The Rosen Hotels have special entertainment offerings for the holidays. Here they are, listed by resort name. Each resort has the phone number and address for more information.
9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-996-9700
Holiday Performances and Santa Visit
Fridays, (Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 and 21), 6-10 p.m.
Free
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling, too... From 6 to 7 p.m., sing along with gleeful holiday carolers, and then be sure to check in with Santa Claus to see whether you've been naughty or nice... The "Solid State Jazz Trio" rounds out a festive evening with smooth holiday jazz from 7 to 10 p.m.
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling, too... From 6 to 7 p.m., sing along with gleeful holiday carolers, and then be sure to check in with Santa Claus to see whether you've been naughty or nice... The "Solid State Jazz Trio" rounds out a festive evening with smooth holiday jazz from 7 to 10 p.m.
"A Classical Holiday" Entertainment
Saturdays (Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22), 6-7 p.m.
Free
Slow down and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas with "A Classical Holiday," featuring presentations from local artists who will share classical harp and violin selections, accompanied by holiday carolers.
Santa's Cookie Stop
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2:30-4 p.m.
Free
It's all about Santa! Visit Santa's Workshop, put in a gift request with the big man and his number one elf, get a photo taken, sing along with Christmas carols and enjoy holiday cookies and punch. Santa's Cookie Stop is located in the hotel's lobby next to the holiday tree.
It's all about Santa! Visit Santa's Workshop, put in a gift request with the big man and his number one elf, get a photo taken, sing along with Christmas carols and enjoy holiday cookies and punch. Santa's Cookie Stop is located in the hotel's lobby next to the holiday tree.
Breakfast with Santa and Gift Event
Saturday, Dec. 22, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
$15 per adult; $10 per child age 4-12; children under 4 free with paying adult. Price includes tax and gratuity.
Children love to select their own gifts for loved ones, so bring your little ones to Café Matisse where Santa and one of his hard-working elves will host a breakfast and gift event just for them (adult supervision is required). After breakfast with Santa, children can select their gift for wrapping (wrapping station, paper provided). One gift is included with purchase of each child or adult lunch buffet. Space is limited; reservations recommended. Stay over on Dec. 21, 2012 for just $79 plus tax and receive Breakfast with Santa included in the price of the room.
Dining and Caricatures at Jack's Place, Rosen Plaza
On-going Fridays and Saturdays (Nov. 30 thru Saturday, Dec. 22), 6-9 p.m.
Price Varies
Treat a loved one to a very special dinner this season and dine among the stars at Jack's Place, where you'll receive a complimentary holiday caricature with the purchase of dinner for two. Jack's Place is named after Harris Rosen's father Jack, who worked as a safety engineer at the Waldorf Astoria NY starting in 1932. As a side vocation, Jack sketched thousands of caricatures of celebrities and VIPs visiting the hotel and who autographed their drawings, a selection of which are now adorning the walls at Jack's Place at Rosen Plaza. Cost of each caricature without dinner is $10 per person including tax. Reservations are suggested.
9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-996-9840
Holiday Lobby Entertainment and Culinary Events
Fridays (Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Free (lobby entertainment), $25 per adult plus tax (culinary programs)
Even busy holiday hosts and hostesses need a break from their seasonal preparations, so this festive yet functional event was designed just for them. First, take a breather to enjoy roving carolers who will perform standard holiday favorites while gathering 'round the hotel's holiday tree gracing the Grand Lobby.
Then, learn tips and tricks from the pros to impress your guests this holiday season at our hands-on tasting events conducted by our experienced team of award-winning chefs and beverage professionals. This is the perfect activity for anyone hosting parties this season or just looking for a fun Friday night with friends. Attend one or attend all sessions. Guests will have the opportunity to watch the professional demonstrations and then make their own, tasting everything along the way. Take-home gifts, recipes and tips are included and an extra special holiday gift will be provided to guests that attend all three sessions. Cost is $25 plus tax per adult. Space is limited; reservations recommended.
Holiday Cocktail and Culinary Artistry
Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$25 plus tax per adult.
