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A New ‘Magical’ Address

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There’s a new address where the legendary service of Four Seasons meets Disney magic: Four Seasons Private Residences Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, Florian Park.

Approximately four miles from Magic Kingdom® Park, this intimate collection of just 40 residences offers resort-style living with the personalized care that defines Four Seasons—all nestled inside Orlando’s exclusive gated neighbourhood, Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort. Opened in 2011, Golden Oak is renowned for its proximity to Walt Disney World, with residents enjoying exclusive Disney-designed experiences.

Now its story welcomes a new chapter: Florian Park, the latest jewel in the community’s enchanting portfolio of homes.

Florian Park: A Neighborhood Shaped by Thoughtful Design

Private Residences Florian Park
Homes within Florian Park are complemented by meticulously groomed landscape design. (The attached two-level Boutique Homes are not yet built, are proposed and subject to change.)

Neighbouring Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, these gracious residences form their own distinctive enclave. Set amid a lush landscape that makes the most of Central Florida’s subtropical climate—think swaying palm trees and vibrant flowers blooming year-round—Florian Park includes nine proposed attached two-level homes and a single, elevated address with 31 three- and four-bedroom Luxe Residences. The collection is crowned by five expansive two-level penthouses.

Each of the signature Luxe Residences features a gourmet kitchen and a spacious primary suite, while the additional bedrooms are also en suite. The Penthouse Residences offer four distinct floor plans ranging from approximately 6,590 to 7,002 square feet across two levels. The penthouses boast impressive primary suites on the first level and three en suite bedrooms upstairs, along with kitchens complete with wine storage, elevators, and private balconies.

Private Residences Florian Park
The proposed shared outdoor living space at Florian Park.

At the heart of Florian Park lies a vibrant outdoor living space designed for connection, relaxation, and family enjoyment. The lakeside residents-only retreat features a heated pool with private cabanas, a children’s water play area, fire pits for cozy gatherings, and an events lawn.

For Page Pierce, Vice President of Real Estate Development for Emerging Business at The Walt Disney Company, Florian Park represents the epitome of Golden Oak’s enchanted story—an exciting opportunity to purchase a new home within the exclusive, golf-cart-friendly community.

“Golden Oak has been an extraordinary success story, bringing families together to experience the Disney lifestyle in a way that is timeless and inspiring,” says Pierce. “With Florian Park, we are proud to offer this unique opportunity to call the community of Golden Oak home. It integrates seamlessly with the character and charm of Golden Oak, making this a fitting addition to the community’s remarkable journey.” Homes within Florian Park are complemented by graciously appointed interiors by Parker-Torres Design and meticulously groomed landscape design.

Private Residences Florian Park
Penthouse Residences will range from approximately 6,590 to 7,002 square feet across two levels.

The vision for the neighbourhood, explains Mike Lentz, Vice President with project developer Host Hotels & Resorts, was to create a unique residence-inspired experience that reflects both the surrounding Golden Oak community and the grandeur of the Mediterranean and Spanish Revival architecture of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort next door.

“The exterior architecture of the Luxe Residences was designed to pay homage to the classical architecture of the Four Seasons hotel, with a contemporary and residential feel,” says Lentz. “This also allowed us to create a new neighbourhood of Boutique Homes inspired by the layout and scale of the Golden Oak cottages with an elevated French-Moderne style.”

The interiors, adds Lentz, are designed “to provide generous living areas and flex rooms and an understated elegance with materials that reflect the natural surroundings.”

Service That Makes Every Day Feel Like a Vacation

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The view from Capa steakhouse at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, just steps from Florian Park.

The exemplary service for which Four Seasons is known is found throughout Florian Park and handled by a team that anticipates residents’ needs. “A primary attraction of living at Four Seasons Private Residences Orlando is the dedicated team who help provide a worry-free lifestyle,” says Helen Barry, Director of Residences with Four Seasons Private Residences Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. “The Resident Services team is on hand to assist with an incredible array of services, such as in-residence dining, delivered to one’s doorstep, or a fully catered private party, which can be enjoyed in one of Florian Park’s private event spaces or on the beautiful lakeside pool deck.”

“With a team of experts readily available, including stylists from the resort’s boutiques who can customize one’s closet and personal trainers who can assist with fitness goals, residents experience a high-level of personalized care,” adds Barry.

All Four Seasons Private Residences Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Florian Park, residents join the private Golden Oak Club, a required membership that offers access to a dedicated Club Member Services team, ready to assist with membership benefits and select concierge services.

Membership in Golden Oak Club includes invitations to exclusive events held throughout the year and access to Summerhouse, Golden Oak’s private clubhouse with two restaurants, a coffee bar, 24-hour fitness centre, zero-entry pool area with cabanas and towel service, and the Family Room hangout space, where kids and teens can play games and watch movies.

