World-Class Experiences

Things to Do

Splash into family-friendly excitement at Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, FL. With Cypress Springs Water Park, a tranquil South Beach-inspired pool oasis, a revitalizing spa, and family-friendly activities, our resort offers the perfect escape.

Fun for All

Cypress Springs Water Park

Our three-acre oasis features speed slides, a drop slide, slides just for kids, a surf simulator, a zero-entry pool, a children’s multi-level playhouse, an action river, and an adults-only pool inspired by those found in Miami’s landmark hotspots. At Cypress Springs Water Park, you can play all day or relax and unwind from the comfort of your own private cabana.

Crystal River Rapids Cypress Springs

Activities

Spooktacular Symphony in the Sky

In this spooktacular spectacle, more than 200 synchronized drones take to the sky and paint a palette of color and animation to celebrate the autumn season. Accompanied by an original Gaylord Hotels score, the multi-sensory experience is the perfect way to end each evening as the drones create aerial art right before your eyes. Shows start at 9 p.m. on select dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, and Oct. 19.

Aerial view of drone show

Seasonally Themed

Extraordinary Atrium Light Show

Experience Gaylord Palms’ signature nightly light show in our beautiful atrium or from your balcony in select atrium-view guest rooms. Marvel at the wonder of our seasonally themed spectacle and enjoy dazzling lights and thrilling music in this not-to-be-missed performance. Nightly shows at 9 p.m.

Goblins & Giggles Atrium Light Show
Cypress Springs Aerial
Cypress Springs Aerial

November 15, 2024 - January 4, 2025

Plan Your Holiday Getaway Early! Tickets & Packages On Sale Now

Stay overnight with us this holiday season and immerse yourself in a magical winter wonderland! With magnificent lights and décor, ICE!, (a holiday favorite), and a blizzard of yuletide activities to enjoy, you’ll want Christmas to last year round. Book early and get a jump on your holiday plans.

St. Augustine Atrium
Adventure Ahead

Activities For All Ages

Explore our carefully curated array of leisure activities designed to provide extraordinary moments that go beyond the ordinary. Plan your itinerary with our selection of exceptional experiences, many of which are included with your stay.

Actor and girl posing for a photo in costume.

Monster Mash Bash

You're invited to join Morgana the Witch, Vlad the Vampire, Grimm the Goblin, and Bones the Skeleton for the Monster Mash Bash Dance Party and Costume Contest. With your best costume - and dance moves - on display, you'll catch on in a flash and be the graveyard smash of this ghoulish party. Costume contest winners take home some terror-ific prizes.

Trick or Treat Expedition

Trick-or-Treat Expedition

It's all treats and no tricks (well, maybe just one or two) along the Trick-or-Treat Expedition trail. Cheerfully spooky characters pop up along the way to add some smiles and laughs as youngsters on a search for sweet treats shout "Trick-or-treat!" and add to their candy collection. Saturdays at 4 – 5 p.m. from Sept. 28 – Oct. 26.

Movie Night

Dive-In Movie: Spookley the Square Pumpkin

It's time for a dive-in movie as the family-friendly, animated feature film, "Spookley the Square Pumpkin," plays on the big screen at Cypress Springs Water Park. Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 5 p.m. from Sept. 27 – Oct. 26.

Emerald Pirate Escape Room 2023

The Pirate's Treasure Escape Room

Avoid walking the plank! Solve puzzles and riddles within 30 minutes to find a rare hidden gem and escape the room.

boy holding a treasure map

Adventure Kids: The Hunt for Hidden Treasure

In this fun-filled scavenger hunt, you'll explore Gaylord Palms' atriums to find several hidden gems.

Spookly Pumpkin Costumed Character

Spookley the Square Pumpkin Meet & Greet

Show off your Halloween costume and take a photo with Spookley the Square Pumpkin, the hero of the pumpkin patch who proves that being different can save the day! Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. from Sept. 27 – Oct. 26.

