Are you spending Mother’s Day in Orlando? It’s Sunday May 12th 2024. It’s often hard enough to find that perfect gift, but it can be even more challenging if you’re away on vacation. But have no fear, with so many amazing activities and attractions to choose from in Orlando, you‘ll be sure to find something to make that special lady in your life feel loved.

Whether you’re spending Mother’s Day at Disney, indulging in a delicious dinner or a looking for a day of pampering and relaxation, we have some top picks to share for Mother’s Day in Orlando.

And don’t forget to check our Guide to May in Orlando for what’s on around Central Florida.

• Disney Springs Treats
• Botanical Gardens
• Brunches, Lunches & Munches
• Mother’s Day at Disney
• Mother’s Day at Universal
• Celebration Florida
• The Promenade at Sunset Walk
• Margaritaville Resort Orlando
• Private Boat Charter

Shopping, desserts and Disney? Sounds like the perfect combination for any Mom! From bangles and bags to sweet treats and trinkets, there’s plenty to surprise that special lady in your life.

Mother’s Day at Disney Springs

Coffee Lovers:

Head to Joffrey’s for a coffee and treat Mom to some Latte Coffee Art. They will imprint a special design in coffee dust on top of the coffee. You can have a special Mother’s Day print, or a selection of Disney characters. It’s so cool, Mom will love it!

Decadent Desserts:

If Mom has a sweet tooth, then she’s in for a treat. There are always special, limited-time Mother’s Day offerings. Add these to your list for treats:

• Amorette’s Patisserie – Mother’s Day Éclair: Lemon and lavender éclair – available May 5th through 12th
• The Ganachery – Mother’s Day Chocolate Flower Box: Ganache with flavors of hibiscus-strawberry and jasmine tea

If Mom loves flowers, plants and nature, you can’t go far wrong with a Mother’s Day trip to one of Central Florida’s awesome botanical and natural gardens. Explore lush backdrops of flowering foliage with sweet aromas filling the air.

It’s FREE admission for Mom’s on Sunday May 12th 2024 at both both Bok Tower Gardens and Harry P Leu Gardens.

Bok Tower Gardens

This 250-acre woodland setting offers a totally tranquil setting where Mom can get some real peace and quiet. Bok Tower Gardens is a designated site of the Great Florida Bird and Wildlife Trail.

• Carillon Concerts: The centerpiece of Bok Tower Gardens is the 205-foot tall Singing Tower. The tower has a 60 bell carillon with two concerts on Mother’s Day at 1pm and 3pm.
• Natural Walks & Trails: Preserve Traill offers wildlife, flowers and fauna along a 1.5 mile preservation walk. Pine Ridge Trail is a 3/4-mile walking trail through a longleaf pine/turkey oak habitat. You’ll maybe spot endangered species like gopher tortoise, eastern indigo snakes, gopher frogs and Florida mice. Not the Mickey kind. There’s a Wetland Boardwalk, Endangered Plant Garden and more.
• Hammock Hollow: Kids will love exploring Fairy House Trail, reading the stones in the Word Garden and cooling down in River Walk. (Take a change of clothes!) The 18 separate sections to Hammock Hollow will keep all ages occupied for hours.

Where: 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, Florida 33853. Phone: 863-676-1408
Web: Bok Tower Gardens

Harry P Leu Gardens

Leu Gardens. Stroll through 50 acres of meandering pathways shaded by 200-year-old trees and discover natural and landscaped gardens and a beautiful butterfly garden.

Florida’s largest rose garden is in full bloom during the month of May too.

Garden Admission: $15 adult and $10 child (4 – 17 years of age)
Where: 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Web: Harry P Leu Gardens

Blooms & Bites at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Epcot transforms into floral wonderland during the Flower & Garden Festival, which runs daily until May 27th.

• Intricate Topiaries: Disney characters and iconic scenes are brought to life through intricately crafted topiaries.
• Outdoor Kitchens: Delectable dishes from Outdoor kitchens throughout the park offer a culinary journey around the world.
• Garden Rocks Concert Series: Toe tapping tunes take center stage at the American Gardens Theater performed by renowned artists every evening.

Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen

Celebrate Mom May 10-12 at Chroma in Lake Nona with a special dining experience featuring land and sea. There’s wine pairings too, plus delicious desserts and speciality crafted cocktails and mocktails.

• Entrees:
  Coal roasted 6 oz Filet Mignon: herb prawns, rosemary butter, japanese sweet potato, spring vegetables ($68) Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Hobbs, Crossbarn, Sonoma, California ($28)
  Copper River Salmon Nicoise: kalamata olives, french green beans, spring greens, dijon balsamic, crispy potatoes ($52) Wine Pairing Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France ($17)
• Dessert: Florida Strawberry Buttermilk Shortcake: macerated strawberries, almond crumble, whipped cream ($12)
• Specialty Cocktail: Hugo Spritz: elderflower, lemon, mint ($16)
• Zero Proof: Raspberry 75: raspberry, lemon, sparkling ($14)

The a la carte menu will also be available. Dinner is from 3pm-12am on Friday and Saturday and 3pm-10pm on Sunday. Additionally, brunch will also be served on Sunday from 10am-3pm.

