Celebrate the Magic of the Season at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

With palm trees wrapped in glittering white lights, a beautiful Christmas tree and oversize gingerbread house, heated pools, guestrooms with fireworks views, activities for all ages and the Disney Theme Parks nearby, it's truly the most wonderful time of year at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. A Five Diamond Resort, named the No. 1 Best Hotel and Resort in Walt Disney World by U.S. News & World Report for 12 years in a row, a festive getaway at Four Seasons Resort Orlando means family fun time in the 5-acre water park including a lazy river; Michelin recommended dining at the rooftop Capa Steakhouse, and Michelin recommended dining at Ravello restaurant; seasonal spa treatments, and holiday programming for all ages. Four Seasons Orlando is the perfect backdrop for a picture-perfect holiday vacation.

Winter Fun in the Sun

Swap snow boots for flip flops and embrace the blissful winter sunshine at the resort’s private five-acre Explorer Island water park. While adults take a break from Santa duties at the chic Oasis adult-only pool or enjoy lunch at The Lakehouse, the Resort’s open-air restaurant situated on floating lakeside pavilions, kids will have a blast zooming down the waterslides and floating on the lazy river, and little ones can splash and play at the zero-entry interactive splash zone. The whole family will love watching holiday movie classics on the Dive-In Movie screen such as The Polar Express and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

More festive fun awaits with Kids For All Seasons, the resort’s complimentary kids camp open daily for ages 4-12, offering interactive programming with an array of special holiday activities planned for resort guests throughout the winter season. From story time, caroling and cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus, to gingerbread house decorating, a reindeer bounce house, supervised swim times and much more, the Kids For All Seasons team offers an exceptional lineup of unique activations with something for everyone to enjoy.

On Saturday nights, parents can connect over cocktails at Epilogue speakeasy or enjoy a romantic dinner at Capa or Ravello while kids are entertained with paid evening programming. From 5:00-9:00pm at “Explorer Island Takeover,” USD 125 per child, which includes dinner and a Four Seasons swim shirt.

Plus, families have the option to dine together at Ravello, and then let little ones enjoy supervised play time with the resort’s complimentary “Pasta & Play” offering, available Thursdays-Saturdays from 6:00-9:00pm. Children ages 4 and up can enjoy post-dinner activities with the Kids For All Seasons team, with games on the nearby spa lawn, allowing parents a few more peaceful moments together, and perhaps a few more glasses of Chef Fabrizio’s housemade limoncello.

Holiday Dining and Flavours of the Season

Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026

Indulge in a decadent holiday buffet at the Michelin-recommended Ravello, offered from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm for USD 170 per adult and USD 58 per child (ages 2 to 12). The Michelin-recommended Capa Steakhouse will offer its full a la carte menu from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, in addition to holiday specials. Specials on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day include a 32-oz. Dry-aged porterhouse for two, grilled and sliced with bone marrow bordelaise. A four-course tasting menu is available, for USD 225 per person, including Capa favorites.  Additionally, Plancha at the golf clubhouse will be open from 12pm to 6pm and will offer specials including a Caha pork with yucca con mojo and pickled red onions, and a banana-leaf wrapped Yucatan king salmon with arroz con rojo, hearts of palm citrus salad.

New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Ring in the New Year in style with a gala dinner in the opulent Grand Ballroom, with one seating at 6:00 pm open to families, and another seating at 9:30pm, open to guests ages 14 and up. For USD 300 per adult and USD 165 per child, resort guests can enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu with a dessert buffet experience, a glass of champagne, and an evening of celebration with live music and a dance floor. Additionally, a separate kid-friendly party will be held in the beautiful Palm Ballroom from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm. The kids party, for ages 4-12,  is USD 135 with dinner, or USD 100 for supervised entertainment only.

