Lake Buena Vista Orlando Hotel Welcomes RunDisney Marathon Participants

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired - Mar 18, 2016) - Located just one mile from Orlando's Walt Disney World, The Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre is within walking distance of the iconic Disney theme park. RunDisney's seasoned participants will remember that a stay in Courtyard's Lake Buena Vista hotel suites will put them more accurately within running distance from the events.

A whimsical departure from the typical cityscapes or neighborhood scenery that runners are accustomed to, runDisney is a schedule of events throughout the year that allow runners the special opportunity to run through Walt Disney World Theme Parks.

This April 14-17, runDisney will be hosting the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend -- The Dark Side. With Storm Troopers adorned in their imposing all-white gear following with every stride, runners will feel like Luke and Han escaping an Imperial Star Ship. Fortunately, no valuable energy will be wasted with a stay at the Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre, just minutes from the marathon's starting point.

As a welcoming gesture to Disney runners throughout the runDisney marathon season, this Lake Buena Vista hotel is proud to offer runners and their families discounted room rates and easy access to transportation to and from these runDisney events.

The Courtyard's marathon transportation discounts are available for all racing events throughout the marathon season, including the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, November 4-5, 2016. In addition to an array of inclusive races, the weekend concludes with an exclusive Finish Line Party at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

The runDisney event schedule continues with the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend on January 4-8, 2017, features a capstone race that guides runners along a 26.2 mile course which meanders through Walt Disney World Theme Parks -- starting at Epcot, continuing to the Magic Kingdom, turning to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and finishing back at Epcot. Wrapping up the current runDisney marathon schedule will be the fantastical Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend, encouraging girls and women of all ages to join the royal races. The 13.1 mile course is filled with magical surprises and the weekend is filled with special Princess events, all to benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals on February 24-26, 2017.

To utilize this Lake Buena Vista hotel deal, visit our website and reserve today! In addition, guests can call Courtyard's transportation affiliate at 407-719-6000 to receive a discount on transportation to the marathon starting point. Hotel parking is complimentary for all guests. Making the full Disney experience even easier, guests can purchase theme park tickets directly from the hotel's Guest Services desk.

About Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre
The Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre is an official Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel and the ideal place to stay when visiting the iconic Disney theme parks. Just one mile from Walt Disney World, the Courtyard is excited to invite Disney runners for runDisney weekends to stay and travel with them to and from the park with helpful discounts. The family-friendly property features two outdoor swimming pools, including a children's pool, waterfall whirlpool, 24 hour fitness center, and a fully equipped game room. Guest rooms feature complimentary wireless Internet access, as well as within public areas. The business center is a dynamically appointed space, able to adapt to business demands, accompanied by versatile meeting rooms. An inviting bar and lounge with daily happy hour specials creates a great social atmosphere for all types of guests. Dining options abound as guests enjoy a healthy breakfast buffet in the Courtyard Café or delicious pizza from on-site Papa Luigi's. There are a variety of thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites, designed with practical comfort as a priority, and maintained by an attentive, caring staff, dedicated to making each stay extraordinary.