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OFF-SITE RESTAURANT AND EVENT VENUE OPTIONS
In order to help you narrow down your search for the right off-site reception or restaurant space, we put together a quick reference list for
you. The list was provided in part by the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau and does not represent an endorsement by PLUS. Orlando
has a plethora of venues for parties and receptions, and these are only a handful. Please be sure to research all venues through multiple sources
and check references before booking.
Restaurants for Dinners or Groups
Amura Japanese Restaurant
Contact: Soo Kim
7786 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-370-0007
Email: amurasushi@aol.com
URL: www.amura.com
Japanese steak and sushi restaurant, Amura features a large sushi bar
and teppan room located in an upscale, fine dining, new-age
atmosphere. Service and cuisine are exceptional, and your meal is
artistically presented to top off your dining experience.
Teppan room is private and holds up to 50 people with full access
to sushi bar.
10 minutes/ 7.6 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) - 26
BB King’s Blues Club
Contact: Nick Bomleny
9101 International Drive, Suite 2230, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 248-1193
Fax: 407 248-1196
Email: nick.bomleny@bbkingclubs.com
URL: www.bbkingclubs.com
Dining, dancing, fun atmosphere with a southern menu and
hospitality that can accommodate 700 guests seated, 1,000 people
reception style. Full restaurant, bar and live music, seven days a
week. Perfect venue for private parties, banquets and receptions.
Upstairs has a semi-private area that could hold around 150. It
overlooks the main bar where the entertainment is.
8 minutes / 4.86 miles (Pointe Orlando)
Rating: Not Zagat rated
Blue Martini
Contact: Stefani Taylor
4200 Conroy Road, Suite H246, Orlando, FL 32839
Phone: 321 331-5022
Fax: 407 226-1511
Email: staylor@bluemartinilounge.com
URL: www.bluemartinilounge.com
High-end martini bar located at the upscale The Mall at Millenia.
Featuring live entertainment, lite fare, conversations and cocktails.
Private events welcome. Just minutes from the Convention Center.
No private space. Would need to be a buyout. Holds approximately
400-500 people reception style.
12 minutes / 7.09 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) - 21
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Bonefish Grill
Contact: Jose Mateo
7830 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-355-7707
Email: customerservice@bonefishgrill.com
URL: http://www.bonefishgrill.com/
Now open in Orlando, Bonefish Grill is a polished casual seafood
restaurant appealing to those who crave high quality seafood in a
comfortable, lively atmosphere at a good value. The menu features a
stellar selection of (just caught) finfish nightly—from Gulf grouper,
Atlantic salmon, ahi tuna, mahi mahi to Chilean sea bass—cooked over
an oak-burning grill. A trio of sauces is offered to enhance the flavor of
the fish, each in a different way. For meat lovers, there are fine choices
of hand-cut beef and pork tenderloin, as well as pasta and chicken.
The semi private raised upper level holds 65. Entire restaurant
buy out available and holds 245 guests.
10 minutes/ 7.5 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) -24
Bongo’s Cuban Café
Contact: Marcela Zito
1498 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-828-0999
Email: MZito@bongoscubancafe.com
URL: www.bongoscubancafe.com/restaurants/
International superstars Emilio and Gloria Estefan introduce the
Bongo’s Cuban Cafe, a spicy blend of authentic Cuban cuisine and la
cultura of Old Havana, presented in a setting that marries tropical art
deco architectural design with the sizzle of South Beach glamour. This
550 seat dining and entertainment experience debuted at Downtown
Disney in September of 1997.
Two semi private dining rooms, and a second floor that seats 200,
there is plenty of party room.
14 minutes/ 8.6 miles
Rating: No Zagat rating
Chatham’s Place
Contact: Lisa Causey
7575 Phillips Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 345-2992
Fax: 407-345-0307
Email: info@chathamsplace.com
URL: http://chathamsplace.com/index.htm
A favorite with the locals, smoke-free Chatham’s offers American
cuisine along with Florida specialties in an airy, Spanish Mission
atmosphere. Enjoy one of Chatham’s signature dishes, such as their
rack of lamb, which has been rated best in the country or the Florida
black grouper with pecan butter. You’re sure to enjoy this wonderful
dining experience.
