Disney’s Contemporary Resort is an ultra-modern, lakeside Disney Deluxe Resort, made up of a towering A-frame high-rise building—the iconic Contemporary Tower—and complemented by one garden wing annex. The sprawling grounds include a marina, pools, restaurants, recreational facilities, health club, tennis courts, and convention facilities. It is the only hotel in Walt Disney World® Resort to have the Walt Disney World® Monorail System pass through the main lobby. Guests can board the monorail on the fourth floor and easily make their way to the Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot® Theme Parks.

In addition, boasting views of nearby Space Mountain and Cinderella’s Castle, Disney’s Contemporary Resort overlooks 4.5 miles of shoreline along Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon and is the closest hotel to Magic Kingdom® Park. Click here for more information about the hotel, advance purchase of special discounted theme park tickets, resort benefits, complimentary transportation, exploring Walt Disney World®, and much more.

Bridgeway has secured special room rates at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for attendees. Single and Double Room: $209 per night. Additional Person (18 yrs and older) is additional $25 per person per night. To take advantage of this offer, reservations must be made by April 1, 2010.

Phone:
Call the hotel directly at (407) 824-3869. Specify “Bridgeway Client Conference” when you call.

Online:
Click this link and it will take you directly to the Bridgeway Software Annual Client Conference registration site. In addition to making hotel reservations, you can gather general information about Walt Disney World® and also purchase special discounted theme park tickets. Note that you must purchase your discounted theme park tickets in advance (on or before April 29, 2010).
Please note that all reservations made outside of the group code will not be eligible for the special room rate.

To Orlando:
Thirty-three major airlines serve Orlando International Airport (MCO). Click here for more information and a complete list of airlines.

To and from the Disney Contemporary Resort and Orlando International Airport:

Disney’s Magical Express
Transportation to and from Disney’s Contemporary Resort is complimentary for Resort hotel guests through Disney’s Magical Express® Transportation. Disney picks you up and takes you from Orlando International Airport to the Resort, while their “hands-free” luggage service delivers your bags from the plane directly to your room. Departing also is a breeze with in-hotel boarding pass service and return shuttle to Orlando International. Reservations are required. You will receive an acknowledgement with a link to Magical Express® upon completion of your hotel reservation. We recommend you make your reservations at least 30 days in advance.

Taxicabs
From Orlando International Airport to the Disney‘s Contemporary Resort, taxis are available just outside the baggage claim area of the airport terminal. The estimated fare is approximately $47-$52 (including a 15% tip). The trip is 23.0 miles and will take approximately 29 minutes.

SuperShuttle
SuperShuttle services Orlando International Airport. Call 1-800-BLUE-VAN (258-3826) or click here for reservations.

During your stay at the conference:
While staying at Walt Disney World® Resort hotels, there’s no need to rent a car or deal with the hassle of driving and parking. Save time and the hassle of driving and parking with complimentary transportation. Destinations throughout Walt Disney World® Resort, including Disney Theme Parks and Disney Water Parks, are accessible by bus, boat, and monorail.

Complimentary transportation is available one hour prior to Disney Theme Park opening time up to 3 hours after Disney Theme Park closing time. Additionally, buses operate until 3:00 a.m. from the Downtown Disney® Area. Certain areas of Walt Disney World® Resort also are connected by well-lit, paved, low-grade walking paths. Click here for more information about transportation while onsite.

About weather and apparel:
The subtropical climate of Orlando, Florida provides a warm and mild environment year-round. During the summer, temperatures regularly reach into the 90s, and during the cooler winter months, high temperatures average in the 70s. The average rainfall in Orlando, Florida, is more than 50 inches. Average highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s with 3.6 inches of precipitation can be expected during the month of May. Click here for current weather updates Pack an umbrella or rain jackets in case of afternoon showers. Plan to pack business casual clothes for the conference, Welcome Reception, and Bridgeway Bash. You may want to pack extra clothes for exploring Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and surrounding attractions.