street crossing. A little walk to the actual entrance of the home. There is a $10.00 donation to your the backyard of the property. Hot chocolate, cookies for sale as well if you want to drink or eat. There are a couple of portable potties in the entrance but if you must you can use the restroom at the Publix. read more

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This light display is one of my favorite, if not my favorite light display in the Orlando area. It's incredible that it's someones house, I can't really explain how amazing it is, you won't believe it til you see it. They sell popcorn and hot chocolate (cash, Venmo or PayPal), you can also give a $5 suggested donation to go in the backyard, otherwise the front yard is free. The backyard is beautiful, their house is on a lake so they've got a little sandy area decorated along with a bridge that goes over their pool and their patio is all decorated as well. If you have not been to the Johanessen lights before you must go! You'll be amazed! read more

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Nope. Have to park across university then walk .25 miles to the house. 10/pp to get in the backyard. That line too 15 mins, then have to wait another 15 mins to get to backyard. Once in backyard in another line. Lights are cool though read more

This place will blow your mind, around half a million lights, and music and for an additional donation of $5 you can go to the backyard and just simply be amazed! spectacular. read more

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this past Christmas of 2023 I went to see the Johannesson's life with a friend for the first time. They were absolutely beautiful! And I cannot wait to go again next year. read more

Very busy but beautiful lights and a great family outing during holidays. Worth the drive and price... go to the back yard.