Summer Cocktail Features: Rum

June 7-28, 2013

Celebrate the flavors of Summer. Complimentary tasting to registered guests.

Rum
From Single Malts to Five Island Blends we take you on a voyage with an array from Tiki Cocktails to Sophisticate Summer Swizzles.

Fridays
5:30-6 p.m.
Lobby Lounge
Complimentary tasting to registered guests

Wine-Iversity: Pinot Noir

June 15 & 29, 2013

Join Sommelier Kris Soto this Summer as he reveals industry tips and secrets in a fun, intimate setting. Enjoy great wine and pre-dinner fare while discussing focused wine topics. Space is limited, location varies.

Oregon vs. Burgundy
Can the Willamette Valley compete with the ultimate benchmark for Pinot?


6-6:45 p.m.
$25 per person

Reservations required please call (407) 393-4648

Everglades Eco-System Protection

June 2013 - Available every Saturday

Orlando is more than theme parks; it is also home to Grande Lakes Orlando, a resort setting where a series of private ponds and lakes feed into Shingle Creek, the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Follow our conservation staff into the wild to directly impact the evolution of this ecosystem and support Audubon of Florida. Guests will take a kayak or canoe onto Shingle Creek where they will assist in the removal of miscellaneous debris and non-native plants. Guests may also participate in creating new duck boxes and bird houses around the property and along some of our many lakes.

Complimentary

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.

Fourth of July BBQ

July 4, 2013

The Chefs of Grande Lakes take BBQ to new heights on Fairways Lawn! Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music, carnival games, house made sodas, American craft beers and signature sippers. In case of rain this event will be held at the Mediterranean Porte Cochere.

6:30-9 p.m.
Fairways Lawn
$59 per adult (excludes alcoholic beverages), $29 per child 12 and under*

For reservations please call (407) 393-4619
*Children under three eat free

Fourth of July Fireworks

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Watch spectacular over Grande Lake

9 p.m.

Summer Cocktail Features: Bourbon

July 5-26, 2013

Celebrate the flavors of Summer. Complimentary tasting to registered guests.

Bourbon
Explore the realm for beyond Sours and Juleps as we muddle, shake and stir up pleasing punches in our Lobby.

5:30-6 p.m.
Lobby Lounge
Complimentary tasting to registered guests

Wine-Iversity: The ABC's of Summer

July 13 & 27, 2013

Join Sommelier Kris Soto this Summer as he reveals industry tips and secrets in a fun, intimate setting. Enjoy great wine and pre-dinner fare while discussing focused wine topics. Space is limited, location varies.

Anything But Chardonnay
Crisp, interesting and delicious- the great summer wines you've never head of until now.

6-6:45 p.m.
$25 per person

Reservations required please call (407) 393-4648

Everglades Eco-System Protection

July 2013- Available every Saturday

Orlando is more than theme parks; it is also home to Grande Lakes Orlando, a resort setting where a series of private ponds and lakes feed into Shingle Creek, the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Follow our conservation staff into the wild to directly impact the evolution of this ecosystem and support Audubon of Florida. Guests will take a kayak or canoe onto Shingle Creek where they will assist in the removal of miscellaneous debris and non-native plants. Guests may also participate in creating new duck boxes and bird houses around the property and along some of our many lakes.

Complimentary

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.

Wine-Iversity: Rioja

Saturdays, August 17 & 31, 2013

Join Sommelier Kris Soto this Summer as he reveals industry tips and secrets in a fun, intimate setting. Enjoy great wine and pre-dinner fare while discussing focused wine topics. Space is limited, location varies.

Rosados to Reservas
Spain's premier wine region is where versatility meets romance. Rioja should be part of your cellar and summer.

6-6:45 p.m.
$25 per person

Reservations required please call (407) 393-4648

Summer Cocktail Features: Gin

Fridays August 2-30, 2013

Celebrate the flavors of Summer. Complimentary tasting to registered guests.

Gin:
From Mules, Bucks Fizzes and Sours we show you how to cool off during the dogs days of Summer.

Fridays August 2-30
5:30-6 p.m.
Lobby Lounge
Complimentary tasting to registered guests

NORMAN'S 10th Anniversary Black Tie Gala

August 24, 2013

Celebrate with Chef Norman Van Aken at an elegant evening event in The Ritz-Carlton Plaza Ballroom. The night begins with a cocktail reception, followed by a multi-course dinner executed by celebrity chefs Charlie Trotter, Emeril Lagasse, Dean Fearing, Jeremiah Tower and several of Orlando’s finest chefs including The Ritz-Carlton Orlando’s Executive Chef Sean Woods. Chef Norman Van Aken has also invited six Master Sommeliers to elegantly pair wines with each course.

