Waldorf Astoria Orlando is celebrating summer with its Enchanted Evenings series, which presents an ongoing line-up of activities and events running weekends now through September 1, 2014.

The summer-long schedule includes scores of dawn to dusk happenings available to all guests staying at Waldorf Astoria Orlando, located near Walt Disney World Resort. Rates start at $249/night.

Waldorf Astoria's famous Bar du Chocolat features hundreds of sweet treats made onsite by the amazing pastry chefs.
Waldorf Astoria's famous Bar du Chocolat features hundreds of sweet treats made onsite by the amazing pastry chefs.

Besides daily poolside activities and live entertainment, the series will showcase a slew of special culinary experiences including:

  • Champagne Check-In (Fridays, 4-6pm)
  • Weird Science Ice Cream Social (Fridays, 4-6pm)
  • Summer Solstice Nights featuring culinary creations and poolside entertainment every Saturday from 6-8pm
  • Enchanted Evenings horse and carriage rides – $85 per carriage for 30 minutes, includes champagne and strawberries. (Saturdays, 7-11pm)
  • Interactive mixology at Peacock Alley (Saturdays, 4:30-5:30pm)
  • Spa “Happy Hour” (Fridays and Saturdays, 6-8 p.m.)
  • Bar du Chocolat (Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30pm)
  • Live music  in Peacock Alley (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 8-10pm)
  • Poolside Yoga (Sundays, 8-9 am)
  • Royal Tea (Sundays, 3-5pm)
  • Twilight Golf at Waldorf Astoria Golf Club (Daily, after 2pm)
  • Guests staying over Labor day weekend will be treated to a private fireworks display on Saturday, July 5 at 9:30pm

Couples traveling with kids can take advantage of the Kids Club Astoria After Dark: Kids Night Out (Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10pm), which gives parents the chance to slip away for a few hours while their happy brood enjoys some kid-friendly fun, including scavenger hunts, crafts, bingo, a make-your-own pizza dinner, and S’mores.

*** A $50 discount will be applied to the Kids Club program fee for guests of Waldorf Astoria Spa or Bull & Bear.***

For more information,  visit www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com/enchanted-evenings.