What Celebration Florida does

Celebration Florida is a master-planned residential community located in Osceola County, Florida, originally developed by The Walt Disney Company through The Celebration Company with an official groundbreaking in 1994 and first move-ins in 1996. It is governed not as a corporation but as a community of residential and non-residential owners associations — CROA (Celebration Residential Owners Association), CNOA (Celebration Nonresidential Owners Association), CJC (Celebration Joint Committee), and CCS (Celebration Community Services) — with day-to-day operations handled by RealManage Elevated Onsite. The community serves approximately 10,000 residents across roughly 4,300 homes and condominiums, organized into named villages (South Village, East Village, Artisan Park, Spring Lake, Island Village), and is anchored by an infrastructure footprint of 40+ neighborhood parks, 26+ miles of walking trails, multiple pools, fitness centers, athletic fields, a dog park, K-8 and high schools, an AdventHealth medical facility, and Downtown Celebration, the Shoppes at Celebration Place, and Water Tower Shoppes commercial districts containing 212 listed local businesses.

The community's core offerings run through Celebration Town Hall (headquarters at 851 Celebration Avenue) and span the My Celebration FL mobile app (iOS/Android via GovOutreach) for resident service requests, the Celebration News monthly magazine, the Summer Breakout Camp youth day-camp program, extensive Parks & Recreation programming registered through DaySmart Recreation, the annual Founders Day Celebration (30th anniversary in 2024 with drone show and Pop2000 concert), an official Business Directory, an Architectural Review Committee enforcing community design guidelines, and a sponsorship/naming-rights program tied to the Town Hall renovation. Underlying technology is conventional community-association software (CiraNet resident portal, Klaviyo email, Square ticketing, DaySmart registration) rather than proprietary AI or platform technology.

Revenue mechanics are assessment-based rather than market-based. The primary stream is recurring HOA/property-owner assessments collected by CROA and CNOA from residential and commercial unit owners (specific rates are not publicly disclosed). Secondary streams include facility and event-space rentals (Heritage Hall, pools, athletic fields, meeting rooms), open-house listing fees at $15 per property, naming rights and sponsorships (including Founders Day presenting sponsors AdventHealth and Experience Kissimmee), Summer Breakout Camp tuition, magazine advertising, and event ticket sales. Distribution combines the official website (celebration.fl.us), social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, SmugMug gallery), in-community real estate offices (23 listed), and direct resident engagement via the Town Hall portal and weekly Friday Flash email blasts.

Name

Celebration Florida

Legal name

Celebration Florida

Website

https://celebration.fl.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Celebration Florida is a 30-year-old master-planned residential community in Osceola County, Florida, governed by owner associations (CROA, CNOA, CJC, CCS) and serving about 10,000 residents across 4,300 homes with Town Hall-managed amenities, parks, schools, and a 212-business local directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Master-Planned Community Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational & Youth Community Events (School/Youth Festivals) (MPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/Seasonal Holiday Festivals (New Year, Harvest, Winter Markets) (MPAGAEAD), Community Pride & Identity Events (Pride, Cultural Identity Days) (MPAGAEAL), Virtual Community Festivals & Cultural Events (Online Celebrations) (MPAGAOAK), Food, Drink & Culinary Community Festivals (Community-Led) (MPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Master-planned community
• HOA management
• Residential amenities
• Community recreation
• Property owner association

Headquarters

HQ city

Kissimmee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. HOA/Property Owner Assessments: CROA (Celebration Residential Owners Association) collects dues from homeowners and property owners for community maintenance, amenities, and services. The management company RealManage Elevated Onsite handles operations.
2. Facility Rentals: Parks, recreation facilities, meeting rooms, and event spaces are rentable to residents and the public. The community offers Heritage Hall, meeting rooms, athletic fields, and pool facilities for private events.
3. Naming Rights and Sponsorships: Opportunities for community members and businesses to invest in Town Hall through naming rights of community rooms, alcoves, and courtyard benches as part of the 30th anniversary renovation project.
4. Open House Listing Fees: A $15.00 fee per property listed for open house inclusion on the website and physical listings at Town Hall.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Celebration Florida is a master-planned residential community located in Osceola County, Florida, originally developed by The Walt Disney Company beginning in 1994. The community provides governed residential living for approximately 10,000 residents across 4,300 homes and condominiums, organized around five guiding cornerstones (Sense of Community, Sense of Place, Focus on Technology, Focus on Education, Focus on Health). Day-to-day operations are administered by Celebration Town Hall on behalf of the Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA), Celebration Nonresidential Owners Association (CNOA), Celebration Joint Committee (CJC), and Celebration Community Services (CCS), with RealManage Elevated Onsite serving as the contracted management company.

