Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Orlando World Center Marriott Resort with a Star Spangled Line-Up of Fun Poolside Activities

    /24-7PressRelease/ - ORLANDO, FL, June 16, 2007 - From red, white and blue beach ball drops to Uncle Sam's Carnival, the Fourth of July weekend at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort will offer something fun and memorable for everyone in the family! Celebrate the country's birthday at a Florida family resort with an abundance of entertainment options.

The impressive one-million gallons of liquid refreshment in any one of the six tropical pools provides the refreshing venue and stunning backdrop for the star spangled line-up of patriotic activities planned throughout the weekend which will encompass: watermelon eating and water balloon toss contests, scavenger hunt, tee shirt launch, basketball shoot out, ping-pong tournament, dive-in movies, pool games, patriotic arts and crafts and so much more! Sweetening the deal, snow cones, cotton candy and hot dogs will be available poolside at the Orlando resort.

After all the excitement, cool off in the lagoon shaped pool, home to an adventurous 106-foot waterslide and the site for the water slide contest; an indoor pool; two children's pools; and six revitalizing whirlpool spas. So make a big splash this holiday weekend and getaway from only $169 per room, per night June 29 through July 8, 2007*.

Capture every moment at the luxurious Orlando hotel, where an impeccable service staff is ready to make the experience one to treasure forever.

Venture a game of golf on the 18-hole championship links of Hawk's Landing Golf Club, a premier Orlando golf course, wrapping around the resort's 200 tropically landscaped acres, or learn a new technique at the Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk's Landing Golf Club. Guests may opt to receive a pampered facial, pedicure, or massage at The Spa, lounge poolside with a favorite best seller, or engage in a spirited game of water volleyball.

Start out the morning with a buffet breakfast in Solaris, or a latte at Starbucks before heading out to spend the day at one of the nearby attractions. With 10 internationally themed restaurants and lounges on site, the resort offers guests diverse dining venues and Orlando restaurants from a food court to fine Tuscan, Japanese and American delicacies. For more information or to make a reservation, call (800) 621-0638 or visit, http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcowc-orlando-world-center-marriott-resort-and-convention-center/.
*Based on availability and commissionable to travel agents.

Encounter true enchantment at this magnificent Orlando resort hotel nestled on over 200 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Enjoy a luxurious Florida golf and spa resort that includes 18 challenging holes of championship golf, a million gallons of refreshing fun in six swimming pools, award-winning Orlando restaurants, and an exquisite spa experience. As the largest Marriott in the world, this impressive resort in Orlando, Florida features the utmost in comfort, convenience, and thoughtful amenities in each of the 2,000 hotel rooms and suites. The hotel near Disney World is also just minutes from SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios, and Discovery Cove.

The Orlando luxury resort is where adventure and excitement become a part of an exhilarating vacation. Just a few short paces from the atrium lobby, step out to the Florida golf resort's 18-hole Championship links of Hawk's Landing Golf Club for a challenging round, or take a lesson at the club's Bill Madonna Golf Academy.. Rejuvenate the mind, body and soul with a day at The Spa. This intimate sanctuary delivers the latest in advanced treatments and therapies. For a more spirited adventure, checkout the 4,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness center, one of four Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts and so much more before taking a culinary excursion around the world.

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