EXPERIENCE UNFORGETTABLE SPRING CELEBRATIONS AT GRANDE LAKES ORLANDO

Orlando's premier luxury destination will celebrate the spring with specially curated events and programing for guests and locals

ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, will celebrate the spring with a lineup of seasonal themed events. Headlined by exciting Easter weekend programming. Grande Lakes Orlando invites all to participate in this year's spring programming, including experiences for Easter, Mother's Day, the Kentucky Derby, and more.

Easter Celebrations

Grande Lakes Orlando will host extravagant events for the Easter holiday, with a weekend full of over-the-top themed events and dining experiences for everyone to enjoy, including:

• Grande Easter Egg Hunt: On Easter Morning, Grande Lakes Orlando hosts its annual Easter egg hunt on the scenic Da Vinci Lawn – the largest Easter egg hunt in Orlando. The event will take place from 10:00am-12:00pm for guests up to 12 years old. Reservations can be booked here.
• Cotton Tail Tea: Over Easter Weekend, The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge will offer a Cotton Tail Tea, preparing a curated selection of tea by Tea Forte and sweets, alongside a visit from the Easter Bunny. The Cotton Tail Tea will take place on Saturday, April 19 and 20 at 11:00am and 3:00pm. Reservations can be booked here.
• Golden Ticket: Children arriving to Grande Lakes Orlando over Easter Weekend will be welcomed with a special chocolate bar, with five bars having a Grande Golden Ticket within. The five lucky winners from each hotel will be honored on Easter Sunday in the Citrus Garden, receiving a holiday-themed gift and shipment of 50 pounds of chocolate from the Easter Bunny.
• Easter Bunny's Furry Friends: On April 19 and 20 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, Grande Lakes Orlando guests can head to the Valencia Lawn for an exciting animal meet and greet and holiday treats.
• Highball & Harvest Easter Brunch: On April 20 from 10:00am-2:00pm, Highball & Harvest will host an Easter Brunch featuring a selection Southern-inspired holiday dishes. Reservations can be booked here.
• Citron Easter Breakfast: On April 20 from 7:00am to 11:00am, guests can spring into fun at Citron's Easter Breakfast Buffet. Reservations can be booked here.
• Primo Easter Brunch: On April 20 from 11:00am to 2:00pm, enjoy an exclusive à la carte Easter brunch at the Forbes 4-Star and MICHELIN Recommended restaurant. Reservations can be booked here.

Special Events

The Magic Show presented by acclaimed magician and America's Got Talent finalist, Drew Thomas and his award-winning colleagues. The Magic Show combines mind-bending magic, large-scale illusions, and humor to create an electrifying atmosphere. Available year-round and Thursday-Sunday in March, click here to reserve.

On St. Patrick's Day, Grande Lake Orlando will celebrate with green cocktails and a special menu at the Lobby Lounge, as well as a holiday menu at Highball & Harvest, which can be booked here.

Grande Lakes Orlando will kick off the spring on March 21 with Ready, Set, Bloom! at the EvrBar Terrace, which will feature refreshing spring cocktails and a lively atmosphere. Reservations can be booked here.

On Sunday, April 27, The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, Grande Lakes will host the Spa Spring Fling. This event will feature exclusive treatments, sample products from luxury brands, hors d'oeuvres with champagne and unlimited access to spa facilities. Additionally, this spring guests can reserve a Deluxe Valmont Cabana at The Ritz-Carlton pool and receive an exclusive Valmont tote, designed specifically for the resort, with Valmont's Daily Veil.  Reservations can be booked here.

On Kentucky Derby Day, Grande Lakes Orlando will host a Top Hat Viewing Party in The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge and Kentucky Derby Party in EvrBar. At the Lobby Lounge, guests are invited to dress up in their finest Derby attire to indulge in delicious appetizers and mint juleps. Reservations can be made here. While at EvrBar, guests will be transported to Churchill Downs with a selection of Woodford Reserve and Old Forester Bourbon.

To celebrate Cinco De Mayo, poolside alfresco restaurant Bleu will provide fresh guacamole and margaritas, alongside great music and lively vibes.

Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, Grande Lakes Orlando will host exciting mom-themed dining experiences, including:

• Mother's Day Tea: On Mother's Day weekend, Grande Lakes Orlando will make Mother's Day memorable with an exclusive holiday themed tea party with teas by Tea Fote at The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge. The Mother's Day Tea will take place at 11:00am on May 10 and 11:00am and 3:00pm on May 11, providing live entertainment and a unique gift for all moms in attendance. Reservations can be booked here.
• Highball & Harvest Mother's Day Brunch: On Mother's Day from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Highball & Harvest will feature a diverse selection of dishes to enjoy. Reservations can be booked here.
• Primo Festa Della Mamma: Held at Primo, diners can enjoy homemade pasta, local ingredients and garden-focused cocktails. In addition, Mom will be served a complimentary glass of Taittinger Champagne. Reservations can be booked here.

Travelers are encouraged to take advantage of the resort's popular overnight packages available, all year for an ideal Florida vacation getaway, including the "Grande Escape Package," which provides up to a $100 daily resort credit and complimentary parking representing savings of $230+.

About Grande Lakes Orlando
Hidden in the heart of Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando sits on 500 lush acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The resort features a 582-room Ritz-Carlton, 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel, the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton spa as well as three picture-perfect pools. The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club, which hosts the PNC Championship, includes an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. A dozen celebrated dining venues throughout include MICHELIN Recommended and Forbes Travel Guide 4-Stars Knife & Spoon, a steak and seafood restaurant led by award-winning chef John Tesar, and MICHELIN Recommended and Forbes Travel Guide 4-Stars Primo, Mediterranean/Italian fare by multiple James Beard award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, a leader in the farm-to-fork movement. Grand Lakes Orlando restaurants source fresh ingredients from Whisper Creek Farm, an on-property 18,000-square-foot working farm, as well as on-site apiaries. The resort features a wide array of additional activities: kayaking, eco-tours on Shingle Creek, falconry, mountain biking and fishing school. Conference and meeting attendees have their pick of meeting space options located across 150,000 square feet plus more than 100,000 square feet of outdoor space. Grande Lakes is located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from the major theme parks. 

Follow Grande Lakes Orlando @grandelakesorlando on Instagram and grandelakesorlando on Facebook. Also, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott on Twitter @RC_Orlando and @JW_Orlando, Instagram @ritzcarltonorlando and @jwmorlando and Facebook ritzcarltonorlando and jwmarriottorlando. For more information, visit www.grandelakes.com. 

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