CONFERENCE LOCATION
Symposium/ITxpo 2005 will take place at the Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Swan, Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Transportation will be provided daily to and from the hotels listed below.
SPECIAL HOTEL RATES
In order to book your hotel accommodations, please contact the hotel of your choice directly and indicate that you are attending Gartner's Symposium/ITxpo 2005 to receive our negotiated rates. A block of rooms have been reserved at the Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Swan, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney's BoardWalk Inn, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, Disney's All Star Sports Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.
FOUR-NIGHT MINIMUM HOTEL
The Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Swan, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, and Disney's Boardwalk Inn, require a mandatory four-night stay of October 16 to October 20. Your credit card will be charged for four night's stay 45 days prior to the event (September 1). Hotel room cancellations will be accepted until August 31 at no fee. Cancellations received on or after September 1 will incur the full four-night minimum charge. Changing reservations from one hotel to another is not permitted after September 1.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
SOLD OUT
+1 800-227-1500
U.S. $248.00 Single/Double plus taxes
Walt Disney World Swan
SOLD OUT
+1 800-227-1500
U.S. $248.00 Single/Double plus taxes
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
+1 407-934-3372
U.S. $245.00 Single/Double plus taxes
Disney's Beach Club Resort
+1 407-934-3372
U.S. $245.00 Single/Double plus taxes
Disney's BoardWalk Inn
+1 407-934-3372
U.S. $245.00 Single/Double plus taxes
THREE-NIGHT MINIMUM HOTEL
The following hotels are available to accommodate those guests who do not stay for the entire week of Symposium/ITxpo 2005 or are traveling on a per diem basis. Please be advised that a mandatory three-night stay of October 16 to October 19 or October 17 to October 20 is required. Your credit card will be charged for three night's stay 45 days prior to the event (September 1). Cancellations will be accepted until August 31 at no fee. Cancellations received on or after September 1 will incur the full three-night minimum charge. All of the alternate hotels will have complimentary shuttle service to and from the conference. Changing reservations from one hotel to another is not permitted after September 1.
Note: Attendees should call 1-407-934-3372 or fax 1-407-934-3305 to make reservations at the three available hotels (Three Night Minimum)
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
SOLD OUT
+1 407-934-3372
U.S. $142.00 Single/Double plus taxes
Disney's All Star Sports Resort
+1 407-934-3372
U.S. $69.00 Single/Double plus taxes
Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort
+1 407-934-3372
U.S. $142.00 Single/Double plus taxes
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
+1 407-934-3372
U.S. $142.00 Single/Double plus taxes
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TRANSPORTATION
Complimentary daily transportation is provided between the listed hotels and the conference location.
All listed hotels provide complimentary bus service to Walt Disney World theme parks.
AIRFARE SAVINGS
Gartner has negotiated special discounted fares within the continental United States on American Airlines, United Groups, and US Air. These savings are available by contacting the following airlines directly and referencing the specific File or Index number.
American Airlines
(800) 433-1790
Index Number 13643
United Groups
(800) 521-4041
ID Code: 539GD
US Air
(877) 874-7687
Gold File Number 91693250
Seats are limited, so we recommend that you make your reservations as soon as possible. Please be sure to indicate that you are traveling for Gartner's Symposium/ITxpo 2005 conference in order to receive these savings.
Orlando International Airport is located approximately 30 minutes from each of the conference hotels.
The Mears Motor Shuttle service is available outside of the baggage claim area.
(Click here for a shuttle coupon.)
Private taxi service is available for approximately US$50 one way.
RENTAL CAR SAVINGS
Enterprise offers special discounts on a wide selection of vehicles. To reserve a car, contact Enterprise directly at www.enterprise.com, be sure to enter your special account number NA24GAR and the first three letters of conventions name (GAR). You may also book through National Reservations Center at (800) Rent-A-Car.
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COMPANION PROGRAM
There is a companion program available at Symposium/ITxpo 2005. The cost is $375 for each adult (21 years and over), which includes breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday (no lunch on Friday) in the attendee food tents, as well as access to the ITxpo event floor Monday through Thursday. Tickets for the special evening event at Magic Kingdom may be purchased for an additional $95. Registrations for the program may be made pre-event (by calling 1-800-778-1997 or 203-316-6757) or on-site.
SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS
A special companion ticket will be available for the Symposium/ITxpo Special Event at the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, October 18. You may purchase a ticket for your guest to attend the event at the registration desk for $95.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to liability laws, we are unable to accommodate anyone under the age of 21 at the special events.
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DISCOUNTED THEME PARK TICKETS
Premiere Convention Services
offers significant discounts to various area attractions available exclusively to all attendees and companions during Symposium/ITxpo 2005, including:
Walt Disney World
DisneyQuest
Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World
SeaWorld
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit the Area Attractions Desk in the convention foyer of the Walt Disney World Dolphin or click here.
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