By Alex Garcia | STC Member and Michelle Flores | STC Student Member
The Orlando Central Florida STC Chapter is excited to welcome you to the 2018 Summit. Most people think of Disney World (not be confused with Disneyland), Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando when they think of visiting Orlando. However, the city has so much more to offer.
Staying at the Hyatt Regency Orlando (the official Summit hotel), you’ll find a multitude of things to see and do within walking distance, particularly on International Drive, also known as I-Drive. There are many restaurants around to satisfy your taste buds, no matter your preferences.
Café Tu Tu Tango combines art, food, and fun with live artists and different events to go along with some excellent food from scratch. Happy hour every Monday through Friday from 3:30–6:30 PM makes the experience all the better. Mango’s Tropical Café is also less than two miles away if you’re looking for dinner and a show. Mango’s is like a bar, club, show, and restaurant all wrapped into one. Don’t worry though, if the not-so-touristy side of you is craving “regular” food and a normal dining experience, buffets and restaurants like Golden Corral, Cici’s Pizza, McDonald’s, Tommy Bahama, and TGIFriday’s, are also within two miles of the Hyatt Regency.
Not that you’d need to, but if you’d like to venture a bit farther out, Uber and Lyft are readily available, as well as public transportation (although if you ask the locals, ride sharing is definitely the preferred option). Additionally, the I-RIDE Trolley system provides a convenient way for guests to explore even more restaurants and shopping. Speaking of shopping, Orlando has the distinction of having not one, but TWO separate Premium Outlets, one at each end of I-Drive. They will even sell you a suitcase that you can fill up as you shop. Rooms at the Hyatt Regency include a ticket for the I-Ride Trolley.
If you’re planning to attend MegaCon following STC’s Summit, make sure to make your hotel reservations early. STC’s room block opened on 1 December.
With so many things close to the Hyatt Regency, it is convenient to find and do just about anything you want. However, Orlando has so much to offer, from themed restaurants with dinner shows to art galleries and museums, along with two self-contained shopping and dining destinations at Universal CityWalk and Disney Springs, so be sure to make time to explore. You can always find more information at visitorlando.com. We can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful city.
