Southern

Southern SUGA covers the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.  It also covers customers in the Bahamas, Virgin Islands and the British West Indies.

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SOUTHERN SUGA CONFERENCE
Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
November 1-4, 2010

The Southern SUGA Conference will be held at Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort, located at 1000 West Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.   (Once on Disney property, follow the signs for Coronado Springs/Blizzard Beach). 

The Coronado Springs is located near the Boardwalk, Blizzard Beach water park and the Animal Kingdom.  It has a theme depicting urban areas of the Southwest and Mexico and is arranged around a 15-acre lake offering guest rooms arranged in three themed villages:  The Ranchos, Cabanas and Casitas.  All guest rooms are comparable in each of the three areas with coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, ceiling fans and wall safes as standard features.   The resort has almost 2000 rooms, spread out over a large area, so if you would like to be in a certain village, you may request it (this doesn’t guarantee that you will be in that area though).   Casitas are nearest the convention center; Ranchos and Cabanas are near the large pool and play area.  So, check with the reservations agent when you make your reservations.

Upon arrival, all guests check-in at El Centro.  If you do not have a car, you may either walk to your room or be escorted by a bellman.  It is recommended, however, that you confirm the location of and distance to your room before making this decision.  If you have your own transportation, you will be given directions to the appropriate parking area near your room, or you may request guidance and luggage assistance from Bell Services.

For restaurants, you can enjoy the festive Pepper Market (featuring a buffet where food is prepared before your eyes) and a small grocery store, where you can purchase food items; the Maya Grill (their gourmet restaurant); a poolside bar and grill; and Rix for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

All conference business sessions will be held at the Coronado Springs Resort Convention Center.  For more information or to reach a hotel guest, call 407/939-1000.  For reservations, please call 407/939-1020.  Room reservations must be guaranteed with a deposit of one room night plus tax.

Our conference rate is $143 single or double.  Hotel cut-off date for these special conference rates is October 1, 2010.  However, to assure room availability, we recommend calling for your reservation as soon as possible.

These special conference rates are available (based upon availability) 3 days before and 3 days after the official conference dates.

Parking:

Parking is complimentary at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort should you choose to drive in or rent a car.

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