Smaller restaurant holds 75 people. Private wine cellar holds up
to 24. Very quaint and private feeling.
12 minutes/ 8.1 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) - 28
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Charley’s Steak House
Miller’s Field-Orlando
Contact: Imane Tazi
8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 345-2992
Email: SpecialEvents@TalkoftheTownRestaurants.com
URL: http://www.talkofthetownrestaurants.com/charleys_idrive.html
Family owned and operated since 1974, Charley’s selects only three
year old USDA prime and Certified Angus Beef, ages the steaks for
four to six weeks for tenderness and flavor, and hand-cuts them daily
to ensure consistent quality. The steaks are then flame-broiled over
oak and orange woods in a custom-built pit. Charley’s secret has to
be the pit. Steaks, chicken, chops and fresh fish are cooked over a
1,100 degree fire. The flavor from the wood is marvelous, with an
aroma that will make your mouth water. As you enter the lobby, a
refrigerated case proudly displays Charley’s best attributes, a two to
three inch thick filet mignon, a 32 ounce porterhouse and an 18
ounce (boneless) New York strip. Charley’s Steak House was voted
one of the Top Ten Steak Houses in America.
Has three private dining areas ranging from 40-80 guests.
11 minutes/ 7.4 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) - 26
Contact: Marianne Marsiano
7958 Via Dellagio Way, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 967-5555
Fax: 407 248-3443
Email: groupsales@millersfield.com
URL: www.millersfieldorl.com
An upscale sports bar/restaurant designed for the sporting and
culinary enthusiast. Serving lunch and dinner. Private space/buyout
available. Outdoor bar/patio dining. Flexible space and 60 HD TV’s.
Private space is just for about 20 people so would need to do a buyout.
12 minutes / 7.36 miles
Rating: Not Zagat rated
Rating: Fulton’s Crab House
Contact: Marian Ream
1670 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407 828-8996
Fax: 407 934-8433
Email: mream@levyrestaurants.com
URL: http://www.fultonscrabhouse.com/catering_capabilities
Fulton’s Crab House, located at Downtown Disney, lives its passion
by serving seasonal crab, shellfish and the freshest seasonal seafood
from ports worldwide, every day on three decks of dining.
3 decks, 1,000 people full buyout. 3 deck exclusive 200 people
includes indoors and outdoors
12 minutes / 7.13 miles (Downtown Disney)
Rating: Zagat (food) - 23
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Hard Rock Orlando
Contact: Zuleika Alvarez
6050 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 370-5895
Fax: 407 351-3983
Email: Zuleika_Alvarez@hardrock.com
URL: http://www.hardrock.com/live2/parties-special-events.aspx
World-renown restaurant just outside Universal Studios Florida,
featuring the largest collection of Rock n’ Roll memorabilia and
classic American fare. We have group dining and a private room
available.
Restaurant adjacent to Hard Rock Live. Restaurant has multiple
private rooms. Live can hold up to a few thousand. Also has a
unique room upstairs called the John Lennon Room modeled
after John Lennon’s NY apartment- I held an event here in 2008.
The Lennon room is totally white and amazing in music history.
Has balcony views of Universal Studios.
14 minutes / 8.74 miles (Universal Citywalk)
Rating: Zagat (food) - 14
Miller’s I-Drive Ale House
Contact: Colin Canterbury
8963 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 370-6688
Email: orlando-idrive@millersalehouse.com
URL: www.millersalehouse.com
The comfortable atmosphere of a neighborhood bar & grill. 85
TV’s, 3 Bars & 75 Beers. Menu focusing on freshness and value.
Group dining available on our 5,000 sq. ft. patio.
Patio for small groups or full buyout.
