🎄 Christmas Brunch/Dinner Ideas

Hey everyone! This is not mandatory, just a suggestion. If you’ll be in town on Christmas Day, here are a few options for us to have brunch or dinner. We can also keep it simple and order something and hang out at the hotel.

If we get enough interest in one of these, we’ll look into making reservations. No pressure—just checking!

(Prices are a little higher since it’s Christmas.)

Option 1: Solaris – Orlando World Center Marriott

Dec 25 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Adults: $55 | Kids (4–12): $20 | 3 & under: Free

Details

Latitude and Longitude Restaurant – Orlando, FL | OpenTable

Option 2: Whispering Canyon Café – Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

 Dinner Menu: $35–$59.99 per adult

 Details

Whispering Canyon Cafe | Walt Disney World Resort

Option 3: Rosen Shingle Creek Christmas Dining

Details

Orlando Christmas Events & Buffet | Rosen Shingle Creek®

Poll: Which option do you prefer?

Reply with the number: ( In WhatsApp)

1  Solaris Brunch

2   Whispering Canyon Dinner

3   Rosen Shingle Creek

4   Just hang out at the hotel

Options for some people that have been to Nassau Bahamas, 

A brand new Beach club that will be opening December 23rd 2025.  Royal Beach Club.

You can reserve the app and it’s on sell for $140.00 PP.  Non-Alcoholic and $150.00 PP Alcoholic package.  Both packages include all you can eat, dining and WI-FI.

Not sure how the weather will be yet in December but all the pools are heated.  This is and option for some.  Just putting it out there.  

Visiting Royal Caribbean’s First Beach Club (Royal Beach Club Paradise Island)

Good afternoon/Good morning,

I wanted to start a discussion regarding the Christmas 2025 Cruise. This chat includes only confirmed passengers. If more people confirm, we will add them. If you know someone who is not included in this chat but is going, please send me their phone number and name.

Just providing some details so we are all on the same page:

Ship Details: Utopia of the Seas | Royal Caribbean

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Current Cost: Price subject to change. This price is for a Guaranteed Balcony. Inside rooms or Neighborhood balconies are cheaper.

Cruise fare: $2,854.00

Discounts: -$1,032.00 (Instant Savings Flash Sale, 60% off second guest)

Subtotal: $1,822.00

Cruise Taxes & Fees: $212.02

Total Price: $2,034.02 USD

Tentative Plan for Me and Karla (not set in stone):

Arrival: Arrive in Orlando on 12/24/2025

Accommodation: Stay 2 nights at TownePlace Suites Orlando Airport. $123.97 per night with taxes (AAA discount). This is the cheapest option close to the airport with a shuttle. Other brands might be available, but I’m a Marriott guy.

Airport Shuttle: They have an airport shuttle. Everyone will need to get back to the airport for transportation to the ship port. More information below.

 Orlando, FL Airport Hotel | TownePlace Suites Orlando Airport

Transfer: $60.00 round trip with Go Port (Orlando Airport (MCO) to Port Canaveral Cruise Transfers)

Important Note: If you are not taking the Go Port transfer or flying in on Dec 26th, make sure you are at the port before 4 PM, which is the departure time.

If you have any other questions, please let me know.

Enjoy your day.

Everyone sure your back at airport Friday morning 930. First shuttle is 10. We all want to get on boat at same  time.

Don’t forget to print out bag tags. As many as you need. Dont out them on unil night before cruise so the don’t get torn.

Dont foget your pokeno and left right center money. We will roll with that Christmas eve and day.

Here are several Orlando dining options typically open on Christmas Day—based on recent years—which are likely to be available in 2026 as well. Availability and hours may vary, so it’s important to **confirm and make reservations early**:

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### 🎄 Theme Park & Resort Restaurants

**Universal Orlando Resort Hotels**  

– **Trattoria del Porto** at Loews Portofino Bay: Christmas buffet (11 AM–9 PM) with carving station, seafood, desserts, children’s buffet [1](https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/2025-guide-to-christmas-dining-in-orlando)[2](https://www.theworldandthensome.com/top-restaurants-open-on-christmas-day-in-orlando-for-your-festive-feast/)  

– **The Kitchen** at Hard Rock Hotel: Holiday brunch/buffet (typically 7 AM–2 PM), featuring carved meats, seafood, desserts [1](https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/2025-guide-to-christmas-dining-in-orlando)[2](https://www.theworldandthensome.com/top-restaurants-open-on-christmas-day-in-orlando-for-your-festive-feast/)

**Walt Disney World Resorts**  

– **Whispering Canyon Café** (Wilderness Lodge): All-day holiday-themed breakfast and dinner [3](https://orlandoinsidervacations.com/restaurants-open-in-orlando-on-christmas-day/)  

– **Ale & Compass** (Yacht Club): Relaxed holiday brunch (7:30 AM–2 PM) [3](https://orlandoinsidervacations.com/restaurants-open-in-orlando-on-christmas-day/)  

### Hotel Buffets & Restaurants

**Rosen Hotels Complex**  

– **Rosen Centre**: Buffet served ~11:30 AM–4:30 PM, featuring seafood, carving stations, champagne & mimosas; kids’ pricing applies [4](https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/where-to-feast-on-the-best-christmas-day-buffets-in-orlando)  

– **Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando**: Holiday buffet (4–9 PM) [4](https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/where-to-feast-on-the-best-christmas-day-buffets-in-orlando)  

– **Rosen Plaza**: Christmas Day brunch buffet with soup, salad, seafood, carving, and desserts [4](https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/where-to-feast-on-the-best-christmas-day-buffets-in-orlando)  

– **Rosen Shingle Creek**: Extended brunch (11 AM–6 PM) and dinner options [4](https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/where-to-feast-on-the-best-christmas-day-buffets-in-orlando)