Walt Disney World Resort Lazy River
The lazy river at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort.

Florian Park residents can take advantage of the private recreational paths and footbridges that meander through Golden Oak’s gardens and parks, like Ferndell Park in the Kingswell neighbourhood. Just steps from home, residents also have special privileges at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, where they can access the five-acre water park complete with two pools, water slides, a splash zone, and a lazy river; the expansive spa and salon; a state-of-the-art fitness centre; tennis and pickleball courts; and the Tom Fazio–designed Tranquilo Golf Course. This year, the hotel’s Capa steakhouse received Michelin-star status for the fourth year in a row. Additional amenities include seamless account charging and valet parking at the resort.

And the fun of Walt Disney World Resort’s four theme parks and two water parks—with all of their newest attractions—is just a quick ride away.

“Enjoying the magic of the nearby Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and the signature service provided by Four Seasons, residents truly live the dream,” says Barry. It’s a community where wonder is always within reach, and relaxation is built into every day.

Signature Amenities

Capa Steakhouse
The interior of Capa steakhouse.
  • Dedicated transportation to Walt Disney World Resort’s four theme parks and two water parks is provided by both Four Seasons and Golden Oak Club. (Park admission is not included.)
  • Warm, personalized service by a dedicated Four Seasons team, which can arrange for housekeeping, chauffeured transportation, personal training, fashion styling, grocery shopping, dog walking, event planning, and in-residence or poolside dining.
  • On-site private event room and conference room, and bellman and doorman services.
  • Resident-only pool with cabanas, a children’s water play area, towel service, and fire pits.
  • Access to Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort and its five-acre water park, Tranquilo Golf Course, spa and salon, fitness centre, and tennis and pickleball courts, plus account charging services and valet parking.
  • Membership in Golden Oak Club and access to the Summerhouse clubhouse, which features two restaurants, a pool, and a Family Room hangout space.

For more about Four Seasons Private Residences Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Florian Park, visit our website.

The More, The Merrier: The Brilliant Allure of Cluster Diamonds  

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The best gifts have meaning. And when they also happen to involve diamonds, they’re even better. 

Case in point: jewelry featuring clustered diamonds by Harry Winston. The origin story of this iconic style begins on a chilly December night in the 1940s, when the legendary jeweler spotted snow glimmering on a wreath. Right there, at the front door of his estate, he had an epiphany. Just as the wreath spotlighted the beauty of the holly leaves, not the branches, diamond jewelry should emphasize the gemstones, not the settings. 

Harry Winston Cluster Jewelry
The Winston Diamond Wreath Necklace has 180 marquise, pear-shaped, and round brilliant diamonds.

Winston promptly approached his head designer, Nevdon Koumroyan, with this novel idea—and the Winston Cluster, an enduring classic, was born. The clustering technique groups different cuts of diamonds set at varying angles to create a three-dimensional piece that feels more like poetry than prose, more organic than geometric.  

Harry Winston Cluster Jewelry
The Winston Cluster Earrings are available in three sizes: small, medium, large (pictured).

The composition would ultimately come to define the Harry Winston look. Today, the Winston Cluster continues to be a sought-after design, appearing on the necks, ears, wrists, and fingers of the world’s most discriminating tastemakers. 

Harry Winston Cluster Jewelry
Winston Cluster Bracelets paired with a Winston Cluster Sapphire and Diamond Ring.

This season, consider dazzling that special person in your life with a cluster piece from Harry Winston—and tell them the truth: It was inspired by the spirit of the season. 

Harry Winston Cluster Jewelry
A couple of pieces from its newer Sparkling Cluster collection.

An Exclusive Offering: Dolce&Gabbana’s Marlene Handbag

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Unveil the statement piece of the season: Dolce&Gabbana’s jeweled Marlene Handbag. This limited edition of the Brand’s iconic silhouette reimagines timeless Italian design in vibrant fuchsia calfskin, finished with a structured top handle and a detachable gold chain for versatile styling.

Each bag is a celebration of Dolce&Gabbana’s fatto a mano artistry—playful in spirit yet refined in execution. With only 30 pieces available, the Marlene is more than an accessory; it’s a collector’s treasure designed to move seamlessly from day to evening. Claim your limited-edition Marlene Handbag, $5,795.

Order Yours Now

Dolce Gabbana Marlene Bag

Call Dolce&Gabbana at (310) 888-8701 or email dg.beverlyhills@dolcegabbana.it to acquire a limited-edition Marlene Handbag today.

