Hosted: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center "Spring It On" event

The “Spring It On” Celebration is in full swing at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, located in Kissimmee, Florida and I can guarantee you won’t want to miss it! We were lucky enough to receive two #hosted nights at this beautiful property to check out their spring event and it did not disappoint! The event was jam-packed with family-friendly seasonal activities that were simply perfect for celebrating the season!

If you aren’t familiar with Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, you are truly missing out! This property is simply stunning and hands-down my favorite resort to stay at in the Central Florida area! They not only have their own Cypress Springs Water Park on property, but also have a lush 4.5 acre atrium, nine award-winning restaurants, various bars, a world-class Spa, and state-of-the-art fitness center on property. There is truly something for EVERYONE in your visiting family to enjoy! Oh, and did I mention that the property is located within minutes of your favorite Central Florida theme parks?!

For this visit we specifically came to enjoy all things Spring! Check out the various ticketed “Spring It On” events available now through March 31, 2023!

Here are some of the various ticketed and/or separate cost activities offered during the “Spring It On” event:

[Descriptions of activities and event details listed below have been taken directly from GaylordHotels.com]

BRAND NEW for 2024- Adventure Kids Springtime Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a springtime scavenger hunt as you search for clues throughout Gaylord Palms' atriums in the new "Adventure Kids: The Hunt for Hidden Treasure" scavenger hunt. Adventure Kids Sophie and Mason provide clues to find gems hidden in the atrium. Wander through 4.5 acres full of spring flowers and seasonal colors as you work at your own pace. Complete the hunt, solve the puzzle, and take home a springtime surprise!

The pirates’ Treasure Escape Room: Ahoy! Captain Hornswoggle's bride, Emerald, has recruited you to her crew to secretly pillage the Captain's Quarters and claim his treasure -  a rare gem. Capt. Hornswoggle has hidden the jewel, and the only way to locate it is to complete a series of puzzles and riddles. Find the gem and escape before he returns in 30 minutes to avoid walking the plank!

Bountiful Easter Buffet Dining Experience at Villa De Flora: On Easter Sunday, March 31, Villa de Flora will host its annual Easter Buffet. The lavish buffet features more than 10 stations, featuring favorites including a chef-crafted action station with pasta and slow-braised short ribs, a children's dining station, a carving board with herb-crusted leg of lamb and horseradish-crusted prime rib, jumbo shrimp cocktail and freshly shucked cold-water oysters, a delicious selection of house-made desserts, and more.

Date: Easter Sunday. 12PM-6PM. Adults $80, Children $35, plus tax and gratuity. To check availability and make reservations, guests can visit GaylordPalmsDining.com.

Spring Into Relâche Spa: To celebrate spring, Relâche Spa is offering an ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Rose Facial, a radiance-boosting facial that will leave skin feeling firm, hydrated, and rejuvenated.

In addition to various seasonal activities that require ticket purchases, Gaylord Palms also overs various FREE activities during this seasonal event, such as:

Easter Bunny Meet & Greet: While you might not spot him as he's delivering eggs, the lovable Easter Bunny takes a break from preparing his famous egg hunt to take photos with guests at the Eggspression Garden. March 23-24, and then again on March 30-31.

[2023 Easter Bunny Meet & Greet at Gaylord Palms]

Egg-ceptional Egg Expedition: Larger-than-life Easter eggs and bouquets of blossoms highlight this themed walkthrough experience. Along the way, guests will find plenty of springtime photo spots for that perfect picture to share with friends and family. This was one of our favorite parts of the seasonal event! The various large painted eggs were a complete hit for my little one and also for myself since I LOVE the various beautiful photo opportunities it provided!

New Light Show Inside the Atrium: Beginning March 8, the resort's animated light curtains will come to life in vibrant color on the atrium's glass ceiling in a brand-new show, "Luminosity." Backed by an original musical score, the show is a celebration of light featuring flashes of lightning, the soft glow of fireflies and moonlit gardens, soothing beach sunsets, sparkling fireworks, and more. The complimentary show can be viewed throughout the atrium, and by guests who book select atrium-view rooms nighty at 9PM EST.

Water Park Parties and Dive-In Movies: As the season brings warmer weather to central Florida, the resort's 3-acre Cypress Springs Water Park will celebrate with its "Sunshine Splash Bash." On select days, a DJ will spin tunes and keep the party going with non-stop energy. In the evenings on select nights, the zero-entry pool at Cypress Springs also becomes the best seat in the house for "Dive-In Movies," featuring family favorite films on the pool's giant video wall.

Meet Famous Florida Wildlife: In the Everglades atrium, guests can meet some of Florida's famous wildlife, like snakes and alligators, and learn how these amazing animals adapt to springtime weather while helping the state's ecosystem.

Search for AR Animals in Mobile Game: Gaylord Palms Resort transforms into a virtual animal safari for families to discover and learn about endangered animals in Wildlife Rescue, a game played at the resort that tracks animals from around the globe. The adventure, which takes place in a free app on guests' smartphones, brings each animal to life via augmented reality (AR) and allows guests to pose for a photo with their new wildlife discovery.

Packages and Tickets Available:

-Two special room and ticket packages are available for the celebration:

-The "Spring It On" Resort Credit Package includes room accommodations, nightly $50 in Resort Credit, and one Hidden Treasure Scavenger Hunt booklet

-The Premium Spring It On Resort Credit Package includes room accommodations nightly $50 in Resort Credit, one Hidden Treasure Scavenger Hunt booklet and an atrium-view room with premium views of the Luminosity Light Show.

-For tickets, room packages or more information, guests may visit GaylordPalmsGetaways.com.

A HUGE thank you to Gaylord Palms for again hosting my girl and I for this beautiful holiday event! We adore this property and seasonal event SO MUCH and look forward to attending each year!

Until next time!

XO, Nikki