VIP Experience

In addition to luxurious signature room accommodations and special amenities at Westgate Resorts, you’ll enjoy VIP treatment throughout the length of your event vacation, including:

– VIP Welcome Party (dinner, open bar, DJ, dancing)

– Personal Concierge Services

– Transportation to/from Event

– Late Checkout on Final Day

Raymond James Stadium

There’s nothing quite like watching the NFL live in the football crazed state of Florida!

Members of the NFL Players Association have consistently rated Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium field as the best in the league and insiders refer to the stadium as a “crown jewel” of the NFL. First opened in 1998, the Buccaneer’s home field has played host to three Super Bowls – SB XXXV on Jan. 28, 2001, SB XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, and Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021 when the host team Bucs crushed the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9.

A popular fixture at the stadium is the mighty pirate ship, permanently harbored in Buccaneer Cove. The pirate ship comes to life after the Buccaneers score, as loud cannons fire seven times to signal a touchdown and three to signify a field goal. An animatronic parrot perched on the stern of the pirate ship frequently talks to those passing beneath during Buccaneers games. Controlled by radio and remote, it can even pick fans out of the crowd.

The visuals are impressive, as well. Operated by more than 30 technicians at Raymond James Stadium, BucVision allowed the Buccaneers to become the first professional team in any sport to show HDTV images across two giant video boards, each measuring 24 feet tall by 92 feet wide.

The stadium seats 65,908, and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events. The stadium also hosts the annual Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day; the annual pinnacle of USA equestrian showjumping, the AGA/Budweiser American Invitational; and the Monster Jam monster truck event after the end of football season in January or February.

Westgate Town Center Resort

Westgate Town Center Resort provides guests all the comforts of a fully furnished home just 1 mile from Walt Disney World® Resort and minutes from other Orlando area attractions. In addition, numerous family-friendly restaurants lie within walking distance of Westgate Town Center. A nonsmoking resort, Westgate Town Center offers access to a variety of recreational amenities including ShipWreck Island water park, 14 heated outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs, lakeside marina with paddle boats, on-site dining, fitness center, mini golf and much more.

Westgate Town Center Amenities

ShipWreck Island Water Park

Fourteen Outdoor Heated Pools
Fourteen Hot Tubs
Children’s Wading Pool
Pool Bars
Cordovano Joe’s Authentic New York Style Pizza
Mini Market with Deli
Hershey’s Ice Cream Shop
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
Gift Shop
Room Service
Playground
Game Room
Fitness Center
Basketball Courts
Volleyball Courts
Tennis Courts
Jurassic Miniature Golf Course
Shuffleboard
Horseshoes
Bicycle Rentals
Disney Movie Theater
Fishing Lake
Fishing Poles
Barbecue Facilities & Picnic Areas
Lakeside Marina & Dock
Paddle Boats
Joe’s Marketplace
Starbucks Coffee
Meeting/Event Space
Business Center
Catering Services
Multilingual Staff
Free Parking
Attraction Tickets Desk
Disney Planning Center
VIP Services Concierge
ATM
Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
24-Hour Front Desk & Security
High-Speed Wireless Internet Access
Pet Friendly*
Free Shuttle Service from the adjacent Westgate Vacation Villas Clubhouse to the Towers Lobby or the Sizzler Restaurant.
Free Scheduled Transportation to Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort (Restrictions apply. Limited seats available. Guests must pre-register at VIP services/Concierge desk to reserve seating prior to boarding.).

Restaurants and Nearby Dining

Drafts Sports Bar & Grill

Drafts Sports Bar & Grill (“Drafts”) brings together the popular concepts of brew pubs and gourmet burger bars. Drafts features a variety of creatively designed burger, pizza and appetizer selections that are complemented by an extensive selection of draft and bottled beers, specialty microbrews, worldly wines and a wide array of alcohol drinks. Drafts is themed and designed to create a casual but elegant sports bar environment complete with high-definition flat screen televisions for broadcasting local, national and worldwide sporting events. However, the true emphasis on Drafts is pairing great comfort food with outstanding brews and wines. The breakfast buffet at Drafts includes eggs, potatoes, turkey sausage, biscuits and gravy, French toast and fresh seasonal fruit. Draft Sports Bar & Grill is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (may vary seasonally). Hours vary by season.

Cordovano Joe’s Authentic New York Style Pizza

Enjoy fresh, hot and delicious pizza from Cordovano Joe’s, which is available for pick-up or delivered directly to your suite or even poolside! Hours of operation vary.

Mini Market with Deli

Open daily, the Mini Market offers guests the convenience of purchasing groceries and sundries. The adjacent Deli features subs, grilled sandwiches, salads and snacks.

Westgate Town Center Resort