7 minutes / 4.40 miles
Rating: Not Zagat rated
MoonFish
Contact: Amy Hernandez
7525 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-363-7262 or 407-581-3236
Email: amy.b.hernandez@talkofthetownrestaurants.com
URL: http://www.talkofthetownrestaurants.com/moonfish.html
MoonFish serves the freshest seafood from the usual to the exotic and
also offers prime-aged steaks and an intriguing sushi menu. In addition
they feature wines from around the globe to pair with the fish, aged
steaks, and sushi. The MoonFish fashion is a blend of Pan-Asian, Cajun,
Pacific Rim, and Floribean flare. The vibrant atmosphere combines
modern ingenuity with a Pacific flair to stimulate your senses.
A member of the Talk of the Town group that will happily
accommodate any of your party needs, MoonFish holds up to 340
guests and their private barrel room can hold 34.
11 minutes/ 7.7 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) - 24
Morton’s
Contact: Lena Gordon
The Marketplace, 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 248-3485
Fax: 407-248-8559
Email: lena_gordon@ldry.com
URL: http://www.mortons.com/orlando/
A tradition of fine quality foods and service is enhanced by the
restaurant’s striking interior. Details like wood paneled walls, etched
glass partitions, brass railings and tables topped in white linen evoke that
of gentle, speak-easy time...ideal for Morton’s classic club bar. Morton’s
of Chicago features seafood, veal, and steaks prepared to perfection.
Available to private parties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 5
boardrooms, size ranging from 10 to 300.
12 minutes/ 8.2 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) - 27
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Portobello Yacht Club
Wolfgang Puck Café
Contact: Jessica Rivers
1650 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-934-8888
Fax: 407 440-7001
Email: jrivers@levyrestaurants.com
URL: www.portobellorestaurant.com/index
Northern Italian food and spirits featuring brick oven pizzas,
homemade pastas and fresh grilled seafood. Specializing in
contemporary regional Italian cuisine, this casual fine dining
restaurant has achieved national acclaim for its innovative menu and
wine selections. Taste the many flavors of the Mediterranean amidst
the open, airy ambience of this elegant restaurant. Each week the
chefs create special entrées using creative techniques and the freshest
ingredients available for a dining experience to remember.
Five different private dining areas ranging in size from 25 to 100
guests.
12 minutes/ 7.7 miles
Rating: Not Zagat rated - four stars on Trip Advisor
Contact: Jessica Rivers
1482 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-938-9653
Email: jrivers@levyrestaurants.com
URL: www.wolfgangpuckcafeorlando.com/index
Wolfgang Puck Grand Café introduces innovative gourmet cuisine
to an intriguing, yet comfortably casual setting at the new
Downtown Disney Complex, just next to Pleasure Island. Employing
the finest ingredients and the highest standards of service, Wolfgang
Puck Grand Café recreates Puck’s trademark California recipes for
Orlando. Artfully designed and executed by architectural designer
Barbara Lazaroff, the restaurant excites guests with boldly colored
artisan-crafted mosaic tiles, rich woodwork, custom lighting and an
exhibition kitchen. Aside from the main dining room known as The
Café, guests may dine lakeside on the picturesque herb garden patio
or discreetly in an intimate upstairs dining room available for
private parties.
Has a private dining area seating up to 40 and a semi-private
area seating 30. Large restaurant with multiple spaces for
entertaining.
14 minutes/ 8.6 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) - 22
Rocco’s Taco’s & Tequila Bar
Contact: Kimberly Goodale, 7468 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando,
Fl 32819
Phone: 407 226-0550
Fax: 407 363-2846
Email: kimberly@roccostacos.com
URL: www.roccostacos.com
True taste of Mexico within a fun casual environment. When you
become part of the atmosphere, joining a diverse crowd enjoying
flavors picked directly from Mexico.
Private room holds around 150-200, full buyouts available.
Patio overlooking lake.
