Florida National Dental Convention

Florida National
Dental Convention
(850) 681-3629
(800) 877-9922 (in Fla.)
Email: fndc@floridadental.org

2010 FLORIDA NATIONAL DENTAL CONVENTION
Convention dates: June 10, 11, and 12, 2010
Area Attractions

Gaylord Palms is conveniently located in the heart of Central Florida and near dozens of spectacular theme parks and local attractions, including Walt Disney World ® theme parks, SeaWorld ®'s Discovery Cove, and Universal Orlando. Most attractions are located within several minutes from Gaylord Palms.

Complimentary scheduled shuttle bus service is available from the hotel to the Disney theme parks. Shuttles to SeaWorld, Universal Orlando, and Wet-n-Wild are $16* per person round-trip and must be booked through the Hotel Concierge at least 6 hours prior to pick up.

*Shuttle prices subject to change.

Click on the links below for special FNDC2010 ticket pricing:

Walt Disney World theme parks
Universal Studios / Islands of Adventure
SeaWorld and SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove – Convention attendees enjoy $20.00 off admission with the purchase of an after 12:00 PM pass. Or, save $10.00 off the price of regular, full-day admission. Just provide a convention show badge and I.D. at the Guest Relations window.

You may visit the Hotel Concierge for assistance with booking tickets for other attractions.

Top 10 Attractions
1. Discovery Cove, 7007 Sea World Dr., 800.327.2424
2. La Nouba – Cirque du Soleil, Downtown Disney West Side, Walt Disney World Resort, 407.934.9200
3. The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show, Wonder Works, 9067 International Dr., 407.351.8800
4. Fantasmic, Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, Walt Disney World Resort, W. Buena Vista Dr., 407.939.6244
5. Gatorland, 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, U.S. 441, 407.855.5496
6. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., 407.246.2620
7. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Downtown Disney Marketplace, 407.939.7893
8. Walt Disney World Resort, West Buena Vista Drive, 407.939.6244
9. Epcot Center, Walt Disney World, 407.824.4321
10. Downtown Disney, 1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd., 407.939.2648

Where To Play


	Charles Hosmer Morse Museum

	Epcot Center

	Harry P. Leu Gardens

	Discovery Cove

	Disney's Hollywood Studios

	Disney's Animal Kingdom

	Celebration Golf Club

	Gatorland

	Islands of Adventure

	Kennedy Space Center

	Magic Kingdom

Budget
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407.645.5311
For only $3 admission, the Charles Hosmer Horse Museum offers “the world’s largest collection of L.C. Tiffany items, from lamps, pottery and stained glass to a mock-up of his ining room, as well as many other treasures from the Arts and Crafts period of American design.

Lake Eola Park
101 N. Rosalind Ave., 407.246.2827
The heart of Orlando, the downtown area is rich in history and local arts and entertainment. Be sure to take a stroll on Lake Eola Park, a beautiful area of downtown, where you’ll find the famous Lake Eola Fountain, a picture-perfect spot.

Premium Outlets
8200 Vineland Ave., 407.238.7787
Save on souvenirs at Premium Outlets. Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Coach, Diesel, Fendi, Gap Outlet, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tommy Hilfiger.

Adventure
Richard Petty Experience
3450 N. World Dr., Lake Buena Vista, 407.939.0130
Race like a NASCAR driver at the Richard Petty Experience, a full-immersion driving adventure at Walt Disney World Speedway.

Discovery Cove
7007 Sea World Dr., 800.327.2424
Swim with the dolphins, take a twilight trip with tropical fish or be a trainer for a day at Discovery Cove. The all-inclusive price includes admission to SeaWorld.

Old Fashioned Airboats
24004 Sisler Ave., Christmas, 407.568.4307
Reservations are essential at Old Fashioned Airboats, where you may see as many as 500 alligators on a 90-minute, action-packed tour.

Educational/Historical
Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort
West Buena Vista Drive, 407.824.4321
There’s a lot to see and experience at Epcot. Walt Disney World’s second theme park has two sections, Future World and World Showcase. Marvel at the power of the human imagination to set the spirits soaring or become a daring driver and put yourself on the Test Track.
Click here to purchase discount tickets.

Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St., 407.514.2000
Orlando Science Center is a must for your “things to do in Orlando” list. With four floors of exciting exhibits, amazing giant screen movies and engaging live programming, the Science Center is the perfect family destination.

Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave., 407.896.4231
According to Newsweek, this piece of 1950s architecture serves as one of the best art museums in the South. Founded in 1924, the museum now consists of three permanent exhibits - the American Collection, housing nearly 900 paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures from the 19th century onward; the Art of Ancient Americans Collection, boasting 500 artifacts of jade, gold and clay from Mexican, Costa Rican and Peruvian cultures; and an African collection of more than 70 artifacts, including masks, from various West African countries.

Mennello Museum of American Folk Art
900 E. Princeton St., 407.246.4278
This museum is housed in an Orlando mansion, once a private residence, converted in 1998 to show off the work of a single artist, Earl Cunningham (1893-1977). His work is considered "primitive genius." Cunningham, who was a St. Augustine native, attempted to capture the haunting landscapes of the Sunshine State. The Everglades proved a favorite subject. The museum's permanent 50-piece Cunningham collection was a bequest to the City of Orlando by collectors Marilyn and Michael Mennello. In addition to showing Cunningham's work, the museum plans a series of rotating exhibits.

