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Hotel & Shuttle Information

Gaylord Palms® Resort & Convention Center

The Gaylord Palms® Resort & Convention Center, Optometry’s Meeting® headquarters hotel, boasts a stunning atrium and spectacular amenities. Built in the grand style of a turn-of-the-century Florida mansion, the Gaylord Palms® offers all of the 21st-century amenities of an excellent hotel. The nearly five-acre glass atrium offers a glimpse of some famous Florida environments — the Everglades, Key West, and St. Augustine.

With five restaurants ranging from fine dining to casual fare, there is something to delight even the most discriminating palate. Fine dining at Old Hickory Steakhouse offers a menu in the tradition of the best world-renowned steakhouses. For a more casual dining experience, it’s Sora for sushi, Sunset Sam’s Fish Camp for seafood, and Villa de Flora for a variety of cuisines including French and Italian.

Don’t forget to check out the two pools. For those looking to relax, the exclusive South Beach Pool is an oasis of calming blue water for adults 18 and older. Children of all ages will delight in Clearwater Cove. Family fun abounds at this water activities playground featuring a zero-entry pool and several fun zones around the pool deck.

This fabulous hotel boasts 1,406 stylish guest rooms. Each room features high-speed Internet access, cable/satellite TV, CD player, a large bath area, and an in-room safe.

Orlando World Center Marriott

The Orlando World Center Marriott is the world’s largest Marriott hotel. Built on more than 200 acres, the grounds are lush, green, and beautifully landscaped, with special attention to tropical plants native to the area. This wonderful resort delights guests by offering a wide variety of amenities.

This hotel has a wonderful combination of activities and restaurants to keep guests entertained. Enjoy a challenging 18 holes of championship golf or take a dip in one of the six swimming pools. Both children and adults will love the 106-foot water slide and poolside activities. Guests will want to take advantage of the pampering available from the full-service spa. From casual, American, home-style cooking to fresh, simple, Tuscan cuisine, the 10 restaurants and lounges accommodate a variety of tastes.

The 2,000 guest rooms feature the utmost in amenities. Each well-appointed room has a furnished patio or oversized balcony, as well as high-speed Internet, cable television, feather pillows, and comforters.

Shuttle Services

Complimentary shuttle service between the GaylordPalms® Resort & Convention Center and the Orlando World Center Marriott will be sponsored by Allergan.

Tuesday, June 15 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday, June 16 6:30am - 12:00am
Thursday, June 17 5:30am - 11:30pm
Friday, June 18 5:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday, June 19 5:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday, June 20 7:00am - 11:30am