Mattel Files Plans for Orlando Indoor Water Park and Entertainment Resort

Overview

• Newly submitted documents describe a 90,000-square-foot indoor water park within an 11-acre “tourist commercial resort” featuring indoor and outdoor water attractions, retail, a family entertainment center, and event space.
• The concept plan cites an 11,400-square-foot retail store, a 42,000-square-foot slide zone, and roughly 35,700 square feet of additional outdoor water features.
• Reports place the proposed development along State Road 535 near the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores within the core tourist corridor near Universal Boulevard and International Drive.
• Parking plans in the filing include a 368-space garage and a separate 384-space surface lot to support anticipated visitation.
• Industry commentary points to a possible late-2026 or early-2027 opening and themed experiences tied to Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Masters of the Universe, though timelines and attraction details remain unconfirmed.