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Combine business and pleasure! Make your time at Visual Studio Live! Orlando even better by bringing the family and staying at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, home to all Visual Studio Live! Orlando sessions and activities. The Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando is a perfect retreat with its exotic South Seas flavor for parents and kids alike.

Hotel Information

The Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando provides comfort and relaxation in an ideal location. Situated just a short water taxi ride away from thrilling Universal CityWalk and the Universal Theme Park, this well-situated property makes visiting this sunny locale easy.

And to help make your conference experience more affordable, we've secured a special hotel rate of $119 per night at the Royal Pacific Resort if you register by Friday, November 16, 2012.

Special attendee rate: $119
Booked by: November 16, 2012

Make your hotel reservation online or by calling Reservations at 866.360.7395 and ask for the Visual Studio Live! Room Block.

Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Phone: 866.360.7395

Rooms at the Royal Pacific Resort in the Visual Studio Live! Room Block also include the following:

Complimentary in-room internet connectivity
Complimentary use of the Health Club

Rates are based on availability, so book your accommodations today.

Travel

Air Travel Discounts
American Airlines is offering a 5% discount to Visual Studio Live! Orlando attendees for travel to Orlando International Airport between December 9 and 15, 2012. Mileage members can receive credit for all American miles flown to attend this conference. To take advantage of these discounts, please call toll-free, or have your travel agent call: American Airlines: 800.433.1790 and reference number A22N2AZ. To book your discounted ticket online go to www.aa.com and use the discount reference number above as the aa.com promotion code.

Car Rental Discounts
Avis Rent-a-Car is offering a discount on car rental for Visual Studio Live! Orlando attendees. To receive the discounted rates, call Avis at 800.331.1600 and use the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D005872, or click here to make your reservation online.

Airport Transportation (Orlando International Airport)
The Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando does not provide airport transportation, but there are several options:

Mears Transportation
800.759.5219
Mears provides convenient and affordable transportation between the Orlando International Airport and the Royal Pacific Resort. One way fares start at $18. This is a shuttle service that will have other stops along the way.

Mears can also assist with sedan reservations or advance taxi reservations.

Taxi
One way fares from Orlando International Airport (MCO) average $45-$50

Directions to the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando:
Located in Universal Studios Florida, Loews Royal Pacific Resort is only 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport.

From Turnpike (North and South):

Take Exit 259 (I-4 interchange) onto I-4 West (Tampa)
Take Exit 74B (Universal Studios) and get in the right lane
At traffic light, turn right onto Hollywood Way.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort entrance is second entrance on the right

From Downtown Orlando (I-4 West):

Take I-4 West to Exit 74B (Universal Studios) and get in the right lane
At traffic light, turn right onto Hollywood Way
Loews Royal Pacific Resort entrance is second on the right

From Tampa (I-4 East):

Take I-4 East towards downtown Orlando.
Take Exit 75A (Universal Studios) and get in the left lane
At traffic light, turn left on Universal Blvd.
Turn left at next traffic light (Hollywood Way)
Loews Royal Pacific Resort entrance is 1/3 mile on your left

From Orlando International Airport:

Take the North exit out the airport onto Beachline Expressway (SR528) West (International Drive, Convention Center)
Continue on Beachline and take I-4 East
Take Exit 75A (Universal Studios) and get in the left lane
At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Universal Blvd.
At the second traffic light, turn left (Hollywood Way)
Loews Royal Pacific Resort entrance is 1/3 mile on your left

*SR528 is a toll road.

From I-95 South:

Take I-95 South to Exit 260B (I-4 West towards Orlando)
Take I-4 West to Exit 74B (Universal Studios) and get in the right lane
At the traffic light, turn right onto Hollywood Way
Loews Royal Pacific resort entrance is second on the right

From I-95 North:

Take I-95 North to Exit 205 (SR528 - Beachline Expressway) heading West
Continue on Beachline and take I-4 East
Take Exit 75A (Universal Studios) and get in the left lane
Turn left on Universal Blvd.
Turn left at second traffic light (Hollywood Way)
Loews Royal Pacific Resort entrance is 1/3 mile on your left

*SR528 is a toll road.

Parking:
Hotel Self or valet parking:
Self parking is $6* per day
Valet parking is $22* per day
* Rates subject to change without prior notice.

Discover Orlando and the Universal Orlando areas
Visit www.orlandoinfo.com for information on places to visit and things to do in the Orlando area. You can also visit www.universalorlando.com for more information on the Universal Orlando theme parks and area.

Orlando Discounts!

This year, we have teamed up with Orlando Convention to help you make the most of your time in Orlando. Available discounts include restaurants, golf, attractions, nightlife, shopping and much more. Each listing offers detailed information and discount coupons that can be printed. They can also make your dinner reservation, book your group dinner party or event. This web site will help you plan your time during your stay in Orlando.

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