Orlando Information

 

While you certainly know Orlando as America's favorite family destination, there are even more reasons to attend ICRS in Orlando. You may want to come early, or plan to stay a few extra days to pursue the many Orlando activities time simply won't allow for during your busy schedule.

Along with well-known attractions like Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios, Orlando has a wide variety of seafood restaurants and dozens of public golf courses. Other entertaining experiences are unique in Orlando:

  • For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, click here. Special discounting is available through July 14th.
  • The Holy Land Experience is offering ICRS attendees discounted group pricing. Simply show your badge at the ticket counter one week prior to or one week after the Show to recieve the special rates.
  • SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica take guests below the surface, above the waves and beyond their expectations! SeaWorld Orlando is the world's premier marine adventure park with more than 200 acres of up-close animal encounters, thrilling attractions and unforgettable performances. Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive experience where guests may enjoy swimming with dolphins, rays and tropical fish, and hand-feeding exotic birds! Aquatica, a one-of-a-kind water park only SeaWorld could create, blends up-close animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills and wide sandy beaches. For information regarding special offers for convention attendees, simply click on the ticket link and let the fun begin!
  • Gatorland alligator park offers Adventure Hour exhibits or Rookie Wrestling ($10 each for all ages) and after-hours Gator Night Shine walks ($19.99 for one hour). Gatorland is less than nine miles from the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) at 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail. Discounted admissions are available at www.gatorland.com; 800-393-5297
  • Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show is located at 8267 International Dr., less than two miles from OCCC. Sleuths specializes in comedy-mystery theater and expects the audience to include children. The shows are rated PG. Prices include dinner, show, and unlimited soft drinks, beer, and wine. Adults: $55.95; children 3-11: $23.95. www.sleuths.com; 800-393-1985
  • At the Titanic Experiential Museum you can stroll through full-scale recreations of Titanic rooms, including her Grand Staircase, First Class Parlor Suite, Boilers, and Promenade Deck, while actors in period costume portray famous Titanic notables. Adults: $21.95; children 3-11: $12.95; free under age 3. The museum is at 7324 International Dr., less than three miles from OCCC. www.titanictheexperience.com; 407-248-1166
  • WonderWorks, within one mile of OCCC, features more than 100 hands-on family “science” WonderWorks Exhibits, 4D Motion Ride, Ropes Course, and more. Adults: $24.99; children 4-12 & seniors 55+: $19.99, when events are purchased together. Or purchase separately for lower cost. Find them at 9067 International Dr.; www.wonderworksonline.com/orlando; 407-351-8800

All of these options are within minutes of OCCC:

Orlando also holds a wealth of free and low-cost activities, including hiking in Ocala National Forest or in Kelly Park-Rock Springs, lunch in Big Tree Park, and touring museums and exhibits such as the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center, the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts, and the Fort Christmas Historical Park. Check out www.mrfreestuff.com for more ideas.

With endless additional possibilities, you’re sure to find something to your family’s liking. Make the most of ICRS and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of sunny Orlando as well!

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