A proposed $2 billion entertainment district is taking shape near Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, with developers targeting construction to begin in the first quarter of 2027 and an opening in 2028.
Called Ovation Orlando, the project is planned for a roughly 77-acre property near Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 192, less than a mile from Walt Disney World. RSP Architects released updated renderings on Nov. 10, according to Disney Fanatic, which cited Orlando Weekly and other reports.
The current concept calls for 650,000 square feet of development, including restaurants, shopping, entertainment venues, a convention center and a 350-room hotel that Accesso has said would join Hilton's Curio Collection. Developers have also raised the possibility of a Las Vegas-style sphere venue, though that element remains only a possibility.
Plans divide the district into three sections linked by an L-shaped walkway. The Vibe would include dining, live performances, nightlife, digital displays and a multistory parking garage along I-4. The Gallery is planned for art, technology and immersive experiences, as well as the hotel and convention center. The Garden would be a waterfront area with tropical landscaping and outdoor dining.
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The development would replace the long-closed former Hyatt Orlando site, later known as the Orlando Sun Resort and Convention Center. The 900-room resort closed in 2012, and demolition began in February after South Florida real estate firm Accesso and joint-venture partner Meyers Group bought the property last December.
Ovation Orlando's current scope is smaller than a 2024 concept presented to Osceola County, which described more than 800,000 square feet of retail and a 500-room hotel. No tenants have been announced. Disney Fanatic reported that letters of intent covered about 450,000 square feet as of October, citing The Orlando Real.
