By Alison McGill
Last week, one-year-old Kate Wise aka the “Four Seasons Orlando baby” went viral on TikTok for a video that showed her reacting with glee when asked, “Who wants to go to the Four Seasons Orlando?” Baby Kate’s now famous reaction: “Meeeeee!”
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That TikTok has currently been viewed over 60 million times, and Baby Kate and her family were welcomed to Four Seasons Orlando this past weekend to enjoy what can only be described at the ultimate Four Seasons getaway. Baby Kate and her family checked into the iconic property and enjoyed all the spoils of a stay at the pixie-dusted resort located inside the gates of Walt Disney World. The Four Seasons Orlando posted their own viral TikTok showcasing Kate’s arrival and fabulous weekend-long stay which included Cinderella dresses, poolside pampering, a fit-for-a-princess plate of gold truffle pasta, and a sumptuous suite stay.
I recently returned from a stay at the now meme famous Four Seasons Orlando, and can tell you baby Kate knows a great thing when she hears it. Having all the magic of Disney combined with the best-in-class service and luxury hospitality of Four Seasons is literally the best thing ever.
Here’s what makes the Four Seasons Orlando Resort at Walt Disney World the ultimate vacation spot. It’s not just a pop culture moment, but a magical place celebs (supermodels Lily Aldridge and Gigi Hadid are fans) and tastemaker babies like Kate are obsessed with.
It’s Quiet
Walt Disney World is an insanely busy place with a frenetic energy that can be hard to escape. The Four Seasons Orlando is a plush, oasis of calm in the House of Mouse. It’s located in the in the heart of that action— just a 10-minute drive from the Magic Kingdom—but tucked away on Disney property from all the hustle in Golden Oak, a swish private residential community. The resort is set on 27 acres, has 443 guest rooms with the premiere ones boasting views of the community and surrounding forest, lakefront and gold course, or the Magic Kingdom. If you have a park view room, which I did on my recent visit, you can watch the fireworks every night from your balcony. The dreamiest.
It’s Chic
The design of the hotel is cool and modern, but there are so many subtle stylized Disney touches that make it magical. There’s the dazzling fireworks crystal chandelier in the hotel foyer, a custom piece made from 30,000 crystal pieces; the glass-encased display of Disney-inspired crown sculptures; the hidden Mickey’s included in ironwork around the property; and the pop art paintings of Disney Fine Artist Dom Corona. The room designs are sleek with loads of natural light, fluffy pillowtop beds and a stock of aromatic Atelier Cologne amenities.
It’s Gourmet
The in-house eats at Four Seasons Orlando are best in class. Capa Steakhouse is the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant located on the 17th floor of the hotel and the culinary vibe is Spanish-influenced cuisine. It’s also a dream spot to catch the Magic Kingdom fireworks without the crowds. At Ravello you can indulge in modern Italian inspired dishes (like baby Kate’s truffle pasta), and it also has the most indulgent, Euro-style breakfast buffet which can be enjoyed on select mornings with Disney icons like Goofy and other top tier pals.
It’s Relaxing
This resort is all about chill factor. There are multiple pools, including an adult only one, a winding lazy river which is a beautiful way to while away a sunny day, plus there’s the spa which several bespoke wellness treatments on the menu. I tried the vibrational sound therapy experience which is said to promote a restorative, peaceful state of body and mind via sounds and vibrations which come from Himalayan singing bowls placed on and around the body. I was wowed by how energetically transformative this 50-minute treatment was—my mindset felt clear, less stressed and remarkably calm.
