The most visited destination is also A Creative Hub

The companies that make Orlando one of the most visited vacation destinations in the nation also spearhead entertainment innovation used across the globe. A culmination of industry and education has exploded into a flourishing tech economy that supports not only the region’s massive theme park and attractions industry, but the expanding footprints of many other major corporations including Lockheed Martin, Darden Restaurants, Siemens and more.

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76K+ Tech Workers in Orlando

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), 2024
No. 2 for Tech Job Growth

Among Large Metros
CompTIA, 2024
68-Acre Creative Village Supports a High-Tech Cluster in Downtown Orlando

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Featured Companies

Electronic Arts Tiburon

EA SPORTS/EA Tiburon produces some of the top titles in the industry in its Orlando studio.

Falcon’s Creative Group

Falcon’s Creative Group is an entertainment design services company headquarted in Orlando.

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

IAAPA represents 5,300+ amusement-industry members spanning 100+ countries and operates several global amusement-industry trade shows.

Iron Galaxy Studios

Iron Galaxy is a U.S. game developer producing 60+ shipped titles.

ITEC Entertainment

Headquartered in Orlando, ITEC Entertainment designs themed entertainment experiences.

Seaworld Orlando

From park to planet, SeaWorld theme parks offer up-close animal experiences and roller coasters.

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal is a top entertainment destination, with theme parks, attractions, and immersive experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

The Walt Disney World Resort is a Disney theme park resort located in Lake Buena Vista Florida, comprised of four theme parks,…

It’s a Smart world After All

The leading theme park companies have built specialized technical and creative teams to build the next generation of entertainment experiences. Disney and Universal Orlando employ hundreds of experts in 3D modeling, software development, computer-aided design and visual effects. Orlando’s entertainment powerhouses along with tech companies such as Electronic Arts and Iron Galaxy create the need for a talent base with the right combination of technical and creative skills.

2,900+ Software Developers Graduated in Orlando

Lightcast (IPEDS), 2023
No. 6 Fastest Growing Millennial Population

Among 30 Most Populous Metros
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS, 2018-2023
UCF Rosen College in Top 5 Best Hospitality Schools in the World

CEOWorld, 2024

The theme here is Success

To meet the demand for creative talent, Orlando universities are expanding their contribution to the talent pipeline for the hospitality, theme park and attraction’s technology ecosystem.

UF’s CityLab Orlando
UF Master of Science in Architectural Studies with a concentration in Theme Environments Integrations.

UCF MFA Track – Themed Experience
UCF is among the first institutions in the country to offer a degree program dedicated to the design and creation of themed experience.

Themed experience Programs

The University of Central Florida (UCF) and the University of Florida (UF) offer qualifications in Themed Experiences. At UCF, the degree is offered as a track in its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. UF offers a Master of Science in Architectural Studies with a concentration in Themed Environments Integration.

Nationally ranked for Game Development

In 2025, the Princeton Review placed UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy game design programs No. 2 (graduate) and No. 5 (undergraduate). Full Sail University‘s game design programs also placed in the top 20 at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Full Sail University
Full Sail focuses on real-world industry experience and creative problem solving, with degrees ranging from entertainment business to simulation.

UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy
FIEA is UCF’s Master of Science in Interactive Entertainment program.

UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality
The Rosen College of Hospitality Management is one of the largest and fastest-growing hospitality programs in the nation with more than 3,000 students.

The DAVE School
The Digital Animation & Visual Effects (DAVE) School, located on the Universal Studios backlot, produces skilled graduates in the fields of digital entertainment and interactive media.

fueling the creative Talent Pipeline

Additional specialized university programs include UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality and Management and the DAVE School, which graduated a skilled labor force with direct connections to the entertainment ecosystem.

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Creative Village

Creative Village is a digital media-focused district in the heart of downtown Orlando, co-located with the University of Central Florida and Valencia College’s downtown campus.

Downtown Orlando

The Central Business District, or Downtown Orlando, is home to City Hall, modern office towers, and 19th-century buildings. The sleek Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts shows musicals, ballet, and opera, while the nearby Kia Center features big-name concerts and Magic basketball games.