wARM UP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 

Discover the bliss of the holiday season with our Winter Wonderland Market. Stroll amongst European-inspired cottages featuring holiday delicacies, tasty beverages, and local artisan crafts. 

This holiday affair includes hourly snowfall and many advent surprises for the entire family to enjoy.

The cottages will be open to spread holiday cheer on December 15, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31.

5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Resort guests and the general public are welcome to attend the Winter Wonderland Market on the Valencia Lawn. 

Make memories at the Children's Cookie Masterclass adorning freshly made cookies with sweet icing and bright candies. Feel the warmth of the hot cocoa bar featuring all your favorite toppings.

The Cookie Masterclass will take place on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 27, 28. 

Experience the perfect holiday happy hour at the Gingerbread Social, where you will be welcomed with a signature cocktail and a gingerbread house ready for holiday creativity.

Enjoy a festive cocktail show in a cozy lounge atmosphere and partner up to create you own edible masterpiece. This is an exclusive event for adults only, ages 21+.

Delight in our special holiday liquor event December 9, 16, 23.

5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes invites you to join the pastry team to build your own gingerbread house. The fun-filled activity begins by building the house with pre-bakes gingerbread panels on a wooden foundation. Then, guests can select from dozens of different types of candy and other edible details to decorate and personalize their gingerbread house. 

Gingerbread School will be in session on November 25, 26, and December 9, 10, 16, 24.

This holiday version of our traditional tea includes a special gift for children, an ornament craft, and a visit from Santa. 

Santa's Teddy Bear Tea will be served December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24.

Festa dei sette pesci, translated as the feast of the seven fishes. This holiday season MICHELIN Recommended PRIMO goes back to its Italian roots with Feast of the Seven Fishes. Take in a grand feast at PRIMO offering a la cart specials to commemorate the Italian American celebration of Christmas with seafood delights.

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December 21-25, 2023.

5:30pm - 10:00pm 

Sleighbells ring with Citron this Christmas Eve. Join us for a sweet and savory dinner, accompanied by live music. Make time to walk the lake and enjoy the luminaries of Grande Lakes.

Sunday, December 24, 2023.

5:00pm - 9:30pm

Indulge in a Christmas Day buffet that will be a gift unto itself. Serving a festive southern-style Christmas spread with a variety of farm-fresh sides, this feast will fill your appetite with holiday cheer. 

Pricing per person: adults $155 / children $55

(plus tax and gratuity)

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Monday, December 25, 2023.

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Call (407) 393-4034 for reservations.

Celebrate the joyous day with a delicious festive buffet at Citron. This special holiday feast features a lavish dessert selection that will fill you with comfort and joy. 

Pricing per person: adults $135 / children $45

(plus tax and gratuity)

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Monday, December 25, 2023.

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Savor the finest cuisine on Christmas Day with an a la carte menu combined with steakhouse favorites. The decadent fare from this MICHELIN star restaurant will ensure family and friends have a delightful Christmas dinner.

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Monday, December 25, 2023.

5:30pm - 10:00pm

Call (407) 393-4034 for reservations.

PRIMO EMERALD NEW YEAR'S EVE

Join us for Primo Orlando's 20th anniversary on New Year's Eve!

It will be a night to remember as you savor the finest hors d'oeuvres and sip on a dazzling emerald cocktail crafted by our master mixologist. Enjoy our chef's special four-course menu. Indulge in a dessert bar and champagne toast to welcome 2024 while you take in the fireworks from the Primo Terrace. 

$250 per person plus 26% service charge and  6.5% sales tax

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Sunday, December 31, 2023.

7:30pm - 12:00am 

The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge will host an exclusive New Year's Eve soirée featuring a Dom illuminous bottle of champagne, seafood tower, party favors and premium seating to watch the spectacular fireworks.

$1,000 plus tax and gratuity for up to four people. 

Sunday, December 31, 2023.

7:00pm - 12:00am

Call (407) 393-4034 for reservations.

Indulge in a magnificent buffet selection and wine bar to welcome the new year that will crescendo with an awe-inspiring fireworks display at midnight. 

Pricing per person: adults $145 / children $45

(plus tax and gratuity)

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Sunday, December 31, 2023.

6:00pm - 11:00pm 

Celebrate the New Year with our signature NYE cocktail, live music and a midnight balloon drop.

Sunday, December 31, 2023.

4:00pm - 12:30am