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Contents TRAVEL ORLANDOGAY.COM Welcome Letter ...... 07 Converge Orlando, Inc. is a non-pro t 501 c6 public membership corporation Introduction ...... 11 doing business as orlandogaytravel.com. The mission is to promote Orlando to the LGBT traveler and market Central Florida as the gay-friendly Partners ...... 14 community it is. www.orlandogaytravel.com Attractions: Parks Til You Drop ...... 16 Mikael Frank Audebert, Executive Director Paul David Queen, Vice President of Marketing Calendar/Gay Events ...... 21 Experience Orlando’s Flip Side ...... 24 The mission of Visit Orlando, as the industry’s leader, is to brand, market and sell the Visitor Scoops: ...... 28 area globally as the premier leisure, convention and business destination for the Go Out For Nightlife or Dining...... 34 continual economic bene t of the community. www.VisitOrlando.com/corporate Danielle Courtenay, Chief Marketing O cer Partners (continued) ...... 40 Brian Martin, Corporate Communications Director

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rlando is now �irmly established as a major destination for gay and lesbian visitors. In fact, Central Florida now regularly ranks in “top ten” in the number of gay visitors. OOrlando offers many alternatives to LGBT travelers— popular gay events, a growing live music and fun club scene, arts, concerts and �ilm festivals—and of course the theme parks. There are charming neighborhood districts and a vibrant downtown as well as the country’s second largest number of hotel rooms. You can travel to Orlando year after year and never run out of different memorable experiences. In the last three years, The Advocate has included Orlando in its top ve list of the "Gayest Cities in America". It mentions the obvious places such as Chelsea, West Hollywood, Boystown and Provincetown with their long histories of gay culture and safe havens. What is wonderful about the list, especially in the case of Orlando, is honoring "the per capita queerness of some less expected locales."

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Orlando o ers an amazing choice of accommodations in all price ranges. Choose from 4-star luxury hotels and full- PARTNERS service resorts to rental condominiums, boutique hotels or comfortable reasonably priced options. In total, there are more than 115,000 guest rooms in Orlando. Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia consumers give Orlando hotels more Four- and Five-star ratings than any other destination. More than 20 hotels are rated as accommodating to gay and lesbian visitors. Seven of those properties are supporters of this Guide and are listed below as “Partner Hotels”. We hope you will support them, as they support LGBT tourism to Orlando and local gay and lesbian organizations.

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PARTNER HOTELS Crowne Plaza WEST DOWNTOWN ORLANDO SUSTAINING MEMBER DOWNTOWN ORLANDO Parliament House 304 W. Colonial Drive SIGNATURE MEMBER Orlando, FL 32801 DoubleTree by Hilton 410 N Orange Blossom (407) 843-8700 SIGNATURE MEMBER Trail (at South St) 32805 60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard DowntownCrowne.com ParliamentHouse.com Orlando, FL 32804 Experience the Crowne Plaza 130 recently remodeled guest rooms (407) 425-4455 Orlando Downtown Hotel. Located on two oors surrounding a large DoubleTreeOrlando o I-4 in downtown Orlando, courtyard with pool. The complex Downtown.com this address provides easy access also included 6 bars including disco, to everything to see and do in The DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando poolside bar, piano bar, video bar, and Orlando. The urban, chic Crowne Downtown hotel overlooking Lake C/W bar. Gay managed, exclusively Plaza Orlando Downtown is Ivanhoe near the downtown business LGBT, popular, food service. district delivers an upscale Orlando hotel close distance to downtown’s entertainment venues. experience in a convenient location just INTERNATIONAL DRIVE AREA o of I-4, as well as a complimentary shuttle service to surrounding downtown Eo Inn & Spa Hilton Grand Vacations businesses and cultural venues. SUSTAINING MEMBER SIGNATURE MEMBER 227 N Eola Drive 1122 Arrezzo Way – Orlando Grand Bohemian (at Robinson) (407) 465-2600 SIGNATURE MEMBER Orlando, FL 32801 Hilton.com/GoOut 325 S Orange Avenue (407) 481-8485 or (888) 481-8488 Inspired by the beauty and ambience Orlando, FL 32801 of Tuscany, this distinguished resort (407) 313-9000 EOInn.com in the heart of Orlando provides easy or (888) 213-9110 Lovely high style 17 room access to the region’s top attractions. GrandBohemianHotel.com boutique hotel in downtown Within minutes of Walt Disney World® AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel in Orlando, adjacent Thornton Resort, Hilton Grand Vacations Club downtown Orlando. 247 guest rooms, Park. Rooftop terrace, sundeck, on International Drive treats guests including 35 suites with opulent décor and hot tub and cafe on-site. to extraordinary amenities and an artwork. 24-hour tness center, roof-top Gay/straight mix, no smoking. ideal setting for fun and relaxation. pool, restaurant & lounge. No smoking, highly rated, elegant atmosphere. CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

