It’s not often you find everything a meeting planner would want in one location. Need accommodations for serious meetings? There’s space for 20 to 20,000 attendees between three world-class hotels. Want to create an event your attendees will never forget? Two amazing theme parks and an entire entertainment complex put over 250,000 square feet of customizable meeting space at your fingertips. And to help make the most of your budget and ideas, you’ll work with a team that’s as passionate as you are about making your meeting or event extraordinary. So, whether you need a place to get work done or a place to celebrate when the work is over—and really, why not do both?— you won’t find a better partner than Universal Orlando® Resort. • Universal’s Islands of Adventure® • Universal Studios Florida® • Universal CityWalk® • Loews Portofino Bay Hotel • Hard Rock Hotel® • Loews Royal Pacific Resort
PHOTO BY JAMES PORTO Feel the rush of adrenaline at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, home to the brand new The Wizarding World of Harry PotterTM! Here, you can venture into a world where magic is real and excitement knows no bounds. With innovative thrills and cutting edge attractions, Islands of Adventure is the most technologically advanced theme park ever created. Challenge all your attendees’ senses with immersive locations and groundbreaking rides, like Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyTM, The Incredible Hulk Coaster®, Jurassic Park River Adventure® and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®. Take your event out of the ordinary and into worlds you’ll only find at Islands of Adventure! Uniquely themed islands give you a variety of incredible backdrops like: • The magic and mystery of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter • The fantastical courtyards in The Lost Continent® • The living comic book world of Marvel Super Hero Island® • The jungles of Jurassic Park® • The whimsical world of Seuss LandingTM • The comic strip hijinks of Toon Lagoon® including 2,000-seat amphitheater “The whole evening exceeded any of my expectations and our customers were blown away. My hat is off to the entire staff at Universal.” —ABS Go beyond the screen and jump into the action of your favorite films at Universal Studios Florida®. Here you can customize any event with an amazing array of rides, shows, movie sets, and attractions, like the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit® roller coaster, Shrek 4-DTM, Revenge of the Mummy®, The Simpsons RideTM, and more. Any event held in Universal Studios® immediately transcends the ordinary and becomes an unforgettable night of movie-themed excitement. Your group also has access to first-class facilities like: • Indoor soundstages with state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and video technologies • Fully dressed exterior & interior locations • Famous New York streets • Fishing village • Hollywood Boulevard • Library • Parks and waterfronts • Amphitheaters “The attention to detail was impeccable. Customer service was excellent!” —Microsoft Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment also has the one-of-a-kind themed venues that will make your events spectacular. Every venue can be tailored to meet your needs, including unique menus, live entertainment, and all-night excitement. Buy out a restaurant for an evening reception or the whole complex for a massive block party. Or better yet, combine CityWalk® and dessert receptions in the theme parks for a combo event like you’ve never seen before.
Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville® • CityWalk’s Rising Star Bob Marley – A Tribute to FreedomSM • Red Coconut Club® Latin QuarterTM • Pat O’Brien’s® Orlando • the grooveSM
“For atmosphere, excitement, convenience and service, you just can’t beat Universal CityWalk for its wide variety of distinct venue options for any type of customer event.” —Heartland Building Products World-renowned for their live stage shows, Blue Man Group now brings their eclectic mix of live music, fantastic percussion instruments, unexpected humor, and so much more to your event. Their unique form of entertainment combines music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to create a blissful party atmosphere that is a totally outrageous experience. Beyond just attending a show, you can make Blue Man Group part of your group’s event or reserve the entire theater for an exclusive, private performance. You can also customize a show (including length), incorporate your event messaging, get photo sessions with the Blue Men, and even have Q&A sessions with the performers.
“If you need to wake your group up and get their complete attention – see Blue Man Group!” —NXTcomm
PHOTO BY JAMES PORTO This is the only place on earth where you’ll find three world-class hotels, two state-of-the- art theme parks, and over 133,000 square feet of meeting space—all in one convenient location. With this incredible number of options, you can provide everything your attendees need to get down to serious business while enjoying some serious fun. Choose from three AAA Four Diamond Award® winning on-site hotels: • The luxurious Loews Portofino Bay Hotel • The electrifying Hard Rock Hotel® • The exotic Loews Royal Pacific Resort When staying on-site, your attendees will enjoy the following exclusive benefits: • Early park admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, one hour before the theme park opens • Universal ExpressSM ride access* — a FREE benefit worth up to $87 per person, per day^ • Complimentary resort-wide transportation via water taxis or shuttle buses • Priority seating at select restaurants • Complimentary package delivery to your hotel room • Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key card
