Grande Lakes Orlando introduces Spring Break by the Lake, a new seasonal series of outdoor adventures and wellness programs for families and friends.

Grande Lakes Orlando, the sprawling 500-acre luxury destination home to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, has officially unveiled its inaugural Spring Break by the Lake program. This brand-new series transforms the headwaters of the Florida Everglades into a hub for outdoor adventure, nostalgic competition, and high-end wellness. Running through the spring season, the series is designed to foster “family togetherness and social bonding” through a curated mix of lakeside activities and signature holiday events.

Spring Break by the Lake: Family Competition and Lakeside Adventure

The centerpiece of the season is the Grande Family Classic. Held on Saturdays from March 14 to April 11, 2026, this event invites families to compete in nostalgic favorites like potato sack races, three-legged races, and egg-on-spoon challenges for a chance to win prizes.

For those looking for a modern sporting edge, the resort is introducing Pickleball Afternoons. At $60 per participant, guests receive instruction from the Grande Lakes Sports coaching team, participate in round-robin play, and take home exclusive branded keepsakes.

Other lakeside highlights include:

• Sunrise Safaris and Kayaking: Signature guided tours of the resort’s natural Florida landscape.
• Stargazing & S’mores: Join Marq Maquette, Curator of the American Space Museum, for an immersive night of space exploration stories and telescope viewing.
• Lantern Release Ritual: An intentional sunset ceremony held along the shoreline.

Wellness and Renewal

The season kicks off with a heavy focus on health. From February 20-22, the resort hosts a dedicated Wellness Retreat featuring keynote speakers Stephanie Sollers (Aescape) and Cord Coen (ZENTS).

For more casual fitness, the Wellness Club offers social activities on the lawn ranging from cold plunges and lakeside runs to yoga and fitness classes. Runners can also mark their calendars for the St. Patrick’s Lucky Stride 5K on March 15.

Holiday Traditions

The resort continues its tradition of luxury holiday celebrations with an extensive Easter lineup, including:

• The Easter Carnival and Grande Easter Egg Hunt.
• Cotton Tail Tea and the Golden Ticket Ceremony.
• Signature holiday brunches at Highball & Harvest and Primo.

Additional spring events include a Kentucky Derby Top Hat Viewing Party and specialized Mother’s Day Tea experiences.

Spring Break by the Lake: Planning Your Escape

Travelers looking to experience the new series can utilize the “Grande Escape Package,” which offers up to a $100 daily resort credit and complimentary parking. For more information, visit the official Grande Lakes Orlando website.

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