Grande Lakes Orlando announced its new Fall at Grande Lakes festival for family travelers, with programming across its The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes properties. The new event joins the resort’s returning lineup of fall experiences.
Fall at Grande Lakes festival takes place Oct. 11–12. The event features an array of family-friendly, autumn-themed experiences including themed crafts, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a petting zoo and seasonal treats. Overnight guests of Grande Lakes Orlando gain exclusive access to the festival for both days. Non-guest visitors may attend the festival Oct. 12 by purchasing a pass.
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa features seasonal spa treatments throughout the fall. Book the Autumn Harvest Glow, Amber Bourbon Body Glow or Autumn Spice Pedicure. On Nov. 7, the spa hosts a special Spa After Dark event. Foodie family travelers may indulge in special culinary offerings, including a Campari dinner series and culinary masters dinner.
Spend Halloween at Grande Lakes Orlando. JW Marriott offers a self-guided trick-or-treat experience for guests to explore the property grounds. The Ritz-Carlton hosts a unique performance of ghost stories, comedy and magic from an illusionist.
Fall fun continues into November with Thanksgiving events including a Gobbler 5K and selection of Thanksgiving meals at restaurants throughout the resort. Grande Lakes Orlando is the only resort in Florida with an ice-skating rink, which opens for the season on Thanksgiving Day.
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