Dear Colleagues and Friends,
We are proud to announce we are back in sunny Orlando, right in the heart of Walt Disney World (www.disneyworld.com) at the Swan and Dolphin Hotel. Within the complex are tons of dining options, bars, and the parks are all within walking distance or minutes away on the free transportation system. This year SANS2008 will coincide with the 14th annual EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival which features amazing flower displays, special concerts, presentations, and other events.
The Disney property is twice the size of Manhattan, so we recommend staying in the hotel complex (www.swandolphin.com) which, as an extra treat to SANS attendees, features complimentary high-speed Internet and health club access. Be sure to book under the SANS special rate as these amenities are not available to the general public. While booking, ask about our special package that includes breakfast at Fresh (http://www.swandolphin.com/fresh/) in your hotel rate (includes tax and tip). This is the nicest buffet I've ever eaten at and is quite a treat above the standard breakfast fare.
Right outside of the hotel is an old fashioned boardwalk featuring a dueling pianos bar which is a personal favorite of the SANS faculty and staff, a brewery, and an ESPN Club to keep up with all of the current sporting events. The hotel also features a buffet, a cafeteria and burger shop along with some high end restaurants including seafood (Todd English's Blue Zoo), steak (Shulas) and Italian (Il Mulino). Since the class days are so intense we recommend you enjoy a day or two before or after your training so you can experience all of the sites and still receive the SANS hotel rate. Your family members are also invited to all of our SANS receptions.
New this year at the Magic Kingdom is a new updated version of my all time favorite ride the Haunted Mansion. Jack Sparrow has also been added to the Pirates of the Caribbean along with the brand Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. EPCOT and Animal Kingdom also have brand new attractions on Finding Nemo.
For more Disney tips, check out my personal favorite site at: http://www.allearsnet.com/; you will find reviews, restaurant menus with prices, and park updates. Feel free to send an e-mail to brian@sans.org for more Disney recommendations.
Our goal is to ensure you have the best possible time at SANS 2008.
Brian Correia
Director, Business Development & Venue Planning