12 minutes / 7.81 miles
Rating: Not Zagat rated
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Contact: David Petrak
Fountains Plaza, 7501 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-226-3900
Email: salesorlando@ruthschris.com
URL: http://www.ruthschris.com/Restaurant-Locations/orlandowest-sand-lake-road
Ruth’s Chris is one of the favorite restaurants of many sports stars,
politicians and celebrities. It is consistently rated “Best Steak House”
by food critics and steak lovers alike, and considered a prime
meeting spot by top business owners and managers around the
world. Ruth’s Chris serves generous cuts of the finest corn-fed,
USDA Prime Midwestern beef, as well as live Maine lobster, fresh
seafood, chicken, veal and lamb chops.
Three private rooms holding, 40-85 people. Or go semi-private in
the main dining hall with up to 150 guests.
11 minutes/ 7.7 miles
Rating: Zagat (food) - 27
Victoria & Alberts
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Floridian Way (bet. Maple Rd. & Seven Seas Dr.)
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-939-3862
URL: www.victoria-alberts.com
Rating: Zagat (food) - 29
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Event “Experience” Venues
(please note: these venues are not rated, and it might be wise to look
at reviews or to check references)
Buena Vista Watersports @ Paradise Cove
Contact: Kayli Benjamin
13245 Lake Bryan Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: 407 239-6939
Fax: 407 239-8857
Email: kayli@paradisecoveorlando.com
URL: www.bvwatersports.com
Jet Ski rentals on our Seadoos, water ski & wakeboard lessons, and
tube rides behind our competition ski nautiques boats. Beach or
dinner parties for groups. Located one mile from Disney, 1/2 mile
South of 1-4, Exit 27.
Outdoor venue with covering. Would be a buyout. They can do
casual or elegant. Very secluded area but convenient.
12 minutes / 7.10 miles
Chapman Leonard Studios LIVE
Contact: Adam Bailey
9460 Delegates Drive, Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: 407 830-7449
Fax: 407 649-9385
Email: adambailey@thecoordinatorinc.com
URL: www.thecoordinatorinc.com
A contemporary events studio located just minutes from the Orange
County Convention Center. Multiple indoor and outdoor event
spaces. Two separate studios. Over 32,000 sq. ft. of event space.
Basically a black box that you can do anything with. Can do
buffet dinner with full seating for a 300. This venue can hire
cirque type dancers hanging from the ceiling before dinner and
dueling pianos after dinner. Very close to hotel.
6 minutes / 3.29 miles
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CSI: The Experience
Heaven Event Center
Contact: Lisa Diaz
7220 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 226-7220
Email: ld@emsexhibits.com
URL: www.csiexhibit.com
CSI: The Exhibit - NOW OPEN! Enter a crime scene & be
responsible for noticing & collecting all evidence. The pressure is
on. The analysis of your evidence must be scientifically sound to
crack the case.
Large venue with space downstairs where the CSI Exhibit is –
also an upstairs area. They recently opened an ‘Our Bodies: The
Universe Within’ exhibit which could be included. People can
walk through the exhibits and participating in the CSI experience
in small groups while others are drinking, eating, etc.
10 minutes / 5.70 miles
Contact: Jesse Friend
8240 Exchange Drive, Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: 407 488-1800
Fax: 407 488-1850
Email: jesse@heaveneventcenter.com
URL: www.heaven8240.com
Spectacular contemporary facility,11,000 sq ft lake front interior,
2,000 sq ft exterior lake front terraces. Banquet facilities up to 1,000
standing occupancy, full kitchen, outside catering, 425 parking
spaces, energy efficient programmable LED lighting.
Blank space that can decorated however you like. Holds several
hundred. Very close to hotel.
7 minutes / 4.49 miles
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Contact: Alan Sommerman
9101 International Drive, Suite 1004, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 226-1600
Fax: 407 386-6667
Email: Alan@cubalibrerestaurant.com
URL: www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/
A must-see, must-experience cinematic destination featuring awardwinning Cuban-inspired cuisine, Latin rhythms, open-air tropical
ambiance, lively floorshows, Latin DJs, and classic cocktails.
1,000 people for full buyout reception style. 2 floor can hold a
few hundred people reception style.
