Margaritaville Resort Orlando Celebrates Groundbreaking of 187-Room Hotel Set to Open Late 2018

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. August 01, 2017

ORLANDO, FL. August 1, 2017 - Margaritaville Resort Orlando, the highly anticipated $750 million vacation destination that is currently under development in the heart of Orlando along U.S. Highway 192 near Toll Road 429 in Western Osceola County, has celebrated the groundbreaking of its 187-room hotel. A festive event took place Thursday, July 27, welcoming more than 250 attendees including Margaritaville executives, representatives from the development company Encore Capital Management, local dignitaries and special guests. The milestone moment was marked with fun and excitement as the project broke ground.

“This is an exciting day for Margaritaville Resort Orlando and sharing great food, drinks and fun is the best way to celebrate breaking ground on our Margaritaville-branded hotel,” said Jim Bagley, project developer of Margaritaville Resort Orlando. “Soon travelers from all over the world can escape to paradise with an unforgettable Margaritaville vacation in the heart of Orlando.”

Throughout the groundbreaking celebration, attendees enjoyed an island-inspired buffet, tropical drinks including LandShark Lager, and entertainment by stilt walkers and steel drummers. There was also a special appearance by Radio Margaritaville's JD Spradlin who broadcast live from the event. A program of remarks featured John Cohlan, Chief Executive Officer of Margaritaville Holdings, and Bagley.

When it opens in late-2018, the Margaritaville-branded hotel will immediately put guests into a vacation state of mind with some of the brand's signature decor elements - including a giant flip-flop sculpture and upside-down margarita glass chandelier in the lobby. The 300-acre Margaritaville Resort Orlando will feature a wide range of amenities including 30,000 square feet of function space, 200,000 square feet of festive retail space, a dining and entertainment district, 12-acre waterpark, wellness center, miles of wooded fitness trails, a water taxi system, and a three-acre swimming area. The development will also boast 1,000 Margaritaville-inspired units including a mix of resort vacation homes, cottages, villas, and timeshare units.

A selection of photos from the event can be found at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wf7ja7an2rhfebu/AADoeVsR-T5SqQhNuyN-JDO8a?dl=0

A selection of renderings of Margaritaville Resort Orlando can be found at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hlzl5nrzbdcldiz/AABg0zPi7nz0AeRhzU_BadNQa?dl=0

For more information, visit www.MargaritavilleResortOrlando.com or call 844-FIN-TIME (844-346-8463).

About Margaritaville Resort Orlando

Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Resort Orlando is a one-of-a-kind vacation destination located in Orlando, Florida. When it opens its doors in late 2018, this waterfront property will bring an entirely different vacation opportunity to Orlando with its unique, authentic, tropical atmosphere and the feeling of escapism that is experienced immediately upon arrival. The resort will feature a 187-room Margaritaville hotel, 1,000 Margaritaville-inspired vacation homes and 300 timeshare units that will provide the perfect getaway to paradise. The resort's top features include, 30,000 square-feet of function space, 200,000 square feet of retail space and a dining and entertainment district. For those looking to take advantage of the outdoors, there will be a 12-acre water park, wellness center, miles of wooded fitness trails, a water taxi system and the most unique feature of all - a three-acre swimming area. The “no worries” vibe is felt throughout the entire 300-acre property and guests will be sure to experience it as soon as they set foot at this tropical paradise.

About Margaritaville

Margaritaville has become America's leading lifestyle escapism brand. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author, Jimmy Buffett, whose songs evoke a passion for tropical escape and relaxation. Margaritaville features nine destination resorts/hotels across the Southeast United States and Caribbean and twenty additional locations in active development, four gaming locations and more than 60 food and beverage locations including signature concepts such as Margaritaville Restaurant, award-winning JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill and LandShark Bar & Grill. More than 15 million travelers every year change their latitude and attitude with a visit to a Margaritaville resort, residential real estate destination, vacation club, vacation home rental and restaurant. Consumers can also escape everyday through a collection of Margaritaville lifestyle products including apparel for men and women, footwear, frozen concoction makers, home decor and more. Additionally, the brand's food, beverage and spirits lines - including Margaritaville tequilas, rums, LandShark Lager and Island Tea - deliver authentic, tropical escapism to fans around the world. Margaritaville, a state of mind since 1977.

Contact:
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mvorlando@hemsworthcommunications.com
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