Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I will be in Orlando next week on business - Sadly - Im not staying at the Fort. I just cant be that far away from the Convention Center. I may be able to squeek in a quick visit one afternoon but mainly I'm going there to work. I was looking for resturant options for in the evening. I would love nothing more than to walk around Epcot but we arent getting our annual passes until October. I am thinking off-Disney resturants. Thanks! Whip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillBillyWhisperer 20 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Well, if you want to eat on Disney property I Suggest JIKO at the Animal Kingdome Lodge or Sanaa at the Animal Kingdom Villas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Is the convention center closer to Downtown Disney or Universal?We really enjoyed the Irish place in Downtown Disney and we also enjoyed both of Emeril's at the Universal City Walk. We enjoyed Emeril's Tchoup Chop best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Closer to universal - think international Drive - Ugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Depending on your hotel, I thought some ran a shuttle to City Walk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Ill have a car - taking a ride out to AKL isnt a bad idea - I have always wanted to see that place. Anyone want to join me for dinner next week? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda (aka Roz) 7 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Where are you staying? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Embassy suites Convention Center Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I stayed at PopCentury last year during a convention at the C.Center. I made it there and back in about 10 min tops and I got to really enjoy my refillable mug at the counter service! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda (aka Roz) 7 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Embassy suites Convention CenterOoh - even though it's not Disney, the Embassy will be nice!! Breakfast in the mornings, and free 2 hours of drinks in the evenings! And, the rooms are huge! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I prefer embassy suites when I travel for business. They are reliably clean and comfortable - generally expensive but its not my money and my boss likes me to be happy. I'm an account manager for a company that designs, builds and sets up mega trade show booths. So I am really lucky - I get to travel to fun places usually 8 or so times a year. I would say 6 out of 8 of those times - I end up at embassy suites. I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress the last time I was in Orlando - I hated it. The only other place I will stay in Orlando when there on business is if one of our conventions is at the Gaylord Palms - I will stay there because its so convienent to be right there in the hotel (I hate the beds though - too hard). You would think I know Orland really well - I have been there a number of times - but I really just have a hard time hitting the returants right. I think I will take a ride out to AKL this time. I have always wanted to see it - thanks for the suggestion! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntsammy5 7 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I like Embassy Suites too...... When we come to Disney now, we tend to stay in time shares we rent through AFVC (Armed Forces Vacation Club). They cost $349/week now and are awesome. There are other places you can get good rates too. In December we stayed at Polynesian Isles and Bonnet Creek. Both were great for different reasons. When I get around to it I will post a review of both of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm surprised you didn't jump on the AFVC sale they just had, Al. $299. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntsammy5 7 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 We're going again in May to the Berkshires! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JCJRSmith 6 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Embassy suites Convention CenterThat is a great hotel. The free breakfast and manager's reception in the evenings are terrific. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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