When: May 10-12th 2024
Where: Chroma, 6967 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
Web: Chroma

Canvas Restaurant & Market

Indulge in 3 specially curated courses at Canvas for Mother’s Day in Orlando.

• Starter: Salad of Poached Field Rhubarb – baby greens, sunchoke cream, black truffle vinaigrette – $15
• Entree: Grilled Atlantic Sea Scallops – fettuccine, smoked salmon alfredo sauce, spring peas, mushrooms – $40
• Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France $17
• Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake (vanilla soft serve, macerated strawberries) $10
• Specialty Cocktail: Hugo Spritz (elderflower, lemon, mint) $16
• Zero Proof: Raspberry 75 (raspberry, lemon, sparkling) $14

When: May 10-12th 2024
Where: Canvas, 13615 Sachs Avenue, Orlando, FL 32827
Web: Canvas

Mission Resort + Club

Mission Resort + Club is serving up a bountiful extravaganza at La Hacienda Restaurant to celebrate the women in your life.
The Mother’s Day Grand Brunch Buffet features an array of stations, along with endless champagne and mimosas. The cost is $68 for adults and $30 for children aged 5-12 ,plus service charge and tax. Children 4 and under are free.

View the full menu and details.

There’s also live entertainment, photo ops and a card station for the kids to make a Mother’s Day card in El Morro by the courtyard

Dining Reservations can be booked by calling (352) 324-3930.

The Spa at Mission Resort + Club also have Mother’s Day Specials for gifts:
Buy $100 gift certificate and get $25 voucher
Buy $300 gift certificate and get $50 Voucher + Spa Gift
Buy $500 gift certificate and get Luxury Robe + Spa Gift
Available for purchase from May 1-31, 2024. Gift certificates expire August 31, 2024.

When: Sunday May 12 2024, from 11am to 4pm.
Where: 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, 34737
Web: Mission Resort

Caribe Royale Orlando’s Tropicale

Is moms favorite meal of the day breakfast? Then treat her to this all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at Tropicale, featuring an array of morning favorites including a fresh fruit bar, made-to-order omelets, breakfast meats, yogurt, cereal, freshly baked breakfast pastries and choice of tea and milk.

There’s also a selection of individual plates, such as Floridian Stuffed French Toast.

Served from 7 a.m. to noon on Mother’s Day.

When: May 12th 2024
Where: Caribe Royal
Web: Caribe Royal

Pinstripes Orlando

The newly-opened Pinstripes Orlando is hosting a special Brunch Buffet on May 11th and 12th to honor all those amazing moms out there. The buffet features Pinstripes signature waffle station, made-to-order omelette station, carving station and much more. The buffet brunch is served from 10am – 3pm on May 11th and 12th, and is priced at $45 for adults and $15 for kids 6-12 years old.

There’s also a unique “Mom-osa” Bar,  where you can raise a toast to mom with customizable “Mom-osas” just for her. As an added gesture, each mom will receive a kid’s coloring card.

Not only does Pinstripes feature made-from-scratch Italian-American cuisine, there’s also full service bowling lanes and bocce courts, combining food and fun for all the family.

When: May 11th & 12th 2024
Where: Pinstripes Orlando, 11643 Daryl Carter Parkway, Orlando, FL 32821
Web: Pinstripes Orlando

Mother’s Day Brunch at Cafe Osceola

Rosen Shingle Creek is offering a tantalizing array of eats and treats at Cafe Osceola from 11am to 6pm. Enjoy Soups, Small Bites. Farm-Fresh Salad Bar, Composed Salads, Artisan Cheese Station, Antipasto Market, Bruschetta Bar, Seafood Station, Banrai Sushi & Dim Sum, Chef-Attended Make-Your-Own Pasta Station, Entrées, Paella Valencia Carving Stations, Slider Station and Omelet and Waffle Station.

On top of all that, there’s a Mother’s Day Desserts extravaganza.

Adults are $89.95, children 4-11 are $37.95 and children aged 3 and under are free. Price is plus tax and 25% service charge.

The Mother’s Day special includes unlimited Champagne and mimosas fro adults 21 and up, plus free self-parking or discounted $15 valet parking.

Call 407 996 3663 to book. There’s a $25 fee for reservations not cancelled up to 24 hours ahead. Book online with Open Table.

See Full Details: Rosen Shingle Creek.

