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    Choose the Omni Resort Championsgate for Your Next Orlando Vacation

    Published: Feb 4, 2019 · Modified: Nov 15, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    When we first moved to Orlando 5 years ago it was all about the mouse. But it didn’t take me long to realize there was a lot more to the area and better lodging choices for my friends and family that came to visit.

    This is a sponsored post for the Omni Resort at Championsgate. All opinions are honest and entirely my own.

    View of the pool area from the 8th floor of the omni resort at champions gate

    When it’s time to plan your next vacation to Orlando make sure to check out the Omni Resort Championsgate.

    With your favorite Theme Park just minutes away, you’ll be able to relax in comfort at the Omni away from the maddening crowds. You’ll be able to spend time with the family at their large winding pool, state of the art Wave Pool and relaxing Lazy River. 

    view of the adult pool at omni resort championsgate

    And if you need some “me time” to catch up on your reading or just need a break, you can grab a lounge chair or cabana at the adult only pool.

    chef Dennis by the pool with two margaritas at the omni resort championsgate

    And you may want to indulge in a margarita or two. I can highly recommend them!

    double cheeseburger with fries

    And a day at the pool isn’t complete without one of Croc’s famous Double Cheeseburgers.

    sunrise at the omni resort in orlando showing the pools and soccer fields

    If there’s a golfer in your family, the resort features two championship 18-hole golf courses designed by Greg Norman, a lighted nine-hole par 3 golf course and even a miniature golf course for the family. 

    On this sunrise picture from my room at the Omni Resort Championsgate, you can see 8 soccer fields and part of the golf course. Although they’re very small in the picture we were treated to a group of hot air balloons lazily flying by the resort. 

    strawberry and goat cheese salad

    But you know I come for the food….lol. Yup, I’m a Culinary Travel Specialist and I eat for a living. On our first night at the Omni, we were treated to a preview of the Valentines Day Menu at David’s Club. The first course was this delectable Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad and a beautiful creation for Valentines Day!

    Snapper with pea and corn succotash

    The chef offered two dinner specials and Lisa went with the Yellowtail Snapper with a Roasted Corn and English Pea Succotash with crispy Brussels Sprouts and a Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette.

    rack of lamb on a white plate

    My choice was the Rack of Lamb with Potato and Proscuitto Hash, Merguez and White Bean Ragu and a Rosemary Demi-Glace. I will admit to gnawing the remainder of the meat off the bones while no one was looking.

    Chocolate mousse with strawberries on a white plate

    Dessert was a Valrhona Chocolate Mousse with a Strawberry Gelee, Strawberry Foam and Cinnamon Crumbles. It was heavenly!

    Art of the Breakfast at Omni Resort Championsgate

    The Art of Breakfast at the Omni Resort Championsgate is a delicious event and not to be missed. Served in Trevi’s a bountiful buffet is set up with the choice of tempting breakfast specials.

    Banana macadamia nut pancakes on a white plate

    I absolutely love these Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes.

    eggs Benedict on a brown platter

    And I can’t resist Egg’s Benedict and these were some of the best I’ve ever had!

    flatbread pizza with pepperoni and vegetables

    After a luxurious day at our poolside Cabana, we made our way to Trevi’s- the flavor of Italy for dinner. I was in the mood for pizza and our server suggested the Vegetable Flatbread with Pepperoni. I honestly could have eaten the entire flatbread, but I had to save room for dinner….sigh

    frutti de mare in a green bowl

    If you haven’t guessed it I love Italian Food and I especially love pasta dishes. I couldn’t resist the Pasta di Frutti di Mare. Fiore pasta (Flower shaped) with shrimp, mussels, clams and lobster meat in a light tomato sauce. It was ah-mazing!!

