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Orlando World Center Marriott 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL 32821

Nickelodeon Suites Resort was a Nickelodeon-themed hotel in Orlando, Florida, United States, near the Universal Orlando Resort and one mile from Walt Disney World Resort.The resort featured one-to-three bedroom suites and two waterparks, the Lagoon Pool and Oasis Pool. A "4-D" film theater using SimEx-Iwerks technology, 3,000-square-foot arcade, golf course, multi-level basketball court and "Nick After Dark" event locations were also open at the hotel. The resort contained a mall with a Nickelodeon-brand retail shop and a buffet known as the "Nicktoons Café," among other restaurants. Near the entrance of the resort was a time capsule formerly buried outside the former Nickelodeon Studios complex at nearby Universal Studios Florida.Nickelodeon Suites Resort was named one of the AAA's top ten family vacation spots in 2010, and in 2011, the hotel became the first to receive the AHLEI's Certified Guest Service Property Designation.HistoryThe original hotel opened on July 7, 1999, and was branded the "Holiday Inn Family Suites." At an October 9, 2003 press conference in New York City, Holiday Inn and Nickelodeon announced a partnership and renovation of the hotel, which would transform it into the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn.

Situated in the heart of Lake Buena Vista and minutes from Downtown Disney and the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Holiday Inn Resort Orlando/Lake Buena Vista is one of the most centrally located, family-friendly Orlando hotels. Scheduled shuttle service to all the area’s major attractions, plus superior amenities and outstanding service ensure a comfortable and delightful stay at this convenient and affordable Orlando resort. In addition to the Downtown Disney area, this hotel is also near Universal Studios, SeaWorld® Orlando and world class shopping at the Orlando Premium Outlets and Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. Guests will enjoy oversized guest rooms, an extensive outdoor pool area with non-stop recreation including poolside activities and kids’ Splash Pad, and an indoor Cyber Arcade. The on-site Applebee's® Restaurant offers simply delicious American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

In early June, over 150,000 of the world's LGBT travelers descend on Orlando for One Magical Weekend, celebrating their Pride at one of the largest annual gay celebrations held at the happiest place on Earth! It's a perfect marriage of Walt's vision of a future where everyone lives and plays together, even if its for just One Magical Weekend! What brings the crème de la crème of the gay world to America's most popular destination is a dawn-to-dawn non-stop roster of amazing parties. For once, an event actually lives up to the hype! One Magical Weekend is exactly that: Unique events that utilize the magic created only at Walt Disney World® Resorts in Central Florida. Friday night’s RipTide @ Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark; Saturday night's Main Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios®; and Sunday's climactic DEEP! at Epcot© each bring a unique experience to each night of the event. One Magical Weekend will entice you, delight you, and surprise you with each and every moment. For those of you with the fortitude, our Cadabra Afterhours will expose you to the seductive, bestial, hedonistic power of magic. Expending so much energy during the evening will take its toll. That is why we offer a little therapy, which is exactly what you'll get with thousands of men at the daily Therapy Pool Parties at the official host hotel. FRIDAY Each event melds dancing with the magic of Disney for an experience unparalled anywhere in the world. Walking into an environment like Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark for RipTide is an experience you will talk about for the rest of your life. You'll feel the sand between your toes, ride down miles of water slides, and float down the lazy river all while enjoying the sights and sounds of DJ Alexander and Eddie Martinez. SATURDAY Hooray for Hollywood! The MAGIC IS BACK! Enter the fantasy world of movies for an iconic night of magic and music. When One Magical Weekend promises a Main Event to end all main events, you’ll be dazzled beyond your wildest imaginings. Nowhere but Hollywood could produce a spectacle this epic. For six hours, you can enjoy Hollywood Studios all devoted to the glamour of the Silver Screen. Because on this night, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will be even “happier” than usual as thousands of partiers frolic in the ultimate land of make believe. Get ready for your close-up as you wander along Sunset Boulevard, the largest summer street party anywhere. Fasten your seat belts, because it’s going to be bumpy ride on the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster® by Aerosmith, a super speedy indoor inversion coaster starring Aerosmith. Let’s do the time warp again, only this time the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will drop and raise at warp speed through total sensory sequences until your mind flip enters the time slip. Then hit the street party with two International DJs, the aptly named Twisted Dee and Nina Flowers, who will guide you through an unforgettable night of entertainment surprises and earth-shattering experiences under the stars. SUNDAY For one night, be prepared to go deeper than you ever thought possible. The evening begins at 7 pm with drinks and rides, all ours inside Epcot©. Until, that is, the award-winning fireworks extravaganza “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” at our own VIP Viewing Area. Gather just before 9 at the Isle of France for the show that with a bang finale announces that it’s time to enter the Epcot© World Showcase turned ultra-hip nightclub. There you join the throng in fantasy for a sensory journey unlike any other. All around you are mind-blowing visuals: a super-sophisticated light show, surrounding video walls, 6-color lasers and devilishly sexy gogo dancers. The entire production, from sets and decorations to costumes, are all designed for a total environment that will take you down to the deepest recesses of the ocean. Who better to take you DEEP and then DEEPER than Abel and Ralphi Rosario? When these two superstars duo as Rosabel, they’re guaranteed to bring to the dance floor the muscular sound that has made them international headliners. Have questions about One Magical Weekend? Contact One Magical Weekend