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Marriott Harbor Lake, Orlando

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Has anyone stayed at this property? If so, what is a good room to stay in? I hear that from some rooms you can see the seaWorld fireworks, which rooms/building are those?

Also, is there a building with better view?

We plan to spend 2-4days out of the 8days in the resort. Any suggested activities. We've two kids: 8 and 13.
 

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Did not see fireworks from seaworld this 4th of july from our unit. But had very nice front row seats from our patio of the jw marriott fireworks show. We had the 5th floor corner unit overlooking the tennis courts.
Lots to do at the resort. Had all kinds of activities planned for the day. Staff was wonderful, units were very nice furnished(nicest marriott so far), grounds were kept in excellent condition and pool area is fantastic. If you tire or lakeshore just go over to the jw where there is a large pool complex and lazy river. Although i like the lakeshore one better as it is heated.
 

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We stayed in building 13 overlooking the Shipwreck Landing pool (the one with the pirate ship). We could see the pool happenings from our balcony which also overlooked Lake Willis.

Building 28 overlooks the other main pool that contains the water slide and is closer to the other resort amenities like sport court, mini golf, game tables.

Buildings 14 and 15 are too close to the I4 and you will hear freeway noise.

Buildings 30 and up are furthest from the pools, but it is a small resort so the walk isn't such a big deal. These buildings are also the newest and the two-bedrooms here are a 1 bedroom plus a lock out.

Most of the first buildings built are dedicated two bedrooms which means two queen beds vs. a bed and a sofabed in the second bedroom.

There are lots of activities to keep kids busy at this resort.
 

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The only building that would have units facing in the general direction of SeaWorld would be 31. Even still, SeaWorld isn't known for its fireworks. They have live animals that would likely be rather frightened with loud noises, so they don't put on a regular fireworks show. Building 31 is also the furthest from all of the pools and other activities at Harbour Lake.
 

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So sorry wrong marriott. I thought it was a question on lakeshore reserve.
 
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