Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
Four Seasons Orlando Review
Everything about Four Seasons Orlando is exceptional and thoughtful, from the gorgeous design of the resort to the incredibly delicious food, and everything in between. It's perfect for families and couples of ALL ages, and there truly is something for everyone. Here's what I loved the most:
EXPLORER ISLAND
Plan one less day at Disney because you will want to spend at least a full day at the five-acre and super fun Explorer Island. Kids and adults alike will LOVE the Lazy River, Splash Zone, Family Pool, and The Drop waterslides. When they've had enough water activities, kids will love the complimentary Kids for All Seasons kids' camp. The Hideout is a fantastic place for teens to hangout, complete with video games, pinball machines, and pool tables (and it's supervised by Kids for All Seasons staff from 11:00am to 8:00pm). Next to The Hideout, you'll find basketball and sand volleyball courts. Great for families of all ages, The Mansion is the place for bocce ball, corn hole, outdoor pool and ping pong tables, and fireplace. There are also "Dive-In" Disney movies at the Family Pool every Saturday night.
CHARACTER BREAKFAST
The Character Breakfast at the Four Season's Ravello restaurant is a very special experience for families with young children. The Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals is offered every Thursday and Saturday (and some Tuesdays during school breaks). Goofy, Mickey and Minnie Mouse arrive with fanfare and music at breakfast, and visit every table for photos and hugs. There's no waiting in lines to see the characters, and kids have plenty of time to visit with the characters. A professional photographer is there to capture the moment and a digital photo download is included in the pricing. Reservations are required for the Character Breakfast.
THE RESTAURANTS
Our son has Celiac, so it's extremely important for us to choose hotels and resorts that can accommodate our gluten free requirements. The Four Seasons Orlando does an absolutely phenomenal job with this across the board (Ravello, Capa, PB&G, Plancha, and Lickety Split). All dining staff was extremely knowledgeable knowing which dishes to avoid and how meals could be modified to avoid gluten cross-contamination. One person in our group had a peanut allergy, and staff went above and beyond to ensure his food was safe. Traveling with food allergies can be very challenging, and not having to worry about this at Four Seasons Orlando is invaluable.
THE SPA
Beautifully designed, the 13,000 square foot space is inspired by the color palette and natural surroundings of the Florida Everglades. Treatment rooms are named with an Everglades theme. It's quiet and serene; the perfect place to unwind, relax, and re-center your mind and body. The large tranquility room offers comfortable lounge chairs and delicious healthy snacks and herbal tea. The pretty women's locker room has an incredible eucalyptus steam room, experience shower, and outdoor jacuzzi. Don't miss the Zen room, where you can continue to relax after your spa treatment.
THE PARK VIEW ROOMS AND SUITES
Worth the splurge, the Park View Guestrooms and Suites have private furnished balconies and incredible views of the nightly fireworks display at Disney's Magic Kingdom. When you have a Park View Room or Suite, there no need to be among the masses in the parks at the end of a long day. I loved watching the fireworks every night at 7:55pm from the privacy of my own balcony. And a bonus... you can see the Epcot fireworks at 9:00pm, too!!!
TRANQUILO GOLF CLUB
Tranquilo Golf Club is the beautiful and lush 18-hole Tom Fazio designed course on-property at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. It's a certified Audubon sanctuary, with abundant wildlife and protected wetlands. Additionally, there's an 18-hole putting course and the driving range transitions into a short Par 3 course on certain days. The brunch at Plancha (in the clubhouse) is not to be missed. At Tranquilo, kids under 12 play free with a paying adult. Teens 13-18 are half price with a paying adult.
FOUR SEASONS PREFERRED PARTNER AMENITIES
All clients of Kristen Nix Travel will receive complimentary Four Seasons Preferred Partner amenities when staying at Four Seasons Orlando. Contact Kristen for property-specific details.
Fireworks Chandelier in the Four Seasons Orlando lobby
Instagram-worthy palm trees for days
The beautiful giant crystal ball fountain.
Just a small section of the expansive Family Pool (the cocktails here are fantastic!)
Lazy River at Explorer Island
"Dive-In" movies at the Family Pool on Saturday nights
Cocoon hideaway at Explorer Island
Just a small corner of The Hideout, teen hangout
Character Breakfast at Ravello
You can see the nightly Magic Kingdom fireworks display from the Park View Rooms and Suites, and the amazing Capa restaurant.
At the Four Seasons, dessert goes to the heart.
The 18-hole putting course at Tranquilo