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Ovation Orlando's 77-acre district near Disney gets new renderings

Plus, Orange County's mayor-elect picks a transition chair and Duke plans four solar sites.

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DevelopmentTop story

Developers release new renderings for Ovation Orlando, a 77-acre district near Disney

Ovation Orlando would cover 77 acres and 650,000 square feet

77 acres
for the Ovation Orlando site
650,000
square feet of retail, dining and entertainment planned
350
rooms in the planned 15-story convention hotel
$73.3 million
paid for the site last December

Sources: Orlando Weekly, WFTV

If you've wondered what's replacing the old , RSP Architects has unveiled its master plan for . The roughly 77-acre project sits at Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 192, less than a mile from Walt Disney World. Plans call for about 650,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment and a 15-story, 350-room convention hotel.

Three districts connect along an L-shaped walkway. The Vibe gets its own multi-story parking garage along I-4 that will double as a billboard, Orlando Weekly reports. Accesso and partner Meyers Group bought the site last December.

  • Garden: waterfront dining and tropical landscaping
  • Gallery: art, tech, immersive experiences and the hotel
  • Vibe: restaurants, live performances, nightlife, digital screens
  • Tenants: none named yet

Positively Osceola reports the project now includes the acquisition of the 718-room Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration, whose price hasn't been disclosed. Aimbridge Hospitality will keep managing it, and Accesso plans to add about 10,000 square feet of meeting space.

Ovation Orlando is targeting a 2027 groundbreaking and a 2028 opening

  1. March 2025Osceola County commissioners advanced a development agreement for the site.
  2. Dec. 2025Accesso and Meyers Group bought the site for $73.3 million.
  3. Nov. 10RSP Architects released renderings of the project.
  4. Early 2027Groundbreaking is targeted.
  5. 2028Opening is targeted.

Sources: Orlando Weekly, WFTV

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Orange County's mayor-elect names AdventHealth's Michael Griffin to chair her transition team

If you want to weigh in on what comes next for Orange County, start with the new transition website. Mayor-elect Tiffany Moore Russell named AdventHealth executive Michael Griffin to chair her transition team and launched the public site. More team members and ways to get involved will be announced in the coming weeks, a release said.

  • Griffin: ex-Disney World communications VP, 25 years at the Orlando Sentinel
  • Effective Government: county services, transparency, accountability, performance
  • Opportunity: jobs, small businesses, workforce development
  • Quality of Life: housing, transportation, public safety, infrastructure

A budget hit is on the horizon. County leaders have warned that service cuts and new fees could be necessary to offset an estimated $275 million budget reduction beginning in 2028 because of voter-approved . The county says it would cut fire department revenue by $46 million, about 20 percent.

Public safety takes 51% of Orange County's property tax revenue

51%Share of the county's property tax revenue that funds public safety

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Moore Russell will be sworn in Dec. 8, replacing term-limited Mayor Jerry Demings, and will oversee an estimated $9 billion budget. She said she's looking at hiring freezes, removing vacant positions and delaying capital projects, and isn't prepared to identify any fees.

Orange County's budget squeeze arrives after the mayor-elect takes over

  1. JuneOrange County decided to pause its stormwater fee until 2027.
  2. Dec. 8Moore Russell will be sworn in, replacing term-limited Mayor Jerry Demings.
  3. 2028's estimated $275 million county budget reduction begins.

Sources: Orlando Shine, WFTV

News Notes

Solar

Duke Energy Florida plans four solar sites, three in Orange County and one in Sumter County, that would add 300 megawatts to the grid. Construction is set to begin in 2027, and all four could be operating by June 2028. The company estimates $1 billion in fuel savings over about 30 years, and those savings would build up over time rather than show up as an immediate cut to monthly bills. WFTVWKMG

Morada

A $400 million luxury development called Morada Orlando is planned for 11304 International Drive, with 240 residences priced from $1 million. The release gave no construction start or completion date. Orlando Weekly reports that Brazilian chef Alex Atala will curate the signature restaurant, set to open in 2030. Orlando ShineOrlando Weekly

$400 millionplanned cost of Morada Orlando on International Drive

The development would have 240 residences priced from $1 million.

Sources: Orlando Shine, Orlando Weekly

Demolition

Orange County commissioners voted 5-1 Tuesday to demolish the former work release center on West Kaley Street. , which pushed to preserve it, says the closed building could still help people experiencing homelessness. WKMG

Pulse

The City of Orlando issued a Notice to Proceed on Oct. 13 for the Pulse Memorial's construction phase, and visible activity at the site is expected to begin in November. City officials said no formal groundbreaking ceremony will be held. WFTV

Warped Tour

If you like punk, emo and hardcore, Vans Warped Tour takes over the Camping World Stadium Campus on Nov. 14 and 15. Orlando was one of three cities to host the festival's sold-out 30th anniversary comeback in 2025. WPEC

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The Orlando Museum of Art is about to look a lot like December. The Festival of Trees turns 40 this year, with more than 50 bespoke Christmas trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses on display. It opens Saturday, Nov. 14 and runs through Nov. 22. Early tinsel, no complaints here.

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Ovation Orlando's 77-acre district near Disney gets new renderings

Plus, Orange County's mayor-elect picks a transition chair and Duke plans four solar sites.

The TLDR

  1. Ovation Orlando's three districts take shape near Disney
  2. Mayor-elect names AdventHealth's Michael Griffin transition chair
  3. Duke Energy plans four solar sites in Orange and Sumter
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