Orlando Survival Guide

has negotiated a special discount rate I-RIDE Trolley with Mears Transportation: 407/423-5566, I-RIDE offers a convenient mode of trans- www.mearstransportation.com. portation, with a permanent stop at the Before leaving home, print a copy of the Convention Center, Pointe*Orlando and Mears discount coupon, available on major area hotels. For rates and routes, visit page 38 of the Preliminary Program or http://www.iridetrolley.com/. Look for online at http://www.peabodyhotel daily schedules in the conference newspaper, group.com. The Orange Peel, and at the hospitality desk. Rental Cars Hotel Shuttles Orlando is the largest rental car Guests of most major I-Drive hotels can market in the world, with most take advantage of free shuttle service, with major rental companies easily regularly scheduled trips to local theme parks accessible from Level 1 (Ground and shopping malls. Check with the hotel Transportation) of the Passenger concierge or at the AALL Hospitality Desk. Terminal. Avis: 800/831-2847 Taxi Service Budget: 800/527-0700 Yellow/City Cab (407/699-9999) serves Arriving in Orlando Dollar: 800/800-4000 the I-Drive area, with regular stops at the National: 800/227-7368 Convention Center, most area hotels and the By Train Pointe*Orlando entertainment complex. Amtrak (800/872-7245 or 407/843-7611; Central Florida Toll Roads http://www.amtrak.com) serves the SR 528: Beeline Expressway Walking Orlando area. The closest depot is the Sligh SR 417: Greenway There is plenty to see and do (and eat!) Blvd. Station in Downtown Orlando, approx- SR 408: East West Expressway within a short walk of the Convention imately 9 miles from International Drive and SR 429: Western Expressway Center and host hotels. I-Drive is very the Convention Center. SR 424: Osceola Parkway “pedestrian friendly.” Wear comfortable The Florida Turnpike shoes!! By Air Avoid toll roads Monday–Friday Orlando International Airport (http://www. during peak a.m./p.m. rush. Bicycles fcn.state.fl.us/goaa) is approximately 15 Avoid the E-PASS ONLY lanes! Many of the host hotels offer bike rentals miles east of International Drive and the for guests. Check with your hotel concierge Orange County Convention Center. for details. For a “virtual tour” of the Orlando International Navigating the City Airport Passenger Terminal, visit http://www. orlandoairports.net/goaa/arrive/arrive.htm AND LYNX Bus System the 2002 Local Arrangements Committee Web All LYNX rides start and stop at designated Site at http://www.aallnet.org/events/local02. stops. These signs list all routes or “links” Florida Driving: served by each stop; many stops serve multi- ple routes. www.golynx.com, 407/841-8240. Laws & Tips Getting to the Convention Fares: $1 single ride; $10 weekly pass. • The driver and front seat passengers must wear seat belts. By Car Carry exact fare; drivers don’t make change. Transfers: Ask operator of first bus for a • All children 5 years old or younger Maps and driving directions to the Orange must use a restraint device. Infant County Convention Center and I-Drive area transfer (only a dime when you pay full fare). carriers or child car seats must be hotels are available on the OCCC Web site used for all children 3 years old at http://www.orlandoconvention.com/ Downtown Orlando: Use the free LYNX and younger. directions.asp, including approximate drive Lymmo buses! Drivers: avoid the designated times from other parts of the state. Lymmo bus lanes!!! • Right turn on RED after STOP, unless posted otherwise. City Bus Popular Destinations: Route 23, Winter Park, • Yield right-of-way to all other traffic LYNX, Orlando’s public transportation and pedestrians at stop signs. system (www.golynx.com), operates from stops at: Orlando Fashion Square, commercial lane spaces 32-34 on the A Side, Winter Park Library, Rollins College • At four-way stops, the first vehicle to Level 1 of the OIA Passenger Terminal. See Route 38, I-Drive/Downtown Orlando, stop moves first; if two vehicles arrive LYNX Bus section under “Navigating the City.” stops at: Convention Center, Wet ‘N Wild, at the same time, the driver on the left Mercado Shopping Village, Orange County yields to the driver on the right. Taxis Regional History Center, Orlando Public • Rain makes roads very slippery. Ace Metro/Luxury Cab: 407/855-1111 Library Drive with caution. Town & Country: 407/828-3035 Yellow/City Cab: 407/699-9999 Route 39, Downtown/Seminole County, • Windshield wipers ON = stops at: Orlando Science Center, headlights ON. Approximate fare from the airport to I-Drive Museum of Art, Loch Haven Park (per trip, one to nine passengers) is $30. • Drivers must