ORLANDO, Fla.—The first renderings of Margaritaville Resort Orlando have been revealed, giving travelers from around the world a sneak-peek of a one-of-a-kind vacation escape in the heart of Orlando. Construction recently began on the $750 million destination resort, being developed by Encore Capital Management, on 320 acres along U.S. Highway 192 near Toll Road 429 in Western Osceola County. The company’s sales center will open in the coming days, with the first phase of the project expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
The expansive waterfront destination resort will be an exciting addition to Central Florida’s thriving attraction and tourism scene. Margaritaville Resort Orlando features a 175-room Margaritaville hotel, 1,000 Margaritaville-themed vacation homes, 300 timeshare units, 30,000 square-feet of function space, 200,000 square feet of festive retail space, a dining and entertainment district, 12-acre water park, wellness center, miles of wooded fitness trails and a water taxi system.
One of the most unique features of the Margaritaville Resort Orlando – a three-acre swimmable freshwater lagoon. The lagoon features natural sand beaches, the first and only in Central Florida, surrounded by cabanas and water activities, including paddle-boarding, snorkeling and more.
Margaritaville Resort Orlando is a first-of-its-kind vacation destination resort, inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett. Additional details about the property, including amenities, services and facilities will be announced in the coming weeks.