Grande Lakes Orlando—home to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes—is expanding its lineup of festive experiences for guests.
Spanning 500 acres, the luxury resort destination will debut a new outdoor ice rink alongside the return of its Winter Wonderland Market and other signature holiday offerings.
A New Holiday Tradition: A Winter Ice Rink
Kicking off Nov. 27 through Jan. 3, 2026, Grande Lakes Orlando will welcome guests to glide into the holidays with the launch of the resort’s ice rink, located on The Ritz-Carlton’s Da Vinci Lawn. Open nightly from 5–9 p.m., the rink offers a one-of-a-kind winter experience, complete with nearby fire pits and seasonal small plates—such as baked brie, roasted apple and pumpkin salad, and hearty chili—served from 5–7 p.m. and 8–10 p.m.
Returning Holiday Favorites
The Winter Wonderland Market makes a festive comeback on select dates in December (Dec. 12–13, 19–20, 26–27), transforming the resort into a European-style village complete with artisan crafts, holiday treats, seasonal beverages and hourly snowfall. Other holiday highlights include:
- Santa’s Teddy Bear Tea in The Lobby Lounge, featuring fine teas, festive sweets, live entertainment and a visit from Santa.
- The Gingerbread School, where guests can build edible creations guided by the resort’s pastry chefs.
- Holiday Cocktail Tour, offering a curated tasting of handcrafted holiday drinks.
- Merry & Bright Tree Delight, a special in-room offering delivering a decorated Christmas tree to guest accommodations.
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Fizz Celebration in The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge, complete with live music, seafood towers, martinis and Dom Perignon.
- Ritz Kids Night Out Bash for ages 4–12, featuring games, face painting and s’mores.
Exclusive Holiday Offers for Travelers
Travelers can make the most of their stay with two limited-time packages:
- The “Festive Escape” package includes a $100 nightly resort credit, valet parking and four one-hour ice-skating tickets per stay.
- The “Grande Escape” package offers up to a $100 daily resort credit and complimentary parking.
Beyond its winter programming, Grande Lakes Orlando continues to impress with 12 dining venues, an award-winning 40,000-square-foot spa, championship-level golf, and expansive recreational offerings, including a dedicated waterpark and outdoor sports facilities.
For more information, visit grandelakes.com
