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Hotel and Travel Arrangements for SMTA International 2008

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center is the official show hotel for SMTAI International 2008. Plan now to stay where the action is! Networking opportunities take place on and off of the show floor, in the restaurants, and common areas within the resort. Extra meeting rooms may be available for your company’s meeting or special function.

Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 407-939-1020 or by simply linking to www.disneyurl.com/SurfaceMountTech you can quickly make your reservations on-line.

For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, CLICK HERE! Please note that access to this web link requires the installation of Macromedia Flash.

You are responsible to make your own reservations. Please remember to reference SMTA International to receive the discounted rate of $142/night. When making reservations, please use the following room block code: “Surface Mount Technology Association.”

Single/Double Room Rate: $142
No additional resort fees, and FREE parking!!

Please note that the SMTA will receive a credit for all rooms reserved for SMTAI at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has graciously extended our discounted room rate to our guests beginning August 12 and ending on August 26, just in case you want to extend your stay and spend some time with Mickey, Donald and the others!

HOUSING DEADLINE: July 11, 2008. SMTA cannot guarantee rates listed or sleeping room availability after this date.

Flying to Orlando?
Disney's Magical Express Service is an airport service that offers hassle free, complimentary transportation from the Orlando International Airport to the Coronado Springs Hotel, and then back again when your stay is over, for both you and your luggage! The magical part of this service is that if you utilize the Disney's Magical Express luggage tags provided, you do not have to claim your luggage when you arrive at the Orlando International Airport! Enjoy comfortable transportation to and from the airport in deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches. Book Disney's Magical Express Service at least 10 days in advance or when making room reservations at 407-939-1020.

Make time for the magic during The Year of a Million Dreams-- a one-of-a-kind event celebrating your Disney Dreams and the magical way Disney Cast Members can make them come true.

Magic Kingdom® Park: Pure fantasy reigns in the classic playground that captured all of your childhood dreams. Visit seven lands of pure joy where elephants fly, pirates pillage, and princesses are real. Catch everyone’s favorite buccaneer, Captain Jack Sparrow, as he joins the crew of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction! Challenge the famous Magic Kingdom mountain range with a rocket blast through the stars, a fast frolic through the wild western peaks, and a watery plunge into Brer Rabbit’s Laughin’ Place. Set off with Donald Duck on a madcap 3-D romp through classic Disney memories at Mickey’s PhilharMagic. And on special nights, gather as the Wishes™ nighttime spectacular weaves a sparkling story in the sky.

Epcot®: From wide-eyed excitement to mind-boggling creations, Epcot® is where the magic of imagination comes together with the wonders of the real world. Board a “clammobile” and follow Marlin and Dory as they chase the ever-curious clownfish in the Seas with Nemo & Friends. Glide to new heights as you wing your way through the skies on a breath-taking, awe-inspiring flight on the exhilarating Soarin’™ attraction! Next, choose between two amazing journeys to Mars on Mission: SPACE®. Shift into the fast lane and zoom your way through an automotive proving ground at Test Track. Then, explore the cultures and cuisine of 11 nations as you journey around World Showcase, culminating in the ultimate finale, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth- an incredible symphony of lasers, music, and fireworks. Disney's Hollywood Studios™: The best of Broadway, movies, television, and music come together to take you out of your day-to-day routine and immerse you into the dazzling world of show business. Zoom through 13 floors of fear on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. Blast off from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds on a wild, twisting Hollywood road trip at Rock ‘n Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith. Go behind the scenes for a high-octane, movie-making adventure at the Lights, Motors, Action!™ Extreme Stunt Show, as our director shoots an action-packed chase scene complete with screaming cars, flying motorcycles, and a red-hot finale. And when the sun sets, cheer on Mickey Mouse as he goes faces the fiercest Disney villains in the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: In this amazing place, you’re at the center of one breathtaking adventure after another, amid captivating creatures, real and fantastic. Find the newest thrills at the mysterious heights of Expedition Everest™, a high-speed train trek through the Himalayan unknown- guarded by the menacing Yeti! From a blast through flaming meteors and ferocious dinosaurs to a crazy twisting romp through time, every turn brings unexpected wonders. Venture out on a Kilimanjaro Safaris® Expedition across 110 acres of African savannah to encounter freely roaming wildlife. Sing along in a moving musical celebration of the circle of life at Festival of the Lion King. Every path and trail invites you to explore the awesome surprises of nature combined with all the enchantment of Walt Disney World® Resort.

Water Parks: The world-famous water parks of Walt Disney World® Resort offer you the opportunity to cool off and chill out surrounded in unparalleled magic and fun. At Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, the legend of Florida’s first ski resort comes to life. Brave “black diamond”-intensity thrills like the 120-foot vertical free-falling Summit Plummet, America’s tallest water slide, or the world’s longest family raft ride, Teamboat Springs. Then, jump into a tropical paradise at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, home to the gravity-defying uphill water coaster Crush ‘n’ Gusher. Bask in the Florida sun as you tube down Castaway Creek, and snorkel through an underwater reef among real sharks. For thrills or chills, come hit the waves where imagination reigns!






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