Create lifelong family memories when you spend the holidays at some of Orlando’s top resorts.

With the mayhem of buying and wrapping gifts, decorating, planning activities, baking and visiting relatives, it’s easy to get swept away in the rush of the holiday season. This year, cut out the stress of planning and organizing by spending the season at a joyful Orlando resort, where you can slow down to truly enjoy family memories in the making.

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These resorts offer magical decorations, visits from Santa and his merry elves, holiday-themed dining, Hannukah celebrations, poolside cabanas and more jolly activities for the whole family.

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Caribe Royale Orlando

Caribe Royale Orlando has sweetened up their luxurious resort with ample festivities, especially the Holiday Chocolate Wonderland. This delightful event displays seasonal sculptures, including a life-sized sleigh and a 32-foot-long railroad train — all made of chocolate! There’s also plenty of savory bites to balance out the sweet, with holiday meals at Caribe Royale’s elegant restaurants.

While enjoying delectable treats, you can also partake in a variety of activities like the Hidden Holiday Gnome Hunt, a scavenger hunt with a special prize at the end. Or, indulge in refreshments and caroling with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. At Caribe Royale, there’s so much to do and see (and eat, of course).

Conrad Orlando at Evermore Orlando Resort

Within the sprawling oasis of Evermore Orlando Resort, you’ll find Conrad Orlando — a winter paradise with rooms ornamented by none other than the Conrad Elves. Relish a stunning view of Evermore Bay and savor a relaxing, Southern Italian meal at Sophia’s Trattoria for Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch.

Family fun abounds at Conrad Orlando — kids will love the Reindeer Games Scavenger Hunt and the Hotel’s Santa Mailbox, where they can send a letter to Santa and receive a response from his helpers. While kids enjoy magical entertainment, adults can indulge in blissful serenity with drinks at the pool or a holiday aromatherapy massage. Conrad Orlando also celebrates the Festival of Lights, with traditional candle lightings on each night of Hannukah.

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Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

Make everlasting memories at Four Seasons Resort Orlando this holiday season. You’ll be greeted with sparkling lights on palm trees, a dazzling Christmas tree and a gingerbread house created by Executive Pastry Chef Rabii Saber. Enjoy delicious food from six restaurants, including delectable cuisine at the MICHELIN Starred Capa Steakhouse & Bar and a Christmas day buffet at the MICHELIN Recommended Ravello Restaurant.

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Along with radiant decorations and dining, Four Seasons hosts the Kids for All Seasons complimentary program, providing children with all sorts of fun activities: holiday movie trivia, gingerbread house decorating, a sleigh ride bounce house, a sugar plum tea party and more. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy all the luxury the resort has to offer, from special seasonal spa treatments to the new Epilogue Speakeasy. Catch a poolside holiday movie as a family (with peppermint hot cocoa, of course) or add more festive fun by reserving the Holly Jolly Poolside Cabana.

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JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. With the “Deck the Halls” experience, you can cozy up in a suite adorned with classic Christmas decor, from a resplendent tree to personalized stockings to tasty treats. Combine comfort and luxury through festive dining options at Sear + Sea and UnReserved Food Bazaar.

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At this resort, you can meet Santa Claus, join the tree lighting ceremony, and snuggle up for a Polar Express movie night. The Jolly Gelato and Merry Tiramisu are must-try sweet treats at the JW Market — but you’ll find many more scrumptious bites that you and your family will love. Oh, and speaking of sweet treats … don’t miss Chef Sergio and his Pastry team’s Gingerbread Fairy Village, an enchantingly crafted fairyland in the lobby.

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Orlando World Center Marriott

Located near Walt Disney World® Resort, Orlando World Center Marriott is engulfed in holiday cheer. With 10 dining outlets and extravagant buffets at Latitude & Longitude Restaurant, this glamorous haven of a resort is stuffed with festive food. Discover a Coffee Rubbed New York Strip, an Eggnog Mousse shooter and everything in between. 

When you’re not enjoying delicious dining, you can find endless holiday entertainment. Activities like tie die snowflakes, Elf on a Shelf scavenger hunts, Ugly Sweater Parties in the Stockroom Speakeasy and more guarantee holiday fun every day, for everyone in the family. Also, you don’t want to miss the all-new drone show, where over 200 drones perform dazzling stories over the Falls Pool.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

At The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, celebrate the holidays surrounded by authentic Christmas decor that will instantly inspire you to snuggle up with a cup of hot cocoa. Indulge in a delightful Christmas a la cart menu at Chef John Tesar’s Knife & Spoon, or stuff your plate with the Christmas Day buffet at Highball & Harvest.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Winter Wonderland Market, a snowy Christmas village offering mouthwatering holiday treats and drinks, along with local artisan crafts and all sorts of goodies. When you’re not perusing those, you can create your own gingerbread house at the Gingerbread School or enjoy hot tea and food with Santa Claus.

Waldorf Astoria® Orlando & Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

The halls (and suites) of Waldorf Astoria® Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek are decked with opulent holiday decor, containing snowy evergreens embellished with picture-perfect lights and ornaments. Along with a merry space, this resort offers an exquisite dining menu for the holidays, including a buffet at Oscar’s Brasserie and an award-winning menu at Bull & Bear. Don’t miss the limited-time holiday drinks, either — you can find unique cocktails at the resort bars in November and December.

There are plenty of options for family fun found in the Holiday Suite Packages. Create memories while decorating cookies and ordering holiday cocktails (or mocktails) in the Cabana or venture out with complimentary transportation to nearby Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney Springs®.

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Nicknamed Santa’s favorite Resort, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort will host a dazzling nightly light show, a spectacular chocolate holiday display, complimentary cookie decorating at Santa’s Holiday Hangout and more spirited fun. You can even meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on select nights, plus enjoy special holiday entertainment like Tales With Mrs. Claus, a cozy storytelling session complete with milk and cookies. Santa and his elves can even deliver your Christmas morning presents, hang stockings full of goodies, and decorate your guest rooms with a Christmas tree, lights and festive decor.

The sister resorts are located at Walt Disney World® Resort, making this a fabulous option if you plan on attending holiday events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park or Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.

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Reunion Resort & Golf Club

December at Reunion Resort & Golf Club is only a step away from spending the holidays at the North Pole. Join Mrs. Claus and friends in her village for some tasty goodies and Christmas shopping, decorate the tree with Santa Claus, and enjoy a snowy day at the water park with holiday games and drinks. Make sure to keep an eye out for information about their Hannukah celebration and month-long Christmas dining menu, which will be released soon.

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