Join in the holiday celebrations at Grande Lakes Orlando where The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando are hosting a slew of holiday events, activities and dinners designed to feed your festive soul.
EVENTS
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 2, 5pm
Kick off the season at the JW Marriott's official Tree Lighting Ceremony complete with a Champagne toast for adults and sparkling apple juice for the kiddos. Free
10th Annual Festival of Speed
Sunday, December 4, 10-4pm
Resort grounds
No admission
Adults-Only Gingerbread Workshop
Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 9pm
Enjoy a festive adults-only date night at The Ritz-Carlton, now hosting the new Bubbles & Ginger experience. Sip bottomless Champagne while you craft an epic gingerbread house together. With more building materials (candy!) than you could possibly imagine, you’ll get the chance to let your Christmas creativity fly! Wear your finest ugly sweater and receive a 10% OFF voucher valid at Highball & Harvest. Must be 21 or older.
Space is limited, reservations required; 407-393-4648. $195 per couple.
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Monday, December 26, 3-5pm
JW Mediterranean Foyer
$30 per family
Reservations required by 12/25: 407-393-4684
DINNERS
Christmas Eve Dinner at Citron, JW Marriott
Saturday, December 24, 5-9pm
Call 407-393-4619 for reservations
Christmas Eve Dinner at Primo, JW Marriott
Saturday, December 24, 5-9pm
Call 407-393-4619 for reservations
Christmas Eve Dinner at Norman's, The Ritz-Carlton
Saturday, December 24, 5-9pm
Call 407-393-4333 for reservations
Christmas Day Dinner at Citron, JW Marriott
Sunday, December 25, 2-4pm
Call 407-393-4619 for reservations
Christmas Day Dinner at Primo, JW Marriott
Sunday, December 25, 5-9pm
Call 407-393-4619 for reservations
Christmas Day Celebration at Highball & Harvest
Sunday, December 25, 2-9pm
Call 407-393-4648 for reservations
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Looking for a fun way to ring in the new year? Check out the dinners and parties being offered at Grande Lakes this year.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Norman's, The Ritz-Carlton
Saturday, December 31, 5-11pm
Call 407-393-4333 for reservations
New Year's Eve Dinner at Highball & Harvest, The Ritz-Carlton
Saturday, December 31, 5:30pm
Call 407-393-4846 for reservations
After Party at Highball & Harvest
Saturday, December 31, 10pm-1am
Must be 21+
Call 407-393-4846 for reservations
New Year's Eve in the Lobby Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton
Saturday, December 31, 5pm-1am
Must be 21+
New Year's Eve Dinner at Citron, JW Marriott
Saturday, December 31, 6-11pm
Call 407-393-4619 for reservations
New Year's Eve Dinner at Primo, JW Marriott
Saturday, December 31, 6-10pm
Call 407-393-4619 for reservations
New Year's Eve in the Lobby Lounge, JW Marriott
Saturday, December 31, 8pm – 1:30am
Ritz Kids
Kids can take part in the festivities, too, with Ritz Kids, offering a New Year's Eve party from 6pm – 1am while mom and dad shake their booty at one of the resort's many events and dinners.
Reservations required: 407-393-4977
Recovery Brunch at Highball & Harvest
Sunday, January 1, noon – 2pm
Reservations required: 407-393-4846
NYE FIREWORKS
All guests at Grande Lakes Orlando will be able enjoy a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday, December 31 at midnight.
OTHER HAPPENINGS
Gingerbread School
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Select dates through December 23
$195 per family includes everything you'll need for this unforgettable holiday activity
Reservations required: 407-393-4648
PNC Father/Son Challenge
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes
December 8 – 11
www.PNCFatherSonChallenge.com
Santa's Teddy Bear Tea
Lobby Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
December 10-11 & 17-18 11am & 3pm; December 21 – 23 at noon
Reservations required: 407-393-4648
For more details, visit www.grandelakes.com/Events-Calendar.
