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Sports Bar opens at Orlando World Center
March 10 – High Velocity is taking sports bars to a whole new level now open inside the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, just in time for March Madness.
The exciting new restaurant replaces the former Champions Sports Bar and will be one of the largest sports bars in Central Florida, boasting 28 flat panel HDTV’s and serving varieties of beer fresh from the tap, delicious appetizers, sliders, burgers, chicken wings and more. Guests will have a front row seat to view NCAA Basketball, NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, Major League Baseball and special sporting events in a casual, contemporary setting.
Whatever the craving, tantalizing cuisine from Tuscan, Japanese and American is available at any one of the resorts 10 diverse restaurants and lounges including Hawk’s Landing Steakhouse & Grille, a four-time winner of the Wine Spectator Award and a recipient of Florida Trend’s Golden and Silver Spoon.
The Orlando World Center Marriott is also home to Mikado Japanese Steakhouse, featuring teppan-yaki chefs and exemplary sushi combinations, while Ristorante Tuscany is the site of true Tuscan cooking presented by chefs trained at Antica Posta Restaurant in Tuscany, Italy, serving the finest Italian wines and pasta favorites.
The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort showcases an impressive 450,000 square-feet of event space almost entirely on one level and under one roof and one-million gallons of liquid refreshment amidst 200 tropical acres, encompassing six diverse pools. Guests can enjoy Hawk’s Landing Golf Club and the Bill Madonna Golf Academy, a 10,000 square-foot spa and fitness center, tennis, and more.
Only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World® and minutes from other attractions the award-winning property exhibits exquisite and impeccable accommodations featuring, 2,000 guestrooms and suites with oversized balconies. The spacious atrium lobby, boldly designed front desk, and multiple dining experiences all reflect a contemporary style. For more information or reservations, visit www.marriottworldcenter.com.
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