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 Orlando Premium Outlets, 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 [...]