8 minutes / 4.86 miles (Pointe Orlando)
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House of Blues
Contact: Suzie Koutsoulieris
1490 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407 934-2008
Fax: 407 934-1100
Email: suziekoutsoulieris@livenation.com
URL: http://specialevents.livenation.com/venue/house-of-bluesorlando-orlando-fl
House of Blues, located at Downtown Disney, features distinctive
Southern-inspired cuisine in The Restaurant, a variety of live music
in the Music Hall, and an uplifting Sunday Brunch.
Restaurant adjacent to music hall. Music hall exclusive 1,500
reception. Can use first floor only for smaller groups. Restaurant
main dining room 200 reception.
12 minutes / 7.58 miles (Downtown Disney)
Howl At The Moon
Dave & Buster’s Inc.
Contact: Julie DiStefano-Walker
8986 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 541-3308
Fax: 407 363-9510
Email: Julie_DiStefano-Walker@daveandbusters.com
URL: www.daveandbusters.com
Escape into play. Restaurant serving everything from wings to NY
strips, the best happy hour & million dollar midway filled with the
latest interactive and video games. That’s Dave & Buster’s.
Very modern, new D & B location. Private room for about 150
people or full-buyout for up to 2,000.
9 minutes / 4.88 miles
Contact: Christin Bartlett
8815 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 354-5999
Fax: 407 354-5992
Email: orlandosales@howlatthemoon.com
URL: www.howlatthemoon.com/locations/location-orlando
“The World’s Greatest Rock ‘N’ Roll Dueling Piano Show.” Howl is
a stomping, clapping, dance on the piano good time. Howl is part
concert, part piano bar and all centered around audience interaction.
A great place for private and semi-private events.
Buyout would be 400 seated, 1,200 reception.
7 minutes / 4.40 miles
ICEBAR Orlando
Gatorland
Contact: Michelle Harris
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: 407 855-5496 x242
Fax: 407 855-0137
Email: michelleharris@gatorland.com
URL: www.gatorland.com
Nature-based theme park featuring alligators, crocodiles and a
variety of different animals. Florida’s best train ride. Three exciting
shows. Central Florida’s largest wading bird sanctuary.
Park buyout for 800 people. All outdoors.
8 minutes / 5.28 miles
Contact: Ashley Miller
8967 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407 426-7078
Fax: 407 426-7333
Email: Ashley@cooleventsorlando.com
URL: www.icebarorlando.com
ICEBAR Orlando is a 5,000 square foot entertainment venue on
International Drive featuring a 1,375 sq. ft. bar made from solid ice.
Can accommodate up to 600 for private parties, weddings &
corporate events.
Buyout only.
7 minutes / 4.40 miles
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Kings Bowl Orlando
Orlando Venues/Amway Arena
Contact: Jacqui Getz
8255 South International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-363-0200
Email: jgetz@lyonsgroup.com
URL: www.kingsorlando.com
Kings brings a chef driven scratch kitchen, lounge, upscale bowling,
billiards, world-class A/V and sports package and more to International
Drive while providing a kid-free haven to adults in the evenings.
Brand new, opens in April. Will have several private rooms.
Pictures from the newspaper: http://www.bizjournals.com/
orlando/blog/2013/03/a-tour-inside-i-drives-kings-bowl.html
8 minutes / 4.99 miles
Contact: Eric Staufer
400 West Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407 440-7041
Fax: 407 440-7001
Email: eric.staufer@cityoforlando.net
URL: http://www.amwaycenter.com/rental-spaces
We offer flexible meeting/trade show facilities as well as exceptional
entertainment venues.
State of the art arena. Beautiful areas throughout the building.
18 minutes / 11.29 miles
Orange County Regional History Center and Heritage
Square
Contact: Brittany Andrews-Dunkle
65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407 836-8585
Fax: 407 836-6748
Email: Brittany.Andrews@ocfl.net
URL: www.thehistorycenter.org
Set downtown in the 1927 Courthouse, this unique facility features
a beautiful park, multiple event spaces, interactive exhibits that
inspire visitors to journey through Central Florida.
