Former Orlando Sun Resort Site to Become $1 Billion Entertainment Destination Near Disney World

• Accesso Partners, in partnership with Meyers Group, is advancing Ovation Orlando, a 650,000-plus-square-foot mixed-use entertainment destination on a 77-acre site in Kissimmee.
• Located less than a mile from Walt Disney World, the development will combine experiential retail, restaurants, entertainment, hotels and hospitality uses.
• RSP Architects is leading master planning and design, with construction now targeted to begin in the first half of 2027 and the districts expected to open in 2028.

What Accesso Partners Is Building Near Walt Disney World

Central Florida's tourism corridor is getting another major commercial real estate development as Accesso Partners advances Ovation Orlando, a large-scale entertainment and hospitality destination on the former Orlando Sun Resort property. Located at 6375 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, the 77-acre site sits near the intersection of Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 192, less than a mile from Disney World. Accesso acquired the property for more than $70 million in December 2025, partnering with Meyers Group on the redevelopment. The original resort site had remained underutilized, making it an opportunity to reposition a large property in one of the country's busiest tourism markets. The master plan includes more than 650,000 square feet of dining, retail, attractions and entertainment, alongside three hotel properties totaling approximately 740 rooms.

What RSP Architects Is Designing Across Three Districts

RSP Architects is leading the master planning, architecture and design, organizing Ovation into three distinct districts: The Garden, The Gallery and The Vibe. The Garden will feature tropical landscaping, waterfront dining, boutique retail and shaded pedestrian promenades. Its design emphasizes outdoor experiences, relaxed dining and a lower-scale environment. The Gallery will serve as the development's creative center, combining art, technology, immersive experiences and retail. A national hotel brand will anchor this district, helping connect hospitality with the surrounding commercial uses. The Vibe will offer a higher-energy entertainment environment with restaurants, nightlife, live performances, digital media and experiential attractions. The district is intended to draw visitors throughout the evening. Together, the three zones are designed to create a destination that serves tourists and local residents across different times of day.

What the $1B Entertainment Development Will Offer Tenants

Ovation is being positioned as a major retail and entertainment destination rather than a traditional shopping center. The development's planned commercial mix includes approximately 220,000 square feet of restaurants, 220,000 square feet of entertainment and 228,000 square feet of retail. The hospitality component is expected to include three hotels totaling approximately 740 rooms, including a full-service hotel and two select-service properties. Accesso has also reported significant leasing interest, with letters of intent submitted for approximately 450,000 square feet of commercial space. These are preliminary leasing commitments, not completed leases, and individual tenant announcements remain pending.

What Ovation Means for Central Florida Commercial Real Estate

The location is a major part of the investment strategy. Ovation sits within Orlando's established tourism corridor, surrounded by theme parks, hotels, restaurants and entertainment destinations. For retail landlords and investors, the project reflects the growing importance of experiential retail. Traditional shopping centers increasingly compete through restaurants, attractions, entertainment and hospitality rather than relying solely on merchandise sales. Ovation's district-based layout is designed to encourage visitors to spend more time on the property, creating multiple opportunities for retail, dining and entertainment operators to capture customer spending. Accesso has also acquired the nearby Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration, a 718-room property that could benefit from the planned entertainment district and strengthen the company's hospitality presence in the area.

What Comes Next for Ovation Orlando

Following demolition and extensive site clearing, Accesso is targeting a phased construction start in the first half of 2027, with all three districts expected to open in 2028. The project represents a major repositioning of a former resort property into a diversified commercial destination. For Central Florida investors, Ovation is another example of developers targeting the region's tourism economy through large-scale retail, entertainment and hospitality investments.