†Requires paid theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins one hour prior to Universal’s Islands of Adventure regular opening hour for on-site hotel guests and is valid 7 days a week for travel now – 12/31/11, valid only at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, Flight of the Hippogriff™, Dragon Challenge™ and The Cat in the Hat. Universal Express ride access is not valid during Early Park Admission. Additional restrictions may apply and the foregoing benefits are subject to change without notice. *Not valid at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and other select attractions. On-site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Express ride access available during normal theme park operating hours only. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. ^Based on peak pricing for the Unlimited Express pass, sold exclusively at the Universal Orlando® theme park front gates. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel & Loews Royal Pacific Resort logos © 2011 Universal Rank Hotel Partners. All rights reserved. Hard Rock Hotel ® Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando® features over 42,000 square feet of stylish function space, capable of entertaining up to 1,380 guests. The hotel’s meeting space is the epitome of warmth and elegance, from the inviting meeting rooms to the ambiance of the impressive pre-function areas. You’ll also find a variety of beautiful outdoor venues, including the scenic Harbor Piazza and dazzling Villa Pool, where your events can be enhanced by the hotel’s lush landscaping and distinctive Italian architecture. Adorned with handcrafted details such as Venetian glass chandeliers, the hotel offers a breathtaking setting for both business and social events. A spiral staircase inspires grand entrances into our two ballrooms: • The 15,040-square-foot Tuscan Ballroom with 27-foot ceilings • The 7,670-square-foot Venetian Ballroom Recipient of the Gold Key Award from Meetings & Conventions magazine, the Award of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine, and other honors. Make your next meeting or event a smash hit at the Hard Rock Hotel®, which offers 6,000 square feet of unique, flexible meeting and function space including meeting rooms and ballrooms, outdoor lawn and pool areas, plus The Kitchen and The Palm restaurants. In addition, groups can utilize 140,000 square feet of additional meeting and function space at the nearby Hard Rock Cafe® and Hard Rock Live®. The hotel’s award-winning banquet and catering staff is top shelf, knowing how to “mix it up” so attendees can enjoy an array of different experiences throughout their program, from a Mediterranean-themed welcome reception at The Casbah to a six-course plated English banquet served poolside at MacArthur Park. Received Elite Gold Certification from Elite Meetings International and the Readers’ Choice Award from Convention South magazine. You’ll find an abundance of meeting space at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®. The hotel boasts 85,000 square feet of total meeting and function space, including the Pacifica Ballroom with 41,503 square feet of column-free space (divisible into 12 sections) and 21-foot ceilings. The hotel’s convention center offers a separate entrance from the hotel, along with a bus staging/depot area that can accommodate six buses. There are two registration desks and remote hotel check-in terminals for the utmost in convenience. Beyond the hotel’s ballrooms, you’ll find numerous meeting options combining exotic flair with functionality. The open-air Wantilan Pavilion is a 3,375 square foot facility complete with a 432 square foot stage. It’s ideal for informal gatherings, awards ceremonies, banquets and presentations. The hotel also offers a range of beautifully landscaped outdoor function space including the 10,000 square foot convention center lawn and a 6,875 square foot barbecue area. Recipient of the Gold Key Award from Meetings & Conventions magazine, and recognized in 2009 as one of the “Best Meeting & Conference Hotels in the U.S.” by Elite Meetings International amongst other honors. Universal Orlando’s award-winning culinary team has won more than 150 culinary awards and will create a dining experience sure to please every palate. • Full-course dining • Butler service • Martini bar • Live dinner entertainment • Sushi & Raw bar • Themed décor “If you want a true reward for your employee group under relaxing atmosphere and great food… this is the place to be.” —Southwest Airlines Our team of event professionals is ready to help you create the event of a lifetime. With unique locations and the resources of the East Coast’s premier production facility, the universe is at your fingertips. Bring your ideas sketched on napkins or fully detailed plans—we can make it all happen. In fact, our team of talented event designers can help you create an event like you’ve never imagined—and one your attendees will love being at. Whether you have 20 guests or 20,000, you can be sure to deliver an event that is memorable and in sync with your company’s message. From a superhero party at Islands of Adventure to a grand event in the middle of Hollywood at Universal Studios® to a New Orleans street party at Universal CityWalk®, you can have it all—and then some.
“After meeting with Universal we knew we had found the right partner to develop and produce our event with. ‘Professional’ now has a whole new meaning, as does ‘Creative’, and ‘Knock your socks off’! We are confident that this event will indeed be the best we have ever had.” —Shaw Industries, Inc. After all the meetings, seminars and conferences, your attendees will be anxious for activities that relax and refresh. Send your attendees backstage on one of two hands-on, interactive Behind The Scenes guided tours. These customizable tours provide an up-close look at our most popular rides and attractions. Or, send them on a unique teambuilding activity to boost morale and increase communication. Scour the parks with clues for a hilarious photo contest with Scavenger Challenge. Or give them a camera, wardrobe, and props to shoot a short film or your company’s next commercial with In Production. You can also get exclusive group rates on half-day, full-day, and multi-day theme park tickets to provide an invigorating break from business as usual. Take your pick from a variety of teambuilding activities, ticket options, behind-the- scenes guided tours, and more. It’s Florida—get outside and enjoy the sunshine!
“I strongly recommend Universal for a team building event… it’s a sure success and an adventure that guests will remember for a long time.” —BioScrip ® • Total acreage: 840 • Two theme parks: Universal Studios® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure® ® UNIVERSAL• Universal CityWalk ORLANDO entertainment RESORT complex including Sharp Aquos Theatre
• Universal Studios – Over 108,000 sq. ft. of meeting space (with combined capacity for over 13,000 people) and 9 soundstages providing flexible meeting facilities. •MEETING Universal’s & Islands PRESENTATION of Adventure – SPACE Over 1,800 sq. ft. of meeting space with combined capacity for over 3,500 people. • Universal CityWalk – Over 9,000 sq. ft. of meeting space with total capacity for over 5,000 people. • Three on-site hotels feature over 133,000 sq. ft. of indoor function space, plus several outdoor venues to choose from. • Grand Total – Over 330,000 sq. ft. meeting space with total capacity for over 20,000 people, including 2 outdoor amphitheaters.
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