By Kate Cohen
September 3, 2026
Hosting Thanksgiving is a lot of work.
Between planning the menu, grocery shopping, spending hours (if not days) in the kitchen, and stacks of dishes, there’s a lot of effort that goes into one holiday meal.
But what if you could enjoy the deliciousness and togetherness of Thanksgiving without cooking? Or even cleaning?
Instead, let the team of hospitality professionals at Rosen Shingle Creek handle Thanksgiving prep and execution while you relax and enjoy a fulfilling resort experience.
Leave the cooking (and cleaning) behind this holiday season. Here’s a look at how an Orlando resort vacation can double as a Thanksgiving getaway at Rosen Shingle Creek.
Key Takeaways
- Why More Families are Choosing Thanksgiving Getaways
- Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast Without Lifting a Finger
- Make a Long Weekend Out of It
- Relax While the Kids Stay Entertained
- Explore Orlando While You’re Here
- This Year, Give Yourself the Gift of Relaxation
Why More Families are Choosing Thanksgiving Getaways
A New Holiday Tradition
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around gratitude and togetherness.
But when you’re caught up in the stress of hosting, prepping, and cooking, it can be hard to be present with loved ones.
A Thanksgiving getaway emphasizes quality time, allowing everyone to enjoy the holiday equally and, more importantly, together.
At Rosen Shingle Creek, our incredible staff will welcome you as family. Here, you’re the guest of honor, and we’re delighted to host you for a stay that will have you rethinking how you celebrate Thanksgiving.
If you’re entertaining the idea of a family holiday getaway, now is the time to try it. You never know; a relaxing Thanksgiving Florida vacation may become your new tradition.
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast Without Lifting a Finger
Let the Culinary Team Handle the Details
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around traditional dishes, family recipes, and seasonal flavors.
Rather than hustling to make sure everyone gets to enjoy their favorite Thanksgiving dish, let a team of culinary professionals prepare the menu.
Every year, Rosen Shingle Creek hosts an indulgent Thanksgiving buffet that honors and reimagines the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving.
Held at our onsite restaurant, Cala Bella, the 2026 menu features a raw bar, hand-carved heritage turkey, beef wellington, butter poached Maine lobster, house-made pasta, and a variety of artfully crafted sides and desserts.
Toast to a holiday not spent in the kitchen with unlimited mimosas, bloody marys, bellinis, and Champagne.
This elegant dining atmosphere and expansive menu has helped Rosen Shingle Creek become one of the best places to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in Orlando, offering a holiday dining experience everyone in your family can savor.
Make a Long Weekend Out of It
Turn Thanksgiving Day into a Thanksgiving Escape
Come for the feast, stay for the perks.
Rosen Shingle Creek is home to a variety of resort amenities that can help you turn Thanksgiving Day into a well-deserved escape.
Make time to lounge by one of our four sparkling pools, enjoying Orlando’s mild fall weather with a cocktail in hand.
Treat yourself to a round of golf on the award-winning Shingle Creek Golf Course, whose rolling greens surround the resort for a sprawling, open feel.
Take advantage of the walking trails and outdoor spaces throughout the property, or meander through the onsite garden and explore a variety of seasonal herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
And no family holiday is complete without a little friendly competition. Challenge your loved ones to a new tradition: a rousing match of pickleball or volleyball on the resort’s courts.
Your holiday long weekend can look a lot like a luxury Thanksgiving getaway when you book the right Orlando resort.
Relax While the Kids Stay Entertained
Family-Friendly Activities for All Ages
Planning a family Thanksgiving vacation with kids?
Younger guests love taking advantage of our resort pools, including the designated kid’s pool.
We also have an onsite arcade full of fun, flashy games to keep visitors of all ages entertained.
The best part of choosing an Orlando family resort for your Thanksgiving stay? You’ll have plenty of opportunities to reconnect away from school and household responsibilities, making new memories together and staying present in your traditions, new and old.
Explore Orlando While You’re Here
Add Adventure to Your Holiday Weekend
While there’s plenty to do during your getaway without ever leaving the resort, there is so much to explore in and around Orlando, too.
The City Beautiful is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world, and for good reason.
Our world-class theme parks and attractions draw millions of visitors from all over the globe every year.
When you stay at Rosen Shingle Creek for your Thanksgiving getaway, you’re close to big names in entertainment like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando.
In fact, Rosen Shingle Creek is one of the closest hotels to Universal Epic Universe, located only a mile from our resort.
While you’re here for Thanksgiving, you can also enjoy Orlando holiday activities like the Dr. Phillips Frontyard Holiday Festival or Dazzling Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens.
This Year, Give Yourself the Gift of Relaxation
The key to a relaxing Thanksgiving is letting someone else take care of the work.
It’s our pleasure to treat you and your loved ones to a stay filled with quality time, comfort, exceptional dining, and a hassle-free holiday experience.
Whether you’re visiting from out of town or savoring a staycation, you’re the guest of honor at our Thanksgiving table.
Book your stay and make your Cala Bella Thanksgiving buffet reservation early to save your seat.
