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20th Annual Celebrity Mascot Games at the Amway Center in Orlando!

This July, head over to the Amway Center and join the fun at the 20th Annual Celebrity Mascot Games.  Cheer on your favorite mascots from sports teams across the country as they compete to become champion of the mascot world.

20th Annual Celebrity Mascot Games
Amway Center
July 20 & 21, 2012

Join thousands of fans as mascots from major sports leagues like the NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL, NCAA and Arena Football League battle to become the 2012 champion mascot.  You can watch as Stuff from the Orlando Magic, Albert and Alberta from the University of Florida, Knightro from the University of Central Florida and Rowdy from the Dallas Cowboys all compete in these wacky mascot games.

This annual event supports New Hope for Kids, a local non-profit organization that grants wishes to children who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses and provides grief support for children who have lost a loved one.

Everyone at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld hopes have a great time at the 20th Annual Celebrity Mascot Games.

Now Open – Blastaway Beach™ at Wet N’ Wild® Orlando!

Ah, the beach, the sand, the water and amusement parks – there is no better way to spend the summer!  You can enjoy all of those things at the new Blastaway Beach™ at Wet N’ Wild® Orlando.

The sandcastle at Wet N’ Wild® Orlando towers 60 feet over 15 slides, two splash pools, more than 160 soakers, water jets, cannons and waterfalls.  Better known as Blastaway Beach™, this new water park attraction in Orlando has so much going on so there is no limit to the family fun!  

Blastaway Beach™ Features:
A secluded, beach-themed area for families with kids of all ages
Featured attraction – giant, sandcastle-themed playground
Largest waterpark playground in Florida
The sandcastle playground with two pools

If all of that fun isn’t enough, then you don’t want to miss these other attractions at Wet N’ Wild Orlando.  

Wet ‘n Wild’s Attractions:
The Black Hole™ - Your two-person hydra capsule blasts off into a mysterious void featuring pulsating light, dynamic effects and cosmic energy.

Brain Wash™ - Six story extreme tube ride with a 53-foot vertical drop into a 65-food domed funnel.

Disco H2O™ - Prepare for a trip to the 1970’s.  Board a four-passenger tube down an enclosed flume toward a watery disco nightclub.

Lazy River - Escape to Florida’s past on the Lazy River. Replicas of old Florida boat docks, rustic billboards and enchanting waterfalls give this long-time favorite a dramatic transformation.

Surf Lagoon - Four-foot high waves roll across this 17,000 square foot wave pool.

Wakezone - You can Knee Ski, Wakeboard or get towed around the lake on the Wild One.

The Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld is located close to Blastaway Beach™ at Wet N' Wild® Orlando and offers guests newly updated accommodations in a resort atmosphere.  To book your stay, visit our website to see everything we have to offer like pools, mini golf and more.

How will you celebrate the Fourth of July in Orlando?

On July 4^th 2012, Americans will pause to remember our Declaration of Independence.  As we celebrate this special day, there are no shortage of events and fireworks displays throughout Orlando.   Whether you are looking to celebrate the at an Orlando area theme park or the surrounding area, there are a variety of venues to celebrate on this 4th of July.
Free Fourth of July Orlando events

Central Winds Park – Celebration of Freedom
1000 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida
Bring the whole family and spend an all-American day listening to live music, games, contests, food and an awesome fireworks display over Lake Jesup.

Lake Eola
Eola Drive & Central Boulevard
Downtown Orlando
Lake Eola in downtown Orlando will have games, activities and live entertainment with a 30-minute fabulous firework display in the evening.

Fourth of July Block Party
Wall Street Plaza
Downtown Orlando
For some serious Fourth of July celebrating, head to downtown Orlando’s Wall Street Plaza.  Live entertainment on the outdoor stage and it’s half-dozen bars, it’s a great place to be before and after the fireworks display.

For more locations celebrating America's Independence this Fourth of July, click here.

If your trip to Orlando and Fourth of July celebrations require overnight accommodations, the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld is centrally located to all the 4^th of July area events.  Visit our website to book your next stay.

Are you looking for a Great Getaway in Orlando? Book your 40% hotel discount today!

Then you don’t want to miss this 40% off Great Getaway* special offer at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld.  Every vacation should be great and with this hotel discount in Orlando, your are on your way to doing just that.  When you book a stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld by July 23, 2012, you can save up to 40%. 

Great getaways make great memories.  The Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld is centrally located to major Orlando theme parks, shopping and restaurants making it a great choice when booking your next vacation.

As the official SeaWorld® Orlando Partner Hotel, we have exclusive offers available to our guests.  Just book your Great Getaway by July 23 and stay with us by September 30 to enjoy all the great activities and amenities we have to offer.

With three pools, restaurants, games area, L’Esprit Day Spa, Kids Club and newly renovated Balinese-inspired décor, your Great Getaway is waiting.  Book your Great Getaway and save 40% on your next stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld.

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