Grab your lost shaker of salt and put on your flip flops! Construction has recently started for the first phase of the all new Jimmy Buffet inspired Margaritaville Resort Orlando, scheduled to open 2017 with additional phases rolling out over the next few years.  Located near the State Road 429 toll and US Highway 192 in western Osceola County, the 320-acre resort will be a veritable oasis for kicking back in pure Margaritaville style. When complete, this immense $750 million resort will have 300 timeshare units and 1,000 vacation homes in addition to 175 hotel rooms, 30,000 square feet of function space, a St. Somewhere wellness Spa, 200,000 square feet of retail space, plenty of dining opportunities and ample entertainment for guests of all ages.  It will always be 5 o’clock somewhere at this fun central Florida tropical paradise.

Anyone looking for escape from the daily grind will be able to waste away on a natural sand beach and chill out in the swimmable lagoon-style pool, order a frozen concoction at the tiki bar and slip into a shaded hammock for a swinging respite from the heat and cares of the day.  Adventure seekers will enjoy miles of fitness trails, an exciting 12-acre water park, kayaking, paddle boarding or just hanging out on the fishing dock. The resort developers have plans for an on-site planetarium, a “FinCity” arcade and a “Son of a Sailor” fishing school.  There will even be a wedding pavilion enabling Parrotheads in love to tie the knot in pure island-escapism style. A convenient water taxi system will be available to transport guests between resort areas.

Margaritaville is a brand inspired by the tropical-themed and relaxing songs of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet.  Margaritaville Resorts and hotels can be found in Bossier City, LA, Pigeon Forge, TN, Biloxi, MS, Pensacola Beach, FL and the newest location in Hollywood Beach, FL.  Margaritaville Vacation Club properties are located in St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands and San Juan, Puerto Rico which offer a unique vacation ownership experience where you actually own time at the resort.  This type of vacation ownership can be financed through a timeshare loan with Vacation Club Loans.

 

–contributed by Debbie Ely