Free Cupcake for Mom at Rock n Brews

Enjoy a bite to eat at Rock n Brews in Sunset Walk from May 5th through 12th 2024 and Mom gets a free Mother’s Day Cupcake to celebrate Moms who rock! Brunch is also available from 10am to 2pm.
Where: 3284 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747

TooJay’s Gourmet Deli Restaurant & Bakery

TooJay’s (Orlando, Ocoee, Lake Mary and Altamonte Springs) are offering:

• $5 Mimosas: Create your ultimate mimosa! A full split of Ruffino Prosecco served with a carafe of Florida orange juice
• A free piece of TooJay’s signature cake for Mom, with options including the famous chocolate Killer Cake, Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake, and more.

The Wilson Mother’s Day Buffet

The Wilson in Celebration is offering an all you can eat buffet with a rose for Mom on Mother’s Day.

There’s a Pastry Station, Brunch Favorites including classic eggs benedict and mini quiches, a Mains & Carving Station, a selection of accompaniments. Salad Bar, Kids Table and Sweets Table.

The Wilson Cocktails & Seafood is located at Meliá Orlando Celebration and features a menu of coastal cuisine with global influences.
Where: The Wilson Orlando 225 Celebration Place Celebration, FL 34737 | Reservations: The Wilson

Mothers Day at Taverna OPA

Treat Mom to a fabulous Greek celebration for Mother’s Day in Orlando. And best of all, Mom eats lunch free with a family-style menu for 4 or more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. She’ll enjoy an array of Greek and Mediterranean dishes. plus live entertainment with belly dancing from 6pm.
Book online.

Tapa Toro

Treat Mom to a Spanish fiesta. Mother’s Day Brunch is served 10am to 3pm on Sunday May 12th 2024. Or Mother’s Day Dinner is served from 4pm through 10pm. There’s nightly Flamenco performances at 7pm and 9pm. Book your table soon!

Mother’s Day Dining at Disney Springs

Paddlefish

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the beautiful Paddlefish restaurant in Disney Springs, with spectacular views, and a delicious array of menu items. Treat mom to the Mother’s Day Special: Lobster Ravioli with vodka sauce for just $39.
For the full menu, see: PaddleFish

Terralina Crafted Italian

Terralina Crafted Italian has a special Mother’s Day delectable Lobster Tagliatelle served in a sherry cream, shaved asparagus, cherry tomatoes and micro basil for $43. Plus a Strawberry Limoncello Spritz priced at $16.50 will also be available.

Terralina Crafted Italian is known for its authentic Italian cuisine, fresh ingredients, and warm hospitality. Buona festa della mamma!

For more visit Terralina Crafted Italian | Reservations

STK Disney Springs

Earn favorite child status and treat Mom to a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner at STK, when every Mom dining will receive a complimentary rose. There’s a special spring menu available featuring Parmesan Crusted Sole, Prime Rib, Dungeness Crab Devilled Eggs and more.

Plus, you can celebrate Mom with a Justin Rosé & Chandon Brut Rosé by the Glass  for $9.99, available all day on May 12th 2024.

Maria & Enzo’s

Mother’s Day Brunch at this Disney Springs Italian eatery offers a Sicilian cuisine-inspired brunch menu from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy family favorites such as Crunch Toast, a cornflake crusted brioche with Nutella mascarpone and strawberry compote, plus the Spaghetti Carbonara Americana, featuring thick cut spaghetti imported from Italy with applewood bacon and a soft poached egg on top.

Signature craft cocktails and bottomless mimosas or bellinis are also available. 

View full brunch menu and book online.

Enzo’s Hideaway

If Mom enjoys hanging out in secret speakeasies and the Prohibition era, then Enzo’s Hideaway is the perfect Mother’s Day surprise.

Located in a storied rum runner tunnel under Maria & Enzo’s restaurant, Enzo’s Hideaway pours Prohibition-era cocktails and serves hearty Roman-style dishes. Entrees include handmade pasta, fresh fish, chicken and steaks. The signature Salumi e Formaggi platter is made to order and features a selection of imported cured meats and aged cheeses.

View Menu and book online.

Jaleo

Jaleo Disney Springs is serving up a special brunch experience to celebrate Mother’s Day in Orlando for $49 per person.

A four course menu features classic tapas, Spanish-style brunch favorites and a variety of seasonal specials, such as paella with artichokes and pork ribs, curated by Head Chef Kristoffer Anderson.

Brunch is accompanied by live performances of classic rumba music by roaming guitar players and vocalists.

Check out the full menu.

Morimoto Asia

Treat Mom to Japanese Master Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s Pan-Asian destination, featuring mouth-watering traditions like Pecking duck carving and dim sum, plus delicious ramens and sushi options.

Perfect to celebrate Mother’s Day in Orlando, as the restaurant boasts a gorgeous interior, spectacular chandeliers and views of the culinary action with the glass-encased kitchen.