750 seated, 2,000 reception, various smaller rooms throughout.
30 minutes / 11.52 miles
Orlando Harley-Davidson
Contact: Alexandra Calvet
3770 37th Street, Orlando, FL 32805
Phone: 407 423-0346 ext. 2307
Email: acalvet@orlandoharley.com
URL: www.orlandoharley.com
At internationally renowned Orlando Harley-Davidson buy or rent
motorcycles, learn to ride, or shop the world’s largest selection of
genuine clothing, gifts and collectibles.
They close around 6 pm and hold private events. They can do
casual all the way up to upscale/ black tie events. Holds over 500,
not sure of exact numbers.
14 minutes / 8.15 miles
Orlando Science Center
Contact: Helen Tillem
777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 407 514-2290
Fax: 407 514-2149
Email: HTillem@osc.org
URL: www.osc.org
There is something new to discover around every corner at the
Orlando Science Center. Explore hands-on exhibits, live shows and
giant screen movies the whole family can enjoy together.
They close at 6 pm and open at night for events. Full buyout for
a few thousand. Dinosaur room and other unique areas for
smaller groups.
21 minutes / 13.75 miles
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Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World
Speedway
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Contact: Linda Fenton
3450 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407 939-0130
Fax: 407 939-0137
Email: lfenton@drivepetty.com
URL: www.drivepetty.com
We offer guests various ride or drive experiences in both exotic and
Nascar vehicles, team building opportunities, and function as an
off-site venue, including a powered covered pavilion.
Covered area as well as a garage area where they can do dinners
for around 100 people.
18 minutes / 12.31 miles
SeaWorld Orlando
Contact: Jennifer Olsen
7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: 407 363-2229
Fax: 407 363-2255
Email: Jennifer.Olsen@SeaWorld.com
URL: www.SeaWorldOrlando.com
Turn a single event into a thousand experiences… SeaWorld
Orlando is the world’s premier marine adventure park with worldclass shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters.
6 minutes / 2.72 miles
Splitsville at Downtown Disney West Side
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Contact: Kylie Pilts
1494 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 720 936-4542
Fax: 813 514-1001
Email: kyliep@splitsvillelanes.com
URL: www.splitsvillelanes.com
Splitsville puts a whole new spin on bowling with 30 lanes, 5 bars,
live music and billiards room on 2 floors. Award-winning gourmet
sliders, fresh rolled sushi and hand-tossed pizzas.
Buyouts on 2 floor only. Just opened in December
12 minutes / 7.58 miles (Downtown Disney)
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Universal Studios Florida
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1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819
URL: www.universalorlando.com
Universal Studios Florida® features fantastic themed special event
venues and back lot locations for groups of 20 to 40,000
14 minutes / 8.74 miles (Universal Citywalk)
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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
In order to help you easily access transportation while you are in Orlando, we put together a quick reference list for you. The list was provided
in part by the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau and does not represent an endorsement by PLUS. Orlando has a plethora of
transportation companies, and the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton bell staff can also assist you while you are on site. Taxis are readily available
at the main door of each hotel. Please be sure to research all transportation companies through multiple sources and check references before
booking.
Limousines, Vans & Town Cars
Caravan Transportation
Contact: Mimi Vielhauer
5387 L B McLeod Road, Orlando, FL 32811
Phone: 321 221-0533
Fax: 321 251-7583
Email: sales@caravanorlando.com
URL: www.caravanorlando.com
Take your journey with Caravan! 57-61 passenger motor coaches,
affordable, clean comfortable, professionally trained drivers, reliable
and safe, DVD, restroom, local charters and nationwide moves.
CityOne Xpress
Contact: William Thomas
1808 Westpointe Circle, Orlando, FL 32835
Phone: 407 509-6488
Fax: 407 578-0665
Email: wthomas@cityonexpress.com
URL: www.cityonexpress.com
Cityone Xpress is a local transportation and tours management
company, serving the greater Orlando area since 1999. Our mission
is to provide our guest with quality transportation services at
affordable prices to enhance their vacation or business experience.
