Mattel’s first Wonder Indoor Waterpark concepts, from a Barbie surf pool to a Hot Wheels slide tower, are for a Bellevue, Nebraska, park planned to open at the end of 2027. Orlando is one of four confirmed locations, and Orange County records show a land development plan for the State Road 535 site.
RIDA Development has started building ChampionsGate Crossing, a 56,000-square-foot village-style dining and retail center in ChampionsGate West, with Jeff’s Bagel Run signed and a mid-2027 opening target.
Six Orlando growth corridors are changing at the same time in 2026. Jared Jones explains what is happening in Downtown Orlando, Hamlin, Clermont, Apopka, Horizon West, and the tourism corridor—and what buyers should verify before choosing a home based on future development.
Florida is being rebuilt through massive infrastructure, energy, transportation, tourism, aerospace, and conservation projects. Here’s what buyers should understand before choosing where to live or invest by 2030.
Moxie Homes is preparing for a major expansion across Lake and Osceola counties after partnering with Dix Developments. The move gives the builder access to thousands of homesites and could place it in more than five communities by the end of 2026.
Darden Restaurants is spending $25 million to convert 14 Bahama Breeze locations into other brands within its portfolio. With six Orlando-area sites involved, this is more than a restaurant update. It is a Central Florida business and growth story worth watching.
Plans filed with Orange County show a proposed Home Depot store in Horizon West on Schofield Road near the Lake County line, adding another major retail project to the fast-growing corridor.
Major changes are underway on Kelly Park Road in Apopka as Wekiva Ranch brings 368 new apartments and over 33,000 sq ft of retail. Here’s what you need to know.
From smart highways to a fifth Disney park, these 15 Orlando development projects in 2025 are reshaping Central Florida’s future.
The Independence Parkway Extension is officially underway, set to connect Clermont and Horizon West with a new east–west corridor that eases congestion and improves access by 2027.
Despite negative national headlines, the Clermont real estate market in 2025 remains stable with balanced supply, steady prices, and a new $3.5M lakefront community that’s turning heads. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know this year.
Orlando real estate is shifting fast in 2025. Rents are dropping, and major developments like new homes in Apopka and a Lake Toho marina are reshaping the market.