Cocktail Reception 6 p.m.
Dinner 7 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton Plaza Ballroom
$1,000 per person (includes overnight deluxe accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and autographed cookbooks by each of the Chef-Authors.)

An after dinner soiree will be held at NORMAN’S with dancing, music, entertainment and libations.

For anniversary dinner reservations please call (407) 393-4343.

Bleu Moon Party

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Join us as we toast the second full moon of August with Blue Moon Ale.

Saturday, August 31
8 p.m.-midnight
Bleu
Complimentary Blue Moon tasting. Additional drink and food menu available a la carte.

Everglades Eco-System Protection

August 2013 - Available every Saturday

Orlando is more than theme parks; it is also home to Grande Lakes Orlando, a resort setting where a series of private ponds and lakes feed into Shingle Creek, the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Follow our conservation staff into the wild to directly impact the evolution of this ecosystem and support Audubon of Florida. Guests will take a kayak or canoe onto Shingle Creek where they will assist in the removal of miscellaneous debris and non-native plants. Guests may also participate in creating new duck boxes and bird houses around the property and along some of our many lakes.

Complimentary

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.

Labor Day BBQ

Sunday, September 1, 2013

The Chefs of Grande Lakes take BBQ to new heights on Fairways Lawn! Celebrate Labor Day with live music, carnival games, house made sodas, American craft beers and signature sippers. In case of rain this event will be held at the Mediterranean Porte Cochere.

6:30-9 p.m.
Fairways Lawn
$59 per adult (excludes alcoholic beverages), $29 per child 12 and under*

For reservations please call (407) 393-4619
*Children under three eat free

Labor Day Fireworks

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Watch spectacular fireworks over Grande Lake

9 p.m.

Everglades Eco-System Protection

September 2013 - Available every Saturday

Orlando is more than theme parks; it is also home to Grande Lakes Orlando, a resort setting where a series of private ponds and lakes feed into Shingle Creek, the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Follow our conservation staff into the wild to directly impact the evolution of this ecosystem and support Audubon of Florida. Guests will take a kayak or canoe onto Shingle Creek where they will assist in the removal of miscellaneous debris and non-native plants. Guests may also participate in creating new duck boxes and bird houses around the property and along some of our many lakes.

Complimentary

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.

Everglades Eco-System Protection

October 2013 - Available every Saturday

Orlando is more than theme parks; it is also home to Grande Lakes Orlando, a resort setting where a series of private ponds and lakes feed into Shingle Creek, the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Follow our conservation staff into the wild to directly impact the evolution of this ecosystem and support Audubon of Florida. Guests will take a kayak or canoe onto Shingle Creek where they will assist in the removal of miscellaneous debris and non-native plants. Guests may also participate in creating new duck boxes and bird houses around the property and along some of our many lakes.

Complimentary

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.

Everglades Eco-System Protection

November 2013 - Available every Saturday

Orlando is more than theme parks; it is also home to Grande Lakes Orlando, a resort setting where a series of private ponds and lakes feed into Shingle Creek, the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Follow our conservation staff into the wild to directly impact the evolution of this ecosystem and support Audubon of Florida. Guests will take a kayak or canoe onto Shingle Creek where they will assist in the removal of miscellaneous debris and non-native plants. Guests may also participate in creating new duck boxes and bird houses around the property and along some of our many lakes.

Complimentary

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.

Everglades Eco-System Protection

December 2013 - Available every Saturday

Orlando is more than theme parks; it is also home to Grande Lakes Orlando, a resort setting where a series of private ponds and lakes feed into Shingle Creek, the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Follow our conservation staff into the wild to directly impact the evolution of this ecosystem and support Audubon of Florida. Guests will take a kayak or canoe onto Shingle Creek where they will assist in the removal of miscellaneous debris and non-native plants. Guests may also participate in creating new duck boxes and bird houses around the property and along some of our many lakes.

Complimentary

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.

Sunday Brunch

Sundays; 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton for a gourmet brunch featuring interactive cooking stations and sparkling wine.

Place: The Vineyard Grill
Price: $69 Adults, $32 Children

For reservations please call (407) 393-4422

For group dining or holiday reservations please call (407) 393-4648

Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge

Saturday and Sunday

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$30 Peter Rabbit Tea (children), $35 Traditional Tea, $50 Royal Tea*

Relax in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our Lobby Lounge while enjoying our famous Afternoon Tea service. Reservations required.

*Royal Tea includes a glass of champagne. Guest must be over 21 years of age.

For reservations please call (407) 393-4648.

Fish Feeding & Lady Bug Release

Daily

1 p.m.
Complimentary

Guests are invited to feed the fish in the Grande Lake and participate in the Lady Bug release program. Meet at the Lakeside Terrace.