2019 Conference Information Packet Disney World Orlando, Florida | June 10 – 14, 2019
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2019 Conference Information Packet Disney World Orlando, Florida | June 10 – 14, 2019 The magic of Walt Disney World® treats visitors to four theme parks, two water parks, a dozen smaller attractions, and scores of restaurants. With so many amusements and attractions to choose from, the hardest decision is where to begin. Whether you’re there for the character experiences, live entertainment, or the thrill of the rides, Disney provides endless entertainment for every member of your family. Join us for fun and a lifetime of memories at this perfect family destination. We’ll be staying at The Grand Floridian, a Victorian-style resort hotel with all the Disney flair that you expect. Whether you’re a child or a child at heart, Disney’s unlimited attractions promise fun and excitement for all ages. The Grand Floridian Disney’s Grand Floridian would be a famous vacation destination on its own even without all the famous theme parks just outside its front door. The resort is lavishly designed in Disney style, with a live orchestra playing ragtime, jazz, and popular Disney songs in the massive lobby. Multiple pools, Disney characters, nightly fireworks, plentiful dining options, and pampering services for adults make this resort hotel a great place for kids to play and adults to unwind. 2019 Conference Information Packet Disney World Orlando, Florida | June 10 – 14, 2019 Course Schedule Date Course* Instructor Category 6/10/19 Everybody’s Critical Individual Tax Issues Mark Seid Taxes in 2019 6/10/19 Effective Approaches to Preventing and K2 Enterprises Auditing Detecting Fraud 6/11/19 Everybody’s Critical Business Tax Issues Mark Seid Taxes in 2019 6/11/19 Critical Excel Tools Everyone Needs to K2 Enterprises Computer Know Science & Apps 6/12/19 World’s Liveliest Accounting Update Jeff Sailor Accounting 6/12/19 A Practical Guide to Today’s Technology K2 Enterprises Computer Science & Apps 6/13/19 Practical & Productive SSARS & SAS Jeff Sailor 3 Accounting Update 3 Auditing 6/13/19 Business Development Skills to Grow Ed Robinson Management Revenue and Increase Impact 6/14/19 Beyond GAAP Jeff Sailor Accounting 6/14/19 Time & Project Management Skills for Ed Robinson Management Greater Productivity *All courses are from 7:30am to 1:00pm and worth 6 credits unless otherwise noted. Conference Prices 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days $549 $949 $1,249 $1,449 $1,649 Western CPE | 800.822.4194 | WesternCPE.com 2019 Conference Information Packet Disney World Orlando, Florida | June 10 – 14, 2019 The Grand Floridian 4401 Floridian Way Orlando, FL 32830 Phone: (407) 824-3000 https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/ grand-floridian-resort-and-spa/ The cut-off for reservations has passed. Please visit the hotel’s website or call 407-824-3000 to book directly. *Taxes are 12.5% • To secure our rate, please make your reservation as early as possible. Due to demand, we cannot guarantee room availability and rate. • Rates are per room, per night, single or double occupancy • Rates are available three days before and after the conference • Group discounted rate is not available after May 10, 2019 Check in: 3:00pm Check Out: 11:00am Western CPE | 800.822.4194 | WesternCPE.com 2019 Conference Information Packet Disney World Orlando, Florida | June 10 – 14, 2019 Question Answer Deposit 1 night plus tax Cancellations 5 days prior to arrival or 1 night plus tax charged Additional Room Guests $25 per person per night for 18 & older (max 4 guests per room) Parking Complimentary self-parking Wi-Fi Complimentary throughout the resort and parks Smoking/Non-Smoking Non-smoking General Information Room Amenities Hotel Amenities • Refrigerator • Electrical Water Pageant • Safe • Outdoor pools • Flat-screen HDTV • Monorail access • Free Wi-Fi • Spa and salon services • Iron & ironing board • Business services • Hair dryer • Concierge • Room service On-Site Restaurants • Citricos • Narcoossee’s • Victoria & Albert’s • 1900 Park Fare • Highway in the Sky Dine Around • Garden View Tea Room • Grand Floridian Café • Gasparilla Island Grill Western CPE | 800.822.4194 | WesternCPE.com 2019 Conference Information Packet Disney World Orlando, Florida | June 10 – 14, 2019 Transportation and Directions Nearest Airport(s) • Orlando International (MCO)—25 miles or 33 minutes to the hotel Transportation ➢ Recommended Travel: Fly into MCO and take advantage of Disney’s Magical Express (complimentary) • Shuttle—Disney’s Magical Express o https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/magical-express/ • Uber or Lyft—available in this area • Rental Car—Western CPE has discounts up to 25% o Avis—use Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) code: X897396 o Budget—use Budget Customer Discount (BCD) code: U178315 • Driving Directions from MCO Western CPE | 800.822.4194 | WesternCPE.com 2019 Conference Information Packet Disney World Orlando, Florida | June 10 – 14, 2019 Disney World Park Information Sunday | June 9, 2019 Conference Reception 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. After arriving, please stop by the Western CPE registration desk from 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. to pick up your conference materials. We’ll be available to answer any questions you might have about the courses and activities that are scheduled during the week. Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park Daily 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Monday, June 12—Extra Magic Hours 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17—Extra Magic Hours 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom/ Visit this park and you’ll enter an amazing kingdom of animals—real, imagined, and extinct. On a Kilimanjaro Safari, you’ll think you’re in Africa, as giraffes, hippos, elephants, rhinos, and lions roam freely riding in an open-air vehicle through savannahs and rivers and over rocky hills. Festival of the Lion King is a high-energy show that features great music, dance, and specialty acts. The Dinosaur takes you on a wild ride through the land of extinct creatures as you rush to save the life of a baby dinosaur. Then, get ready to get wet on the Kali River Rapids when you raft down the turbulent waters of the Chakranadi River through a rainforest that features geysers and waterfalls. There’s so much to see and do in this incredible park . you and your family won’t want to miss it! Disney’s Hollywood Studios® Daily 9:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/ Salute the world of showbiz—from the Hollywood classics of yesteryear to the best in popular entertainment today! There’s the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a 13-story elevator plunge; the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, a wild ride to the music of Aerosmith; Fantasmic!, a nighttime show that takes you on a journey through the colorful imagination of Mickey Mouse; and live shows, including Disney Junior, Beauty and the Beast, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Lights, camera, action! Western CPE | 800.822.4194 | WesternCPE.com Magic Kingdom® Park Daily 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14—Extra Magic Hours 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday, June 16—Extra Magic Hours 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/ Welcome to the most magical place on earth! Wonderful attractions lead you into enchanting adventures. Lavish parades and shows leave you laughing along with characters from your favorite Disney classics. Create memories that will last forever in a kingdom where “Once upon a time . .” is now. Must-sees include Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Cinderellabration, Wishes Nighttime Spectacular, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Space Mountain, and the Haunted Mansion. Epcot® Theme Park Daily 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13–Extra Magic Hours 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15–Extra Magic Hours 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/epcot/ Travel to the future and around the world all in one trip at Epcot. At Future World, you’ll take a hands-on look at the twenty-first century as you pilot a teenager’s brain, get “shrunk” by a giant ray gun, personally test the very latest high-tech products at Innoventions, and much more. World Showcase places you in a global gallery surrounding the majestic lagoon, where your travels will take you high above Paris, down cascading falls in Norway, through the streets of Italy, and to eight other nations. At night, the skies above the World Showcase Lagoon explode with lasers, lights, music, and fireworks during the spectacular IllumiNations. Western CPE | 800.822.4194 | WesternCPE.com .