Even though I'm an enthusiastic annual passholder, I've often advised locals to avoid Orlando's attractions during the peak holiday season — at least until the locust-like swarms of tourists leave with the new year. However, after a stifling summer and storm-filled fall, these temperate closing weeks of 2024 might be your last, best chance to enjoy Central Florida's theme parks in their current form, before some classics permanently close and Universal's Epic Universe arrives. Here are some area holiday offerings that I think are worth enduring the crushing crowds for, whether you're hosting out-of-town guests or only entertaining yourself.