$1 Billion Deal: Four Seasons Orlando Resort Set for New Ownership

Four Seasons Orlando Resort, which is located on Walt Disney World property, appears poised to be getting a new owner.

What's Happening:

• Bloomberg reports that BDT & MSD Partners is close to acquiring the Four Seasons Orlando Resort from Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. – in a deal that would see them pay more than $1 billion to acquire two Four Seasons resorts.
• The other resort is the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, while the Orlando property alone is valued at roughly $750 million.
• Host acquired the 444-room Four Seasons Orlando in 2021, paying $610 million for the property at a moment when the post-pandemic travel boom was boosting resorts.
• The Four Seasons is one of the few hotels located on Walt Disney World property that is not operated by the mouse.

More Walt Disney World News:

• Among the throngs of fans who recently said goodbye to DINOSAUR was a familiar face and voice from the attraction, actor Wallace Langham.
• The path to DinoLand USA has been closed off and the sign has been covered, following the area's permanent closure last night.
• Harambe Market has re-opened at Disney's Animal Kingdom, albeit with a notably different menu than it had previously.
• Donald & Daisy waddled over to a new meet & greet spot at Disney's Animal Kingdom following DinoLand’s closure.