This Thanksgiving, gather the ones you’re most thankful for and escape to the warmth of Orlando for a celebration that’s equal parts relaxing and festive. Whether you crave a traditional meal, family-friendly games, or poolside fun, The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando sets the perfect scene for holiday memories that last a lifetime.
Thanksgiving at The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
A Feast of Fun, Flavor, and Family Moments
Dinner at Valencia Restaurant
Family-Style Thanksgiving Dinner at Valencia
Bring everyone to the table for a classic Thanksgiving feast served family style at Valencia Restaurant. Start with a harvest salad of mixed greens, feta, candied nuts and raspberry vinaigrette, then pass around roasted turkey with gravy, honey-spiced glazed ham, grilled salmon with tomato caper beurre blanc, maple bacon Brussels sprouts and chorizo cornbread stuffing. Finish with an assortment of seasonal desserts. Pricing is $55 per adult, $25 per child, plus tax and gratuity. The á la carte menu will not be available on Thanksgiving Day, so reserve your table early.
November 26 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
In-Suite Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner in Your Suite
All the comfort of a homemade holiday meal, none of the prep. Pick up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Element and enjoy it together in your suite: oven-roasted turkey with gravy, bread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, maple bacon Brussels sprouts, harvest salad, cranberry relish and dinner rolls, plus your choice of apple or pumpkin pie. Pricing is $165 for 1–4 guests and $40 for each additional guest, plus tax and gratuity. Add your choice of apple or pumpkin pie in the booking notes.
November 26 | Pick-up 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Events for the Whole Family
Gatorland Show at The Springs Pools
November 27 | 1:00 PM
Meet some of Florida’s most famous locals during this live poolside show. Gatorland experts share fascinating facts about alligators and where they live, and a few lucky guests may even get to hold one. It’s a one-of-a-kind holiday moment the whole family will remember.
Whiskey by the Water at Lake Austin Pier
November 27 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
TToast the holiday weekend as the sun goes down over Lake Austin. This waterfront tasting showcases three WhistlePig expressions, each paired with a chef-crafted bite: Piggy Back 100 Proof Bourbon with a maple bacon cornbread bite, Snout to Tail 10 Year with a braised short rib crostini, and 12 Year Barrel Rye finished in maple crème brûlée casks with a mini crème brûlée tart. Open to resort guests and locals. $45 per person plus tax and gratuity, with only 35 spots available.
Gobble ‘Til You Wobble Party at Element Lounge
November 26–28 | 7:00 PM
Give thanks, then keep the celebration going at Element Lounge. Gather the whole family for holiday-themed games for all ages, festive music and, of course, the ultimate wobble dance-off. Included with your stay, so just bring your best moves.
Bourbon & BBQ at Valencia
Every Saturday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Turn Saturday into the tastiest night of your stay. Enjoy smoky, slow-cooked barbecue alongside a curated selection of smooth bourbons and handcrafted whiskey cocktails at Valencia Restaurant. Round up your group, raise a glass and soak up some Southern-style hospitality.
Make It a Thanksgiving Getaway
Make the most of the holiday season with extra time together at The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando. With our Holiday Family Getaway, save up to 20% on stays of two nights or more, plus enjoy a $50 resort credit when you book direct. It’s the perfect way to turn Thanksgiving into a full family vacation.
Spread out in spacious condo-style suites with separate bedrooms, full kitchens and in-room laundry, so longer stays feel easy and everyone has room to relax. Spend sunny afternoons at Surfari Water Park, included with every stay, catch golden-hour views at Lake Austin Pier and gather for memorable meals at Valencia Restaurant.
Tucked away from the crowds yet just minutes from Walt Disney World® and Orlando’s holiday celebrations, The Grove gives you the perfect balance of festive excitement and true relaxation. Book November 1 – December 31, 2026, for stays through January 31, 2027, using code SALERC. Reserve your Holiday Family Getaway and give your family more time together this season.