Relaxation
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave., 407.246.2620
Take a sense-ational stroll at Harry P. Leu Gardens. It has the largest formal rose garden in Florida, a butterfly garden, herb and vegetable garden, a ‘white garden’ and a wooden deck on Lake Rowena.

Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal Blvd., 407.363.8000
In the Universal CityWalk entertainment district, exclusive venue for the Blue Man Group in Orlando, you can mingle in and out of clubs and eat, drink and party to your heart’s content. You have your choice of reggae, rock, soul and anything else in between all in one spot, not to mention the various restaurants for dining.

Nearby Attractions
Discovery Cove ® 877.557.7404
Discovery Cove is a result of SeaWorld's 35 years of experience with marine animals. After witnessing the growing love affair between SeaWorld guests and dolphins, Discovery Cove was created to provide a whole new generation of guests the opportunity to interact more closely with these beloved marine mammals. Discovery Cove has wonderful all-inclusive admission packages offering an experience like no other—Take part in every attraction Discovery Cove has to offer.

Disney's Hollywood Studios™ 407.824.4321
Experience the magic of Hollywood firsthand. Take center stage as the star of your own Hollywood adventure: from a rock 'n' roll fantasy to Broadway-style stage spectaculars. Open daily.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom ® 407.824.4321
Disney storytelling comes to life in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Brimming with fun, wonder and adventure, Animal Kingdom offers you a chance to savor thrilling attractions, shows and the majesty of nature that enriches our planet. Ride off on an African expedition at Kilimanjaro Safari or journey to the peak of Expedition Everest. Open daily.
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Epcot ® 407.824.4321
Gather to celebrate the fascinating cultures and wonders of the world at Epcot. Bring the whole family and dive into The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Marvel at the power of the human imagination to set the spirits soaring or become a daring driver and put yourself on the Test Track. Open daily.
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Celebration Golf Club
A course that believes there is a difference between “playing” a golf course and “experiencing” the game of golf on a course that was inspired by its Old World legacy. This is your opportunity to play the final course co-designed by the renowned masters of golf course architecture, Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior. In designing Celebration Golf Club, their combined talents created a course unlike any other in the nation. It’s lush, almost like a natural park with undulating swells and topography, a course reflective of the very best of every course they have created around the world.

This design delivers a golfing experience that can challenge the pros and yet offer a rewarding time for juniors and those just learning the game.

Celebration Golf Club is an official golf course partner of Gaylord Palms Resort. It is located in the town of Celebration, located a few miles around the corner from Gaylord Palms Resort. Preferred tee times including transportation are available by calling the resort's Concierge at 407-586-2236.

Gatorland ® 407.855.5496
Combining "old Florida" charm with exciting new exhibits, Gatorland is internationally known as the alligator capital of the world. For more than half a century, visitors have entered through its gaping gator mouth entrance on their way to a journey through this natural, low-tech adventure. Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve that provides affordably priced family fun with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, educational programs and more. Located between Orlando and Kissimmee on the South Orange Blossom Trail, Gatorland is one of Central Florida's oldest attractions, providing a unique and natural alternative to the larger theme parks of today.

Islands of Adventure ® 407.363.8000
Journey with your family through five remarkable islands where all your favorite myths, legends, comic books, cartoon heroes and children's stories come to life on the most innovative rides and attractions ever created. From high-speed roller coasters to whimsical children's rides to groundbreaking 3-D attractions, Islands of Adventure is where once-in-a-lifetime experiences happen every day. There's even more excitement on the horizon with the announcement of the Harry Potter "theme park within a theme park" coming to Islands of Adventure in 2010.
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 1-800-KSC-INFO (572-4636)
This is your chance to take one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind. Every year millions of visitors from across the world make the trek to this hub of technology and discovery, where many of mankind's greatest accomplishments take place. At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, you get the unique chance to tour NASA's launch and landing facilities, experience interactive simulators, live shows and jaw-dropping encounters with massive rockets, as well as have the opportunity to meet a real member of NASA's Astronaut Corps. Open daily.

Universal Studios ® Florida, 407.363.8000
You're the star at Universal Studios. Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and right into the action of your favorite movies at the number-one movie- and TV-based theme park in the world. Whether you're a fan of high-powered excitement, side-splitting comedy or heart-warming children's tales, nobody puts you in the picture like Universal Studios. More fun and excitement has been added as FOX's long-running hit series, The Simpsons, becomes a hilarious new theme park attraction this spring.
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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom ® 407.824.4321
Follow your Disney dreams to a place where storybook fantasy comes to life and seek out adventures, create magical memories and discover fun where imagination reigns. Disney's Magic Kingdom is the original theme park of Walt Disney World. During your visit be sure to climb about your ship and experience Pirates of the Caribbean and be sure to stay late enough to enjoy the dazzling fireworks extravaganza. Open daily.
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2010 FLORIDA NATIONAL DENTAL CONVENTION Convention dates: June 10, 11, and 12, 2010 Area Attractions

2010 FLORIDA NATIONAL DENTAL CONVENTION
Convention dates: June 10, 11, and 12, 2010
Area Attractions