Destination MCO Transportation Logistics & Management
Contact: Nour Elotmani
10311 Orangewood Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: 407 722-8281
Fax: 407 264-5476
Email: Nour@DestinationMCO.com
URL: www.destinationmco.com
With a diverse fleet of the finest in Luxury Sedans, SUV’s, Limos,
Executive Vans, Minibuses, & Motorcoaches, Destination
MCO has the means to cater to your every transportation need.
Diamond Cab Company
Contact: Kamal Hans
620 Ferguson Drive
Orlando, FL 32805
Phone: 407 296-4000
Fax: 407 523-0259
Email: info@diamondcabco.com
URL: www.diamondcabco.com
We provide full-service ground transportation, including taxi cabs,
vans, luxury limousines, luxury sedans and charter buses in the
Orlando area. Please visit us at www.diamondcabco.com.
Hawks Transportation
Contact: Carlos Eduardo Acosta Imbiriba
11114 Satellite Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: 407 844-3578
Fax: 407 858-0712
Email: carlos.acosta@hawkstransportation.com
URL: www.hawkstransportation.com
Exclusive transportation provider for 10+ years in Central Florida.
Assisting the Convention Center and the attractions with our fleet
of vans, town cars, SUV’s and mini buses.
Horizon Coach Lines
Contact: Amber Queen
4950 L B McLeod Road
Orlando, FL 32811
Phone: 407 826-9999
Fax: 407 826-5156
Email: AQueen@horizoncoachlines.com
URL: www.horizoncoachlines.com
Nation’s largest charter operator offering mini buses and motor
coaches for group charters, conventions, or out-of-state trips, DOD
certified, ADA vehicles.
Maingate Transportation
Contact: Rob Molnar
15 South Hoagland Boulevard
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: 407 870-5553 x819
Fax: 407 870-1616
Email: rmolnar@maingatetaxi.com
URL: www.maingatetaxi.com
14-passenger luxury vans, town cars, stretch SUV’s. Motor coach
service and ADA compliant transit buses. Multi-lingual staff.
Round-trip service to airport, parks and charters. 24 hour customer
service.
Pegasus Transportation
Contact: Claudia Menezes
10747 Rocket Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32824
Phone: 407 812-8812
Fax: 407 812-8813
Email: claudia@pegasusbus.com
URL: www.pegasusbus.com
Transportation company-with brand new fleet of European buses,
14-passenger vans, mini bus and town cars. With multi- lingual
staff. Providing round-trip to airport, parks, charters and all
transportation needs 24 hours a day.
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Pontarelli Companies
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours
Contact: Diane Albrecht
Phone: 800-322-5466 ext 0 or 312-226-5466
Email: diane@pontarellico.com
URL: http://www.pontarelliischicago.com/Limousine-ServiceOrlando.htm
Our Orlando limousine service offers an excellent variety of vehicles
to choose from: limos, town cars, SUVs, mini buses, charter buses and
vans. Our local Orlando limousine service can handle all of your
requests, offering locally competitive rates and 24 hour customer
service. Call us if you require an Orlando airport shuttle service,
corporate travel coverage, or a car to bring you to and from meetings
and events or to simply help you get a night on the town.
Contact: Jim Bascom
1150 Jetport Drive, Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: 407 438-4055
Fax: 407 438-4266
Email: jim@eaglerider.com
URL: www.eaglerider.com
EagleRider is the world’s largest motorcycle rental and tour
company specializing in Harley Davidson, Honda and BMW
vacations. A variety of motorcycles at locations across the U.S.
with guided and self-drive tour and excursions.
SuperShuttle Orlando
Contact: Gregg Moulton
800 West Landstreet Road, Orlando, FL 32824
Phone: 407 888-9220
Fax: 407 343-0918
Email: gmoulton@supershuttle.com
URL: www.supershuttle.com
Need a lift to the airport? SuperShuttle provides rides to and from your
home, office or hotel in over 34 airports nationwide, 24 hours a day.