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he reason Orlando continues to be the #1 vacation destination is the attractions. Of the top ten most visited® theme parks in the country, six are here. Of the top ten of any attractions in the US, two are here. The best known is Walt Disney World Resort, located® in Lake Buena® Vista T ® ® about 20 miles southwest of Orlando via Interstate 4. The Disney experience encompasses six distinct parks—Magic Kingdom Park; Epcot ; Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park;® Disney’s Hollywood Studios ; Disney’s® Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Other world renowned® area attractions include Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld Parks and Resorts . Like the other parks, Universal includes Universal Studios Florida Theme® Orlando Park and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Theme Park (where you can experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™). SeaWorld includes SeaWorld and adjacent Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark and Discovery Cove. 16 2013 2014 ORLANDO GAY AND LESBIAN TRAVEL GUIDE EXCITEMENT! The theme park capitol of the world.

“The heart and soul of Orlando and its raison d’être are the giant, world-renowned theme parks punctuating the region. That’s why you probably came here with your family as a kid, and they’re an equally valid reason for a visit as an adult. Water parks and roller coasters, entertainment from corny to cool, a surprisingly authentic global experience and brilliant ashes of cutting-edge technology wow even the most jaded queens.” DROP —ManAboutWorld, 2012 “Orlando stands out, especially for lesbians with kids. The massive Epcot theme park requires an entire day to experience, if not more, and adult foodies will appreciate the authentic International Food and Wine Festival held there in the fall. The Magic Kingdom will thrill the little ones, but if you have teens and tweens, Universal Orlando is a must do, if only for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (which will delight even the most jaded adult). If you are here in October and your kids are old enough to handle some Halloween horror, Pride at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios is a real scream and not for the faint of heart.” —Curve Magazine, April 2013

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“Go to at least one theme park “Mall at Millenia is amazing with and test yourself on its most its �lagship Macy’s, Neiman, Saks popular or thrilling ride.” and Bloomingdales + 150 more Best spot in Orlando to BE ROMANTIC? luxury and high fashion shops.” Favorite place in Orlando to PEOPLE WATCH?

“Walking around Lake Eola and pausing to watch the fountain “Epcot's World Showcase, where you and people with dogs.” can watch romantic couples, parents Where to go to with kids having fun, or a group of GET AWAY FROM THE CROWD? friends over drinks and conversation.” Where to go in Orlando to GRAB A BITE? “Leisurely stroll through Leu Gardens to see the bamboo forest, the Camellias and “Try anyplace with authentic the formal rose garden.” Cuban Sandwiches or Asian/ Middle Eastern cuisine or �ind a one-of-a-kind food truck.”

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“The thriving performing arts scene “Check out the scene. Go to a gay club, with the Fringe Festival, Broadway comedy act or concert. Think of timing in Orlando tour, Mad Cow Theater a visit during the festivities the �irst and Orlando Repertory Theater.” weekend of June or the Pride Festival Favorite spot in Orlando to SHOP? in Early October.” Favorite place in Orlando to PEOPLE WATCH?

“The Outlet Malls can't be beat for clothing and accessories, jewelry, “Sidewalk brunch at Hue or electronics and shoes! Especially Wildside BBQ in Thornton Park during clearance season.” or claim a seat on an outdoor Where to go in Orlando to GRAB A BITE? patio on Church Street.” Where to go in Orlando to GRAB A BITE?

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