Orlando World Center Marriott Celebrates 40 Years with ‘Pick Your Perks’ Offer | News
Orlando World Center Marriott, the world’s largest Marriott hotel under one roof, celebrates its 40th anniversary with the launch of “Pick Your Perks,” an offer available through December 23, 2026.
Guests who book two nights or more will receive one composite benefit per night. Available options per night include cabanas for up to four guests, a weekend poolside lounger for two guests, a round of championship golf with equipment rental, or a $150 dining credit to use at two of the resort’s signature restaurants, Siro Urban Italian Kitchen and Mikado Japanese Steakhouse. Choices are based on availability at time of booking, with limitations.
The property opened on May 15, 1986 and was Florida’s largest hotel at the time with 1,500 rooms. The resort has since expanded to 2,010 rooms and five ballrooms and offers more than 500,000 square feet of event and recreational space.
“For 40 years, Orlando World Center Marriott has been a premier destination for families, conferences and travelers from around the world,” said Robert Bray, General Manager. “This anniversary celebration reflects our commitment to providing exceptional hospitality and unforgettable experiences. ‘Pick Your Perks’ offers guests the flexibility to customize their stay with amenities that matter most to them. Throughout these 40 years, the resort has continually invested capital to ensure it offers a world-class facility with the activations and experiences guests seek.”
The resort opened with approximately 80,000 square feet of meeting space and two ballrooms. Today it features five ballrooms, including the 100,000-square-foot, pillar-free Cypress Ballroom added in 2008, and more than 500,000 square feet of flexible event space. The most recent addition is the Magnolia meeting rooms: eight 3,600-square-foot rooms that can be divided by three to create 24 individual spaces as needed. The property also features an 18-hole championship golf course redesigned in 2020 with a green island finish, a full-service spa and a 400,000-gallon lagoon pool plus the River Falls Waterpark, with seven water slides, a 170-foot lazy river and a dedicated children’s splash zone.
Since opening, the property has undergone significant expansion and renovation. The North Tower added 510 rooms in 2000. The Falls Pool Oasis underwent a redesign in 2013 and in 2021 and now offers zero-entry, sundeck planks, poolside cabanas and daybeds. River Falls Waterpark, featuring a winding 600-foot lazy river and a three-slide tower, opened in March 2022.
The resort features 10 dining options, with Mikado Japanese Steakhouse being the only venue still standing in concept and name since the property opened in 1986. It continues to maintain the highest guest reservation requests for on-site dining. The culinary team partners with local farms to compost food waste as part of the property’s sustainability initiatives.
The resort welcomes more than 500,000 overnight guests every year. This summer, the resort will expand seasonal programming with weekly Saturday Birthday Splash Bash events from May 16 through August 1, with surprise activities for guests celebrating special occasions.
“Pick Your Perks” is immediately available for reservations, with stays available now through December 23, 2026. For more information or to book a stay at the Orlando World Center Marriott, visit the website.