always carry their Chauffeured limousine service is also Route 42, I-Drive/Airport, drivers’ licenses and vehicle available from $50–$85 per hour. stops at: Sea World, Wet ‘N Wild, Florida registration (or rental car information). Mall, Belz Factory Outlet Mall • DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Airport Shuttle Route 50, Downtown/Magic Kingdom, Shuttle service is available on Level 1 on stops at: SeaWorld the A and B sides of the Terminal. AALL Where’s the Closest ...? Other Services Eyeglass Repair LensCrafters at Florida Mall (3.5 miles) (approximate distance from Convention Center) Bookstores 407/438-0202 Places of Worship B Dalton Bookseller (half mile) Liquor/Package Store 9101 International Drive First Baptist Church of Orlando 407/363-0500 ABC Fine Wines & Spirits (2.0 miles) (9.7 miles) 7611 International Drive 3000 S. John Young Parkway Books A Million (4.4 miles) 407/351-5165 or 407/345-1414 407/425-2555 Belz Factory Outlet Mall 407/351-6754 First Church of Christ Scientist Official Visitor’s Center & 915 N. Ferncreek Ave. (13.5 miles) Borders Books Music & Café O-Tix Discount Theme Park Tickets 407/896-0770 (7.6 miles) 1051 W. Sand Lake Road 8723 International Drive (one mile) — First Pentecostal Church (13.7 miles) 407/826-8912 within walking distance of the convention center! 4340 N. Hiawassee Road 407/872-2382 407/297-6995 Waldenbooks at Florida Mall (3.5 miles) Pharmacies/Drug Stores First Presbyterian 407/859-8787 Church (11.3 miles) 106 E. Church St. Eckerd Drugs (2.1 miles) (Downtown) Coffee Bar 7324 International Drive 407/345-0491 (open until midnight) 407/423-3441 Starbuck’s Pointe*Orlando Islamic (2.5 miles) Walgreen Drugs Society of 8895 Republic Drive 8050 International Drive (1.4 miles) Central 407/903-1420 407/352-6922 Florida Tie Break Café & 6201 International Drive (3.2 miles) (9.2 miles) Light House Plaza 407/345-8311 (open 24 hours) 4962 Old Winter 6400 International Drive (2.4 miles) Garden Road 407/370-2616 Shoe Repair 407/523-7882 Convenience Stores Heel-Sew Quik - Florida Mall (3.5 miles) Kirkman Road United Methodist Church 407/856-7726 (8.5 miles) Quik Pick Food Mart (1.2 miles) 340 S. Kirkman Road 8445 International Drive Photo Finishing 407/295-4670 407/370-3201 Eckerd Express Photo (2 miles) New Bethel AME Church (9.4 miles) Shoprite Supermarket (1.2 miles) 4201 W. Columbia St. 7324 International Drive 8550 International Drive 407/351-2906 407/295-6152 407/351-2072 Photo Time (2.4 miles) North Orlando Seventh Day Or try your conference hotel’s deli. Adventist Church (13 miles) 8000 International Drive 4125 N. Hiawassee Road Dry Cleaner 407/352-1818 407/293-9718 Walk-in Clinic Southwest Orlando Jewish Touch of Class Dry Cleaners (5.5 miles) Congregation (7.3 miles) 4664 S. Kirkman Road (at Conroy) Walk-in Medical Centers (6 miles) 11200 S. Apopka-Vineland Road 407/299-3622 9815 S. Orange Blossom Trail 407/239-5444 Or check with your hotel concierge. (1.5 miles south of the Florida Mall) 407/851-0083 St. Nicholas Catholic Church (3.7 miles) Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Saturday 5135 Sand Lake Road 407/351-0133

Sales Tax: Alcoholic Beverages: Florida places a 6 percent sales tax on all retail purchases The legal drinking age in Florida is 21. Most local counties and most consumer services. Some local counties impose an and municipalities prohibit consumption of alcohol on public additional 1 percent discretionary sales tax: streets, sidewalks, parking areas or in vehicles (moving or parked). Under Florida law, a person is “driving under the 6 percent counties: Brevard, Orange, Volusia influence” of alcohol or drugs with a blood or breath alcohol 7 percent counties: Osceola, Seminole level of 0.8 or above. Tourist Tax: 2 percent to 4 percent additional tax on each dollar Beer and wine are sold in liquor stores, grocery and convenience paid for lodging (Orange/Orlando: 2 percent; Osceola/Disney: stores; liquor is sold only in liquor stores. 4 percent). Lottery: Smoking: Tickets must be purchased from an authorized retailer — most In 1985, the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act was adopted. So smoking grocery and convenience stores and gas stations. Buyers must be is not permitted in elevators, restrooms, public transportation or 18 years of age or older. For more information on how to play common areas of any public place. Smoking is not permitted at and claim a prize (even from out-of-state), visit the Florida public meetings, except in designated smoking areas. Smoking is Lottery Web site at http://www.flalottery.com. permitted in bars and “designated areas” of restaurants. Some

