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Plans for new Nickelodeon hotel in Central Florida announced. Slime included

Resort slated to open in 2026

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando will showcase uniquely themed accommodations, including suites inspired by iconic characters and ensuring epic experiences. (Lion Star Hospitality)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Central Florida’s lodging landscape will be getting a touch of orange come 2026.

On Wednesday, Paramount Location-Based Entertainment & Experiences announced its partnering with Lion Star Hospitality and Teramir Group’s Everest Place to open Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando. The 220-acre resort will be located in the Everest Place complex in Kissimmee.

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The family-friendly resort will have over 400 rooms with uniquely themed accommodations, including suites inspired by iconic characters. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with Nickelodeon’s globally beloved franchises, includingSpongeBob SquarePants,” “PAW Patrol,” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

A rendering of the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando lobby. (Lion Star Hospitality)

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“As the exclusive U.S. licensee for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, Lion Star Hospitality Inc. is committed to elevating this venture to new heights, ensuring that families and Nickelodeon enthusiasts alike enjoy the Slime of their life,” said Mario Mathieu, SVP Business Development, Design and Construction, Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “We are thrilled to contribute our expertise to this collaboration, creating a resort experience that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of every guest.”

Other amenities include:

  • AquaNick water park
  • Le Spatula, a restaurant inspired by “SpongeBob SquarePants”
  • Mikey’s Pizzeria, a restaurant inspired by “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
  • Snick Lounge (complete with games, sports, live music, and the Big Orange Couch)
  • Club Nick
  • Nick retail shops
  • Slime opportunities
A rendering of a suite at the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando. (Lion Star Hospitality Inc.)

In addition to the hotel, the resort also offers condos available to buy, ranging from studio to two-bedroom options. Owners will have access to all resort amenities.

The resort’s opening target date of 2026 will be a decade after the Nickelodeon Suites Resort on Continental Gateway in Orlando closed and became the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark.

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando will be in proximity to Walt Disney World. The Everest Place development is located on Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, just west of State Road 429.

Other Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts include Punta Cana and Riviera Maya. For more information, click here.

(Lion Star Hospitality)

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