    Cappesante con Pappardelle

    Lisa loves scallops and the Cappesante con Pappardelle were perfectly seared sea scallops and pappardelle pasta with a white truffle tomato sauce. She begrudgingly shared it with me and I the flavors were incredible.

    ricotta cheesecake on a black plate

    At this point in the evening, we decided to move outside for dessert. It had been a perfect day and enjoying dessert with the gentle cool breeze was a wonderful way to end our dinner at Trevi’s. This Ricotta Cheesecake was a delicious end to a perfect meal.

    Sadly I didn’t get to try the Omni’s Asian themed restaurant Zen. I did look at the menu and will be returning with friends to try the Zen Experience. I just need to wear my stretchy pants and be ready to eat for a few hours.

    But hey I’m a professional…. I eat for a living!

    sunset from the 8th floor of the omni resort championsgate

    It was a bittersweet goodbye as we drove home(20 minutes) from the Omni Resort Championsgate as our incredibly delicious staycation came to an end. But the good news is, it’s not far from home.

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    1. Louise

      February 07, 2019 at 5:08 am

      The Omni Resort Championsgate looks like an amazing place to stay. And the food is proper making my mouth water! Yum 🙂

      Louise x

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    2. Ricci

      February 07, 2019 at 1:37 am

      Oh man this hotel looks AMAZING!! I would love to stay there the next time I travel to Florida!!

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    3. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      February 06, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      This sounds like such a beautiful destination. That double cheeseburger is totally calling my name. I would love to visit this resort one day.

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    4. Louisa

      February 06, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      The Omni Resort Championsgate looks like a fabulous place to stay at in Orlando. And the food 😋

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    5. Marcie W.

      February 06, 2019 at 9:55 am

      What a stunning place to relax and getaway! The food alone looks worth the trip and I would also appreciate the adults only pool.

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    6. Catalina

      February 06, 2019 at 4:12 am

      I imagine myself with a Margarita near that amazing pool! It’s my dream! And all that fantastic food! I am mouth watering already!

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    7. Lisa Martin

      February 05, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      Ok, that food looks amazing! It would be worth the visit just to try the food.

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    8. Terri Steffes

      February 05, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      We love Orlando so much. It is such a great place to vacation. We have been enjoying their food scene a lot these past years.

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    9. Heather

      February 05, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      We usually visit Orlando a few times a year. I will have to make sure that we check this place out next time!

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    10. Pam

      February 05, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      All of that food looks amazing! And I love that they have a lazy river at this resort.

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    11. Karen Dawkins

      February 05, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      You get to eat for a living! That’s better than traveling for a living! Great review and photos — this resort looks fabulous for a romantic getaway!

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    12. Janet

      February 05, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      I’ve heard some other great things about that resort. Living in Florida we try and go to Orlando at least once a year and may need to put this on our list.

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    13. Swathi

      February 05, 2019 at 10:00 am

      That looks Beautiful resort, when we plan next trip in summer to Orlando we will try to stay there. Food looks really delicious.

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    14. Tasheena

      February 05, 2019 at 9:35 am

      This looks like an amazing adventure. I would love to visit this hotel. Florida has so many gems.

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    15. Jeanette

      February 05, 2019 at 9:24 am

      That place looks absolutely gorgeous! I am hoping that sometime in the future that we can get down there and this is definitely the place to stay.

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    16. cait

      February 05, 2019 at 8:50 am

      oh my gosh my friends were just talking about this and how god it is ha- i def enjoy going to orlando but im not a huge fan of the rides so i may just have to find something likke this to enjoy while im there ha! thanks for sharing girlfriend! Food is FABULOUS

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    17. Glenda Cates

      February 05, 2019 at 8:42 am

      I loved seeing the pictures and that Hamburger looks amazing. I wish it was closer as I could use some time away by myself.

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    18. Candy

      February 05, 2019 at 8:29 am

      Orlando isn’t on our radar this year for visiting. I’ll keep this sonwe know where to go and what to do when we are in the area

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    19. Amber Myers

      February 05, 2019 at 8:26 am

      I am drooling over the food. It all looks amazing. I would love to stay here. I like to go to Orlando for the theme parks, so I’ll keep this in mind.

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