ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – JW Mariott's newest Orlando-area resort will open in March, the company announced Monday.

  • JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa to open next month
  • The new luxury resort is located near Walt Disney World
  • The resort will feature 516 rooms, including Family Suites

Located near Walt Disney World on Chelonia Parkway, JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa will have 516 rooms, including Family Suites.

The resort will feature a rooftop terrace that offers views fireworks from the nearby theme parks. And for special events, the resort will offer over 50,000 square feet of event space.

"We are truly delighted to continue to expand our JW Marriott portfolio in Orlando, Florida," said Mitzi Gaskins, vice president & global brand leader for JW Marriott, in a statement. "The new JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort will bring a modern, luxurious and wellness-focused setting to our guests in Orlando, inviting them on an enriching journey of relaxation with experiences crafted with their holistic well-being in mind."

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort will have several dining options, including the Sear+Sea steakhouse, a food bazaar serving international inspired fare and the JW Market will snacks and beverages.

The resort will also offer daily shuttle service to Disney World's theme parks.

In 2018, during the construction of the resort, two workers died when the scaffolding they were standing on collapsed. The two contractors working on the project—PCL Construction and Universal Engineering Services—were later fined by OSHA.