It’s the Law! local restaurants have imposed a voluntary nonsmoking policy. Walt Disney World Speedway, Theme Parks & Attractions Lake Buena Vista Walt Disney World, http://disneyworld. Drive a stockcar at speeds up to 145 mph. Florida Tourist disney.go.com, is actually four theme parks: the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, Information Kingdom, Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios, http://www.ripleysorlando.com 8201 International Drive FLAUSA Visit Florida all connected by a monorail system. “Park http://www.flausa.com Hopper” tickets are recommended and See amazing discoveries of explorer Robert accepted at all four Disney theme parks Ripley; more than 200 oddities and exhibits. Hello Florida! or the three Disney water parks (Blizzard http://www.conventionplus.com/Law/ Beach, Typhoon Lagoon and River Country). Skull Kingdom, http://www.skull kingdom.com go2Orlando.com Universal Studios Florida, http:// 5933 Americana Way (north end of I-Drive) http://www.go2orlando.com/ themeparks.universalstudios.com, appeals to Live performers, robotics and special effects; Inside Central Florida — icFlorida.com young adults and those who enjoy “thrill” http://www.icflorida.com rides and 3-D attractions like Twister, creepy fun for kids of all ages. Earthquake and Jaws, but it also has many Splendid China, http://www.florida Orlando/Orange County fun rides for younger children. splendidchina.com Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.orlandoinfo.com/ Universal Islands of Adventure, http:// 3000 Splendid China Blvd., Kissimmee themeparks.universalstudios.com/ Explore replicas of China’s great sites and orlando/Website/ioa_landing.html, features landmarks; fascinating shows and Chinese nonstop thrills in the five “lands” compris- More than 200 stores, including Mikasa, cuisine. ing the park, plus some of the best roller London Fog, Pfaltzgraff, Geoffrey Beene, coasters in the world! Film director Steven Wonderworks, http://www.wonder Fitz & Floyd, Guess Jeans, The Gap, Calvin Spielberg served as a creative consultant. worksonline.com Klein, Cole Haan, Coach, Donna Karan, Younger children will love Seuss Landings. 9067 International Drive Ralph Lauren, Fila, Lenox and Waterford. Save time and $$: Purchase Universal Theme Park tickets online. Hands-on exhibits, including earthquake Orlando Premium Outlets, http://www. simulators, physical-challenge area, virtual premiumoutlets.com SeaWorld Orlando, http://www. realty games, laser tag. Take International Drive south seaworld.com/seaworld/fla/index.html, to Vineland Avenue. is 200-acre marine adventure park with thrilling rides (like “Kraken” and “Journey High-end outlet stores, including Bottega to Atlantis” roller coasters), animal Entertainment & Shopping Veneta, Coach, Cole Haan, DKNY, Dooney encounters, shows, shopping, restaurants Pointe*Orlando, http://www.pointe & Bourke, Giorgio Armani, Tommy Hilfiger and more. Less than 10 minutes from orlandofl.com and Versace. I-Drive and conference hotels. Print eTickets 9101 International Drive Downtown Disney * Disney Village from home. Premier shopping, dining and entertainment Marketplace, http://disney.go.com/ Discovery Cove, http://www. complex; nightly entertainment; DisneyWorld/Local/DowntownDisney discoverycove.com, Muvico-21 theater, IMAX shows, Take I-4 West to Exit 26B. is the newest and FAO Schwarz Unique shops and restaurants along pictur- SeaWorld attraction, The Mercado Mediterranean esque Buena Vista Lagoon, including Virgin a unique and Records, Planet Hollywood, House of Blues, beautiful water park Village, http://www. themercado.com Wolfgang Puck Cafe; a must for any shopper. where one can swim Free parking and admission. with the dolphins. 8445 International Drive Worth the high More than 60 specialty Disney’s Pleasure Island, http://www. ticket cost; advance shops, unique restau- destinationorlando.com/Walt_Disney_ reservations rants, International World/downtown-disney.htm recommended. Food Pavilion; free night- Take I-4 West to Exit 27 (Route 535/ Lake Buena Vista). Kennedy Space ly entertainment. Center, http:// The Florida Mall, The 6-acre theme park features nightclubs, www.ksc.nasa.gov, http://orlando.retailguide. unique shops and restaurants. has lots to see and com/data/m101515.htm Universal Studios CityWalk, http://www. do even though 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail no launches are citywalk.com (Sand Lake Road at Orange 1000 Universal Studies Plaza scheduled for Blossom Trail) July. Learn how (I-Drive north to Universal Blvd.) the United States Burdines, Dillard’s, A 30-acre dining, shopping and entertain- built a space program, put a man on the Sak’s Fifth Avenue, ment complex, featuring specialty shops, moon, and what can be expected in the Abercrombie & Fitch, Eddie Bauer, J. Crew, nightclubs, theaters and themed restaurants future. Visit the Spaceport Technology and more than 250 specialty shops and (Emeril’s, Hard Rock Live, Motown Cafe; Center. Don’t miss the IMAX movies! restaurants. NASCAR Café); free parking after 6 p.m. Belz Factory Outlet Mall and Belz And more ... Designer Outlets Center B, http://www. Richard Petty Driving Experience, belz.com/factory/locations/bdoc/index.html http://www.1800bepetty.com 5401 W. Oakridge Road (north end of I-Drive)

