'Tis the Season
Enjoy the festive holiday experiences listed below, designed to enhance your visit to paradise!
FESTIVE
Holiday Dining
Take a culinary journey this holiday season. We offer dining with Gulf views, adult-exclusive experiences, or an elaborate family-friendly buffet showcasing a range of cuisines.
Breakfast with Santa
Cookie Decorating with Elves
Breakfast with Santa
Start your morning with holiday magic at Maia for breakfast! Enjoy a delicious buffet, meet Santa for photos and Christmas wishes, and enjoy crafts, letters to Santa, and cheerful music.
December 7, 14 & 21
8 am - 11:30 am
Standard Restaurant Pricing | Maia
Elf Academy
Cookie Decorating with Elves
Breakfast with Santa
Step into holiday magic at the Elf Academy, where kids enjoy story time, cookie decorating, ornament making, toy building, games, and a special graduation ceremony.
December 15–23
3–5 pm or 6–8 pm
$45 per child (under 12)
Caxambas Ballroom | Winter Wonderland
Cookie Decorating with Elves
Cookie Decorating with Elves
Cookie Decorating with Elves
Stop in to visit Santa’s cheerful elves for a cookie decorating experience! Kids can frost and sprinkle their own holiday cookie inside the magical Winter Wonderland.
December 19, 20, 22, 24 & 25
Complimentary | 12 pm – 2 pm
Caxambas Ballroom | Winter Wonderland
(December 25th will be held on Sunset Terrace)
Holiday Craft for Kids
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Cookie Decorating with Elves
Kids can express their creativity with holiday arts and crafts sessions. Unleash your imagination and holiday spirit.
Daily at 8:30 am
Complimentary | Tiki Time Room (lobby level)
Poolside S'mores
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Join us for an evening of s’mores and marshmallow roasting by Quinn’s Pool. Enjoy sweet treats, sunset views, and poolside fun for the whole family!
Daily at 6:30 pm
Complimentary | Sunset Terrace
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Join Mrs. Claus in Winter Wonderland for holiday stories, music, games, and a Letters to Santa workshop. Enjoy hot cocoa, festive treats, and magical moments filled with Christmas cheer.
December 18 & December 22
6 pm – 8 pm
$30 per child (12 and under)
Caxambas Ballroom | Winter Wonderland
Holiday Carolers
Holiday Carolers
Holiday Carolers
Embrace the season with joyful melodies from our Holiday Carolers. Enjoy festive music, s’mores, holiday games, and hot cocoa for a cozy, magical evening of holiday celebration.
December 20 & 24
Complimentary | 6 pm – 7 pm
Sunset Terrace
Elf Tuck-Ins
Holiday Carolers
Holiday Carolers
Make Christmas Eve magical with a special elf visit! Enjoy a bedtime story, holiday cheer, and a festive goodie bag with toys, crafts, and treats for sweet dreams before Santa arrives.
December 24
6 pm – 9 pm
$45 per child | Guest's Room
Mentalist Show
Holiday Carolers
Mentalist Show
Spend the evening watching award-winning mentalist Wayne Hoffman deliver a high-energy performance involving body language, human behavior, and visual magic that is enjoyable for the entire family.
December 26
7 pm - 9 pm
Complimentary | Coconut Ballroom (Palms Tower)
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve Beach Glow Party
Ring in the New Year with music, games, and glowing fun. Each entry includes two drink tickets, glow accessories, and access to the beach party. Additional food and beverage tickets are available for purchase. Dance to the DJ, watch the NYC ball drop, play beach glow games, and enjoy bites from the food truck for a memorable start to 2026.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 10 pm - 1 am
$80 Adults | $50 Kids (12 and under)
Resort Beach
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. A 25% service charge and 6% tax will be added to the final price. Exclusive to resort guests and Members Club of Marco.
New Year's Eve Chickee Hut Package
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in a VIP Chickee Hut, featuring seating for up to 6 guests right on the beach. Enjoy a bottle of Taittinger champagne, a charcuterie board display, festive party favors, two drink tickets per person (up to 12 tickets), and access to a kid’s mocktail station. With VIP entrance for 6 guests to the Beach Glow Party, this exclusive experience offers the perfect setting to relax and ring in the new year beneath the stars.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:30 pm – 1 am
$1,400 per Hut + Tax and Gratuity
A 25% service charge and 6% tax will be added to the final price. Exclusive for resort guests and Members Club of Marco.
New Year's Eve Luau at Kane
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Polynesian Luau at Kane Tiki Bar & Grill. Enjoy Hawaiian dinner music, a lei greeting, and a vibrant hula show. Feast on sushi, seafood, smoked brisket, roasted suckling pig, and tropical desserts like pineapple upside-down cake for an unforgettable evening of island flavors. Aloha to 2025!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
6 pm – 9 pm (staggered seating)
$175 Adults | $39 Children (under 12)
This event is now on a waitlist.
Tesoro's Blackout New Year's Eve Party
Ring in the New Year in style at Tesoro’s adults-only New Year's Eve Party with DJ Dew, live performances, access to the Taittinger Lounge, and a welcome cocktail. Packages include champagne, spirits, culinary delights, and reserved tables for 2-12 guests.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Cover Charge: $35 | Packages from: $350-$1,550
Adults 21+ can celebrate from 10 pm to 2 am
The entry fee is waived with a dining reservation at Ario or Tesoro and is first-come, first-served.
Email MRKFLHolidayReservations@marriott.com to purchase a VIP package!