Orlando Is a Top Most Place to Spend Easter with Your Family!

The Sunshine State has been attracting fun-seeking vacationers looking for a memorable Easter and spring break experience for many years. But among the most thrilling destinations in the state, Orlando is surely on top of the list.

Easter in Orlando is like no other Easter celebration in Florida and perhaps in the entire country. It offers plenty of everything you can think of that makes an Easter celebration truly impressive—Easter egg hunts, meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, colorful parades, and a sumptuous Easter brunch - everything that says, "Happy Easter!" All of these activities in addition to all the other amazing things Orlando is known to offer its guests year round make Easter in Orlando the first choice of many visitors.

Children scrambling to find as many brightly colored eggs as they can is a ubiquitous sight during Easter. The egg hunt is a beloved Easter tradition that’s centuries old. In days before Christianity, eggs were associated with rebirth and spring, and Christians adopted this tradition, with the eggs now symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus.

Egg hunts are a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Easter. If you're bringing your kids to Orlando, you may want to check out these events for an exciting Easter egg hunt in Orlando or neighboring cities.

Kids can get a map and stickers and search for special Disney character “eggs” throughout Epcot’s World Showcase. Completed maps will earn them a special surprise at the Port of Entry. And they can take a photo op with the Easter Bunny. This event runs for a few weeks up until Easter.

A fantastic fun-filled egg hunting activity awaits kids at the Drive Shack Easter Egg Hunt. Here, they can collect their share of thousands of eggs filled with different treats and special prizes like free BayPlay. They can also have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny himself. Meals are available, and kids can eat with no charge.

Children up to 10 years old will surely have fun hunting over 14,000 uniquely colored eggs at the center of nearby historic Winter Park during the yearly egg hunt. This event has been a tradition for 65 years, so you can be sure this will be an exciting activity for your kids. Admission is free, and kids are guaranteed to bring home some goodies.

Take an enjoyable half hour ride to nearby Sanford where kids 12 and under can join this yearly affair for free. Egg hunts are divided based on different age groups, and more than 20,000 eye-catching treat-filled eggs are there for the hunting, including four special golden eggs. Kids will also get the chance to meet the Easter Bunny and participate in fun activities such as face painting and balloon twisting.

Anyone with zoo admission can enjoy this Easter event with fun games and egg hunts as you explore the zoo, with assorted of treats available at Bunny Stops. At the end of the trail, kids and grown-ups have an opportunity to meet and greet the Easter Bunny.

Aside from the Easter egg hunts in Orlando and neighboring areas, another major attraction that guests (especially the littleone!) look forward to is the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. This adorable character is a staple in Easter celebrations in most Western countries and is said to have come to the United States through German immigrants.
If you want to enjoy a unique photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, check out these events and places.

The Magic Kingdom is a favorite place to have fun with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny. Visitors can readily have their photos taken with the pair at the Magic Kingdom's Town Square. Kids and adults can also enjoy Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade and meet and greet with the Azalea Trail Maids.

Gaylord Palms Resort offers an assortment of activities during Easter and spring season, from bunny hunts, pool parties, and of course, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Other fun activities await visitors in the resort's 4.5-acre atrium gardens.

Children can get a chance to meet the Easter Bunny during mall hours at the Mall at Millenia, which is less than 20 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort. Complimentary gifts are also available to complete the kids' Easter celebration at the mall. For a small donation to a foundation, you can have your photos taken with the Easter Bunny, or you can also ask a professional photographer to take your pictures.

Beyond the festivities, one of the highlights of the Easter celebration in Orlando is the Easter service as it's a time to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday. There are many places offering excellent Easter services in Orlando and Central Florida. Here are some of them.

Visitors can join many families in worship at the free Easter Sunrise Service hosted by Z88.3 Radio every year at SeaWorld Orlando's Bayside Stadium. It's one of the longest-running Easter services in Orlando. With famous Z artists and inspiring speakers, you can be sure this Easter service is extra special.

Disney's Contemporary Resort, which is just beside the Magic Kingdom, hosts yearly free Easter service for the public. There are two scheduled celebrations of Catholic mass and 1 Protestant service in the morning.

The annual Easter sunrise service in the lovely Bok Tower Gardens in nearby Lake Wales is always something people look forward to. Visitors are eager to take the short drive to experience the refreshing choir and live carillon performance. Admission is generally free from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.

Easter in Orlando will not be complete without the delectable meals and buffet offerings that Orlando is known for during this season. Below is a list of a few places to go to for a mouthwatering Easter feast. Many fine restaurants are open Easter Day, with most offering up special menus. Here are some favorites.

Enjoy a lavish beuch at either Ravello or Plancha at this luxury resort. Ravello features a raw bar, seafood station, carving station and many brunch classics. Planch on the golf course features a 3 course Cuban inspired meal, with Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas. The kids buffet has all of their favorites.

Celebrate with Emeril Lagasse’s team and enjoy a unique and yummy Creole and Hawaiian brunch. Stuffed Hawaiian French Toast, Korean chicken and waffles and more.

This location draws many visitors this time of the year for its famous Spanish-style brunch buffet. There are a wide variety of delectable Spanish specialties and decadent desserts to choose from. They also offer a discounted rate for children age ten and below.

This is a popular authentic Greek restaurant known for its delightful menu with the staple treat of lamb, and nobody cooks lamb better than the Greeks! Eat this special treat to your heart's content and enjoy a free glass of wine.

Pick your favorites from a delicious array of international dishes and enjoy a glass of craft beer at SeaWorld Orlando's food festival. The festival also hosts live performances from top artists that will amp up your Easter celebration in Orlando.

If you're staying in Orlando for a few days, you’ll want to explore the area and enjoy its many world-famous theme parks. By the end of your trip, you'll surely agree that Orlando is indeed the Theme Park Capital of the World.

Experience an authentic New Orleans festival at the Universal Studio Mardi Gras. This festival features the Big Easy's vibrant entertainment and culinary offerings right in the heart of Orlando, with night parades, live concerts, and mouthwatering Cajun cooking.

Taking your kids to LEGOLAND Florida will be an extra treat after a day of Easter egg hunting and meeting the Easter Bunny. This famous theme park is complete with all the amenities that children and adults alike will surely enjoy, from the rides and slides to the life-size Lego models and waterpark.

If you've been to SeaWorld Orlando for the Easter sunrise service, you should complete the experience with a tour of the entire amusement park, which is also a trusted animal rescue organization. Here you'll see your favorite sea creatures, like turtles, sharks, orcas, and penguins. They also have many exhilarating rides to enjoy.

Easter and spring vacation are peak season in Florida, especially in Orlando, so if you're planning a visit, you should prepare way before your holiday. Book your reservations early, including accommodations and dining. If you wait, you run the risk that your favorites will be sold out.

Search online for ideal places to stay. You may opt for a luxury rental community where your family can have plenty of space to celebrate your Easter privately. You'll have space for an exciting Easter egg hunt and a place to cook and prepare your delicious holiday dinner or Easter brunch.

Here are some of our favorite places that you may want to consider.

Windsor Hills Resort
Reunion Resort
Solterra Resort
Solara Resort

Spending Easter and spring break in Orlando is sure to provide lots of good family fun and excitement. And with its warm and sunshiny weather and loads of fun activities and attractions, it's a perfect place to continue your Easter family traditions and to create some new ones.