It’s also available to purchase in the Dolce&Gabbana boutique located at 248 N Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Taxes and shipping fees apply, while supplies last. Purchases will be shipped within approximately 1-2 business days of order. Offer is valid on orders shipping within the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

Icons In the Spotlight: Luis Barragán, Giorgio Armani, and Other Legends Get Their Dues  

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Ever wonder how filmmaker Wes Anderson pulls off his fabulously meticulous set designs? Curious to see architect Luis Barragán’s boldly painted residences in person? Looking for insight into David Bowie’s creative process? These new retrospectives, archives, and exhibitions offer ample opportunities to do a deep dive into what it means to be an artist. 

London 

Aladdin Sane Jacket, Designed by Freddie Burretti for David Bowie, 1973, Photo courtesy of V&A Museum
Aladdin Sane jacket designed by Freddie Burretti for David Bowie. Photograph courtesy of V&A Museum.

Located inside the new V&A East Storehouse, the David Bowie Centre is now the permanent home of the iconoclastic singer’s archive, comprising more than 90,000 item—from his own desk to lyrics, diaries, costumes, and musical instruments. “Balancing storage with stagecraft, the centre is an intimate space to explore Bowei’s life, work and legacy, offering a deeply personal insight into Bowie’s world,” says lead curator Madeleine Haddon. Visitors can even make appointments to view items that are in storage through the museum’s innovative “Order an Object” service. 

Francois Voltaire Suitcases for Whitman Brothers Designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton; Wildlife Art Designed by Eric Chase Anderson. THE DARJEELING LIMITED. Photo Roger Do Minh. © the Design Museum
Francois Voltaire suitcases for Darjeeling Limited designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton; wildlife art designed by Eric Chase Anderson. Photograph by Roger Do Minh.

Opening November 21 and running through July 26, 2026, at the Design Museum, Wes Anderson: The Archives is the first major museum exhibition focused on the work of visionary director Wes Anderson. Featuring handwritten notebooks, storyboards, costumes, and props—such as suitcases from The Darjeeling Limited—the show builds on the exhibit’s debut at La Cinemathèque Francaise with more than 100 additional objects on view. The Design Museum is just a mile from Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. 

Mexico City 

La Cuadra San Cristobal, Luis Barragan
La Cuadra San Cristóbal. Photograph by Yannik Wegner, courtesy of Fundación Fernando Romero.

One of legendary Mexican architect Luis Barragán’s most striking residential designs—La Cuadra San Cristóbal, a study in bright colour blocking, located on the outskirts of Mexico City—is set to open to the public later this year as part of a 10-year plan to transform it into a cultural centre. In town, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City has embarked on a phased renovation by Mexican designer Bibiana Huber that will include a vibrant redesign of all its guest rooms and suites. 

Milan

Giorgio Armani Prive 2005-2025, Photo by Delfino Sisto Legnani
From Giorgio Armani Privé 2005-2025. Photograph by Delfino Sisto Legnani.

Iconic designer Giorgio Armani, who died in September at age 91, is the subject of dual anniversary exhibitions in the fashion capital. Running through December 28 at the brand’s Armani/Silos space, Giorgio Armani Prive: 2005-2025 celebrates his two decades in haute couture with a showcase of more than 150 looks, including dresses worn by Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and Demi Moore. A second show of his exquisite designs, at the Pinacoteca di Brera (a short walk from Four Seasons Hotel Milan), marks 50 years since the brand’s founding in 1975.  

Fondazione Prada Sueno Perro
From Sueño Perro. Photograph courtesy of Fondazione Prada.

At Fondazione Prada, from September 18 to February 26, 2026, Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu presents Sueño Perro. The multisensory exhibition will reveal never-before-seen footage from his debut feature Amores Perros, released 25 years ago. 

Paris

Gautier DeBlonde at Palais Galliera
From Rick Owens: The Temple of Love. Photograph courtesy of OWENSCORP.

Known as the high priest of fashion’s avant-garde, Rick Owens is the subject of a stunning retrospective, Rick Owens: The Temple of Love at the Palais Galliera through January 4, 2026. The California-born, Paris-based designer, who is the exhibition’s artistic director, even extended his vision to the building of the façade, draping enormous statues in sequined fabric. Just a few blocks away is Four Seasons Hotel George V. Paris, which, in collaboration with French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, has just completed a three-year renovation of its 243 guest accommodations, giving each space the feel of a Parisian pied-à-terre. 

The Culture Cut: A Museum Opening, the Return of Gold, and Other Spottings from Around the World

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Heads up: there’s a new gold rush coming; the Middle East is the hot place to be for art lovers; and Hawaii has two just-opened, must-try sushi restaurants. Here’s what’s on our radar from the world of art, culture, style, and fine dining.

See

Richard Serra in Qatar
Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture.  Photograph by Iwan Baan, courtesy of Qatar Museums.

