Magical Orlando

A visitor to Orlando feels much like a kid in a candy shop ... there’s so much to do it’s hard to know what to choose first! The Magic Kingdom is a natural first stop where you’ll find countless attractions, restaurants and shops, as well as thrilling rides, including Splash Mountain and Astro Orbiter. At the end of your evening, the sky over the Magic Kingdom Park explodes with the biggest and brightest fireworks extravaganza, illuminating a magical gathering of Disney dreams.

EPCOT Center’s “worlds” stretches your imagination with educational and entertaining exhibits and attractions. Test Track shows you the heart-stopping world of auto testing on one of Disney’s longest and fastest rides. At Innoventions, you’ll put your hands on tomorrow’s technology. Mission: SPACE is the ultimate interactive adventure as you prepare with your astronaut team to blast into space. Witness a thrilling nighttime kaleidoscope as the sky erupts in music and lasers during IllumiNations.

At Disney-MGM Studios, you can salute the world of showbiz and take center stage as the star of your own adventure. Enjoy Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, a live show that gives you a look into movie stunts and special effects. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has added a new dimension of fright, making the plunge down the abandoned hotel elevator shaft even more terrifying!

Downtown Disney is big-city fun in an area teeming with excitement, shops, restaurants and entertainment. Live it up at Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba, a dazzling performance of acrobatic artistry. Experience the first-ever indoor interactive theme park at DisneyQuest ... hop into a simulator and ride a roller coaster that you design, fly a magic carpet through an ancient city, and record your own CD at Radio Disney Song Maker.

From jazz and improv comedy to rock and nostalgia, Pleasure Island has all you’ll need for an adult evening out. A partier’s paradise of live performances and nightclubs, Pleasure Island’s hot spot, Motion, is the club that won’t hold still, featuring everything from Top 40’s to alternative music. The island is lush with restaurants and bars, offering a variety of fun options for evening dining.

Universal Orlando Resorts includes two theme parks that define state-of-the-art entertainment. Islands of Adventure is America’s hottest new theme park where you’ll defy gravity, escape the jaws of a TRex, ride the inverted dueling roller coasters and brave whitewater rapids. At Universal Studios Florida you can plunge right into the action of your favorite blockbuster entertainment as you blast off as Jimmy Neutron, survive an earth-shattering earthquake or zap aliens on a Men In Black training mission.

And, when it’s time to cool off, head to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, Disney’s water playgrounds. Dare to face the challenge of Summit Plummet, the tallest water slide in America. You can snorkel, swim with live sharks and even take surfing lessons!

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, themed to regions of Mexico and the American Southwest, is set around a lake and features a Mayan pyramid in the center of a fun pool area. In fact, there are four pools, all outdoors and heated. A 20,000 square-foot playground with sandbox, water slide and indoor arcades offer entertainment for the kids while kayaks, pedal boats, bike rentals, sand volleyball and nature walks provide fun for adults. Enjoy the tastes of Mexico and the American Southwest at Maya Grill, or head for the Pepper Market for tasty offerings from around the world.

As a Disney World property, the Coronado Springs Resort offers complimentary shuttle service to five Disney golf courses as well as complimentary transportation to all Disney resorts, theme parks attractions and Downtown Disney. Whether you are interested in the excitement of the theme parks and night life, or just relaxation with a tropical drink and a good book, the Coronado Springs Resort is the ideal conference location for you.

As a participant in The Fetus & Newborn conference, you will have access to special Theme Park Tickets at a discount when you order in advance via on-line registration.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando for what promises to be an excellent combination of education and enjoyment in a spectacular resort area. To receive more information, please call the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau at (407) 363-5800 or visit www.orlandoinfo.com or www.disneyworld.com.