Winter Warm Up Rates at Orlando World Center Marriott for holidays through March

The Orlando World Center Marriott warms things up just in time for the holidays with Winter Escape Advance Purchase Rates from only $144 per room, per night now through March 31, 2012. It’s a wonderful world for families to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas, while enjoying the best rates of the season.

The family friendly 200-acre playground will be decked out in holiday style with festive and themed events and activities throughout the resort. Cheers to holiday drinks and dining specials in the restaurants. Kids can participate in holiday crafts, or watch their favorite holiday movie classic, before making a splash at the tropical lagoon pool (Voted one of the World’s Coolest Hotel Pools by Forbes) with its 106-foot waterslide, cascading rock waterfalls and grotto, the resort’s hot spot for plenty of cool pool games. The world-class adventure continues with an indoor pool; secluded spa pool; two kid’s wading pools, and six whirlpool spas. Year-round daily poolside activities designed for kids range from face painting to scavenger hunts. They can even build their dream castle in the sand play area. Tennis, water volleyball, basketball, and arcade with pinball, air hockey and ping-pong round out a few of the popular activities. There is something for everyone.

Golf around the world on the 18-hole championship links of Hawk’s Landing Golf Club; take a golf lesson at the Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club; schedule a soothing treatment at The Spa, or workout at the expansive fitness center.

Embark on a culinary excursion around the world with 10 incredible restaurants and lounges, including the award-winning Hawk’s Landing Steakhouse & Grille and Ristorante Tuscany. Guests can also tempt their palate with Mikado Japanese Steakhouse and Solaris, home to an expansive buffet breakfast, served daily. For those on the go, visit Mangrove Emporium, a full-service indoor food court or grab a Starbucks^® coffee.

The Orlando World Center Marriott is located only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World^® and just minutes from SeaWorld^® Orlando, Discovery Cove^®, Aquatica™, and Universal Studios^® Orlando. For reservations, call 888-99-World and ask for rate code ADP, or visit www.marriottworldcenter.com.

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ORLANDO WORLD CENTER MARRIOTT RESORT OFFERS SAVINGS ON HOLIDAY STAYS

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Celebrate the joys of the season at the Four-Diamond, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and unwrap the amazing savings of Holiday Advance Purchase Rates. Enjoy any one of the most popular and joyous occasions:

Thanksgiving stays, available Nov. 19-Dec. 2, rates are from $149 per room, per night.

Christmas and New Year’s stays, from Dec. 19, 2010 through Jan 2, 2011 are from $139 to $209 per room per night.

The family friendly 200-acre playground will be decked out in holiday style with festive and themed events and activities throughout the resort. Cheers to holiday drinks and dining specials in the restaurants. Kids can participate in holiday crafts, or watch their favorite holiday movie, before making a splash at the tropical lagoon pool with its 106-foot waterslide, cascading rock waterfalls and grotto, the resort’s hot spot for plenty of cool pool games. The world-class adventure continues with an indoor pool; secluded spa pool; two kid’s pools, and six whirlpool spas. Play a game of volleyball, basketball, tennis, ping-pong or venture a round of golf on the 18-hole championship course. Guests can also experience the full service Spa and 10 diverse restaurants and lounges including a food court, and a Starbucks^® for families on the go.

The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is located only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World^® and just minutes from SeaWorld^® Orlando, Discovery Cove^®, Aquatica™, and Universal Studios^® Orlando.

For more information or reservations, call  888-99-World and ask for rate code ADP, or visit Orlando World Center Marriott Resort.

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