Ovation Orlando Unveils Renderings for 77-Acre District
The entertainment and retail district near Walt Disney World is set to begin construction in early 2027.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Commercial
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Developers released renderings of Ovation Orlando, a 77-acre entertainment and retail district on the former Orlando Sun Resort site, less than a mile from Walt Disney World. The project, designed by RSP Architects as a 650,000-square-foot music-inspired concept, was purchased in December 2025 for $73.3 million.
Why it matters
The district would add a large mixed-use entertainment and hospitality destination in the Orlando tourism corridor near Walt Disney World. Its scale and planned hotel and convention space could shape the area's visitor offerings in the years ahead.
The project spans 77 acres and 650,000 square feet, purchased in December 2025 for $73.3 million, while it is described as a $2 million development. No future tenants have been named, leaving the project's commercial mix unconfirmed.
The players
Accesso
Accesso is a South Florida real estate firm that purchased the district in partnership with Meyers Group.
Meyers Group
Meyers Group is the joint venture partner of Accesso in the purchase and development of the Ovation Orlando district.
RSP Architects
RSP Architects is the firm that designed Ovation Orlando as a 650,000-square-foot music-inspired concept.
The details
Ovation Orlando is divided into three areas: The Garden, The Gallery, and The Vibe, connected by an L-shaped walkway. The Vibe will include Times Square-style digital screens and a multi-story parking garage along I-4 that doubles as a billboard, and the district will also include a 350-room hotel and a convention center.
Timeline
December 2025: District purchased for $73.3 million.
November 10, 2026: Developers released renderings of Ovation Orlando.
Early 2027: Construction is set to begin.
2028: Opening is targeted.
Industry Dynamics
Ovation Orlando extends the entertainment-and-hospitality development pattern that has formed around Walt Disney World's surrounding corridor, located less than a mile from the resort. The project's mix of retail, dining, hotel and convention space follows that pattern of pairing destination attractions with supporting commercial districts.
Visitors to the Orlando area should expect a new entertainment, dining and hotel option near Walt Disney World once the district opens, currently targeted for 2028. Construction starting in early 2027 may bring traffic and access changes along I-4 and the surrounding corridor.
The takeaway
Large mixed-use districts near major attractions are being built to capture visitors beyond the parks themselves, with Ovation Orlando's hotel, convention and entertainment mix reflecting that approach. Readers tracking Orlando's commercial growth should watch for named tenants as construction approaches.
What happens next
Construction is set to begin in early 2027, with the district's opening targeted for 2028.
Further reading
For broader context on nearby commercial projects, explore Commercial real estate coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Orlando Weekly.
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