Residence Inn SeaWorld and Renaissance SeaWorld Perfect For Enjoying 2007 SeaWorld Family Festivities; New Rides, Shows ... and a Baby Whale

Partner up with the Residence Inn SeaWorld or the Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld to experience new family thrills and adventures at SeaWorld Orlando.

Orlando, FL (PRWeb) April 6, 2007 -- Partner up with the Residence Inn SeaWorld or the Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld to experience new family thrills and adventures at SeaWorld Orlando. The hotels' SeaWorld vacation packages paired with three new sea-themed family rides, Sesame Street characters turned pirates and the expanded, four-acre Shamu's Happy Harbor playground are bound to offer families an array of new experiences.

Stay at the SeaWorld Orlando area hotels and enjoy the comforts of home and the convenience of special discount Orlando family vacation packages. Residence Inn rates start at just $244 per night; Renaissance rates start at $232; both make vacation moments become lifelong memories with hotel amenities paired with the park's shows and rides -- all designed to be enjoyed together as a family. The kids can release their energy in the hotel pools, playgrounds or game rooms after day at the park with Shamu.

Take advantage of Orlando hotel special rates and see the new high-energy Shamu Rocks concert, a rock n' roll show combining improvisational movements of killer whales with music remixed by rock stars including Cold Play, Jennifer Lopez, Rascal Flats and Shakira. Spend an afternoon with Elmo and the Bookaneers at their pirate adventures in reading, and join the fun with three new rides in Shamu's Happy Harbor.

The ultimate play destination for kids, this May, Happy Harbor doubles in size to four acres as it launches three new family rides -- Ocean Commotion, a fanta-"sea" themed 19-foot tug boat, for 24 riders at a time. On a swinging boat ride, it gently rocks back-and-forth while whirling from side-to-side. Step on the Flying Fiddler, a giant, bright-red fiddler crab with illuminated eyes that move while he fills his belly with 12 children and adults and lifts them to more than 20 feet in the air. Lastly, the Sea Carousel is a marine-themed masterpiece topped by a behemoth 45-foot-wide pink octopus. Riders board a colorful collection of 65 sea creatures including giant exotic fish, sea lions, otters, sharks and dolphins, and "float" up and down as the carousel revolves to the sounds of the sea.

Last but not least, take the little ones to see the Shamu family's new little one -- a killer whale calf born on March 12.

SeaWorld Orlando hotels by Marriott offer the utmost in comfort, and the adventure park takes families below the surface, above the waves and beyond their expectations. Whether coming face-to-face with Shamu, petting dolphins, counting the teeth on a shark or feeding seals and sea lions, vacation adventures become lifelong memories at SeaWorld Orlando.

The Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld is situated across the street from SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove, and expertly combines the enchantment of America's favorite playground with its own imaginative style. Indulge in three lighted tennis courts, an abundance of children's activities, and an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool at this unique SeaWorld Orlando resort hotel. For more information or to book a family vacation package, call (800) 327-6677, or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcosr-renaissance-orlando-resort-at-seaworld/.

The Residence Inn SeaWorld International Center Hotel neighbors a number of family attractions. This centrally located Orlando, FL, hotel is near Universal Studios, SeaWorld®, Discovery Cove, and Walt Disney World®, and offers complimentary scheduled theme park transportation. The hotel in Orlando, FL boasts rooms that offer 50% more space than traditional hotel rooms. One and two bedroom suites are also available, which are perfect for family vacations. For more information or to book a family vacation package, call (800) 889-9728, or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcosw-residence-inn-orlando-seaworld-international-center/.

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