Legacy International Center, located in the heart of San Diego\u2019s famed Mission Valley, is set to be unveiled this winter. The religious-themed resort features a 126-room hotel and conference center; an International Experience Center; and a 500-seat performing arts theater.<\/p>\n
The resort was conceived by Dr. Morris Cerullo, an American Pentecostal evangelist whose ministry has led him to travel to 93 countries and speak to more than 5 million people in his 88 years. He is known for his television show \u201cVictory Today\u201d as well as his many books.<\/p>\n
\u201cSan Diego ha sido mi hogar desde 1959 y estoy encantado de hacer realidad esta visi\u00f3n en una comunidad tan hermosa y vibrante\u201d, dijo el Dr. Cerullo. \u201cSan Diego es una ciudad incre\u00edblemente diversa y esperamos dar la bienvenida a personas de todas las culturas, religiones y or\u00edgenes para que experimenten el Legacy International Center\u201d.<\/p>\n
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A glimpse into Legacy International Center<\/strong><\/p>\n Opening its doors in January 2020, the International Experience Center will feature:<\/p>\n An 18-foot-tall interactive globe that gives visitors the chance to learn about different cultures \u2013 a feature that won the 2019 Product of the Year at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n A series of galleries that offer immersive stories told in 2- to 3-minute increments via floor-to-ceiling video projections.<\/p>\n A 4D, 100-seat motion theater, conceived by former Disney Imagineers, where guests can experience \u201cWings Over Israel,\u201d a full sensory \u201chang gliding\u201d tour of Israel complete with sights, sounds and scents.<\/p>\n An underground maze of stone chamber catacombs where massive original works of biblical art by 3D illusion artist Kurt Wenner will line the walls.<\/p>\n Un jard\u00edn bot\u00e1nico curado para momentos de tranquila reflexi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n The boutique-style five-story hotel will offer:<\/p>\n 126 rooms and suites in a variety of room types to fit any budget including a presidential suite overlooking beautiful San Diego.<\/p>\n A spa and salon with a full menu of indulgent treatments and services.<\/p>\n Una piscina privada que ofrece un lugar para sumergirse en el sol del sur de California.<\/p>\n Restaurants at the Legacy International Center are overseen by San Diego executive chef Brian Freerksen. The options include:<\/p>\n Fine-dining Italian prime steakhouse Theresa\u2019s, with indoor dining as well as an open-air patio.<\/p>\n The Fountains will offer unique twists on American favorites with casual indoor and outdoor plaza seating.<\/p>\n The Legacy Plaza will serve as the center\u2019s gathering place for visitors and features:<\/p>\n A 110-foot-long Western Wall, made from authentic Jerusalem gold limestone from Israel that will pay tribute to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.<\/p>\n A 30-head show fountain, created by fountain builders Outside the Lines, will come to life several times an hour in a blend of music, light and water dance.<\/p>\n An international market where guests can discover goods, foods and spices from around the world in an ancient \u201csouk\u201d atmosphere.<\/p>\n A display of light and sound every December during Christmas City USA, featuring a 50-foot Christmas tree that will come to life during an LED light show choreographed with the show fountain.<\/p>\n The Legacy International Center also features the Pavilion Theater, a 500-seat, multi-use performing arts theater featuring a variety of programming from movies to live performance. Behind the scenes, full studio capabilities will be available including a recording studio, edit bays and audio booths. And the Legacy Conference Center, located adjacent to the theater, is 6,000 square feet of meeting space available for bookings that feature convertible rooms to fit a wide variety of groups.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Christmas City<\/strong><\/p>\n The Legacy International Center\u2019s first events open to the public will be the Christmas City celebrations held Dec. 14-15 and Dec. 21-22, 6-9 p.m.<\/p>\n At 6:15 p.m., during the Dec. 14 kick off, guests will gather together and count down to the lighting of a 52-foot tree and watch lights come to life and \u201cdance\u201d with the nearby 30-head, 40-foot show fountain set to Christmas carols.<\/p>\n The attendee who most closely guesses the number of lights on the tree will win a night\u2019s stay at Legacy Hotel \u2014 entries will be collected all four nights.<\/p>\n The evening\u2019s festive atmosphere will continue with no entry fee, complimentary cookies with purchase of hot drinks, a gingerbread decorating station and performances from local choirs and community groups. Santa Claus will be posing for pictures. A Christmas-themed boutique will have its grand opening on Dec. 14 and be stocked with holiday gifts year-round.<\/p>\n Fans of the comic book \u201cThe Legends of Lightfall\u201d will have the opportunity to take pictures with characters Kort and Sophia, and participate in a themed scavenger hunt via a smartphone app than can be downloaded free of charge.<\/p>\n The Fountain restaurant will also be open, serving casual bites. The restaurant will remain open to the public following its Dec. 14 debut from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.<\/p>\n For those who want to give back this holiday season, Legacy International Center has partnered with Operation Homefront, designed to raise in-kind gifts to assist military families who need it the most. Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped gifts to donate.<\/p>\n