ORLANDO
Set next to a pristine lake in the Florida woodlands, the new Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort combines signature Four Seasons' service, amenities and experiences in a sprawling resort setting.
The ribbon cutting to officially mark the opening of the resort took place on August 1.
Located within the residential community of Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort, Four Seasons Resort Orlando is just minutes from all the attractions via complimentary Four Seasons motor coaches or private luxury sedans. The on-site Disney Planning Center located on the lobby level is the starting point to access the resort's benefits and connectivity thanks to its special relationship with Disney.
Guests can choose from 443 modern rooms, including 68 suites, with configuration options tailored for couples and individuals, and families and friends traveling together.
The Resort's rooms are among the largest in Orlando, and each has a wide, furnished terrace to help take in the Florida sunshine and views across 26.5 acres of landscaped grounds, including gardens, a lake and golf course.
Many rooms also offer unobstructed views of the nightly fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park, providing an opportunity for a family picnic or romantic dinner on the private terrace.
On-Site Attractions and Amenities
The Resort's own five-acre Explorer Island features a 7,590-square-foot family pool, beach volleyball, outdoor movie nights and smokehouse barbecue at PB+G, the pool bar and grill. There's also a lazy river winding around a "ruined" mansion, an expansive Splash Zone with dozens of water jets, a climbing wall and waterslides, and a video gaming center. The Kids for All Seasons program is a complimentary camp for younger guests ages 4-to-12.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando also houses three on-site Har-Tru tennis courts in partnership with Peter Burwash International, an adults-only pool surrounded by private cabanas and reserved for guests 21 and older, and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Next month, Four Seasons will unveil the completely refurbished Tom Fazio-designed golf course, Tranquilo Golf Club. A Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the course's 18 holes unfold through rolling hills dotted with southern live oaks and Spanish moss.
In addition to PB+G on Explorer Island and Plancha at the golf clubhouse, Four Seasons Resort Orlando includes three additional on-site dining and drinking venues. Capa, a contemporary Spanish steakhouse, is set to open in September. The 17th floor restaurant and outdoor dining terrace will afford premier views of the nightly Magic Kingdom Park fireworks as a backdrop for exquisite meals in a romantic setting.
The spa features 18 treatment rooms, including the ultra-private couples' bungalows; the Experience Showers - a journey through water, scent and light effects; the Aroma Design Bar for custom fragrances for treatments or to take home; and a hair, nail and beauty salon led by Master Stylist Alejandra Bell.
Meeting and Event Space
The property showcases 37,750 square feet of event space – much of it naturally lit.
"Our event facilities are truly extraordinary," says Director of Marketing Alan Reichbart, referring to the 14,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom with natural light and two outdoor terraces. There is also the elegant Palm Ballroom, and an array of smaller spaces and outdoor lawns that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort joins sister hotels Four Seasons Hotel Miami and Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach as the third property in the brand's Florida collection. A fourth project, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, is now in development in the Atlantic Ocean community of Surfside.
