Family travelers, August is National Family Fun Month, and Orlando World Center Marriott has been ranked among the most kid-friendly hotels and has tons going on next month to keep the family entertained.
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On select dates through Dec. 30, the resort hosts the Mermaids & Glow Party at Falls Lagoon Pool. Mermaids splash and swim in the lagoon and do meet and greets with guests along live music from a DJ, glowing pool inflatables, bubble machines, themed décor, glow necklaces and bracelets, face painting, arts and crafts, food and more fun throughout the night. The event starts at 7 p.m., with mermaids appearing 8–9:30 p.m.
Orlando World Center Marriott hosts a three-day Labor Day weekend extravaganza. With activities Saturday–Monday including fitness classes, carnivals, crafts, food eating contests, movies, trivia, scavenger hunts, water balloons, relay races, games and so much more.
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Additionally, year-round amenities include two water parks with water slides, a lazy river, a splash zone and zero-entry pool; an arcade with games and prizes; food and drink options for all ages at 11 on-site dining options; and complimentary shuttles to Disney, located just 1.5 miles from the resort.
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