Character Dining

The holidays are even merrier with a special visit from beloved Disney characters at the Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals, offered every Thursday (including Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) and Saturday morning at Ravello, and select Tuesdays during the Festive season: December 22 and December 29, from 7:00am to 11:00am for USD 68 per adult and USD 48 per child. The fun-filled breakfast includes an amazing buffet of breakfast favourites including an omelet station, and a photographer will be on-site to capture cherished memories-in-the-making.

Ravello is offering C'est Noel, a festive afternoon tea curated by Executive Pastry Chef Rabii Saber. Book this tea experience on weekends, November 21, 2026 through December 20, 2026. The afternoon tea menu includes a caviar amuse bouche and traditional tea sandwiches, plus cranberry scones with cinnamon cream and preserves. Also, desserts by Chef Saber include a Pecan tart, Matcha Yuzu Petit Gateaux, Honey Cake, and Chocolate Reindeer Petit Gateaux. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

At Lickety Split, the Resort's popular cafe and patisserie featuring delicacies by Executive Pastry Chef Rabii Saber, festive gelato flavours will debut beginning November 30, 2026. Flavours include pistachio cranberry, spiced apple cider sorbet, brown butter pecan, gingerbread cheesecake, peppermint chocolate, and hot cocoa with marshmallow.  In addition, specialty pastry items will be available, including Christmas macarons, chocolate dragées, a Christmas yule log, gingerbread tart, and more. Plus, don't miss the beautiful gingerbread house creation by Chef Saber, stationed in the lobby, for an Instagram-worthy photo backdrop.

Seasonal Spa and Salon Indulgences

Give the gift of self-care this holiday season and unwind with a signature seasonal treatment at The Spa. The luxurious “Head-to-Toe” treatment combines a customized facial from the resort’s talented aestheticians with a simultaneous leg and foot treatment, complete with exfoliation and massage. This 50-minute treatment, available for USD 485, promotes a renewed vitality to one’s complexion while being immersed in relaxation, offering the best benefits of facial and massage in one treatment. Another sumptuous treatment offered this season is the “Fire and Ice Facial,” a 50-minute treatment starting at USD 245 designed to resurface and rejuvenate skin with precise combinations of two professional treatment masks, complemented by serums and creams expertly selected to address one’s specific skin concerns. A decadent warming honey cleanser and notes of pumpkin and cinnamon make this the perfect facial to bring brightness to one’s complexion this winter. In addition to these seasonal treatments, The Spa offers a robust array of bespoke massages and facials, intravenous vitality drips and intramuscular shots, peptide therapies, energetic alignment and sound baths, and Aescape technology-driven massage.

At The Salon, unwind with Merry Manis & Mistle-Toes nail treatments, a Winter Wonder Pedicure, and holiday hair appointments with the Salon’s International Creative Director and Master Stylist Alejandra Bell. Four Seasons guests enjoy complimentary access to Spa relaxation areas, including the co-ed indoor and outdoor Tranquility Lounges, the post treatment Solarium Lounge with zero gravity loungers and his-and-hers locker rooms with aromatherapeutic steam room, al-fresco whirlpool terrace, ice fountain and custom Experience Shower.

Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World

Guests of Four Seasons who wish to explore the excitement of the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks can enjoy access to the resort’s lobby level Disney Planning Center. Staffed by Disney Cast Members, the Disney Planning Center team offers complimentary assistance with all Disney needs, including assisting guests with purchasing Park tickets conveniently on site, as well as tickets to special events such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney’s Jollywood Nights.  Additionally, the resort offers complimentary transportation in a luxury motor coach to the four main Disney Theme Parks.

Plan Your Winter Escape

With an incredible array of festive activities tailored to guests of all ages including endless poolside fun and relaxation, holiday shopping and designer trunk shows at Wardrobe and Fable boutiques, gourmet dining and so much more, an unforgettable holiday vacation at Four Seasons Resort Orlando is the perfect gift to put under the tree this year. For more information on reserving a winter getaway, visit the web site or call 1-800-267-3046.