Product overview

Celebration Florida is a master-planned community offering a comprehensive suite of resident services and community management through its Town Hall organization. The core offerings include the My Celebration FL mobile app for issue reporting and community connectivity, extensive Parks & Recreation amenities (pools, fitness centers, sports fields, dog parks), and the Summer Breakout Camp for youth. The community hosts annual events like Founders Day Celebration, publishes the Celebration News monthly magazine, and maintains a Business Directory for local commerce. All services are coordinated through Celebration Town Hall, which provides administrative, maintenance, and governance support to approximately 10,000 residents across 4,300 homes and condos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parks & Recreation Amenities Access to network of community facilities including pools, fitness centers, sports fields, dog parks, playgrounds, and recreational programming across multiple village locations, available to residents and members.
• Summer Breakout Camp An 8-week summer day camp for children offering themed activities, sports and fitness programming, field trips, and daily programming during summer break, sponsored by local partners.
• Facility Rentals Rental of Heritage Hall, meeting rooms, athletic fields, pools, and event spaces to residents and the public for private events and gatherings, with pricing available through the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Naming Rights and Sponsorships Sponsorship and naming rights opportunities for community members and businesses to invest in Town Hall rooms, alcoves, courtyard benches, and community event sponsorships.
• Open House Property Listings Weekend open house property listings coordinated through Town Hall, providing sellers with website inclusion and physical listings at Town Hall for a $15 per property fee.
• My Celebration FL Mobile App A mobile application available on iOS and Android that allows residents to submit issues, communicate directly with Town Hall staff handling requests, and access community information on-the-go.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 10,000 residents and 4,300 homes and condos
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pop2000 Tour / Chris Kirkpatrick (NSYNC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2026Pop music concert featuring Pop2000 Tour with Chris Kirkpatrick (NSYNC), O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO performing at the 30th Anniversary Founders Day celebration event. This partnership provides entertainment for community members and attracts visitors to the public event.
• AdventHealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2026Presenting sponsor for the Founders Day drone show. AdventHealth is the healthcare provider for Celebration's state-of-the-art medical facility within the community. The drone show features illuminated stories in the sky presented by AdventHealth.
• DronisosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2026Drone show provider creating safe, illuminated stories in the sky for the 30th Anniversary Founders Day celebration. Provides the technology and execution for the drone light show.
• The Inn at CelebrationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoutique hotel partner and sponsor of Founders Day event. Located within Celebration's commercial district.
• Mattamy HomescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHomebuilder actively developing Celebration Island Village expansion. Sponsors community events including Founders Day. Responsible for new home construction in the community.
• Experience KissimmeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Celebration's Health and Wellness Expo. Regional tourism organization supporting community health events.
• AdventHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-of-the-art AdventHealth facility and comprehensive Fitness Center located within the Celebration community. Key partner in the Health Cornerstone of the community's five guiding principles.
• Osceola County Fire Station 72coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire station located within Celebration's community boundaries providing emergency services to residents.
• Osceola County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic education system with schools in Celebration including Celebration K-8, Celebration High School, and the Foreign Language Immersion School. Key partner for the Education Cornerstone.
• Exquisite Lawn CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal landscaping company sponsoring community events in Celebration.
• Stanica Realty GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate brokerage sponsoring community events and providing residential sales services within Celebration.
• Renewal by AndersenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWindow and door company sponsoring community events in Celebration.
• Stout Home ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome services company sponsoring community events in Celebration.
• Chick-fil-A CelebrationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Summer Breakout Camp program for children, providing food and refreshments for the camp.
• Campus CustomsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustom apparel company sponsoring Summer Breakout Camp with merchandise for camp participants.
• Domino's Pizza (Celebration)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPizza restaurant sponsoring Summer Breakout Camp program.
• Florida Christian College/University (FCC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Summer Breakout Camp providing sports and fitness programming (GoMotion app).
• SparkGroundsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring Summer Breakout Camp with activity programming.
• Maingate TransportationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation sponsor for Summer Breakout Camp field trips and excursions.
• Upon a Dream PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography sponsor capturing moments from Summer Breakout Camp activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Summerlin: Master-planned community in Las Vegas, Nevada, developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation. Comparable on large-scale village expansions, extensive parks and trails, and HOA-managed amenity operations.
• The Villages: The largest master-planned retirement community in the U.S., located in central Florida. Highly comparable to Celebration as a Florida master-planned community with extensive amenities, HOA governance, and a large dues-paying resident base.
• Lakewood Ranch: Large-scale master-planned community in Manatee/Sarasota County, Florida, with multi-village expansion, extensive amenities, and active homebuilder partnerships. Closely matches Celebration's village-based, amenity-rich operating model.
• Irvine Ranch: One of the largest master-planned communities in the U.S., located in Orange County, California. Comparable on master-planned community scale, amenity depth, and village-based planning philosophy.
• Sea Pines Resort: Master-planned resort and residential community on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Comparable on master-planned community governance, amenities, and brand-driven residential real estate.
• Weston (Florida): Master-planned city in Broward County, Florida, with village-style neighborhoods, parks, and trails. Comparable to Celebration on Florida geographic concentration, planned community structure, and amenity-driven lifestyle.

Emerging players

• Babcock Ranch: Newer Florida master-planned community marketed as a sustainable, solar-powered town. Compares to Celebration on community planning, amenity depth, and Florida MPC positioning, though it is much younger.
• Horizon West: Master-planned community in Orange County, Florida, with village-style development and active builders. Comparable to Celebration as a Florida master-planned community, though still in active expansion phase.
• Avenir: Master-planned community under development in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Comparable to Celebration as a Florida master-planned community with planned amenities and active homebuilder activity, but still in early build-out.

Broad incumbents

• Sun City (Del Webb): Pioneer age-restricted master-planned community brand operated by Del Webb/PulteGroup across multiple U.S. states. Comparable on master-planned community operations, HOA governance, and amenity-centric model, with broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CelebrationTH
• Facebookfacebook.com/CelebrationTownHall
• Instagraminstagram.com/celebrationth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/celebration-community-services-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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