Families Beat the Heat with Overland Park Marriott's Schlitterbahn Waterpark Package

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer almost over, families are looking for one last adventure before school starts again. Rather than waiting in long lines in the sweltering heat at a traditional amusement park, many families are instead choosing Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City. It's like an amusement park in the water with a variety of rides including Storm Blaster™, an uphill water coaster that provides the up-and-down thrills of a roller coaster on a water slide.

Families visiting the park in need of nearby Kansas City hotel specials have a great opportunity to save money with Overland Park Marriott's Schlitterbahn Waterpark Family Fun package which includes:

• Kansas City hotel room
• Two adult tickets to Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City
• Rate from $149-$179
• Valid through September 6, 2010

Be sure that promotional code EW5 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code EW5.

After a long day at the park, families will love relaxing in this newly renovated Overland Park hotel. Whether unwinding in a luxurious guest room or enjoying a meal in one of the on-site restaurants, guests will be able to make the most of their getaway.

About Overland Park Marriott

Prepare to be inspired by the striking, contemporary design of the Overland Park Marriott. Positioned in the heart of the Metcalf Corridor, this luxury Overland Park hotel has recently completed a $20 million transformation. The reinvented Kansas City hotel now boasts a sophisticated and stylish retreat that will delight both business & leisure guests alike. The modern hotel offers spacious guest rooms with connectivity panels, flat screen TVs and granite bathrooms, an elegantly-appointed ballroom and an array of dynamic event options. The stunning hotel also features scrumptious restaurants, a posh lounge & sushi bar, as well as Marriott's newest $3.5 million M.I. Greatroom lobby concept to welcome in wearied travelers with grandeur and grace. Experience the transformation for yourself, and marvel in the exceptional restoration and renewal of the Marriott Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 913-451-8000, or visit www.marriott.com/mciop.

SOURCE The Overland Park Marriott