Art in the Desert: Extraordinary public art pops up all over Qatar’s capital city of Doha—home to both Four Seasons Hotel Doha and Four Seasons Resort and Residences at the Pearl-Qatar. But two unexpected monumental sculptures are worth seeking out in the country’s remote desert. Richard Serra’s steel monoliths loom over the sands of the Brouq Nature Reserve, while Olafur Eliasson’s Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day in Al Zubarah uses mirrors and metal rings to create a disorienting yet dazzling experience. —Nicola Chilton  

Cascading Roses at the Frick
Porcelain roses at the Frick. Photograph by Joseph Coscia Jr./The Frick Collection.

The Frick Collection: The storied New York City museum has emerged from a glorious renovation of its Beaux-Arts building and gardens, welcoming visitors to the second floor for the first time and featuring an exhibit of porcelain flower works by sculptor Vladimir Kanevsky. Located on East 70th Street between Madison and Fifth avenues, the esteemed museum is just blocks away from Four Seasons Hotel New York City. 

Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum: After a partial debut last fall, the GEM celebrates its highly anticipated full opening this November. Housing more than 100,000 artifacts, including a colossal statue of Ramses II, and affording panoramic views of the Pyramids of Giza, the archaelogical institution located outside Cairo will finally unveil the Tutankhamun Galleries, featuring thousands of items laid to rest with the boy king (he was nine years old when he assumed the throne) and displaying them together under one roof for the first time. —NC 

Eat

Komo at Four Seasons Resort Maui
Komo at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Island Fresh: Two sublime sushi spots recently debuted in Hawaii. Graced with the Hawaiian name for a subspecies of the black noddy seabird, the Big Island-based Noio is an intimate space perched above Four Seasons Resort Hualālai’s ‘Ulu restaurant. Chef Nuri Piccio’s delectable creations range from Japanese Wagyu tempura and sake-steamed chicken to the crown jewel, a seven-course omakase experience. For the new restaurant Komo—inside Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea—the Tokyo-born chef Kiyokuni Ikeda flies in a selection of fresh seafood each week from Japan’s Misaki Megumi Suisan. Komo’s signature Mystery Box is a choice way to experience Ikeda’s masterful, precise method with nigiri while enjoying the element of discovery. 

Shop

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1908
Rolex’s Perpetual 1908

Gold Watches: After years of stainless steel being the metal of choice for luxury watches (think steely examples of the Rolex Daytona, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Patek Philippe Nautilus), the tide is shifting to designs crafted in precious metals, especially gold. At this year’s Oscars, Timothée Chalamet, Sebastian Stan, Kieran Culkin, and Robert Downey Jr. brandished gold timepieces on the red carpet, and sale prices of pre-owned gold watches are on the rise. In Switzerland at the recent Watches and Wonders fair, standout watches gleamed in timeless gold, among them Rolex’s stunning new Perpetual 1908 dress watch and Chopard’s latest L.U.C model featuring a sublime astronomical moon-phase display. —Degen Pener 

Versace La Vacanza
Sneakers from Versace’s new summer collection

Versace’s La Vacanza Collection: Seaside chic enjoys a maximalist interpretation in the Italian label’s new summer fashions. Dario Vitale, the brand’s chief creative officer, has rendered iconic Versace motifs in sea and sand hues to create must-haves, like the Mercury M_VS_01 Sneakers (shown), that epitomize casual glamour. Versace supports the reef restoration efforts of the Coral Gardeners nonprofit in French Polynesia. —Laurie Brookins 

Saint-Louis Twist Collection
Saint-Louis’s Twist collection

Elegant Stemware: Saint-Louis—crystal glassmaker since 1586 in France’s Moselle département—has released a collaboration with Nicolas Julhès, co-founder of Distilllerie de Paris, which crafts gin, vodka, and rum in the French capital. The new Twist 1586 collection includes a decanter and long-stemmed glasses with Venetian ribs that guide the liquid to the mouth. —LB  

Spa

Four Seasons Bali at Sayan
A sacred nap at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Bali Bliss: The Indonesian island known for yoga retreats and spa escapes is more attuned to well-being than ever before, thanks to a new six-night immersion across two distinctive Four Seasons resorts. The escape draws inspiration from the fundamental Balinese concepts of sekala, the tangible or visible, and niskala, the intangible or invisible. “I see it as an awakening journey,” says regional director of spa Luisa Anderson in reference to The Seen to the Unseen, which takes guests from the oceanfront Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay to Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, located in a river valley near Ubud. The physical body is the primary focus at Jimbaran Bay, where classes and treatments at the Healing Village Spa include AntiGravity yoga, Pilates, massage, volcanic mud masks, ice baths, and infrared therapy. After a transfer to Sayan, guests have their spirits soothed at the Sacred River Spa with chakra ceremonies and mystical therapies, among them the gentle Restu Bumi ritual featuring Balinese instruments such as the gong and the sacred genta bell. Says Anderson, “It feels like Mother Bali cradling me in her arms.” —Kathryn Romeyn