SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010

PARTNER/GROUP PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR

9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Kennedy Space Center ($99.00 per person)

Kennedy Space Center is the birthplace of the American space program and the only place on earth where men were launched into space and set foot on the moon. Buses will pick you up in front of the Hilton Lobby for an unforgettable trip to one of America’s most inspiring historical landmarks, located in the heart of a 140,000-acre national wildlife refuge. At the Visitor Complex amazing exhibits such as the Space Shuttle and inspiring shows will immerse you into the past, the present and the future of the space program. Buses will take you to the 4-story LC-39 Observation Gantry with a panoramic view of the Space Center. A short orientation film and interactive displays will demonstrate how the launch pads are constructed and how a Shuttle is launched.

The buses will then drive by the monstrous Vehicle Assembly Building where the Shuttle is prepared for launch and where the Saturn V rockets were once assembled. You will continue past the Orbiter Processing Facility and be dropped off at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. This part of the tour is a tribute to the Apollo astronauts and the equipment that got them there- and brought them home safely. Dramatic multi-media shows and numerous hands-on displays will provide an exhilarating experience and a fascinating insight into both American and international space explorations. Walk around and admire the enormous 363 foot Saturn V rocket and try to imagine the engineering effort it represents and the power it took to accelerate such a huge object into space. The final stop is at the International Space Station Center.

This tour is a must if you have not done it before.

MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

PARTNER PROGRAM

9:30 am – 3:30 pm • Scenic Winter Park/Park Avenue Shopping Tour ($59.00 per person)

Experience a peaceful day in beautiful Park Avenue in Winter Park, a favorite winter destination for Northerners in the days before Orlando became a major theme park city. The tour will include a 45-minute scenic open air boat ride through canals and lakes while your guide brings you up-to-date on the residents of the luxurious homes that line the shores. Bring hats, suntan lotion and maybe some alligator repellant!

Browse the exclusive boutiques and art galleries along Park Avenue and perhaps enjoy a lunch (not included) at one of the outdoor restaurants or cafes where visitors blend in with friendly local residents.

The tour includes a ticket to the famous Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art where you will find the world’s largest collection of Louis C. Tiffany Glass as well a major collection of American Art pottery. This tour is one of the most popular ones in the area as an alternative to the theme parks

9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Animal Kingdom Backstage Safari ($131.00 per person)

Take a peek behind the scenes at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. This 3-hour educational tour provides guests with an insider’s look at the innovative ways that Animal Kingdom is meeting challenges in animal conservation, nutrition and medicine, landscaping and behavioral studies. Highlights include visits to the backstage animal housing area, forage warehouse and the Conservation Station Veterinary Hospital.

This program takes place entirely behind the scenes; which means there will be no opportunity to view animals during the course of the program.

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010

PARTNER/GROUP PROGRAM

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Fantasy of Flight Museum ($66.00 per person)

Take a trip back in time to an era in history where “You ain’t got a thing if you ain’t got that swing!” On this tour you will be transferred back to the 1940’s at the Fantasy of Flight Museum. An actual working aircraft museum, it is an aircraft restoration facility that houses some of the finest military aircraft in the Southeast. Vintage airplanes dating back to the early 1900s are brought here and restored to actual flying specifications. The Fantasy of Flight Museum claims to have the world’s largest private collection of vintage aircraft. Simulators and interactive displays demonstrate and illustrate over 40 of aviation’s greatest accomplishments. Voted #1 of Orlando’s Best Kept Secrets in 2007 by Orlando Sentinel readers.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Ageless Airboat Adventure ($69.00 per person)

This educational excursion takes you into the seldom-visited heart of natural Florida! You will experience beautiful protected wetland hammocks, and walk through ancient flat woods. Travel by airboat into pristine fresh water marshes and up river into bald-cypress swamps, home of the Florida Alligator, American Bald Eagle and a huge assortment of wildlife. Certified eco-guides will take you on a short 30-45 minute hike on the Tosohatchee Florida Trail to a 100-year old outpost/fish camp. After complimentary refreshments of alligator tail and soft drinks, you will board boats to experience the American Heritage River and all its wildlife. You will learn about the fresh water eco-system of the St. John’s River and the huge assortment of wonderful creatures that call the habitat their home. This is an adventurous tour without dirt or danger. Wear comfortable shoes as some light walking is necessary.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • The Splendor & Culture of Orlando/Antique Row ($51.00 per person)

Start by touring one of Central Florida’s secret treasures, The Leu House Museum and Leu Gardens. Once home to Harry P. Leu, a long-time benefactor of the community, the home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour the Leu House Museum and visit the formal Rose Garden with its statues and Italian fountain and a 50-foot floral clock. Stroll through paths lined with camellias and azaleas, sheltered by majestic southern oaks and camphor trees and pass through garden settings including herb, butterfly, palm and bamboo.

