The Dreamers rebounded from a 2023 rejection by building a powerful coalition and securing over $2 billion in private financing. Their new pitch: use TDT funds for a stadium, then return hundreds of millions in team‑generated revenue to transportation, housing, and community needs.

Visit Orlando’s endorsement of the Orlando Dreamers strengthens the case for Major League Baseball in Central Florida, highlighting how a new MLB team and stadium could boost tourism, expand regional amenities, and support long‑term economic growth.

Orlando is often discussed as a tourism capital first and a sports city second, but that framing now feels dated. The region has matured into something more