ORLANDO (October 11, 2006) - Rosen Plaza in Orlando knows how important families and time together are for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. So much so that the hotel is hoping to start a new tradition that gives friends and families more time for fun to enjoy the world’s number one family destination, leaving the traditional holiday cooking to the award-winning Rosen Plaza chefs.

On November 22 or 23, 2006, the Rosen Plaza will offer a special $129 a night “Thanksgiving Day Tradition” rate that includes luxury accommodations and a tantalizing Thanksgiving feast for two at the hotel’s Café Matisse. The Thanksgiving buffet will feature all of the favorites including roasted turkey, roast prime rib of beef, baked salmon, peel-n-eat shrimp and oysters on the half shell, as well as some Rosen specialties such as Jack’s Place famous crabmeat soup and roasted pork loin with sundried cherries and apple braised cabbage.

The price also includes complimentary valet parking and complimentary in-room internet service and is based upon double occupancy and hotel availability. Tax and gratuity are extra. Additional nights can be added for $89.00 plus tax and are valid November 19, 2006 through November 26, 2006. Additional Thanksgiving Day buffet adults are $29.50, plus tax, and children are $13.95, plus tax.

Conveniently located on International Drive, the Rosen Plaza offers free transportation to and from Universal Orlando® Resort. Reservations can be made through the hotel prior to arrival.

For reservations and information, go to www.rosenplaza.com or call 1-800-627-8258.

Located on International Drive, the 800-room Rosen Plaza provides its guests with resort-style luxury in a world-class vacation destination. Conveniently situated just minutes from Orlando’s world-famous theme parks, Universal Orlando Resort®, Sea World® and Walt Disney World®, the Rosen Plaza is only 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. As an Official Universal Orlando Ticket Center located on property, Rosen Plaza offers guests complimentary transportation to the theme park, as well as discounts on tickets.

Four on-site restaurants include Jack’s Place with casual fine dining. Café Matisse offers buffets as well as full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Rossini’s Pizza serves fresh pizza and Italian specialties to go. The Lite Bite is open 24 hours a day and serves deli sandwiches and snacks.

Guests are invited to enjoy a variety of amenities such as the outdoor heated pool and whirlpool and the Fitness center with "Life Fitness" cardiovascular and exercise machines and a full-range of free weights. Live bands playing favorites from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s can be enjoyed nightly at Backstage, International Drive's original nightclub. The Shingle Creek Golf Club, recently named a “Top 40 New Course” by Golfweek magazine, is just minutes away and offers free transportation and preferred tee times for hotel guests.