Orlando
Orlando's world-class airport provides attendees access from nearly anywhere in the world, with non-stop service from 88 U.S. cities and 19 international cities.
With seven of the world’s top 20 theme parks in one destination - including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld - Orlando certainly knows how to entertain. You can indulge your inner kid — or engage in some seriously adrenaline-charged adult fun — by checking out Orlando’s theme parks and attractions. Whether seeking to reconnect with childhood nostalgia or experience leading-edge innovations in ride technology, these latest additions are truly one-of-a-kind.
For advance purchase of specially-priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, click here or call +1 (407) 566-5600 to speak with a Groups Ticket Representative. Please note the cut-off date for advance purchase savings is June 17, 2012. Discounted tickets are unavailable for purchase at the front gates of the WDW Theme Parks.
From casually sipping wine and enjoying a leisurely cigar at a trendy outdoor lounge, to dancing to house music or hip-hop at a high-energy club and checking out a rock band at a live venue, Orlando provides nearly unlimited nighttime opportunities. You can see music performances at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney® and Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk®. You can experience mind-bending entertainment with the Blue Man Group and the La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®. Or you can discover a modern, big-city nightlife scene in downtown Orlando that includes dozens of dance clubs, bars, restaurants, live music and Orlando Magic basketball games at the Amway Center.
Orlando is a true culinary hot spot with award-winning restaurants and celebrity chefs that cater to attendees from across the globe. The destination provides an extensive menu of fine dining establishments, international eateries, casual cafés and chic wine bars. Restaurant Row, a mile-long stretch on Sand Lake Road, includes more than two dozen casual and upscale dining options. Pointe Orlando, an entertainment complex located on International Drive near the Orange County Convention Center, is perfect for dining and dancing the night away. And additional dining experiences can also be found in downtown Orlando or nearby Winter Park.
With 176 courses, it makes sense that Orlando was recently named the North American Golf Destination of the Year by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. You can play 18 holes on greens designed by golf legends including Palmer, Watson, Nicklaus and Norman. Or the new Rees Jones-designed 18-hole championship golf course shared by both the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. After a round or two, relax and rejuvenate at one of Orlando’s 19 destination spas, many conveniently located at convention hotels. Global spa brands like Guerlain, Mandara and the Ritz-Carlton await.
When it comes to distinctive shopping, Orlando has deep closets. Their mix of sophisticated malls like The Mall at Millenia, quaint boutiques on Park Avenue in Winter Park and value-driven outlet centers such as Orlando Premium Outlets serve up internationally known brands and unique local finds. And their close proximity to each other and the convention center district — within a 15-mile radius — makes for a stress-free shopping spree.