ORLANDO, FLORIDA – October 6, 2006: Tempus Resorts International, Ltd., a leader in the vacation ownership industry, has announced the rebranding of its flagship Orlando resort formerly known as the Wyndham Palms Resort & Country Club, to Mystic Dunesâ?¢ Resort & Golf Club.
Located just two miles from the Walt Disney World® Resort and just minutes away from all of Central Florida’s major attractions, Mystic Dunesâ?¢ Resort & Golf Club is a distinctive destination resort where guests enjoy close proximity to the fun and excitement of the world’s #1 family vacation destination while escaping to a relaxing, tranquil environment of spacious, well-appointed villas and a wide variety of resort amenities and activities delivered with personalized, friendly service.
Built on one of the highest elevations in the area, Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club is nestled on over 600 acres of lush Florida nature preserves and rolling hills. The resort offers 652 fully-furnished villa accommodations in one, two and three bedroom configurations, with all the comforts of home including fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, whirlpool tubs in the master bath, washers and dryers, and 52" large screen TVs and screened patios in two and three bedroom villas.
The resort is home to the renowned Mystic Dunes Golf Club, an 18-hole, 7,012 yard par 71 championship golf course designed by Champions Tour player and NBC golf analyst Gary Koch and rated a four-star course by Golf Digest magazine.
Carved from rolling orange groves and native Florida wetlands, this challenging yet fun course consists of two distinctly different layouts that take advantage of the resort’s unique topography, offering one of the most unique golf experiences in all of Florida. The "low country" style front nine is reminiscent of classic Carolina courses, while the back nine features the characteristics of a British Isles links course. Mystic Dunes Golf Club also features a 20,000 square foot clubhouse with full-service pro shop and a 60,000 sq. ft. practice facility including driving range, chipping and putting greens and practice bunkers. The clubhouse is a favorite venue for wedding receptions, corporate meetings and other special events, with function space available for groups of 25 to 300, as well as customized event planning and catering services.
In addition to golf, the resort offers a wide array of recreation and entertainment options including the newly expanded Dunes Lagoon, a two-acre recreation area featuring a two-story water slide anchored by a 30 ft. rock wall overlooking a massive 148,000 gallon pool, plus over 17,000 sq. ft. of deck space, ten private cabanas, a sandy beach play area, and a sport court. Other recreation options include three additional outdoor heated pools, tennis, basketball, an 18-hole miniature golf course, bike rentals, and a wide range of games and activities for families and children.
On-site dining options include Kenzie’s Steak House, offering panoramic views of the Mystic Dunes golf course and a new menu featuring a variety of freshly prepared dishes, and the poolside Caddyshack Bar & Grille. Guests may also dine in the privacy of their villa with room service, Pizza Hut Express delivery service, and grocery delivery.
Future enhancements to the resort include an additional 65 villas and a new tropical themed pool bar and grille currently under construction, as well as the implementation of DVD players, high speed internet access, and video on demand in all the resort villas.
"It’s an exciting time for us as we launch our new Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club brand and continue to enhance our property, amenities, and services", said Roger Farwell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tempus Resorts International, Ltd. "Our new brand is a perfect fit for our resort as it reflects the unique beauty and topography of our property and the quality vacation experience that we currently provide to our owners and guests, while lending opportunity to expand our property and services even further."
Contact:
Leslie Gale
(407) 226-9689
galel@tempusresorts.net