Don't serve the same-old "Screwdrivers" at this year's party - learn how to make and present holiday cocktails that will have your friends believing you are a true mixologist. Then watch as our chefs show you amazing tricks to make any food presentation a masterpiece. Two cocktails and hors d'oeuvres included.
Wine & Food Pairings and Wine Gift Giving Tips
Friday, Dec. 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$25 plus tax per adult.
Make your holiday party sparkle this year with insider tips for food and wine pairings. Learn how to pick the perfect bottle of wine for a gift from our wine expert, all while enjoying five wine and nibbles combinations. If this wasn't enough, you can get your holiday shopping done as wines will be available for sale with holiday packaging to take home. This is true multi-tasking at its best! Five wine with tasting bites included.
Sweet Sensations: Holiday Desserts & Dessert Cocktails
Friday, Dec. 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$25 plus tax per adult.
Scrap the sugar cookies and learn how to craft beautiful and delicious miniature desserts including our unique Fruit Sushi created and taught by our Pastry Chef. Dessert wouldn't be the same without a sweet concoction presented by our resident mixologist. Two cocktails and desserts included.
Holiday Lobby Entertainment and Santa; Holiday Dining Experiences -- International Buffet and Free Holiday Movie or Everglades and Cool Jazz
Saturdays (Dec. 1, 8 and 15), 5:30-11 p.m.
Free (lobby entertainment), Price Varies (dining experiences)
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let's go! Roving carolers light a spark of holiday cheer from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Grand Lobby, topped off by a visit from jolly old St. Nick himself. From 8-11 p.m., jam to the sounds of the band Chill Switch who will perform live holiday favorites and jazz in the Lobby Lounge. In addition to the free holiday entertainment, enjoy one of two of our holiday dining offerings:
International Holiday Dinner with Santa & Holiday Movie Under the Stars
5:30-8 p.m.
$23.95 per adult; $10.95 per child ages 4-12; under 4 free with a paying adult. Price does not include tax and gratuity.
Sing, hum or tap along to your favorite carols or simply sit back and enjoy as roving carolers stir up some holiday spirit from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Lobby. Then have dinner with the man in red himself during Dinner with Santa in Café Gauguin. There's plenty of family fun to be had as young and old enjoy our International Holiday Dinner buffet featuring our award-winning Herb Crusted Prime Rib, stations of holiday favorites from around the world and an extensive selection of holiday cakes and pies and ice cream sundae bar for dessert. Restaurant reservations recommended.
Wine Pairing Dinner and Evening of Live Jazz
5:30-11 p.m.
$45 plus tax and gratuity per adult.
Holiday festivities aren't just for the little ones... Adults are invited to indulge a relaxing evening at the award-winning Everglades restaurant with a three course prix-fix gourmet menu expertly paired with wines selected by our sommelier. After dinner, enjoy reserved seating in our Lobby Lounge, an after-dinner cocktail and sweet bites, all included in the price of dinner, while jamming to the sounds of the band Chill Switch who will perform live holiday favorites and jazz from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Cost of three-course wine pairing menu is $45 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations recommended.
Lunch with Santa and Holiday Cake Pop Decorating
Saturdays, (Dec. 1 and 8), 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$15.95 per adult; $9.95 per child age 4-12; under 4 free with a paying adult. Price does not include tax and gratuity.
Help fatten up Santa before his big ride by enjoying a bountiful buffet lunch with him at the hotel's Café Gauguin. Get your picture taken with Mr. Claus, and then decorate cake popswith our Pastry Chef to the tunes of favorite holiday songs. Santa and cake pop decorating are included at no charge in the regular price of each lunch buffet. Adult supervision required. Cost is $15.95 plus tax and gratuity for adults; $9.95 plus tax and gratuity per child age 4-12; children under 3 are free with a paying adult. Space is limited; reservations recommended.
9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, 407-996-9939
Lobby Nutcracker Dance Performances
Fridays (Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and 14), 6-9:30 p.m.
