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JA-SIG's winter meeting will be held at the beautiful Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, December 8-10, 2002.
 
Rooms and Rates

JA-SIG has negotiated a special rate of $125 per night for a single or double occupancy room. This rate is subject to state and local taxes, currently 11%. A $6 per night per room resort fee is charged to cover complimentary admission to health club, complimentary local calls (up to 60 minutes), and late checkout up to 1:00 p.m. (subject to availability). (Note: The Resort fee is automatically charged unless you tell them at check-in you do not want it.) In order to confirm your reservation, you must provide one room night's deposit by check or major credit card. A credit card will be charged for one night's deposit upon reservation. Full refund of deposit will be forfeited unless cancellation is received five (5) days prior to arrival. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee of $50 should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.

Group rates will be offered three days before and three days after the dates of the conference. The JA-SIG room block will be held until November 8, 2002. After this date, the rooms will be released and reservations will be taken based on availability.

To receive this discounted rate, visit Hilton's online reservations and enter "JAS" in the group code of the special accounts section. If you prefer to make your room reservations via phone, please call (800)445-8667 HILTONS (before the cutoff date of November 8) or (407) 827-4000, ask for group reservations and request the group rate for the "JA-SIG 2002 Winter Meeting."

Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Hotel Direct (407) 827-4000
Check-in 3:00 p.m. Check-out 11:00 a.m.

As an "official" hotel of Walt Disney World, this world-famous hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and exceptional facilities onsite at Disney World. Located in the downtown Disney area and connected to all Disney theme parks by complimentary and continuous transportation, the Hilton is set amid 23 beautifully landscaped acres.

The Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort is just steps from Downtown Disney featuring the Disney Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and Disney's West Side. Guests at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort are provided with complimentary transportation to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Take a refreshing dip in either of two heated swimming pools or enjoy an invigorating workout at the complete health club. Golfers will delight in the five Walt Disney World championship courses or the 9-hole executive course. Hilton guests receive preferred tee times and complimentary transportation. All guestrooms offer free HBO, the Disney Channel and a refreshment center.

Orlando offers some of the best dining, shopping and entertainment available in Florida. With the exceptional group rate at the Hilton, mixing business with pleasure is easy. Come to Orlando early or stay after the conference and enjoy all that the city has to offer!

The hotel was remodeled in 2001. Orlando International Airport is approximately 15 miles, or 25 minutes, from the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort. Bus, limousine and taxi service are all available and typically cost USD 13.00 to 35.00 at minimum.

 
Travel To Orlando

Orlando International Airport is approximately 15 miles, or 25 minutes, from the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort and is serviced by more than a dozen major airlines including American, British Airways, Continetal, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Shuttle bus service to the hotel is available through Mears for $16.00 one-way or $28.00 round-trip. Limousine service is available, by advance reservation, for approximately $130.00 and taxi service is typically $32.00 each way.

Visit these sites for more visitor information:
www.cityoforlando.net
www.go2orlando.com
goorlando.about.com/cs/orlando

 
Advance purchase of exclusive, specially-priced Disney PARK HOPPER(r) Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, and discounted Universal and SeaWorld tickets are available to conference participants. To take advantage of this offer, complete the online form.
 
Special Needs We are committed to making conference activities accessible and enjoyable for all. If you have any type of special need, such as a physical disability or dietary requirements, please indicate your need in the Special Needs area on the registration form. NOTE: All meals at the conference will include vegetarian selections.