Start by touring one of Central Florida’s secret treasures, The Leu House Museum and Leu Gardens. Once home to Harry P. Leu, a long-time benefactor of the community, the home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour the Leu House Museum and visit the formal Rose Garden with its statues and Italian fountain and a 50-foot floral clock. Stroll through paths lined with camellias and azaleas, sheltered by majestic southern oaks and camphor trees and pass through garden settings including herb, butterfly, palm and bamboo.

Next stop is the Orlando Museum of Art, whose holdings include a permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art, pre-Columbian artifacts and African objects.

The tour will also take you to Orlando’s famous Antique Row. Here, you can browse antique shops for goods both endearing and quirky before starting a search for rare Zeppelin vinyl at Rock & Roll Heaven.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010

PARTNER PROGRAM

8:30 am – 12:00 pm • Shop ‘Till You Drop at Premium Outlets ($33.00 per person)

Orlando has become a shopping mecca that provides all visitors, from bargain hunters to the fashion conscious, the name brands that they love. Experience Orlando’s only true upscale outlet center. The Premium Outlets complex is a Mediterranean style village where you can shop at 150 outlets, including Anne Klein, Banana Republic Factory Store, Barneys New York Outlet, Bebe, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, DKNY, Guess, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, TOD’s, Tommy Hilfiger, and Versace

10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Dolphin & Manatee Encounter on Banana River ($115.00 per person - includes lunch)

Please note this event has been CANCELLED

On this fascinating educational journey, you will experience unique eco-systems and wildlife on the backwaters of the Banana River, which is part of the Indian River Lagoon system. This endangered area contains over 5000 species of plants and animals, a virtual nursery of wildlife. You will learn of its significance as we explore the smooth, inland waters around the wild, uninhabited Thousand Islands, aboard a shallow-draft 50 passenger pontoon boat in safety and comfort. You will observe bottlenose dolphins as they feed and swim around the boat. You should also keep your eyes open for the endangered West Indian Manatees. Water wildlife abounds. Bring your cameras; we supply the binoculars. This is an easy, guided and narrated tour. The pontoon boat is completely covered and has a surround sound speaker system. Note: Sighting of wildlife is not guaranteed without some cooperation from the animals!

RECEPTION AND BANQUET

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm •  Reception & Banquet at Hilton Grand Ballroom ($135.00 per person)

The evening will begin at 6 pm with a cocktail reception outside the entrance to the Grand Ballroom.

At 7:00 pm you will be invited into the “Lighted Night” in the Grand Ballroom for a 3-course dinner followed by musical entertainment.

THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010

PARTNER PROGRAM

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Forever Florida Eco Safari ($69.00 per person)

Please note this event has been CANCELLED

This journey will take you to the real Florida! You will explore several distinct ecosystems aboard an unusual transportation device called “Swamp Buggy”. Seated on a high platform to keep you dry over the wetter stretches of the old logging roads that traverse the Crescent J Ranch, you will learn about cattle and horses that are descendants from those the Spanish left behind centuries ago.

The trail will cross into Forever Florida, a 3,200 acre wildlife preserve and you will observe the contrast between a well-run Florida ranch with its improved pastures and the wilderness of the preserve. With luck you may cross path with alligators, turtles, wild turkey and many other birds. You may also see tracks of the Florida panther, black bears, coyotes and bobcats that frequent this unspoiled part of the state.

9:30 am – 12:00 pm Brunch at the Waldorf Astoria ($45.00 per person)

Please note this event has been CANCELLED

What better way to say farewell to your tour-mates than to share a Brunch at the Waldorf Astoria? This is the first Waldorf Astoria built since the original in New York City. Opened in September 2009, the Orlando Waldorf Astoria is a luxury resort and carries on the rich traditions of its Northern sister. You will be picked up by the shuttle train outside the Hilton Lobby and brought to the front doors of the Waldorf Astoria where you will be escorted to your brunch room. Here you will be treated to a Waldorf Astoria Continental Brunch and no doubt you will hear many tales of the past week’s adventures in Orlando!

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