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Osceola Parkway · Kissimmee · Orlando · Florida4.4(19273)

Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center

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Event Venue
Recreation
Cultural Venue

Known For

  • Villa de Flora breakfast buffet
  • MOOR restaurant’s Cuban-influenced dishes
  • Holiday ICE exhibit
  • Lazy river and pool cabanas

Insider Tips

Best Time

Weekday mornings or non-peak dates for quieter atrium walks; visit during holidays for full spectacle but expect crowds and paid parking

Ideal For

Family vacations with childrenLarge conferences and trade showsHoliday event outings and seasonal experiences

Pro Tip

Book timed slots for holiday attractions and request an atrium-balcony room to enjoy waterfall ambiance without the lobby traffic

Fresh off a $134 million transformation in 2025, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center now features 1,718 guest rooms and suites, plus over 500,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space—making it one of Central Florida's top destinations for business and leisure. From intimate boardrooms to grand ballrooms for 3,000 and expansive trade shows, Gaylord Palms brings any vision to life.

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#7 of 105)

Popular With

FamiliesBusinessCouples

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #7 of 105 things to do in Kissimmee

Data confidence: high(5 sources)