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Orlando, FL - January 13 - 19, 2007
Global Information Assurance Certification

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Hotel & Travel Information

Conference Location

SANS Bootcamp 2007 will be located at the Walt Disney World Swan in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

In the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan is your gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions. The resort is located in between Epcot® and Disney-MGM Studios and nearby Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Magic Kingdom® Park. Come discover our magical surroundings, superior service, luxurious facilities and redesigned guest rooms featuring the Heavenly Bed® Enjoy the new Mandara Spa, 17 spectacular restaurants and lounges, five pools, white sand beach, two health clubs, tennis, nearby golf and many special Disney benefits, including complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Attractions, and the enhanced Extra Magic Hours benefit.

Hotel Information

Walt Disney World Swan Resort
1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-934-3000
Fax: 407-934-4099

Website: www.swandolphin.com

A special discount rate of $189 S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes high speed Internet in your room. Make your reservations now, this special rate is only available through December 27, 2006.


NOTE: You must mention that you are attending the SANS Institute conference to get the discounted rate.

The hotel will require a major credit card to guarantee your reservation. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 5 days before your planned arrival date.

Guest Room Amenities

Standard Guest Room
  • King or queen/queen-bedded rooms (Swan wing)
  • Fresh, contemporary decor
  • Mini-bar
  • In-room safe
  • 27" Color/cable TV with remote control
  • Non-smoking and disability accessible rooms
  • Full bath (additional private vanity in some rooms)
  • Two dual-line telephones (1 cordless) with voice mail messaging and data port
  • Individual climate control
  • Hair dryers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Complimentary daily newspaper
Studio Suite
  • Full bath in parlor
  • Fully stocked mini bar in parlor and bedroom
  • Sico bed or sleeper sofa in parlor
  • High-speed Internet access (free)
  • Entertainment unit in each room
  • In-room safe
  • Iron and ironing board
Grand Suite
  • Full bath in parlor
  • Wet bar and fully stocked mini bar
  • Pantry
  • Couch in living room that converts to a queen-size sleeper
  • Entertainment unit in each room
  • High-speed Internet access (free)
  • In-room safe
  • Iron and ironing board
Executive Suite
  • Full bath in parlor
  • Wet bar and fully stocked mini bar
  • Couch in living room that converts to a queen-size sleeper
  • High-speed Internet access (free)
  • Entertainment unit in each room
  • In-room safe
  • Iron and ironing board
Governors Suite
  • Conference table for six (Swan)
  • Upgraded room amenities and furnishings
  • High-speed Internet access (free)
  • Full bath in parlor
  • Web bar and fully stocked mini bar
  • Pantry
  • Entertainment unit in each room
  • Couch in living room that converts to a queen-size sleeper
  • In-room safe
  • Terry cloth robes in bathrooms with basket of amenities
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Balconies (Swan)
Hotel Services
  • 17 restaurants and lounges
  • 24-hour convenience store/cafeteria
  • Specialty shops
  • Coin-operated launderette
  • Two game rooms
  • Sony PlayStation® system available in all guest rooms (charges apply)
  • Mandara Spa - An Asian-inspired retreat offering exotic spa services as well as a full-service hair and nail salon
  • National Rental Car desk
  • Complimentary scheduled Disney transportation to all Disney Theme Parks and attractions
  • National Rental Car desk
  • Two Disney ticket desks
  • ATM machine located on the lobby level of the Swan wing near the Disney ticket desk
  • Two Business Centers
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour bellstand (feel free to store your luggage here after checkout so you enjoy all the resort has to offer until your departure)
  • Two airline boarding pass kiosks

Hotel Dining/Lounges

Signature Dining

Enjoy an exquisite meal where the setting, menu and service create a unique dining experience. Our signature restaurants are anything but ordinary. Celebrity chefs and award-winning architects have brought four of the most breath-taking restaurants to our resort. Click the links below to learn more and reserve your table at one of these innovative and award-winning restaurants.

