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Gaylord Palms announces return of Once Upon a Spring celebration

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Spring hasn’t sprung quite yet, but Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee is gearing up for plenty of activities.

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The 64-acre resort hotel will host its annual “Once Upon a Spring” celebration from March 3 to May 14.

The event will feature larger-than-life Easter eggs and spring blossoms in the Eggspression Garden, a themed walkthrough experience, the chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, a pirate-themed escape room experience and a springtime scavenger hunt for the kids.

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An Easter buffet will be served from noon to 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 9.

Other events during the spring celebration include “dive-in” movies at the Cypress Springs Water Park for overnight guests, a live stage show, a mobile game and more.

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When night falls, the skies come alive on the resort’s animated light curtains in the “Bloom” light show with festive flowers, pastel Easter eggs and bouncing bunnies.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.