Meeting News - July 21, 2008 - (Page 70)

new & renovated showcase Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida room and bedroom appointments • Swan guest rooms feature a 32-inch plasma television, wireless Internet access, and MP3 player connections MEETINGS BLUEPRINT • More than 329,000 square feet of meeting space • 110,500 square feet of convention and exhibit space • 84 meeting rooms, including two executive boardrooms • Four ballrooms, ranging from 3,500 to 56,000 square feet, which can accommodate up to 6,831 theater style • New Ambassador and Premier Hospitality Suites boast Italian wood paneling, European lighting fixtures, state-of-the-art audiovisual system, and sophisticated artwork and furniture • All meeting rooms have refreshed color palette and carpeting ATTRACTIONS • New 12,000-square-foot, Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa • White-sand beach and five swimming pools, including a rock grotto pool with water slide and waterfalls, seasonal live entertainment and electric boat rentals • Four tennis courts and two health clubs on property • Camp Dolphin provides supervised evening activities for kids • Walt Disney World Theme Parks give groups preferred access • Complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World theme parks and Extra Magic Hours benefit • Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex hosts sporting events, teambuilding programs, and themed functions • Advance tee times on nearby championship Disney golf courses • Adjacent to Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district • Water Taxi to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios • Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park are nearby DINING DELIGHTS • 17 restaurants and lounges • 12 private dining rooms in restaurants • Award-winning 200-plus seat Il Mulino New York Trattoria debuted last year, and Todd English’s bluezoo, Shula’s Steak House and Kimonos • Disney character dining for kids • More than 40 restaurants within walking distance ON THE MAP The Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin is located at the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios and nearby Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Magic Kingdom Park. The resort is 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. CONTACT Eric Opron Director of Sales and Marketing (800) 524-4939 Fax: (407) 934-4880 E-mail: meetings@swandolphin.com www.swandolphinmeetings.com At the center of all things Disney, the magically refreshed property is an elegant retreat RENOVATED The Big Day: February 17, 2008 The Bottom Line: $100 million WHAT’S NEW As part of a continuing $100 million redesign project that includes new lobbies and public spaces, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort introduced new Ambassador and Premier Hospitality Suites, ideal for social functions and small meetings. In line with the resort’s ReImagine Meetings aim, the suites provide a combined conference area and separate section for socializing during breaks or pre- and post-events. The Hemisphere Ballrooms have been upgraded with a contemporary edge, and all meeting rooms have been refreshed. The resort also redesigned its Presidential Suites and Swan guest rooms. THE FLOOR PLAN • 2,265 contemporary guest rooms, including 184 suites • Westin Heavenly Bed, a centerpiece of all guest rooms • Presidential Suites have been redesigned with elegant bath SPOTLIGHT The property’s Cabana Bar and Beach Club was recently given a fresh face. Located steps from the Dolphin Lap Pool—ranked the best in the U.S.—the location is perfect for drinks and light dining for up to 108. It can also anchor a beach event for more than 4,350 attendees. Upgrades include new intimate seating areas, fire torch lighting, and signature cocktails. 70 July 21, 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.swandolphinmeetings.com

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