Orlando-Area Resort Searches for Families with Outstanding Dads

Kissimmee, Fla. (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- Gaylord Palms Resort is offering an opportunity for family members to honor their father in a unique way this Father's Day weekend.



The resort, located five minutes from Walt Disney World theme parks, is hosting a "Fathers of the Year" weekend, including a special ceremony to honor dad for his hard work and dedication. At the Sunday-morning ceremony, all honored fathers will be introduced and given a commemorative "Fathers of the Year" certificate.

The resort package also includes a Florida-view guest room, and an optional Sunday Brunch at Villa de Flora, voted the best Sunday Brunch in the state by readers of Florida Monthly magazine.

Gaylord Palms Resort features innovative family-friendly facilities, the Coquina Dunes executive putting course, and colorful Florida themes that carry throughout a soaring 4.5-acre glass-topped atrium and into each of the 1,406 guest rooms.

Guests can also experience what's new at Orlando's world-famous theme parks, including "Believe" the new killer whale show at SeaWorld Orlando, the refurbished "Pirates of the Caribbean" attraction at Disney's Magic Kingdom, "Finding Nemo - The Musical" at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and "Blue Man Group" at Universal Orlando.

This package is available June 15-18, 2007 and is subject to availability. The package price (per night) varies based on the length of stay: $183 plus tax per night for 3-night stay; $187 plus tax per night for 2-night stay; and $198 plus tax per night for 1-night stay. Sunday Brunch is optional, and is not included in package price. The offer is not valid for groups, with other offers or promotions, or on existing reservations.

To make a reservation, guests should call the Gaylord Palms reservations office at 407-586-2000, or visit www.gaylordpalms.com/dad.

About Gaylord Palms
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center has gained the attention of the meeting and convention industry by providing world-class convention and leisure-focused amenities - all in one place. The award-winning Gaylord Palms is a Gaylord Hotels-branded property owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordpalms.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com.

(Editor's Contact: Keith Salwoski, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 407-586-0315)
(Guest Contact: Gaylord Palms reservations, 407-586-2000)

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