World-famous International Drive ("I-Drive") in Orlando, Florida, lies within 15 minutes of Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld® Orlando, and features dozens of specialty shops, factory outlet stores such as Prime Outlets Orlando, eclectic dining, attractions, nightlife and bustling entertainment complexes such as Pointe*Orlando. International Drive is also home to the Orange County Convention Center, a 2.1-million-square-foot complex with enormous structures on both sides of the street, connected by a 1,500-foot walkway. The Orange County Convention Center is located within walking distance of more than 8,000 hotel rooms and features 74 meeting rooms, 232 breakout rooms, the 62,182-square-foot Valencia Ballroom and the 2,643-seat Linda W. Chapin Auditorium. For more information about the Orange County Convention Center, visit www.occc.net.
INTERNATIONAL DRIVE TIP: A cheap way to see all the attractions along International Drive, the I-Ride Trolley cruises along I-Drive daily from 8 AM to 10:30 PM. I-Ride Trolley fare is $1.25, $.25 for seniors (65 and over) and free for ages 12 and under with a paying adult. For more details about the I-Ride Trolley, visit www.iridetrolley.com.
Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012 The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie [...]
Walt Disney: Motivational Speaker In addition to being an innovator, visionary and genius, Walt Disney was one heck of a motivational speaker! Below are 10 of my favorite Walt Disney quotes: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” “We are [...]
Celebrate LEGOLAND Florida’s First Christmas LEGOLAND Florida is getting into the holiday spirit with the first annual Christmas Bricktacular. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town through the holidays, Dec. 8-31, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all dedicated to families with [...]
Call Today for Westgate’s Cyber Monday Deal! Buy 2 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free!
Must stay 3 nights. Must book on Cyber Monday (November 28, 2011) only for travel thru December 21, 2012. Offer is subject to black-out dates and rate plan availability. Normal deposit and cancellation policies app...
