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Orlando World Center Marriott

Experience a 4.4-star resort with golf, spa, water park, and dining, just 2 miles from Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Ideal for weddings and meetings.

8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821, United States View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 11873 recent guest reviews
Paid Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Paid parking Accessible Outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Exceptional resort with extensive amenities and family-friendly atmosphere

Guests highlight the spaciousness, well-maintained facilities, and attentive service, making this a highly recommended destination for families and large groups visiting Orlando’s theme parks.

Guests often praise

  • Large, clean, and comfortable rooms with balcony views including Disney fireworks and pool areas
  • Extensive pool complex featuring multiple pools, water slides, lazy river, and family-focused entertainment
  • Friendly, professional, and helpful staff across all departments including concierge and dining services
  • Diverse on-site dining options with high-quality food that exceeds expectations
  • Convenient location near Disney parks with free shuttle service and organized resort layout

Worth knowing

  • Resort is very large, requiring considerable walking to navigate between amenities and rooms
  • Parking is offsite or in a structure some distance from the main entrance, which can be inconvenient
  • Additional charges include nightly resort fees and parking fees, typical for Orlando resorts
  • Check-in times may feel late for some guests
  • Some guests noted limited handicapped parking availability

Best for

  • Families seeking a full-service resort experience with activities for children and adults
  • Visitors who want close proximity to Disney World and easy access to multiple theme parks
  • Guests attending large conferences or events needing spacious accommodations and amenities
  • Travelers looking for a resort with extensive dining, spa, golf, and water park facilities on-site
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers seeking a welcoming and inclusive environment
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About this property

Welcome to Orlando World Center Marriott

Orlando World Center Marriott is a large, high-end resort located just 2 miles from Walt Disney World Resort, making it a strategic choice for visitors seeking proximity to Orlando’s major theme parks. The property combines leisure and business amenities, offering extensive meeting planning services and functioning as a wedding venue, supported by its expansive facilities and well-appointed spaces.

The resort features a golf course, a water park complete with multiple pools, a lazy river, and water slides, alongside a full-service spa and gym. Guests have access to a variety of international dining options on site, including the well-reviewed Latitude & Longitude restaurant. The pool area and occasional fireworks visible from the balconies contribute to a family-friendly atmosphere that many guests highlight in their reviews.

Rooms are noted for their spaciousness and comfort, with some offering views overlooking the pools or theme park fireworks. Staff service frequently receives positive mentions for being friendly and helpful throughout the diverse experiences offered on the property, from check-in to dining and recreational activities. However, potential guests should be aware of the resort fee and parking charges that are customary in Orlando.

Beyond the hotel grounds, there are numerous nearby attractions such as Disney Springs, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, providing ample entertainment options. The location is also convenient to multiple airports, including Orlando International Airport about 25 minutes away by car. While the resort is well-suited to both families and business travelers, its size means guests may encounter some walking distances across the property.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Paid Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Spa
Fitness center
Golf course
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

WC
Windy City Apr 12, 2026
10

We just wrapped up an amazing week at the Orlando World Center Marriott in December 2025/January 2026, and it truly exceeded our expectations! This place is massive (the largest Marriott in the world!), but everything is well-organized and feels like a true resort getaway. The highlights for us: - The pool area is incredible — multiple pools, a huge waterslide, lazy river, kids' splash zone, and that nightly laser light show at 9 PM was a total hit with the family. We could even catch the Epcot fireworks from our balcony some nights — magical! - Rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable with great beds, plenty of towels, and nice views. Housekeeping was top-notch every day. - Staff was genuinely friendly and helpful — from check-in to the shuttle drivers and restaurant servers. Shoutout to the concierge team for quick tips on nearby attractions! - Location is perfect — just a short drive to Disney, Universal, and other parks, with shuttle options available. Super convenient without being right in the chaos. - Tons of on-site dining (10+ options!), plus the golf course, spa, and mini-golf kept everyone entertained when we needed a break from theme parks. Yes, there's a resort fee and parking costs (typical for Orlando resorts), and the sheer size means some walking, but it was never an issue for us. We felt like we got great value for a family-friendly vacation spot that has everything you need without leaving the property. We'll definitely be back — this resort delivered big on fun, relaxation, and that Orlando magic. Highly recommend for families or anyone wanting a full resort experience near the parks!

AM
Anita Marechal Mar 18, 2026
10

This place is amazing from the friendly staff to the beautiful rooms. As a Marriott Gold Elite member I've stayed at various Marriott's but this one is top notch. Highly Recommend. Was here for a business conference very convenient location.

AM
Aaron Mann Mar 18, 2026
10

Whether a massive conference or a family vacation, this place is built for it all. I have stayed here twice for work conferences hosting as many as 3,000 people and it is amazing how the hotel and the elevators rarely ever feel crowded or bogged down. The pool, poolside restaurant, and the water slides are fun for everyone. Highly recommended if you are passing thru Orlando!

