ORLANDO, FLORIDA (February 6, 2025) — Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, is kicking off 2025 with a wave of new experiences, including a robot-powered massage offering, exclusive residency with illusionist Drew Thomas, and brand-new pickleball courts and programming, while continuing to offer beloved seasonal programming such as GLO Summer and Fall at Grande Lakes. The resort will also commence a renovation of the event spaces at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando.
Emphasis on Wellness
Grande Lakes Orlando debuts an innovative, robot powered wellness experience for guests in partnership with pioneering lifestyle robotics company Aescape, becoming one of the first hotels in Florida to offer this experience. Available at the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa, guests can indulge in a fully customizable, technology driven massage where the Aertable uses advanced sensors to map, understand, and adapt to the body’s unique contours and areas of tension. This advanced system customizes each session to guests’ needs, creating the perfect combination of pressure, technique, and flow for both relaxation and recovery. Guests can book the experience daily on aescape.com/ in 15- to 60-minute sessions, with prices ranging from $55 to $215.
Catering to popular demand, Grande Lakes Orlando introduced enhanced pickleball facilities. The refreshed courts now feature four permanent pickleball courts alongside two tennis courts, all resurfaced with the signature green and purple, a nod to the Miami Open tennis tournament’s court colors. Through a recently introduced partnership with Marcelo Gouts and his company, MG Tennis of Orlando, guests can also take advantage of clinics, private lessons and cardio tennis sessions.
As an enhancement to the Spa’s partnership with Valmont, Grande Lakes Orlando is introducing an exclusive poolside Valmont Cabana at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. In collaboration with the beauty and skincare brand, the cabana provides guests with a complimentary Valmont tote, Valmont Day Veil and products, ample seating for relaxing, stocked mini-fridge, and a dedicated concierge. Plus, those who book the cabana will receive 10% off all products purchased on the day of the experience. The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando is the only spa in Orlando and The Ritz-Carlton portfolio to offer the Valmont exclusive brand.
Endless Entertainment and Programming
Grande Lakes Orlando has introduced a new, family-friendly performance of “The Magic Show” presented by illusionist Drew Thomas. An America’s Got Talent finalist, Drew brings his captivating and immersive entertainment experience to the resort, with show dates currently through March and more expected throughout the year. Guests and locals can reserve tickets for an exclusive evening of wonder and amazement at drewthomasmagicshow.com.
Guests and locals can also look forward to the return of beloved seasonal programming this year. With Spring only a few months away, the property is already planning Easter activities including the Grande Easter Egg Hunt, Cottontail Tea, giveaways and more. GLO Summer will also return with action-packed programming including performances from the Red Bull Skydivers and weekly fireworks displays. Fall at Grande Lakes will feature hayrides, a fall market, seasonal crafts, animal encounters and more. Finally, festive programming returns in November with the popular Winter Wonderland Market, Santa and Mrs. Claus meet-and-greets and themed dining events. More details about 2025 seasonal programming will be unveiled throughout the year.
Reimagined Meetings and Event Spaces
Following the renovation of the meetings spaces at the JW Marriott Orlando, which featured refreshed decor and overall updates to the space, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, will undergo a similar renovation this year. These updates will allow the resort to continue to serve as a leading host for conferences, large groups and events.
For more information about Grande Lakes Orlando and to book a stay at one of its two hotels, please visit www.grandelakes.com.