See full details.

The Edison

If Mom enjoys the lavish lifestyle of a 1920s-themed restaurant, The Edison is the one-stop destination for your Mother’s Day celebration.

The ’20s had a big personality — and the signature dishes at The Edison’s have big flavors to match. A two-handed burger with a mountain of fries, gooey grilled cheese and velvety tomato soup, a crisp Caesar salad with buttery brioche croutons, accompanied with a craft cocktail menu and nightly entertainment are what await you and the celebrated lady in your life.

See full details: The Edison

Mother’s Day in Orlando: Universal Resorts:

• Trattoria del Porto – Featuring special entrées plus endless prosecco mimosas. Available from 10am – 2pm.  Menu
• The Islands – Featuring a carving station, hot mains and sides, charcuterie and cheese, salads, seafood and sushi, hot wok dishes, omelets, waffles and more.
• The Kitchen at Hard Rock Cafe – Mother’s Day Brunch served on Sunday May 14th 2023 from 9am to 2pm. The menu features appetizers, salads, breakfast items, carving station, and a dessert station. Plus, there’s live entertainment including a solo acoustic artist and a magician. See Full Menu

How about a Mother’s Day Celebration in Celebration? The Town of Celebration is one of our favorite places to visit. We’re sure Mom’s will love a visit to this elegant and picturesque town.

Farmers Market:

Start the morning browsing the Celebration Farmers Market. There’s a selection of local arts and crafts, fresh produce, organic foods and fresh-baked goods.
The Farmers Markets opens at 9am and packs up around 3pm.

Grab A Bite:

Once Mom has worked up an appetite, there are lots of dining options at Celebration.

Columbia Restaurant is Florida’s oldest restaurant chain. Wonderful food and elegant surroundings.
There are lots of dining options in Celebration including Italian, Thai, Japanese, Mexican and traditional American.

Take a Stroll:

Take one of the beautiful walking trails around the lakes or explore the boardwalk through natural woodland. Lots of peace and quiet and you’ll see the natural inhabitants of Celebration. We have some walking trials on our Celebration Page.

Do Some Shopping:

Browse some of the unique boutique stores on Market Street. There are gifts stores, clothing and accessories and collectibles. Dog owners will love the Woof Gang Bakery!

Take a Bike Ride:

Celebration Bicycle Tours offers 7 mile guided tours or you can rent bikes and go at your own pace around Celebration.

Check Out the Treats at Sunset Walk

Promenade at Sunset Walk has some great specials for Mother’s Day gifts and dining. Plus there will be live music on Mother’s Day.

If Mom has a sweet tooth, River Street Sweets is the perfect solution. Check out an array of Mother’s Day gifts, baskets, chocolate roses and daisies. Plus a huge assortment of sweet treats and their world famous pralines.

Photo Credit: River Street Sweets©

Brunch at The Wharf will be served from 11 am – 3 pm. Brunch will feature chef attended carving and omelet stations along with all the fixings and much more. A la Carte menu also available. Bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s also available.
Visit The Wharf website for reservations.

Paint and Sip Brunch Party on May 11th at Estefan’s Kitchen is ideal for those creative moms. Paint, sip, and enjoy great food. Bring your creativity; Estefan Kitchen supplies the rest! $35 per person.
Estefan Kitchen Orlando opens at 11 AM. Paint and Sip Party starts at noon.

Naples Soap Company are having a Mother’s Day sale featuring premium products formulated to stimulate the senses, soothe the skin and pamper the soul. These natural products are the perfect pampering gift for mothers. Full details on gift sets, starting at $25.50.

For the ultimate relaxing day, how about a little island hopping on a private boat tour? We treated my parents to a trip and we all absolutely loved the experience.

If you are spending Mother’s Day in Orlando and looking for something special, call to see what dates are available. If you are visiting at a later date, this is great gift option. Give Mom a gift card on Mother’s Day with details of the trip she’ll be taking.

Captain Todd from Private Island Charters offers a full day or 3 hours excursion off the Gulf Coast. It’s a couple of hours drive from Orlando, so plan to make it a whole day out.

The private charter boat takes up to 6 and you have the boat and Captain Todd all to yourself.

Take a packed lunch, load up on swimming gear and lather on the sun lotion. Captain Todd is a wealth of knowledge on the local area and wildlife. And you’ll get to explore remote islands and sandbars. You’ll have a pretty good chance of seeing dolphins playing in the waves too.

A total day of relaxation for Mom and lots of fun for all the family.

Read all about our experience with Private Island Charters for full information.

Whether you’re indulging in a decadent brunch, exploring the beauty of nature or embarking on an adventure, there’s an array of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Orlando.  We hope you have an amazing time, whatever you choose to do.

Check out our What’s On in Orlando in May Guide for other ideas.