It’s not too early for family travelers to begin planning a Thanksgiving, winter and/or Christmas getaway. And what better place to celebrate than at Orlando World Center Marriott, the world’s largest Marriott?
This season, expect festive dinners and exciting winter events for all ages to enjoy.
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On Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 23–26), the property hosts turkey time events like The Great American Pumpkin Toss, pie-eating contest, Thanksgiving Family Olympics and more.
Even the restaurants and buffets prepare for the holiday. The Latitude & Longitude Restaurant plans to offer holiday buffets. The Thanksgiving buffet (Nov. 23) runs from 1 to 8 p.m., while the Christmas buffet on Dec. 25 will be held from 1. To 6 p.m. Don’t think they forgot New Year’s Eve, as guests can also enjoy a New Year’s Eve buffet Dec. 31, 5–9 p.m.
Between Dec. 23, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024, Orlando World Center Marriott hosts 10 Days of Holiday Fun. Bring the whole family to enjoy the tree-lighting ceremony, holiday stories with Mrs. Claus, The Great Magical Mischievous Elf Games and more.
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End the year with the New Year’s Holiday Fireworks Spectacular on Dec. 31. Families can elevate the experience by booking a special package to enjoy an upgrade to pool view/laser view facing room with a private balcony, $50 daily resort credit and 2 p.m. check-out.
Can’t make it to the hotel in time for the holidays? Orlando World Center Marriott boasts year-round amenities, from River Falls Water Park with a lazy river and water slides to Falls Pool Oasis with a kid’s splash zone. The property features 10 different dining locations and a spa for the parents.
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