Grande Lakes Orlando Unveils Ice Rink, Christmas Market and New Golf Course
Orlando – October 15, 2026 -- Grande Lakes Orlando opens its open-air ice-skating rink and annual Christmas Market on November 25, and reopens its renovated championship golf course on November 1 ahead of the 2026 PNC Championship.
The open-air rink adds a new brasserie and poolside cocoa cabanas
The rink, billed as Orlando's only open-air ice-skating rink, returns November 25 on the resort's expansive lawn. It debuts alongside Rinkside Brasserie, an à la carte restaurant with seasonal dishes. The Fireside Lounge serves gourmet s'mores and more items from the Rinkside menu.
Guests can also book the Grande Cocoa Cabanas by the heated pools. The private cabanas come with Grand Marnier hot cocoa, gourmet s'mores and dedicated food and beverage service.
The Christmas Market runs November 25 through January 2
The European-inspired market is open to resort guests and the public. Its artisanal chalets include: