swan-dolphinSo, this year’s illustrious SolidWorks World is being held at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. That’s a small dog kick* away from the Epcot Center and Disney World.

Some of you could be dropped in the everglades, legless and blindfolded and still make it on time to the first general session Monday morning. The rest of us like maps and familiarity with our surroundings in case a quick escape is needed.

Here’s the break-down for where all the Conference activity is happening. Print and pack with ya. If there’s something you’re still wondering about, like secret entrances or Starbucks, ask away.

Area Maps
If you’re flying in, you’ll most likely land at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Here’s the route to the Swan and Dolphin. It’s about 20-25 minute drive in good traffic.

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Here also is an Interactive map of Disney and surroundings. This can show you where Orlando area restaurants and shopping are.

The Swan and Dolphin Resort and Hotel
Here’s the overview of the hotel area. The Dolphin is the building at the top. The Dolphin Meeting Space is where the Conference will be held. Click to enlarge and print.
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The Dolphin Conference Center
Most of your time will be spent in the Dolphin Conference Center. Three levels – Ground, Lobby and Ballroom level. You’ll probably get a map of everything there. In the meantime you can familiarize yourself with bathroom locations and emergency exits. Click to enlarge and print.
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Other details
Weather – The forcast for February
Airport InfoOrlando International Airport
Discount Shuttle CouponRound trip transportation to and from the airport to the Swan & Dolphin (save you $4 off the $33 price/adult and $26 price/kids (4-11) – yourself $29 rountrip. You and wife – $58. Taxi would be about $60

*I don’t endorse kicking small dogs… unless it’s a cartoon or done graphically as a commercial for soccer

Author

Josh is founder and editor at SolidSmack.com, founder at Aimsift Inc., and co-founder of EvD Media. He is involved in engineering, design, visualization, the technology making it happen, and the content developed around it. He is a SolidWorks Certified Professional and excels at falling awkwardly.