A 1,200-room mega-resort built in the shape of a starship. Hotel rooms in the saucer. A mall and offices in the hull. Monorail to Disney World. The future of hospitality, grounded in Central Florida.
Seed round open · $100K minimum · 14% target IRR · Orlando's next landmark
Designed 30+ casino & resort complexes worldwide — including signature Las Vegas Strip properties. Not a concept firm. A firm that builds at this scale.
75M+ visitors/year. $5.8B tourism GDP. I-Drive demand outpacing supply since 2021. The market exists — we're capturing a gap no one has filled at this scale.
$1.5B build · 638 rooms · 97% occupancy Year 1. Seminole Hard Rock proved signature-shaped hotels aren't novelty — they're category-defining anchors investors line up for.
$100K minimum investment. Projected 14% IRR. $151.5M gross revenue at stabilization. Seed round open now — early partners set the terms.
Every floor is an experience. The saucer section houses 1,200 guest rooms with panoramic views. The neck contains a full-scale shopping mall and Class A office space. The engineering section hosts restaurants, entertainment, and a transporter-style attraction.
This is not a ride you visit for an hour. It is where you stay, work, shop, and live for days.
The starship structure isn't aesthetic gimmick — it's functional architecture. Each section maps to a distinct revenue center and guest experience zone.
1,200 rooms across 12 themed decks. Standard cabins ($199/night) to Captain Suites ($599/night) with panoramic curved windows simulating orbital views. Room layouts optimized for 78% annual occupancy at $249 ADR.
200,000 sq ft retail spanning 3 levels with anchor tenants and specialty shops. 150,000 sq ft Class A office space attracts corporate HQs seeking unique work environments. Year-round foot traffic from hotel guests and day visitors.
Transporter-style motion rides, immersive dining halls, event venues (capacity 2,000), and a VIP helicopter pad. Serves as the central transit hub connecting monorail stations, rideshare, and ground transport.
Two dedicated monorail terminals. West station: direct service to Walt Disney World and Tampa International Airport. East station: direct to Orlando International Airport and Orange County Convention Center. Guests arrive car-free.
Rooftop helipad for VIP arrivals and scenic flights over Orlando. Connected to a private lounge and concierge deck serving premium suite guests and corporate event clients.
Four distinct business units under one roof, each generating independent revenue and reinforcing the others.
From standard cabins to captain suites, every room immerses guests in a sci-fi experience at accessible price points. Average rate: $249/night. 78% projected occupancy.
The neck of the structure houses 200,000 sq ft of retail and 150,000 sq ft of Class A office, creating steady revenue beyond room bookings and foot traffic year-round.
Direct monorail connections to Walt Disney World, Orlando International Airport, and Tampa Airport. Guests arrive and never need a car.
Transporter-style rides, robotic concierge service, helicopter pad, and immersive entertainment. 3,000 daily visitors at $45 avg spend.
Three data points that define the themed resort market — and why Starship's model avoids every known failure mode.
Star Wars Hotel · Orlando · 2022–2023
Epic Universe · Orlando · 2025
Moon-Shaped Mega-Resort · Dubai
| Property | Pricing | Rooms | Occupancy | Model | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Galactic Starcruiser | $2,400/person | 100 | ~40-50% | Premium immersion | FAILED |
| Stella Nova / Terra Luna | $147–280/night | 1,500 | 70-80% | Affordable volume | LIVE |
| Dubai Moon Resort | $325–6,800+ | 4,300 | TBD | Ultra-luxury | PLANNED |
| Starship Hotel Resort | $250–450/night | 1,200 | 70-78% | Volume + immersion | OUR MODEL |
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A four-phase path from land acquisition to full operations — built for investor clarity and execution confidence.
Orlando land data confirms the thesis. Here's exactly where we build, what it costs, and who pays to make it happen.
Mega-resort development requires strategic land assembly. Universal assembled 750 acres for Epic Universe — we've identified the optimal corridors where 90+ contiguous acres remain available at pre-development prices.
Orange County and the State of Florida actively recruit mega-resort investment. Qualified developments access a stacked incentive package across four programs:
The corridor is entering a once-in-a-generation infrastructure build-out. Starship's 2027–2030 construction window aligns perfectly with regional transit expansion.
| Project | Land / Scale | Rooms | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Epic Universe | 750 acres assembled | — | Theme park complex | OPEN 2025 |
| Stella Nova Resort | Universal complex | 750 | $147–190/night | LIVE |
| Helios Grand Hotel | Universal complex | 500 | Premium tier | LIVE |
| Starship Hotel Resort | 30–50 ac, S. I-Drive corridor | 1,200 | $250–450/night | 2027 TARGET |
We anticipate the questions investors ask about themed mega-resort developments. Here are the answers upfront.
Yes, but for the wrong reasons. The Starcruiser charged $4,800 for a 2-night experience with only 100 rooms — that's $1,600/night per person in a double occupancy. It was a niche premium product, not a hotel. We're targeting $250-450/night with 1,200 rooms — the Stella Nova model, not the Starcruiser model. Volume + affordability beats premium + scarcity.
Yes. The Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, FL proved sculptural mega-hotels work in Florida. At 450 feet tall with a guitar-shaped facade, it opened in 2019 and redefined what hotels can look like. Our concept uses similar structural engineering at comparable scale — the engineering challenges are known and solvable.
We've identified the I-Drive/South Orange County corridor with 90+ acres available at $500K-800K/acre. Land assemblage is standard for mega-resorts — Universal assembled 750 acres for Epic Universe. Our target footprint is 30-50 acres, with optional expansion up to 90 acres for future phases.
$151.5M projected revenue at stabilized occupancy, with 14% IRR and $48.5M NOI at 70% occupancy and $300/night ADR. Use our Revenue Calculator to model your own scenarios and investment assumptions.
$5-12M+ in combined incentives: QTI tax refunds (Qualified Target Industry), TDT revenue sharing (Tourist Development Tax), local tax rebates up to 25%, and Visit Orlando partnership opportunities. These are standard in the Orlando market for destination-changing developments.
4-phase development: Pre-development (2026-2027) for entitlement and design, Construction (2027-2030) for vertical build, Soft Launch (2030) for partial opening, and Full Operations (2031+). See the full Development Roadmap for details.
The #1 investor question: "Can this actually be built?" Here's the evidence.
The Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, FL proved sculptural mega-hotels work in Florida. At 450 feet tall, guitar-shaped, $1.5 billion construction cost, completed 2019. If a 450ft guitar can be built, a 200-300ft starship can be built.
Our sculptural shape adds ~15% cost premium — the same premium the Guitar Hotel carried. This is proven and buildable in Florida.
Firms with proven sculptural hotel experience:
All three firms have completed Florida projects meeting strict building codes.
Florida's rigorous building codes exist precisely for structures like this. We're building to code from day one.
Full architectural fees: 5-15% of construction cost. Standard industry range for mega-resorts.
Central Florida draws 74 million visitors every year. The tourism industry generates $94.5 billion in economic impact. Universal just added thousands of rooms with space themes. Orlando is ready for Starship Hotel Resort.
Seven years of research, planning, and hospitality experience behind the most ambitious resort concept in Orlando.
Lafayette has spent 7+ years developing the Starship Hotel Resort concept from initial vision to investor-ready reality. Based in Auburndale, FL — minutes from Orlando's $94.5B tourism corridor — he brings hands-on hospitality experience including concierge operations and team leadership at high-volume properties. His deep understanding of guest experience, operational logistics, and the Central Florida market drives every design decision behind Starship.
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