Wildlife Encounters

Connect with nature in unforgettable ways. Our complimentary wildlife activities offer a unique blend of excitement and education from close-up animal encounters to alligator, grunt (baby alligator), & Floridian fish feedings. Dates: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat | Times: See resort guide upon arrival.

Spooky Animal Encounters
Jack-o'-lantern Walk

Jack-O’-Lantern Walk

Transport yourself to a world of Halloween fun and stroll through a display of dozens of creatively decorated and carved jack-o'-lanterns. Snap a few photos for inspiration to carve your own at home. Daily, at your leisure from Sept. 26 – Oct. 26.

Adventure Kids Characters

Adventure Kids: A Spooky Celebration

Young explorers can join the Gaylord Hotels Adventure Kids and their pals, Seth the Sea Turtle and Ava the Alligator, as they showcase Florida's collection of creepy, crawly creatures and ghoulish greenery in an eerie, interactive show experience. Noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on select dates from Sept. 27 – Oct. 26.

Child standing in front of virtual elephant.

Wildlife Rescue: Augmented Reality Experience

Take a virtual safari through Gaylord Palms! Twelve endangered animals are hidden throughout the resort and your help is needed to find them. A smartphone and free app download are necessary to enjoy this AR experience. Presented by bubly™.

Arcade fun for all ages!

Arcade

Get your game on in our arcade with the newest video games, head-to-head contests, and arcade classics. Access via room key. Daily, at your leisure.

Yoga Coquina Lawn

Sunrise Yoga

Join us for Sunrise Yoga at Coquina Lawn to restore mind + body + soul balance. Daily at 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Included in resort fee.

Amenities and Enhancements

Private Cabanas & Premium Poolside Seating

Secure your ideal poolside spot by reserving premium poolside seating with an umbrella or book a private cabana. Cabanas offer added shade, spacious lounge seating, refrigerators, TVs, and more for an elevated poolside experience!

Pool Cabana

Wellness

Relâche Spa and Fitness Center

Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul at Relâche Spa at Gaylord Palms Resort. Our services blend essential oil aromatherapy and diverse massage techniques to melt tension away. Exercise and physically de-stress at The Relâche Fitness Center with a full range of cardio and strength equipment for a total workout. Join us daily at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on the Coquina Lawn for Sunrise Yoga to restore balance to mind, body, and soul.

Woman relaxing during a spa treatment.

Celebrations

Cypress Springs Pool Party

Have a blast and beat the heat in our water park for all special occasions – birthdays, graduations, reunions, or any reason to gather the gang together! Celebrate in style with our new Cypress Springs indoor Party Room, perfect for pizza, cake and merriment. Complete your celebration with pre-loaded arcade cards and/or a private poolside cabana. Plus, party attendees receive an all-day access wristband to Cypress Springs Water Park!

Three kids playing with water

Amenities and Enhancements

Celebration Golf Club

Celebration Golf Club is the final course designed by the renowned masters, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr. As an official club partner, Gaylord Palms Resort makes preferred tee times and transportation available to you. The course is in the town of Celebration, a few miles from our Kissimmee resort.

Stephen Ashley Horne
On-Site Outlets
Relâche Spa Treatment Room

Relâche Spa & Salon

Get a massage at our day spa in Kissimmee Florida, and unwind your body, mind and soul. Reserve a rejuvenating facial or calming treatment in a luxurious atmosphere while estheticians pamper you.

Fitness Center

Relâche Fitness Center

As you exercise, enjoy beautiful resort views at our Orlando hotel with a fitness center.

Gaylord Palms Cypress Springs Water Park

Swimming

South Beach Pool

Mon-Sun: 8:30 AM-10:00 PM

Outdoor

Towels provided

Heated

Cypress Springs Water Park

Mon-Sun: 8:30 AM-10:00 PM

Outdoor

Towels provided

Heated

Frequently Asked Questions