Orlando, Florida's theme parks make it a popular destination for events from weddings to conventions. Orlando hotels offer a wealth of venues for large events of 500 or more people. Facilities are flexible and can accommodate meetings, proms, weddings, conventions and other events. Most venues in Orlando offer outdoor pre-event options to take advantage of the warm climate. Hotels have staff dedicated to events and wedding planning that can assist with details like catering, room design and booking accommodations for guests.
The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress offers opulent and flexible ballroom space in addition to 7,000 square feet of space for pre-event functions such as cocktails or entertainment. Professional wedding and event planners are on staff to assist with organizing the catering, seating arrangements and other details to help organize a successful event. The Grand Cypress ballroom has 25,000 square feet to accommodate up to 2,700 at a reception or 1,800 at a banquet. The space can be subdivided to accommodate 500.
The Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando accommodates 500 guests in a chic setting. A professional staff of event planners is available to help organize menus, entertainment and decorations for your event. The ballroom is 8,100 square feet and the Waldorf Astoria is located on 482 acres of naturally beautiful land.
The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center offers event space for 500 in a lush tropical setting. Three atriums at the resort recreate Florida environments: the Everglades, Key West and Spanish St. Augustine. The Osceola ballroom can be divided for groups of 450, 460, 890 and 900 people. The Sun ballroom holds 580 and 595 when divided. Gaylord Palms is located near the major theme parks and the Orlando International Airport.
Several hotels in Walt Disney World Orlando can accommodate group events for 500 or more. The Grand Floridian Ballroom at the Grand Florida Hotel contains 18,216 square feet of space available for banquets and receptions for up to 1,500 guests. The room can be divided for groups of 500.
St. Augustine Hall at the Grand Floridian Hotel offers space for 500 people also. The Fantasia Ballroom, at the Contemporary Resort, can be divided for groups of 500. The room features famous scenes from the "Fantasia" film on back-lit panels.
The Nutcracker ballroom at the Contemporary Resort features 20-foot floor-to-ceiling windows. The ballroom of the Americas offers a 29-foot stage and 15-foot-high mirrored ceilings. The Grand Republic ballroom is decorated in earth tones.
The elegant Tuscany Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando features a theatrical ceiling with a wide variety of lighting options to set the tone for an event. The ballroom can hold up to 1,400 people. A Tuscan terrace adjoins the ballroom to provide outdoor space. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando has a dedicated staff of wedding and event planners.
Rosen Shingle Creek located near the Orange County Convention Center offers three ballrooms with 31-foot ceilings that can hold up to 5,995 guests and be divided for groups of 500. The rooms have no columns to obstruct views. The hotel can assist with event planning, decorating, flowers, entertainment and catering. The adjoining Shingle Creek Golf Course provides expansive views from the property's terrace.
