Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has begun construction work on its luxury resort at Walt Disney World Resort.

The property is a joint venture partner between the hotel group, Silverstein Properties and Dune Real Estate Partners. The 444-room resort, being built in the enclave of Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort, is scheduled to open in 2014.

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort will feature a 14,000 square foot (1,300 square metre) spa; fitness centre; three pools and a "lazy river"; sports and recreational facilities; several dining venues including a rooftop restaurant with Magic Kingdom views; and meeting and event space plus a business centre.

The development will encompass the existing Tom Fazio-designed Osprey Ridge 18-hole championship golf course, which will be renovated and subsequently managed by Four Seasons.

"Travellers around the world know and trust Four Seasons, and Walt Disney World is the world's premiere family vacation destination," said Meg Crofton, president Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations US & France.

"Together, our two companies offer a brand-new reason to visit and experience Central Florida."