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Four Seasons Resort Orlando Announces New Festive Season Activations to Celebrate the Most Magical Time of Year

Revel in holiday fun, with time together as a family and apart, enjoying the waterpark, retro roller-skating rink, an adults-only speakeasy, Michelin Star dining and more

September 16, 2024,
Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, U.S.A.

This holiday season, celebrate at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, where an array of activities will ensure special memories are made with loved ones. Palm trees glitter in white lights, and a gorgeous Christmas tree and gingerbread house by Executive Pastry Chef Rabii Saber and team adorn the lobby, setting a festive tone from the moment of arrival. The highlight is the Explorer Island waterpark, featuring heated infinity-edge pools and a lazy river. Additionally, the Resort has announced an array of elevated experiences this year, including the enchanting new Epilogue speakeasy; a Retro Roller-Skating Rink; and a Holly Jolly Poolside Cabana. Plus, the “elves” have been hard at work at the Resort’s complimentary Kids For All Seasons program, ensuring a whimsical array of entertaining kids’ activities to keep little ones (and Moms and Dads) feeling merry and bright.

Playful Days in the Sunshine, Relaxing Nights with Fireworks Views

Four Seasons Resort Orlando offers something for everyone during the holiday season. Families can enjoy the sunshine at the heated five-acre (two hectare) Explorer Island water park, with the ultimate lazy river, two water slides, an interactive splash zone, family pool featuring weekly holiday Dive-In movies, and more. The Holly Jolly Poolside Cabana, available by reservation for added festive fun, is decorated with pink flamingos in Santa hats, candy canes, holly, and other Instagram-worthy touches.  Adults can enjoy peace and serenity at the Resort’s lakeside infinity-edge Oasis Pool, for adults 21 and older, offering a calm setting with attentive guest service. Come nighttime, guests can savour decadent dinners at Capa or Ravello, and live music on select nights at The Lobby Bar and Capa Bar. Guests of Four Seasons Orlando can view the nightly fireworks at Walt Disney World Resort from the Capa terrace, or from the comfort of Park View guest room and suite terraces.

Festive Fun

From December 20, 2024 through January 4, 2025, Kids For All Seasons, the complimentary all day program, offers special holiday theme activities. “Christmas Carol-oke" karaoke competitions, gingerbread house decorating, “reindeer games,” play time, holiday movie trivia, sleigh ride bounce house, sugar plum tea party, glow golf, and much more will be offered to entertain and delight. On both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop by for cookies and special photos. Poolside peppermint hot cocoa and s’mores stations will be offered on select days, as will holiday favourite movies playing on the Explorer Pool’s big screen, including Elf, The Grinch, The Polar Express, and more.

Epilogue Speakeasy

A new offering for adults only, Four Seasons Resort Orlando has unveiled Epilogue speakeasy. Often marking the end of a book, or in this case, providing a moment to reflect and celebrate the day gone by, Epilogue will have a library theme, with an homage to Florida. The intimate space is designed in the style of Florida mid-century modern, with an Art Deco flair. Guests can experience custom cocktails crafted by the Resort’s talented mixologists to evoke Florida’s lush vegetation and citrus heritage. Innovative, artfully presented cocktails crafted by talented mixologists provide the perfect way to wind down after a fun-filled day at Explorer Island. Several cocktails feature local ingredients, complemented by gourmet house-made bar snacks. Adults can savour this exclusive nighttime experience, offered on select Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, with seatings at 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

Retro Roller-Skating Rink

Roll into the fun with Four Seasons Resort Orlando, as the Resort introduces a Retro Roller-Skating Rink pop up in the Resort’s Palm Ballroom. The festive full-size rink will feature a disco ball and lights, with DJ entertainment on select nights. Skate rentals will be available for guests to glide around the rink, and retro rink foods will be offered for purchase, including upscale concession-style delights like delicious slushies, gourmet popcorn, cotton candy, holiday microbrews, and more.  Offered each evening December 21 through 31, 2024, the retro rink is exclusively available to registered overnight Resort guests.

Holiday Dining Offerings

Four Seasons Orlando offers six restaurants, including the Michelin starred Capa Steakhouse and the Michelin recommended Ravello Restaurant. Indulge in holiday dining experiences, with options including a Christmas Day buffet at Ravello and a la carte dinner at Capa Steakhouse. New Year’s Eve celebrations include a buffet dinner at Ravello and a prix-fixe menu at Capa Steakhouse, followed by festivities including a family party in the ballroom and a midnight toast at The Lobby Bar.

At Ravello restaurant, guests love the Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals, a scrumptious buffet offered on Thursdays and Saturdays. The always-entertaining breakfast includes complimentary digital downloads of photos with the beloved Disney characters.

Additionally, Ravello has a new “Pasta & Play” offering, typically on weekend nights. After families enjoy mealtime together, kids are whisked away by Kids For All Seasons attendants for games and fun on a nearby event lawn, while parents savour a few extra moments (and sips) together.  Guests can inquire about Pasta & Play’s availability when making a dining reservation.

Holiday Bliss at The Spa

The 18-treatment room Spa is a true sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation. Special seasonal treatments such as the Winter’s Wonder Facial and Bowls Will Be Singing Vibrational Sound Therapy are perfect for holiday rejuvenation. Guests can also experience holiday hair treatments and styles from Master Stylist Alejandra Bell, and age-defying facial radiance treatments such as the new Collagen Contour Facial. For tension relief, The Spa also offers CBD enhancements with massage treatments.

Trunk Shows and Gifting at Wardrobe and Fable Boutiques

The Resort’s boutiques, Wardrobe and Fable, carry an assortment of fashion designers from Anya Hindmarch to Zimmermann, and offer a selection of apparel, accessories and gifts for all ages. Missoni, Gucci, Cartier, and Love Shack Fancy are some of the featured designers.  On select dates from December 20, 2024 through January 5, 2025, Wardrobe will host designer trunk shows. Every Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, guests can “Sip & Shop” with complimentary sparkling wine as they peruse the fabulous displays.

Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks

Guests can explore festive events at all four Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, including “Disney Jollywood Nights” at Disney's Hollywood Studios and seasonal favourites at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The Resort’s Disney Planning Center provides helpful, personalized assistance with Disney ticket purchases, Disney dining reservations, and more. Four Seasons guests have access to Early Theme Park Entry, with the ability to enter the park of their choice 30 minutes earlier, and the Resort offers convenient, complimentary luxury motor coach transportation.

Reservations

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