Mardi Gras Celebration at Universal Studios Orlando 2011 Concert Line-Up

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2011 -- Celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios when you stay at the Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld/International Center. The Orlando, FL hotel is located minutes from the festival that celebrates Fat Tuesday just like the Big Easy.

This year Mardi Gras will take place from February 12 through April 23 with parades and concerts displaying this year's theme of "Let the Music Move You."

The concert line-up includes music legends and pop icons including:

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Saturday, February 12
The B-52s – Saturday, February 19
KC & The Sunshine Band – Sunday, February 20
Pitbull – Saturday, February 26
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Saturday, March 5
Foreigner – Saturday, March 12
Neon Trees – Friday, March 18
The Roots – Saturday, March 19
OneRepublic – Friday, March 25
Blake Shelton – Saturday, March 26
Sean Kingston – Friday, April 1
Ne-Yo – Saturday, April 2
Lifehouse – Saturday, April 9
The Beach Boys – Saturday, April 16
Thirty Seconds to Mars – Saturday, April 23

Notes to Editors

Book your Orlando family suite now, and celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida®.

About Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld/International Center

Delight in an award-winning Orlando hotel near SeaWorld® featuring newly renovated accommodations, including new artwork, modern furnishings and carpeting throughout the property. The Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld Hotel neighbors family attractions, such as Universal Studios, SeaWorld®, Discovery Cove, Walt Disney World® and Orlando Premium Outlets, where guest can enjoy shopping at over 120 stores. Offering complimentary theme park transportation, this Orlando, Florida hotel near SeaWorld boasts rooms with high-speed Internet access at no cost and 50 percent more space than typical hotel rooms. One and two bedroom Orlando, FL hotel suites are also available, which are perfect for family vacations. Begin each morning with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet or use your fully equipped in-room kitchen. Enjoy your Orlando family vacation with amenities such as a heated outdoor swimming pool, game room and sports court at the Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld/International Center, your home away from home.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-889-9728, or visit www.marriott.com/mcosw.

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