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Grande Lakes Orlando Announces New Fall Festival

by Katie Skrzek

Sep 19, 2024

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Grande Lakes Orlando entices family travelers with a recently announced new addition to its seasonal programming: Fall at Grande Lakes Festival. Comprised of The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, the resort hosts an array of autumnal fun Oct. 12–13.

 

Perfect for the entire family, Fall at Grande Lakes offers exciting activities on the Da Vinci Lawn at The Ritz-Carlton, including arts and crafts, hayrides, face painting, a petting zoo, falconry exhibit, and fish-casting classes. Indulge in tasty fall food and beverages set up within cottages on the resort. Local vendors will also be on hand to display unique wares.

 

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Fall fun doesn’t stop after the festival. Grand Lakes Orlando offers guests exciting programming throughout the season. Guests visiting for Halloween may take part in a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt at JW Marriott. Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge guests receive exclusive access to spooky baking and cocktail classes. Spend Thanksgiving at Grande Lakes Orlando and experience special holiday meals, a 5K fun run and a Thanksgiving Day Parade screening.

 

The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers special themed treatments throughout fall. In October, guests may book a seasonal Autumn Harvest GLO Body Treatment utilizing honey, clove and cinnamon. In November and December, the spa’s Comfort & Joy Body Treatment features a wintergreen-infused magnesium wrap and rosemary-mint scalp treatment.

 

Book the resort’s Grand Escape Package, which includes complimentary parking and a $50–100 daily resort credit. Use code PSF when booking.

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