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Fall at Grande Lakes

Embrace an eternal summer at Grande Lakes Orlando this autumn. Our resort offers an impressive range of activities and unique culinary experiences that will make your holiday exceptional. Designed for families and couples, the resort masterfully combines excitement and serenity, making it a dream fall destination.
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Featured Event Fall at Grande Lakes

Get ready for a memorable fall at Grande Lakes with a line-up of events that the whole family will enjoy. The Da Vinci Lawn will be bustling with activities like fall crafts, laser skeet shooting, pumpkin decorating, archery, and canoeing. The amusement continues with games, face painting, a petting zoo, and a DJ. Expect charming cottages, each offering an array of food and beverage options. Plus, you'll discover unique treasures from local vendors across Central Florida, showcasing items you simply can't find anywhere else. Don't let this fall pass you by without experiencing Grande Lakes Orlando.

Tickets: 

  • General admission is free to overnight guests, please RSVP.
  • Tickets must be purchased to access advanced features and exclusive activities like: laser skeet shooting, archery, and pumpkin painting.
Location: Da Vinci Lawn
Dates: Saturday, October 11 – Sunday, October 12, 2025
Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fall at Grande Lakes

Location: Da Vinci Lawn
Dates: Saturday, October 11 – Sunday, October 12, 2025
Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Open to the public
  • Parking: $40 plus tax
  • Valet parking: $58 plus tax
  • Live Music: Enjoy performances that will set the perfect mood for the season.
  • Master Falconer Demonstrations: Witness the incredible skills of our master falconer.
  • Fishing with Captain Mark: Learn tips and tricks from our resident angler.
  • Meet Farmer Leslie: Get to know the heart and soul behind our farm-to-table experiences.
  • Family Lawn Games: Challenge your family to bocce ball, cornhole, chess, air hockey, foosball, ping pong and more.
  • Ritz Kids Animal Encounters: Meet the adorable resident animals.
  • Culinary Delights: Savor curated food and beverages crafted by our talented culinary team.
  • Magic Encounters: Be amazed by our Resident Magician, America's Got Talent Finalist, Drew Thomas!
  • Also, train rides, face painting and balloon artists!

Thanksgiving Special Events

 Knife & Spoon Thanksgiving Dinner at Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

Knife & Spoon Thanksgiving Dinner

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Knife & Spoon Thanksgiving Dinner

Location: Knife & Spoon
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Reservation Required
Indulge in an unforgettable holiday feast at Knife & Spoon. Our a la carte Thanksgiving menu will feature an array of elevated traditional dishes.
Highball & Harvest Thanksgiving Buffet at Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando

Highball & Harvest Thanksgiving Buffet

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Highball & Harvest Thanksgiving Buffet

Location: Highball & Harvest
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Reservation Required
Taste the joy of Thanksgiving with a sumptuous buffet at Highball & Harvest. A banquet of traditional favorites like turkey and stuffing, along with succulent seafood and fresh salads await you. Bring your family and friends to our welcoming table and soak in the festive atmosphere.
Primo Thanksgiving Dinner at Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

Primo Thanksgiving Dinner

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Primo Thanksgiving Dinner

Location: Primo
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Reservation Required
Turn this Thanksgiving into a special occasion with an outstanding meal from our award-winning restaurant. Seize the opportunity to indulge in our exclusive holiday menu meticulously curated for Thanksgiving. 
 Citron Thanksgiving Buffet at Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

Citron Thanksgiving Buffet

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Citron Thanksgiving Buffet

Location: Citron
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Reservation Required
Join us for a spectacular Thanksgiving feast. Our buffet is loaded with all your seasonal favorites, promising a delightful experience for guests of all ages. 
 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade viewing at Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

Thanksgiving Macy’s Day Parade

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Thanksgiving Macy’s Day Parade

Location: Knife Burger
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Complimentary
Be a part of the excitement! Come to the Knife Burger party and experience the spectacle of the Macy's Day Parade.
 Order your Turkey To Go from Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando

Turkey To Go

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Turkey To Go

Location: porté-cochere
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Reservation Required

For those celebrating Thanksgiving at home, The Ritz-Carlton is offering a complete holiday dinner for up to six people available for pick up on Thanksgiving day. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes a 14-16 pound whole roasted turkey complemented with side dishes including parker house rolls, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, honey glazed carrots, traditional cranberry sauce, and turkey and sage gravy with traditional stuffing. You'll also receive our Whisper Creek Farm Seminole pumpkin soup and a kale salad with cranberry vinaigrette dressing, cornbread croutons and beets. Take your pick of pumpkin pie, apple crumble, or chocolate pecan pie for dessert. Additional sides are available for purchase.

Orders may be picked up on November 27, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Plaza, porté-cochere.
Pick up: 11/27 at your selected time.

 

Other Fall Special Events

Magical Dining at Highball & Harvest

Highball & Harvest Magical Dining

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Highball & Harvest Magical Dining

Highball & Harvest
Dates: August 15 - September 30, 2025
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$60
Enjoy a fantastic dining experience at Highball & Harvest during Magical Dining. Our set menu offers a variety of beloved dishes, promising an amazing meal at great value. 
Primo Campari Dinner Series

Primo Campari Dinner Series

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Primo Campari Dinner Series

Primo
Dates: 9/12, 10/3, 11/17, 12/5, 01/2
6:00 pm
Reservation Required

Experience a bespoke four-course dinner at Primo, featuring cocktails by Seanna Fenemore. Celebrate locality, sustainability, and community at the Primo Campari Series.

 

The Magic Show at Grande Lakes Orlando

The Magic Show: Haunted Edition

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Step into the opulent halls of The Ritz-Carlton, where luxury and legend intertwine for a spellbinding night of ghost stories, comedy, and logic-defying illusions. Join AGT Finalist Drew Thomas and his enchanting ensemble of spirits for a Halloween show unlike anything you have ever seen. 

 

Experience a ghostly night of mind-bending magic, chilling comedy, and supernatural surprises. This is not your typical Halloween show - it's a world-class, spine tingling spectacle where spirits refuse to be ignored.

Trick or Treat fun at Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

Grande Lakes Trick Or Treat

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Grande Lakes Trick Or Treat

Location: JW Marriott Front Desk
Date: October 31, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Complimentary

Participate in a self-guided trick or treat adventure at JW Marriott. Visit the front desk to pick up your spooky map and explore all the haunted spots.