From hosting international golf tournaments to a casting call for a major motion picture, Orange Lake often makes headlines. Just click on a story below to read more.

Orange Lake Announces New Resort Locations

Orlando-based timeshare expands in 25 th Anniversary year 
ORLANDO, FLORIDA—March 21, 2007— Celebrating their 25 th Anniversary with more than 110,000 owners, Orange Lake has branched out from their single-site flagship resort in Orlando, FL to a multi-site family of resorts. The company is proud to announce brand new locations in Vermont and Florida, just 8 months after expanding to the Midwest. more

Largest Water Park at a Timeshare Resort and Other Amenities Open at Orange Lake's New $50 Million River Island Village

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—May 18, 2006—Orange Lake Resort & Country Club today unveiled eight new outlets of their brand new $50 million River Island village, the fourth village added to the more than 1,250-acre resort. At the center of these amenities is a 27,000 square-foot water wonderland, featuring the largest lazy river-style pool complex of its kind at a timeshare resort. more

Largest Water Park at a Timeshare Resort and Other Amenities Open at Orange Lake's New $50 Million River Island Village

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—May 18, 2006—Orange Lake Resort & Country Club today unveiled eight new outlets of their brand new $50 million River Island village, the fourth village added to the more than 1,250-acre resort. At the center of these amenities is a 27,000 square-foot water wonderland, featuring the largest lazy river-style pool complex of its kind at a timeshare resort. more

River Island Grilling Company Makes Waves at Orange Lake
ORLANDO, FLORIDA—April 20, 2006—On June 12, the River Island Grilling Company restaurant will open at Orange Lake Resort & Country Club. Located at the resort's new 12-acre River Island recreational complex, the restaurant will be the first of its kind at the resort, offering a distinctive culinary experience. more

U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney Presents Governor's Points of Light Award to The Regal Swan® at Orange Lake Resort & Country Club
ORLANDO, FLORIDA—April, 11, 2006— U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney presented the prestigious Florida Governor's Points of Light Award to The Regal Swan® , today in a ceremony hosted by Orange Lake Resort & Country Club, the world's largest single-site timeshare resort. The Regal Swan is a team of swan researchers who pioneered the use of a cattle vaccine against botulism and an equine West Nile Virus vaccine in swans. Florida Governor Jeb Bush recognized the team for its contribution to education. more

Orange Lake Wins Five ARDY Awards
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – April 3, 2006 - The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) announced that Orange Lake Resort & Country Club won five of the prestigious ARDY awards, the highest honor given out annually for excellence in the vacation resort industry. more

Orange Lake to Host U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney and Governor's Points of Light Award Ceremony for The Regal Swan®

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—March 15, 2006—Orange Lake Resort & Country Club, the world's largest single-site timeshare resort, will host U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney on April 11, as he presents the prestigious Florida Governor's Points of Light Award to The Regal Swan® , a team of swan researchers who pioneered the use of a cattle vaccine against botulism and an equine West Nile Virus vaccine in swans. Florida Governor Jeb Bush is recognizing the team for its contribution to education.  more

ARDA Announces 2006 Finalists

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—March 3, 2006—The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) announced today that Orange Lake Resort & Country Club has won 19 of the prestigious finalist awards given out annually for excellence in the vacation resort industry. more

Orange Lake Resort & Country Club Hosts U.S. Daily Point of Light Award Presentation for The Regal Swan®

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—January 23, 2006—The Regal Swan®, a swan research organization dedicated to the humane treatment and veterinary medical care of captive swans, was awarded the prestigious U.S. Daily Point of Light award, # 3072, by the U.S. Points of Light Foundation at a ceremony held on January 18 at Orange Lake Resort & Country Club. Orange Lake serves as one of The Regal Swan's primary research hubs and is the home to six captive mute swans.  more

Orange Lake Opens Brand New Golf Experience

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—December 19, 2005— Orange Lake Resort & Country Club today announced the grand opening of The Reserve at Orange Lake , the resort's newest 18-hole, par 71 golf experience. The Reserve is the product of a $6.8 million renovation and redesign of Orange Lake's original Resort Course. Architect Mike Dasher has taken the course's Orange and Cypress nines—originally designed by Joe Lee in 1982—and turned them into a totally new golf experience, giving Orange Lake a total of 54 holes of golf. more

Orange Lake Resort & Country Club Appoints New

Senior Sales & Marketing Executive

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—November 17, 2005—Orange Lake Resort & Country Club, the world’s largest single-site timeshare resort, announced the appointment of Bob Albertson as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing. In this role, Albertson will be responsible for all of Orange Lake’s sales and marketing initiatives, reporting directly to Don Harrill, President and CEO. more

Orange Lake Resort Unveils First Phase Of New River Island Development

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—October 31, 2005—Orange Lake Resort & Country Club today unveiled the first phase of its $50 million River Island development in the resort's East Village—a brand new Sales Center and it's companion Tour Reception Center, where tour guests will be introduced to this 1,250 acre resort and it's brand promise, “Where Vacation Dreams Come To Life." more

Orange Lake Resort's Charles K. Swan III Steps Down

Former Hilton President Don Harrill Named to Succeed
ORLANDO, FLORIDA—September 16, 2005—Orange Lake Resort & Country Club, the world's largest single-site timeshare resort, today announced the departure of its longtime president, Charles K. "Charlie" Swan III, renowned among his peers for keeping the privately held resort among the industry's top competitors, even as huge hotel chains have entered the field.  more

Orange Lake Resort Selected to Host Educational

Workshop for Teachers
ORLANDO, FLORIDA—January 6, 2005—Orlando's Orange Lake Resort & Country Club has been selected as the host site for a special one-day educational workshop on June 30, 2005, for teachers, in partnership with researchers from The Regal Swan, Inc.® and Florida's Living Science Program.  more