Florida Van Rentals
Contact: Michael Goldberg
6307 Hansel Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: 407 447-6345
Fax: 407 447-5312
Email: floridavanrentals@gmail.com
URL: www.floridavanrentals.com
Rent top quality vans: 7 passengers, 8 passenger, 12 & 15
passenger, 12 & 15 passenger Mercedes Mini Bus and
wheelchair accessible vans. An established family owned/operated
over 15 years.
Transtar Transportation Group, Inc.
Hertz Corporation – Also located INSIDE the JW
Marriott @ Grande Lakes
Contact: Yina Bonilla
404 Zell Drive, Orlando, FL 32824
Phone: 407 888-5530
Fax: 407 826-5800
Email: ybonilla@mytranstar.com
URL: www.mytranstar.com
Transtar is Central Florida’s leading luxury tranportation, taxi and
transportation management firm. Having served Central
Florida for 25 years, Transtar delivers its product seamlessly and
with the utmost of professionalism.
Contact: Rose Keiran
1211 Semoran Boulevard, Suite 295, Casselberry, FL 32707
Phone: 407 388-3886
Fax: 407 388-3884
Email: rkeiran@hertz.com
URL: www.hertz.com
Hertz offers special Meetings rates for significant savings. Hertz is
available at the airport or at 11 locations in the Orlando area.
Hertz 20% off Discount code - 0211812 and link http://www.
hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/home for conference attendees.
Car Rentals
Orlando Harley-Davidson
Carl’s Van Rentals
Contact: Eric Libby
3011 McCoy Road, Orlando, FL 32812
Phone: 407 856-8866
Fax: 407 856-8868
Email: eric@carlsvanrentals.com
URL: www.CarlsVanRentals.com
Rent 7-passenger minivans, 8-passenger full-size vans, 11-, 12-, &
15-passenger vans, 15-passenger mini-buses, No CDL required,
self-drive, family-owned and operated for over 15 years, daily,
weekly & long term rentals available.
Dollar Rent A Car
Contact: Wendy Silva
2510 Jetport Drive, Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: 407 583-8000 x274
Fax: 407 859-7879
Email: wendy.silva@dtag.com
URL: www.dollar.com
Competitive rates. Convenient on-airport location. Unlimited free
mileage.
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Contact: Amanda Duitsman
3770 37th Street, Orlando, FL 32805
Phone: 407 423-0346 x2300 Fax: 407 447-3137
Email: aduitsman@americanroad.biz
URL: www.orlandoharley.com
At internationally renowned Orlando Harley-Davidson buy or rent
motorcycles, learn to ride, or shop the world’s largest
selection of genuine clothing, gifts and collectibles.
Sixt Rent a Car LLC
Contact: Julie Klempf
7855 North Frontage Road, Suite 2A, Orlando, FL 32812
Phone: 888 522-8462 x420
Fax: 954 903-4605
Email: julie.klempf@sixt.com
URL: www.sixt.com
Sixt is now in Orlando! From Mini Coopers to Mercedes Benz,
always find great new models in all categories at affordable prices.
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Thrifty Car Rental
Contact: Wendy Silva
2510 Jetport Drive, Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: 407 583-8000 x274
Fax: 407 859-7879
Email: wendy.silva@dtag.com
URL: www.thrifty.com
We feature quality, low-mileage vehicles at competitive prices. Call for
complimentary pickup service from most Orlando area hotels!
ORLANDO’S CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
If you would like additional recommendations or assistance with booking restaurants, reception venues or vehicle rentals, and would benefit from
talking with someone who has local knowledge, please feel free to reach out directly to:
Visit Orlando®
Contact: Dorothy Kelley, CMP
Sr. Destination Meetings Manager
6700 Forum Drive, Ste.100, Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: 407-354-5526 Fax. 407-370-5017
URL: http://www.orlandomeeting.com/
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