Guests Race to Orlando World Center Marriott for a "Marathon Fuel & Run" Escape

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired - Dec 30, 2014) - As athletes are preparing for the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon and Disney Princess Half Marathon, Orlando World Center Marriott -- located just minutes from the parks -- invites runners to refuel and recharge with a "Marathon Fuel & Run" Escape,* with rates starting at $169/Night, for stays January 8-11, 2015 and February 19-22, 2015. Offering a carb-filled dinner per night to race participants who present their registration at check-in, the weekend is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience that is fit for everyone.

 Kicking the trip off with a bang, guests looking to make the most of a vacation with good friends, or getting ready for the big race day, can fuel up before the marathon with plenty of carbs at an array of taste-tempting restaurants and relieve any pain after with a rejuvenating treatment at the resort's full-service spa or simply relax while soaking up the warm Florida sun at the iconic Falls Pool Oasis. Catering to every kind of guest, Orlando World Center Marriott gives endurance athletes all they need to prepare and recover during race weekend, one mile at a time. 

Towering above more than 200 prime central Florida acres, the Four-Diamond Orlando World Center Marriott offers everything a guest could possibly want. Having recently undergone an extensive multi-million dollar transformation, the resort now features everything on premise from the iconic Falls Pool Oasis to a championship golf course, Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk's Landing Golf Club, a full service spa and fitness center, as well as 10 delectable restaurants and lounges, including a food court for guests on-the-go. In this magnificent locale, with year 'round average temperatures sitting at 78°, the 2,009-room resort is located only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World and just minutes from SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Aquatica™, LEGOLAND® and Universal Studios® Orlando.

For more information on a "MARATHON FUEL & RUN" or to make a reservation, please visit www.worldcentermarriott.com and enter promotional code FOO or call 800-380-7931.

* Minimum one-night stay is required, must include a Friday or Saturday night. Based on availability. Marathon registration must be presented at check-in. Rates are subject to change and blackout dates may apply. Taxes not included. Dinner to include choice of appetizer, choice of pasta or entrée and choice of dessert, as well as tax and gratuity.

About the Orlando World Center Marriott

The Orlando World Center Marriott welcomes guests to Central Florida with impressive resort amenities, exceptional service and contemporary accommodations that allow them to make the most of their travel experience. Featuring award-winning restaurants, a rejuvenating full-service spa, four pools, three water slides and 18-holes of championship golf at its Hawk's Landing Golf Club, there's something for everyone at this relaxing destination. Conveniently located just over a mile from Disney World and only minutes from SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios and Legoland, the resort offers immaculate guest rooms and spacious suites, most of which include private balconies with pool, garden or golf course views. A grand destination for leisure travel, the hotel also boasts 450,000 square feet of high-tech event space ideal for hosting nearly any occasion. From its Cypress Ballroom, the nation's largest pillar-free ballroom, to the more intimate Marriott Boardroom or its elegant Spa Terrace, the hotel, with its staff of event managers and catering professionals, is dedicated to providing the perfect venue for flawless events.