How to Celebrate Easter in Orlando

Hooray… the Easter Bunny’s coming to town. Even  Orlando vacationers can revel in this fun-filled holiday thanks to a bevy of festive happenings all around Central Florida. Here’s a selection of excellent events you may wish to check out:

Easter Hunts & Bunny Meet and Greets

Central Park, Winter Park – annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3rd at 9:30am

Kissimmee  Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 3rd from noon until 3pm  at Babb Landing located at Shingle Creek Regional Park at 2491 Babb Road in Kissimmee

Magic Kingdom – Mr. & Mrs. Bunny at Meet and Greet – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily

Epcot – Easter Egg hunt for 3-9 year olds in the Heritage Garden at the American Adventure every 30 minutes from 11:40 AM- 5:40 PM on April 4th. There will also be an Easter Egg relay for 6-12 year olds at Future World  West Garden just outside Character Spot in Innoventions West on April 4th. It held 40 minutes after the hour from 10:40 AM to 4:40 PM.

City of Lake Mary – Saturday, April 3rd from 10am till 2pm at Central Park, Lake Mary City Hall there will be an  Easter Festival where kids can meet the Easter Bunny plus games, prizes and Easter basket giveaways.

Easter Bunny Tea at The Ritz-Carlton – On April 3rd and 4th celebrate Easter with a special Tea Service that will include a visit from the Easter Bunny and a special gift for each child. Reservations required. $30-$45.  11:00 am and 3:00 pm (separate seatings)

Bunny Photos at Mall at Millenia – Daily in the Orangerie Cafes from 11am to 9pm ending Saturday, April 3rd.

Easter Brunch

Check out these eateries for an unforgettable Easter brunch:

• La Coquina at the Hyatt Grand Cypress
• The Boheme at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
• Villa de Flora at the Gaylord Palms Resort
• Luma on Park , Winter Park 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• The Vineyard Grill at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes
• Capriccio Grill at the Peabody Hotel
• Park Plaza Gardens, Winter Park
• The Black Olive, downtown
• Cafe Gauguin at the Rosen Centre
• Café Osceola at the Rosen Shingle Creek
• Columbia Restaurant, Celebration
• Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana at the Westin Imagine
• The Kitchen at The Hard Rock Hotel
• Trattoria del Porto at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Easter Service

Walt Disney World religious services on Sunday April 4th will be held at the Contemporary Resort in the Fantasia Ballroom.
* Catholic Mass – 8 am and 10:15 am
* Protestant Service – 9 am

Rise Up Community Easter Celebration at Crane’s Roost Park in Altamonte Springs hosted by Family First Partnership and First Baptist Church of Altamonte Springs. This event is free and open to the public.  The day begins at 9:00 am with a free breakfast and the opening of the Kid Zone Fun Spot.  The two services begin at 10:00 am in the Plaza and in the Amphitheatre.

Bok Tower Gardens – Easter Sunrise Service on April 4th from 7am – 8am featuring the music of a 60-bell Singing Tower carillon and the Lake Wales Chorale.There will also be an Easter Sunday Carillon Concerts on April 4th from 1pm-3:30pm..

More Easter Festivities

Check out the 2010 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Loaded with colorful floral displays, this event runs through May 16th and includes a live Flower Power Concert Series, gardening seminars, workshops, demonstrations and children’s activities. Access to the festival is included in your regular admission ticket to Epcot.