Free
Even Santa can't resist a beautiful performance of his favorite ballet, The Nutcracker. He'll make a special appearance, then leave guests to enjoy selections from The Nutcracker Ballet performed by the Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance and Windermere Ballet Community Theatre. Santa and caroling will begin at 6 p.m., followed by ballet performances. After the ballet performances, join holiday revelers at the hotel's Osceola Winter Path located outside on the lower lobby to enjoy with holiday karaoke. A cash bar and snacks will be available for sale from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Visit from Santa and Holiday Dance Performances
Saturdays (Dec.1, 8, and 15), 6-9:30 p.m.
Free
Tap your toes and wiggle your hips along with Santa as he makes a pre-Christmas pit-stop at Rosen Shingle Creek to enjoy holiday caroling followed by performances by Miriam and Val's School of Dance and The Sanford Pops Dance Troop as they present a variety of ballet, tap and contemporary holiday dances. Santa and caroling will begin at 6 p.m followed by the Sanford Pops. After the ballet performances, join holiday revelers in the hotel's scenic Rose Garden for holiday karaoke. A cash bar and snacks will be available for sale from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Shingle Creek Winter Wonderland Stroll
Friday, Dec. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Free (other than Shingle Creek Express Train -- $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 12 - 4, under 4 are free. Price does not include tax)
"Walking in a winter wonderland" is exactly what you'll be doing when you join us for Rosen Shingle Creek's newest tradition, the Shingle Creek Winter Wonderland Stroll. Meander among the hotel's pristinely manicured grounds now magically transformed into a winter wonderland complete with gently falling show (at 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 p.m.), holiday carolers and a beautifully lit 25-foot Christmas tree and tree lighting by Santa Claus. Enjoy storytelling and winter characters such as the Sugarplum Fairy, Snowflake girls, Santa and his elves, available for photos. Or take a ride on the Shingle Creek Express Train with our very own conductor. Those who want to truly revel in the spirit of the season can grab the microphone for holiday karaoke. The event is free and open to the public. Cash dining carts and cash bar will be available for sale 6:30-9:30 p.m. Snow falls nightly 7:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Santa tree lighting at 7:00 p.m.
Nutcracker and Sugar Plum Fairy Afternoon Tea
Sunday, Dec. 2, 1:30- 3:30 p.m.
$20 plus tax for guests age 4 and older; under 4 is free with paying adult.
Spend an elegant afternoon that you and the children will never forget as you enjoy a traditional English-style tea service with a deluxe assortment of sandwiches, imported teas, lemonade and fabulous desserts along with a visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy. The stunning costumed character will pose for photos, sign autographs and mingle with guests from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Each child will receive a complimentary tea hat, and each guest will receive a complimentary photo and novelty holiday frame by which to remember the special day. Space is limited; reservations recommended.
Holiday Entertaining and Tree Fluffing Retro Rad Style hosted by Emily Ellyn
Saturday, Dec. 8, 5-6:15 p.m.
$25 plus tax per adult.
Groovy, baby, yeah! Travel back in time to the 1960s for a "Mad Men" style holiday. Have fun making retro holiday hors d'oeuvres and cocktail recipes with Emily Ellyn, previously featured on the 2012 Food Network Star. Guests will enjoy holiday cooking demonstrations, food and cocktail making and sampling, a photo with Chef Emily and will go home with recipe cards. Space is limited; reservations recommended.
Holiday Tap 'n Tea Social
Saturday, Dec. 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
$20 plus tax for guests age 4 and older; under 4 is free with paying adult.
Put on your glitz and glam for Rosen Shingle Creek's first annual Holiday Tap 'n Tea Social. Mix and mingle with girlfriends of all ages while enjoying tasty treats from the hotel's award-winning culinary team and lively tap performances featuring the Sanford Pops. Your afternoon will be captured in a photo to take home as a gift. Space is limited; reservations recommended.
Holiday Chocolate Making Workshop
Saturday, Dec. 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
$25 plus tax per person (for all participants).
Did you know Orlando has its very own Willy Wonka? Chocolate lovers young and young-at-heart will enjoy an afternoon with world-renowned chocolate expert, Executive Pastry Chef David Ramirez. Guests will enjoy sampling treats, as well as creating their own chocolate-themed gifts they can bring home after the workshop. The event is open to the entire family. Space is limited; reservations recommended.