KB
kim bentley Mar 05, 2026
10

I couldn’t let my husband and I’s stay go by without posting some details about our amazing Valentine’s Day weekend experience at your resort. From the time we checked in, we were met with smiles from the friendly valet staff and front desk registrars. Regrettably, I did not get their names, but we were very wowed by their professionalism and helpfulness after our road trip from Atlanta. We were in our room quickly and met at the door with our luggage by Dillon, (a 12-year employee) who was friendly, engaging and helpful with recommendations for the resort; a wonderful representative of your company. Our room with balcony was amazing and overlooked the poolside activities and was in clear view of the theme park fireworks. We chose to eat breakfast at Latitude and Longitude the next morning where we met Jackie; a ray of sunshine who doesn’t just serve breakfast, she made us (and the table near us) feel like family. We spent the day poolside where we encountered Nicholas who checked on us numerous times through the day and were greeted by not one, but two managers (Lauren was one of the) who checked in to make sure we were having the best experience. On our final night, when we thought the service could not get any better, we were blessed to have Jann as our wait staff at Siro Urban Italian Kitchen. We ate from the bar because everything was booked, but felt like we were in the center of a 5-star restaurant. ALL food experiences were amazing exceeding every expectation my husband and I had. Great quality and delicious. We honestly hated to go. The Marriott World Center has a wrap on quality and customer service. If you are looking for a fantastic get away, this is IT. We will certainly be back, and bring our family members with us.

DT
debra tavarone Feb 10, 2026
10

This hotel is incredible . Last year we stayed here with our daughter , son-in-law and 2 young grandchildren . We had ajoining bedrooms. Our room had a a king size bed beautiful bathroom , a little kitchen area and a separate area with a couch ,desk and TV. Just perfect My daughter's room which connected had 2 beds and plenty of room . Great view from the high floor over looking the expansive pool. We watched the super bowl last year from our cabana by the pool . The service was top notch!!. We loved this hotel so much that we are returning this year with our son to see the superbowl from the pool again . The TV in the pool area is huge !! . Its such a fun time . Thank you Marriott for this gem of a hotel in Orlando Debbie T.

JB
Jill Blewett Jan 12, 2026
8.0

Check in is pretty late, but everything else was fine. The parking structure is half a mile from the entrance so I got lots of steps. The Siri Urban Italian Restaurant inside the hotel is amazing, I would come back just for that. The Christmas decor including giant trees and a huge gingerbread house was fun. Our room was pretty nice, we had a balcony so it was fun to see the drone show from it. (The drone show was pretty awesome too.) Our kids wished the pool was warmer, perhaps they could add a few more hot tubs too. There was a sign that said 18+, but tons of kids and more people than the sign said were in the hot tub. My kids follow the rules so they didn’t go in but were sad there was no hot tub they could use when they were cold in the pool. We liked some of the water slides. I tried all of the ones that were open (the yellow one was closed for some reason).

GG
Gracie Gralike Jan 08, 2026
8.0

This hotel is absolutely beautiful!! It was decorated very nicely for Christmas. The staff was super friendly in all of my interactions with them. Hotel is very clean, and the rooms are comfortable. My favorite area was the pool!! It was so relaxing, and they had the NFL games on, so I could watch while I was at the pool. One of the downsides was the parking situation. They only had 9 handicapped spots, which doesn't seem to be enough for a property of this size. The parking garage is pretty far away from the resort. Another downside was the breakfast for higher tier members. The free portion of the breakfast was just sad and didn't have anything appetizing on it. I think they should invest in a lounge for the higher tier members. Other than those 2 downsides, I really liked the hotel! I would stay here again. I went offseason and got an awesome deal using my points!!

JD
John Desko Dec 26, 2025
10

This is one of our favorite hotels we have visited. If you upgrade to a pool view room you can see all of Disney and Epcot ball. You can see disneys fireworks as well from balcony. Came right after Christmas. They have an unbelievable 12 days of Christmas that runs through new years. Drone shows, fireworks, christmas village, and so much more. Awesome for kids. The water park and lazy river are a huge plus. We absolutely loved everything about it. Food is pricey but the offer a package service before you arrive for a discounted rate. Nightly resort fee is separate along with having to pay to park. Free shuttle service to and from all Disney parks was also a huge plus.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Orlando World Center Marriott

Orlando, Florida, USA

This sprawling, high-end resort is 2 miles from Walt Disney World Resort and 4 miles from Disney's Typhoon Lagoon.

  • Boat Launch - Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa 1 hr 35 Walk
  • Boat Launch - Disneys Port Orleans Resort - Riverside 2 hr 18 Walk
  • Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter (Purple Launch) 2 hr 26 Walk
  • Orlando Executive Airport 29 min Car · 1 hr 27 Transit
  • Orlando International Airport 25 min Car · 1 hr 39 Transit
  • Orlando Sanford International Airport 49 min Car · 4 hr 5 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Florida. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

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4.6 · Theme Park
Epcot 1 reviews

Epcot

Bay Lake, FL, United States

4.7 · Theme Park
Disney Springs 236,590 reviews

Disney Springs

1486 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, United States

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