For information on discount tickets to major area theme parks and attractions, visit http://www.conventionplus.com/Law/ or use the order form at http://www.aallnet.org/events/02_attractions.pdf. IMPORTANT: Be Safe ... Have Fun!! To receive the AALL discount rate Orlando and Orange County remain one of at these Annual Meeting hotels, the safest tourist destinations in the world. please see information provided at: However, to ensure a safe visit, always stay www.aallnet.org/events/02_ alert and observant of your surroundings. housingform.asp. Keep track of valuables and, whenever possible, leave them in a hotel safe or other secure location. When driving, always lock car doors and keep valuables out of plain sight. Always close and lock hotel room Weather Report doors. Monitor access to your room, especially when loading and unloading • Average JULY Temperatures suitcases. For more information and safety High: 92 F/Low: 73 F tips, contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Partly sunny and hot Office Tourist Policing Unit at 407/351-9368. Conference Hotels • Average Precipitation: 7.78 inches • Daily late afternoon thunderstorms The Peabody Orlando • UV Levels: 8-10 (HIGH) (headquarters hotel) • Pollen Count: Overall LOW Local 10-Digit Dialing 9801 International Drive, Orlando • Sunrise/Sunset: 6:40 a.m./8:20 p.m 407/352-4000 or 800/PEABODY All local calls made in the central Florida area require 10-digit dialing. Use the area code http://www.peabodyorlando. YES ... it’s hot and humid in Orlando in 407 or 321 + 7-digit phone number. com/home.asp July and August ... but almost everything You need a “1” before the area code only is air conditioned, including public The Rosen Centre Hotel for long distance calls. transportation!! 9840 International Drive, Orlando • Slow down. 407/996-9840 or 800/204-7234 Orlando/Orange County: 407 • Drink plenty of water. http://www.rosencentre.com • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothes. Kissimmee/Osceola County: 407 The Rosen Plaza Hotel • Use waterproof sunscreen. Brevard County/Space Coast: 321 9700 International Drive, Orlando • Pack a small umbrella for those 407/996-1703 or 800/366-9700 sudden showers. http://www.rosenplaza.com • Bring a sweater: Some air conditioning is too effective! The Doubletree Castle Hotel Orlando Media 8629 International Drive, Orlando 407/345-1511 or 800/952-2785 Television http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/ Channel 2 NBC-WESH hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MCOISDT 3 FOX-WOLF 6 CBS-WKMG 9 ABC-WFTV 13 Local News 24 PBS-WMFE 34 CNN Headline News 35 Weather Channel 911 In Case of Emergency Radio Emergency medical technicians will be on duty at the Classical WMFE 90.7 FM Convention Center during the conference. Check the Country K92-FM 92.3 FM hospitality desk for more information. Jazz WLOQ 103.1 FM Oldies WSHE 100.3 FM EMT/Police/Fire/Medical 911 Rock WMMO 98.9 FM Hospitals Talk WTKS 104.1 FM Orlando Regional Medical Center 407/841-5111 Talk/Rush WDBO 580 AM Orlando Regional Sand Lake Hospital (4 miles) 407/351-8500 (closest) Top 40 WXXL 106.7 FM ORMC Emergency 407/518-3800 Spanish WLAZ 88.7 FM Sports WQTM 540 AM Dental Referral Service 800/235-4111 Orange County Health Department 407/836-2600 Newspapers Hearing Impaired/TDD line 407/836-7139 The Orlando Sentinel AIDS Hotline 407/836-2680 http://www.orlandosentinel.com Poison Control Center 407/841-5222 Florida Today (Space Coast) Rape Crisis Information 407/836-4028 http://www.flatoday.com Victims Advocate 407/836-4020 Magazines Orange County Sheriff Tourist Policing Unit 407/351-9368 Orlando Business Journal Auto Club South http://orlando.bcentral.com 24-Hour Emergency Road Service 800/222-4357 Orlando Magazine Auto Club Services (Local) 407/444-4250 http://www.orlandomag.com Alcoholics Anonymous 407/521-0012 Florida Golf Magazine Gamblers Anonymous of Central Florida 800/397-9843 http://floridagolfmagazine.com Overeaters Anonymous 407/240-4007