When it comes to booking holidays to Orlando, there’s a Florida destination that creates moments that feel lifted right from the red carpet. At Magic Moment Resort and Kids Club, the VIPs are the kids buzzing with excitement and the parents realising that they’ve stumbled into something genuinely special.
This boutique family hotel just threw a glittering anniversary celebration that not only marked a 10-year milestone but also showcased one of Orlando’s most distinctive and media-friendly places to stay to the entire world.
The energy at Magic Moment Resort is the perfect blend of Instagrammable moments by the pool with a heavy dose of warmth. For UK families who want to see Orlando’s attractions with a little polish, a unique personality, and a lot of memory-making, this is the kind of hotel they’ll want to know about.
Magic Moment Resort’s 10th anniversary gala: Kissimmee’s hospitality event of the year
Some hotels celebrate big birthdays with a cake in the lobby and a polite email newsletter. Magic Moment celebrated its 10th anniversary with an epic evening that drew a crowd more typical of an industry power list than a family resort gathering.
The guest list featured Wyndham Hotels & Resorts executives, international media, tourism leaders, and even the Argentine Consul General. This wasn’t simply a party; it was a statement.
Argentine tango performances brought a dash of Buenos Aires drama to Florida. In addition to live entertainment and international cuisine, a personalised touch allowed guests the A-list experience of fragrance creation. Throughout the evening, guests crafted their own scents as if they were backstage at a fashion house. Just as the night hit its peak, a fireworks display over the Kissimmee skyline sealed the celebration in glitter and smoke.
No, Magic Moment isn’t trying to compete with the giant corporate resorts in terms of size. However, achieving this milestone proves that it can compete with the sense that families are in the right place.
Founder Carina Radonich: The self-made woman behind the magic and the party
At the centre of it all is Carina Radonich, the founder whose story gives the hotel its heart. In an industry still dominated by big budgets, Radonich is the kind of figure everyone loves to root for. This self-made female entrepreneur left a successful career in luxury real estate and architecture to turn a dream into one of Orlando’s most prominent boutique family stays.
What made the anniversary even more special wasn’t just a corporate milestone. The gala actually coincided with Radonich’s 55th birthday. Radonich spent a decade building something from vision and sheer determination and celebrated a lifetime accomplishment with the very people who helped shape the journey. The room brimmed with partners and industry leaders who had travelled hundreds of miles to be there.
And then came the moment that made the whole event feel slightly surreal: a welcome message from Geoff Ballotti, President & CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The head of one of the world’s largest hotel companies stepped forward to say, “Carina and Ariel have surrounded themselves with an amazing team… I couldn’t be prouder to launch Dazzler by Wyndham with people who have a gift for spreading the light and warmth of hospitality.”
The world’s first Dazzler Select by Wyndham: Why that “global flagship” detail matters
Here’s the insider detail that turns Magic Moment Resort from “lovely boutique hotel” into “why is everyone suddenly talking about this?” This resort is the first Dazzler Select by Wyndham property in the world.
In fact, Radonich was personally appointed to the Wyndham Rewards Advisory Committee this year, giving the female entrepreneur a powerful voice in shaping the programme’s future. That influence signals how seriously the broader Wyndham world takes what she’s built.
When one of the biggest hotel groups on the planet chooses a single destination to debut a new concept, it’s not random. It’s a sign that the guest experience is a story people want to be part of.
At Magic Moment Resort, that story is unapologetically family-first, with experiences that are designed to feel magical and photograph beautifully. Kids obsess over themed rooms, and parents rave about the high-energy programming that turns an ordinary afternoon into “post this now” material. Kids join in bubble and foam parties, magic shows, and character encounters.
It’s immersive without being overwhelming and hits the sweet spot for modern family travel. Little ones get wonder, and parents get convenience. Everyone gets content-worthy memories to share with friends and family.
Then there’s The Grand Salon, Magic Moment’s event space that can host up to 140 guests. This resort isn’t just somewhere to sleep between park days. It’s somewhere to celebrate a birthday trip where you actually throw the party or an anniversary gathering that feels dressed up rather than improvised.
And because the hotel is now part of the Wyndham ecosystem, there’s a practical luxury too. Wyndham Rewards allows UK families to earn points simply by staying, which they can redeem across Wyndham’s global network of hotels.
UK guests can book with confidence in a destination that offers both boutique personality and global backing. It’s the kind of place where a milestone gala with fragrance bars and fireworks doesn’t feel like a one-off stunt.
At Magic Moment, families don’t just “do Disney.” They holiday like A-listers, celebrated and sent home with heartfelt memories that look as good as they feel.