Todd English's bluezoo
- Website, For dining reservations, call 407-934-1111
- Dinner
Enjoy coastal cuisine from celebrity Chef Todd English, incorporating an innovative selection of fresh seafood in an energetic and vibrant atmosphere. AAA Four Diamond Award and three-time recipient of Wine Spectator.s Award of Excellence. Open for dinner. Enjoy coastal cuisine from celebrity Chef Todd English, incorporating an innovative selection of fresh seafood in an energetic and vibrant atmosphere. AAA Four Diamond Award and three-time recipient of Wine Spectator.s Award of Excellence. Open for dinner.
Shula's Steak House
- Website, For dining reservations, call 407-934-1362
- Dinner
Shula's serves only the biggest and the best, including Certified Angus Beef® the freshest seafood, and 3-5 lb. live Maine lobsters. Critic.' choice for Orlando's Best High-End Steak House and six-time recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Open for dinner.
Kimonos
- Website, For dining reservations, call 407-934-1609
- Dinner
Experience the art of sushi, karaoke, and an intimate atmosphere in our authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. Open for dinner.
Casual Dining

Relax and enjoy a perfect meal without worrying about the dress code. Our casual dining options include Gullliver's, Fresh Mediterranean Market, Garden Grove Caf© Fountain, Cabana Bar & Grill, and Splash Terrace. You will find that these restaurants offer a vast selection of entr© sure to please every member of your family.

Gullivers Grill
- Website, For dining reservations, call 407-934-1609
- Dinner
Dine indoors in a tropical garden gazebo inspired by the classic tale of Gulliver's Travels. Enjoy nightly themed buffets or casual a la carte favorites. Open for dinner.
Fresh Mediterranean Market
- Website, For dining reservations, call 407-934-1609
- Breakfast, Lunch
Savor fresh, made-to-order menu items from our Mediterranean-style market. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Garden Grove Cafe
- Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast buffets and a variety of soups, sandwiches, and salads in our sunny garden gazebo.Open for breakfast and lunch. Japanese breakfast also available.
The Fountain
Lunch, Dinner
Crisp salads, custom grilled burgers, and a delectable array of sandwiches and desserts. Take away homemade or soft serve ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner.
Cabana Bar and Grill
- Lunch, Snacks (Seasonal)
Poolside fun with sandwiches, salads, ice-cold beverages, and more. Open seasonally for lunch and snacks.
Splash Terrace
- Lunch, Snacks (Seasonal)
Lunch, snacks and ice cream, just steps from the pool and white sand beach. Outdoor seating with table service. Open seasonally.
Quick Service

Sometimes a quick bite is just right! If you.re looking for a light lunch, a snack or drink, you.ll find that we offer some delicious options.

Picabu
A curious gallery of evocative food and decor, Picabu was created to delight both kids and the young at heart. The always-open adventure eatery serves up an affordable and unique dining option for the entire family in a buffet/cafeteria setting. The centerpiece is Picabu, a delightful and adventurous wood-carved and brightly painted animated character who diners will find behind every corner leading the way through the unique and unforgettable dining experience. Picabu, designed by Kakadu Art & Design in Wood, Ltd. will fascinate kids (and parents) as they make their way through the restaurants selection of America's favorite foods. Open 24 hours a day.
Splash Grill
Just a few steps from the Swan lap pool, Splash Grill is the perfect choice for lunch if you're anxious to get back in the water. Enjoy a variety of all-American lunchtime favorites like pizza, sandwiches, burgers and more. Self service restaurant with indoor seating. Open seasonally for lunch and snacks.
Lounges

Unwind with a zooberry martini at Todd English.s bluezoo lounge. Sing karaoke in Kimonos Lounge. Catch the big game in Shula.s Lounge or just enjoy a morning latte or an evening cocktail in the Lobby Lounge or Lobby Court Lounge.

Todd English's bluezoo lounge
Experience the resurgence of handmade classic cocktails in our ultra lounge, along with the area.s finest champagnes, wines, and cordials. Open evenings.
Shula's Lounge
A cozy atmosphere with leather chairs, plenty of sports channels to choose from, and a selection of fine beer, wine, and after-dinner drinks. Open evenings.
Kimonos Lounge
The perfect mixture of fun and flavor! Enjoy nightly karaoke and one of our unique cocktail creations. Open evenings.
Lobby Lounge
Relax and enjoy morning coffee and freshly prepared pastries, or an evening cocktail in this comfortable, open atmosphere. Open mornings and evenings.
Lobby Court Lounge
Conveniently located for morning coffee and freshly prepared pastries, or evening cocktails. Open mornings and evenings.
Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

Avis

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANS Bootcamp 2007. Make your reservations now by calling 800-331-1600. You must mention your special discount code: J945620. Or via the Internet: Click Here
http://www.avis.com

Directions to Hotel

The Walt Disney World Swan is situated at the very heart of the excitement of the Walt Disney World® Resort.

