ORLANDO, Fla., April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grande Lakes Orlando, home to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, has debuted a first-of-its-kind, interactive water feature - AquaCourse 360.
Combining the challenges of an obstacle course, the excitement of an adventure mission, and the potential to get soaked from every angle, AquaCourse 360 is 10 minutes of watery fun for guests of all ages. Participants are invited to slip into swimwear, clip on a harness, and make their way through the course along a series of balance bars and swinging bridges, with the constant potential of being drenched by water jets, overhead tumble buckets, or high-powered water jets which can be fired by hotel guests from the sidelines. AquaCourse 360 is open year-round and is located near the JW Marriott Lazy River.
“This exciting addition to Grande Lakes is just one of many recreational activities offered,” said Area General Manager, Jon McGavin. “For those who seek natural experiences, we feature a variety of offerings through Grande Lakes Sports include fishing excursions, guided Eco-Tours via kayak or canoe, Sunrise Safaris led by Certified Florida Master Naturalists, with the chance to observe and photograph everything from North American river otters to alligators to Great Horned Owls, and guided mountain biking adventures on SCOTT bicycles.”
Kids can also enjoy In-Room Camping with battery-operated lanterns, tents and S’mores to spark young imaginations and the Ritz Kids program based on exclusive programming designed by Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Future Society. This program offers sensory experiences covering the key pillars of water, land, environmental responsibility and culture to teach young guests about the diverse history of Florida’s wildlife, ecological systems and terrain.
With the addition of the new AquaCourse 360, Grande Lakes Orlando is the perfect place for family fun this year.
Resort rates from $459 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and from $299 at JW Marriott Orlando. For more information please visit www.grandelakes.com.
About Grande Lakes Orlando The 500-acre Grande Lakes Orlando estate features a 582-room Ritz-Carlton and 1,000- room JW Marriott hotel situated at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Guests at both hotels can enjoy all the facilities and services at Grande Lakes Orlando, including an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course and the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa, three pools including the winding lazy river at JW Marriott and a variety of Grande Lakes Sports experiences including kayaking, eco tours, a fishing school, and mountain bike trail. Dining options feature the culinary mastery of James Beard award-winning chefs Norman Van Aken with Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton and Melissa Kelly with PRIMO at JW Marriott, a leader in the city’s farm-to-fork movement. Furthering this farm-to-fork commitment are the on-site apiaries and 18,000- square-foot Whisper Creek Farm.
For more information about Grande Lakes Orlando, visit www.grandelakes.com. Follow Grande Lakes Orlando on Twitter at @RC_Orlando and @JW_Orlando.
CONTACT:
Alissa Perez
Director of Public Relations
407-393-4110
Alissa.perez@ritzcarlton.com
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