Monday, September 16, 2024 Experience the holidays at Four Seasons Resort Orlando with festive activities, luxurious dining, exclusive speakeasy nights, and family-friendly fun for all ages. Celebrate this holiday season in style at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, where a range of activities promises unforgettable moments with loved ones. As you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by twinkling palm trees, a stunning Christmas tree, and an exquisite gingerbread house crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Rabii Saber and his team, setting the festive mood.
The resort’s Explorer Island waterpark is a highlight, featuring heated infinity-edge pools and a relaxing lazy river. This year, the resort introduces a variety of elevated experiences, including the new “Epilogue” Speakeasy, a Retro Roller-Skating Rink, and the Holly Jolly Poolside Cabana. The complimentary Kids For All Seasons program, run by the resort’s “elves,” ensures little ones are kept entertained, allowing the entire family to enjoy the holiday spirit.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando caters to every member of the family during the holidays. Enjoy sun-soaked fun at the five-acre Explorer Island waterpark, which boasts a lazy river, water slides, an interactive splash zone, and a family pool featuring weekly holiday Dive-In movies. The Holly Jolly Poolside Cabana, available by reservation, adds a festive touch with decorations like candy canes, flamingos in Santa hats, and other Instagram-worthy elements.
For adults seeking peace, the lakeside infinity-edge Oasis Pool offers a serene retreat with top-tier service. As night falls, indulge in gourmet dining at Capa or Ravello, with live music at The Lobby Bar and Capa Bar on select nights. Guests can also enjoy nightly Walt Disney World fireworks from the Capa terrace or the comfort of their Park View rooms.
From December 20, 2024, through January 4, 2025, the complimentary Kids For All Seasons program offers a variety of holiday-themed activities, including gingerbread house decorating, Christmas Carol-oke, holiday movie trivia, and even “reindeer games.” Special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus on Christmas Eve and Day promise memorable family moments, complete with cookies and photo opportunities.
Poolside, enjoy peppermint hot cocoa and S’mores stations, while holiday favorites such as Elf, The Grinch, and The Polar Express play on the big screen at Explorer Pool. A new, exclusive experience for adults, the “Epilogue” speakeasy is an intimate, mid-century modern space with an Art Deco twist, offering a reflective ambiance to end your day in style. Paying tribute to Florida’s heritage, the speakeasy features custom-crafted cocktails using local ingredients, accompanied by gourmet snacks.
This sophisticated hideaway operates on select Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, with seatings at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.
m. Embrace the holiday spirit by gliding around the Retro Roller-Skating Rink, a festive pop-up in the Palm Ballroom complete with disco lights and DJ entertainment. Skate rentals are available, and nostalgic concession-style treats like gourmet popcorn, cotton candy, and slushies will be offered.
Open nightly from December 21–31, 2024, this nostalgic rink is available exclusively to overnight resort guests. With six restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Capa Steakhouse and Michelin-recommended Ravello, Four Seasons Orlando offers exceptional holiday dining. Ravello will serve a Christmas Day buffet, while Capa Steakhouse features an à la carte menu.
On New Year’s Eve, Ravello offers a festive buffet, and Capa will host a prix-fixe dinner, followed by celebrations and a midnight toast in The Lobby Bar. Guests can also enjoy the popular Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals, offered on Thursdays and Saturdays, complete with complimentary photo downloads. The resort’s spa is a haven for relaxation, with 18 treatment rooms and special seasonal services.
Guests can indulge in the Winter’s Wonder Facial or the Bowls Will Be Singing Vibrational Sound Therapy. The Spa also offers festive hair treatments from Master Stylist Alejandra Bell, and rejuvenating facial options like the new Collagen Contour Facial. Wardrobe and Fable, the resort’s chic boutiques, feature high-end designers like Anya Hindmarch, Missoni, and Gucci.
From December 20 through January 5, guests can attend exclusive trunk shows, with sparkling wine offered during the weekly Sip & Shop events every Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Guests can also immerse themselves in holiday magic at Walt Disney World Resort’s four theme parks.
Highlights include Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios and festive experiences at EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Four Seasons guests enjoy Early Theme Park Entry, along with convenient, complimentary transportation to the parks. The Disney Planning Center is also available to assist with personalized ticketing and dining arrangements.
This holiday season, Four Seasons Resort Orlando offers the perfect setting for creating cherished memories with loved ones, all within the magic of Walt Disney World..