From Orlando International Airport:
  • From the airport, take the South exit.
  • After 4.2 miles, the 417 South (Central Florida Greenway) exit appears on the right (this is a toll road which will cost a total of $2.00).
  • You will stay on the Central Florida Greenway (417) for 18.2 miles.
  • There are two exits: the "Epcot® Center/Disney Village" exit (#6) and the "Magic Kingdom/Disney-MGM Studios" exit (#3). Take exit #3 (which is called Osceola Parkway).
  • At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right (West). Continue on this road and you will soon see the Walt Disney World signage.
  • After you pass under the WALT DISNEY WORLD archway onto Disney property, you will turn right at the first traffic light onto Victory Way
  • Continue on Victory Way until the second traffic light. Here you will turn left onto Buena Vista Drive
  • Take Buena Vista Drive to the second traffic light and turn right onto Epcot Resorts Blvd.
  • The entrance to the Swan will be the first driveway on your right.
Directions from Tampa
  • From Tampa, take I-4 East to Exit 62 and follow signs to Walt Disney World. (Exit 62 is not shown on map above).
  • Merge onto World Drive, follow signs to Epcot Resorts/Downtown Disney (past first exit to MGM).
  • Take ramp on right that says Disney/MGM Studios/Epcot Resorts/Downtown Disney.
  • Merge onto Buena Vista Drive (this is a tight merge--be careful of traffic) and get in left lane.
  • Take immediate left onto Epcot Resorts Boulevard at the light.
  • First right takes you to the entrance of the Walt Disney World Swan.
Directions from Daytona (Heading South)
  • Heading south from Daytona, take I-4 West to exit 67 (old 26B).
  • You should see the Walt Disney World signage as soon as you enter into the resort area.
  • Take the second exit (1.9 miles from I-4) marked "Disney-MGM Studios, Epcot® Resort Area, Wide World of Sports."
  • You are now on Buena Vista Drive.
  • Continue until you come to the fifth light (approximately 3 miles).
  • Turn right onto Epcot Resorts Boulevard.
  • The first right takes you to the entrance of the Walt Disney World Swan. Continue straight ahead to the front of the hotel.
Directions from Florida's Turnpike (Heading South)
  • From the Florida Turnpike (heading south), take I-4 West (exit 259) to exit 67 (old 26B).
  • You should see the Walt Disney World signage as soon as you enter into the resort area.
  • Take the second exit (1.9 miles from I-4) marked "Disney-MGM Studios, Epcot® Resort Area, Wide World of Sports".
  • You are now on Buena Vista Drive.
  • Continue until you come to the third light (approximately 3 miles).
  • Turn right onto Epcot Resorts Boulevard.
  • The first right takes you to the entrance of the Walt Disney World Swan. Continue straight ahead to the front of the hotel.
Directions from Florida's Turnpike (Heading North)
  • From the Florida Turnpike (heading north), take the Osceola Parkway (424) exit heading West.
  • Continue of this road and you will soon see the Walt Disney World signage.
  • Stay in the right lane and look for the exit marked "Disney-MGM Studios, Epcot® Resort Area, etc." Exit to the right.
  • You should now see the "Earful Tower" (water tower with Mickey ears) on your right.
  • Immediately after on the right is an exit marked "Disney-MGM Studios, Epcot® Resort Area, Magic Kingdom, Disney Village". Take this exit and immediately get in the left lane (you are now on Buena Vista Drive).
  • At the first light, take a left (you are now on Epcot Resorts Boulevard).
  • The first right takes you to the entrance of the Walt Disney World Swan. Continue straight ahead to the front of the hotel.
Additional Driving Directions
Please see Google Maps for Swan for personalized driving directions.
Local Weather

January temperatures in Orlando, FL range from an average high of 72°F to an average low of 50°F. For a current forecast, please check www.weather.com before traveling to SANS Bootcamp 2007.