ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ --  The Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village has turned up the magic with renovations that offer sparkling new places to eat, drink, socialize and meet.

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Guests will feel the excitement and see the changes the second they step foot into the Downtown Disney area hotel's new lobby. Courteous and knowledgeable staff members greet and assist visitors from new welcome pedestals that have replaced the traditional front desk and allow one-on-one interaction during the check-in and check-out processes.

Visitors checking out Disney World, Epcot, SeaWorld and Discovery Cove will appreciate the 52-inch, interactive GoBoard that displays local weather conditions, provides driving directions, offers the latest flight information and offers tips about things to do in Orlando and the surrounding areas.

The pièce de résistance of the project, The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect, raises the bar of hotel dining by featuring breakfast and dinner menus with thick-cut French toast, fresh seasonal fruit, burgers, pizzas, salads and sandwiches made to order. A large communal table enables families or small groups of business professionals to sit comfortably at the casual café-style restaurant. In addition to snacks and hearty meals, The Bistro serves Starbucks drinks such as hot or iced grande-sized caffé lattes, cappuccinos, caffé mochas, caramel macchiatos, caffé Americanos, espressos, white chocolate mochas, Tazo Chai tea lattes and Tazo teas. During the evening, a number of craft, domestic and imported beers, as well as custom-concocted cocktails mixed by a friendly bartender, are available. Multiple flat-screened TVs throughout the area display news, entertainment and sports programming.

The hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Florida provides convenient amenities such as free Wi-Fi throughout the property and shuttle service to all four Walt Disney World theme parks.

About Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village

The Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village at 8623 Vineland Ave. in Orlando, FL, is near Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. The hotel in Lake Buena Vista is also near Downtown Disney, which offers diverse dining, shopping and entertainment options such as live music at the House of Blues and La Nouba, the avant-garde Cirque du Soleil show. Other area attractions include SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Fort Christmas Historical Park. The hotel offers 304 rooms and eight suites on five floors as well as six meeting rooms with 2,884 square feet of flexible space. Guests can access to complimentary wireless Internet throughout the hotel plus a fitness center and indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool. For information, visit www.marriott.com/MCOLY or call 1-407-938-9001.

About Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests' needs for choice and control. With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott's largest brand. All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional.

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Media Contact: Christine Shields, Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village, 1-407-938-9001, Christine.Shields@marriott.com

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