Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/22/2010 -- Guests visiting Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek over the Thanksgiving holiday can spend time with the family without the fuss associated with being home for the holidays! The resort has an entire schedule of special activities and meals, punctuated by the Saturday night “Holiday Lights,” a fireworks show held exclusively for resort guests.
Thanksgiving holiday weekend features special rates from $149 per night.
In Orlando, there are memorable experiences for families around every corner, including holiday decorations in most of the theme parks, and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. If shopping is on your agenda, the resort has special coupon booklets for Mall at Millenia, featuring Orlando's largest collection of upscale shops and department stores.
A run-down of holiday events:
"Holiday Lights" Fireworks on Saturday, November 27
Enjoy a special "Holiday Lights" fireworks show at 9pm, produced specially for resort guests. Prime viewing locations available from the Hilton Lagoon Pool Deck, the outdoor balcony of Sena, or the resort promenade.
"Harvest Classic" Golf Tournament on Thanksgiving morning, November 25
Play a round of golf before the big meal! Featuring a 9am shotgun start at Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. $95 per person ($50 for 9 holes) includes complimentary rental clubs. Children 15 and under $25. For reservations, call 407-597-3783.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Harvest Bistro
Featuring "Thanksgiving Bounty," a special holiday buffet from 4pm - 10pm on Thanksgiving Day. This feast includes turkey and traditional holiday fixings. A delightful dessert buffet will ensure that no guest leaves hungry! Prices: $49.95 for adults. Children 12 and under eat free (up to two complimentary child meals per full-price adult meal).
Thanksgiving at La Luce by Donna Scala
Enjoy family recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation, including a unique a la carte holiday menu.
Sweet Treats at MUSE
Celebrate Thanksgiving; enjoy fresh-baked seasonal pastries and delightful candy apples at the MUSE lobby sweet shop.
Fall Festival for Families
At the Hilton pool, it's a Fall Festival! Join us for pool parties throughout the weekend, including music, crafts, games, turkey bowling, turkey hunt and a large inflatable “sports center” and slides.
Dive-In Movies
Enjoy a poolside holiday-themed “dive-in” movie at 7pm on Nov. 25, 26 and 27. Grab an inner tube… or a pool chair… and take pleasure in the fun, including complimentary popcorn!
Gobble Golf – a Turkey of a Challenge
On Friday November 26, families can play "Gobble Golf -- a Turkey of a Challenge." This family event is on the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club putting green, from 10am until 3pm. Everyone who completes the free challenge wins a prize and all guests are entered to win a grand prize.
It’s Thanksgiving… Here’s the Football!
What's Thanksgiving without football? Guests can enjoy the weekend's NFL and college football action at Zeta Bar. Score with drink and appetizer specials.
For reservations, call 407-597-3600, or visit http://www.hiltonbonnetcreek.com/holiday.
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