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Orlando, Florida THE PEABODY ORLANDO An impressive expansion of this fabled property leaves nothing to be desired. The Big Day: Fall 2010 The Bottom Line: $450 million • The Peabody Club occupies the top three floors, and is exclusively available by private access • All rooms feature The Peabody Dream Bed by Simmons Beautyrest • Two dual-line telephones with dataports • High-speed Internet access • Premium-cable and network television • Mini TV in bathrooms • Fully stocked minibars Inside Scoop S MEETINGS BLUEPRINT 57,000 square feet of flexible meeting space (210,000 total square feet available in 2010) • Expansion project will add the 55,000-squarefoot Peabody Grand Ballroom, 35,000square-foot Windmere Ballroom, 27,000square-foot Plaza International Ballroom, and two 8,600-square-foot Junior Ballrooms • 16 breakout rooms • 58 luxury suites accommodating 10 to 60 guests • Coconuts Room & Patio for indoor/outdoor events • State-of-the-art telecommunications technology, audiovisual, production, and business support services • Award-winning banquet menus • Dedicated conference team • Executive Business Center PROPERTY PRIMER Since opening its doors in 1986, The Peabody Orlando has established itself as a leader in the Orlando meetings and convention market; it is one of only two Mobil Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond hotels in the entire city. A whopping $450 million expansion project to be finalized in 2010 will give groups further reason to take notice: The expansion includes an additional 750 guest rooms and suites; an additional 150,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; the addition of three new and unique swimming pools; a new Napa Valley wine-themed restaurant; two new express restaurants in the convention area; a new 22,000square-foot full-service spa; and a sevenstory parking garage for 2,100 cars. In addition to its expert blend of service and facilities, The Peabody Orlando offers an unrivaled location, connected by sky bridges to all sections of the Orange County Convention Center. ince opening its doors on November 1, 1986, The Peabody Orlando has continued, in unbroken sequence, the traditional March of The Peabody Ducks, which began at its sister property, The Peabody Memphis many years ago. Twice daily, five North American mallard ducks, four hens, and one drake, descend from their $150,000 penthouse Royal Duck Palace. When the elevator doors open, The Peabody Ducks, accompanied by their crimson-and-gold-braid-jacketed Duck Master, take up their positions on a plush red carpet and begin The March of The Peabody Orlando Ducks. The ritual culminates as the ducks reach the hotel’s grand marble fountain and descend into its waters to a standing ovation. side cabanas featuring high-speed Internet access • A new 22,000-squarefoot, full-service luxury spa will come on line in 2010 • Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, Sea World, Universal Orlando, and downtown Orlando are all within a 15-minute drive IN GOOD TASTE Dux for award-winning global cuisine with private party seating for 110 • Capriccio Grill Italian Steakhouse offers private party seating for 200 • 24-hour American fare at B-Line Diner • Post expansion, The Peabody Orlando will offer two new express restaurants and a new Napa Valley wine-themed eatery MAP IT OUT Located directly across the street from the OCCC, The Peabody Orlando is just 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. CONTACT DIVERSIONS & EXCURSIONS The hotel is currently adding three unique pools, including a heated Olympic-sized swimming pool and a tranquil grotto pool, each with a pool bar, fully-equipped poolSheri Wallen Director of Sales (407) 345-4404 E-mail: sheri.wallen@peabodyorlando.com www.peabodyorlando.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION INTERIOR DESIGN 891 luxurious guest rooms, including 57 suites (a total of 1,641 guest rooms, including 120 suites available in 2010) 72 http://www.peabodyorlando.com

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