Does anybody know of a convention in May?

[ribbitribbit]

I have my vacation booked for the HRH from May 10-15th

I checked orangevacations just to check my room price ($296) and the web said it could not automatically guarantee a room over the internet. So I called and asked the universal people and they said there was some kind of convention thing going on during that time. Of course!!!

Does anyone know anything about this ~ Should I change my date

We will have fotl, but my husband hasn't been on vacation in at least three years and I want it to be the best it can be

Help! This can get sooooooo confusing

Thanks

 

[ribbitribbit]

Does anybody know the answer to this?

When I called, they said there were a few conventions going on (wouldn't tell me what they were).

I also thought (on a good note) maybe there would be more things planned at the hotels or Citywalk if they know it will be very busy (concerts?)

Coming in on a Tuesday, but late at night do you think I'll be able to choose a decent room? We're booked for a deluxe ~ I was thinking I'd ask about club level (if I can get the deluxe) when we check in.

Any thoughts on whether I should change to another week?

Thanks

 

[damo]

There are always conventions of some kind going on at the hotels. It doesn't seem to impact the parks though.

 

[robvia]

Not hard to find out. Search Yahoo for the term Orlando Convention Center and a few links come up. Like this one.
http://www.orlandoconvention.com/Monthly.asp
For May 2005 there is this
http://www.orlandoconvention.com/HomeEventCalendar.asp?m=5&y=2005
Seems the one that effects you is on May 14th, the American Society of Clinical Oncology with 25,000 people.

 

[ribbitribbit]

Thanks robvia,

Only 25,000 huh?

I'll have to think about this one. I know I'll be ok with the FOTL, but i'm thinking more for the restaurants, the pools, etc....

Thanks for the info

 

[HM]

I went to US/IOA in early Nov 2003 with my sister, staying at HRH, while she attended a convention that probably had around 25000 people as well. There was NO impact on the parks. They were in meetings all day and spent their evenings having dinners out. I definitely would not let a convention affect my choice of when to visit Orlando.

-HM

 

[robvia]

But all these conventions would explain why the HRH has been selling out lately. It's the hip party hotel, so a business can book it at rack rates to impress their clients. Then the guests visit the restaurants on company money. It's kinda a double edge sword. The HRH fills the hotel with high rollers, they raise their rates, and turn away the little guy to other hotels.

I'd keep the ressie if I were you. The way rates are going up, it may be the last year you can afford it.

 

[hannahouse]

I definately would not reschedule my vacation because of a cardiology convention. There are always conventions in Orlando - this group isn't likely to impact your vacation plans. You could do worse!

 

[ribbitribbit]

if you go to orangevacations and punch in that week it says They cannot guaratee your reservation over the internet. This is for all three hotels.
When I called she said she had plenty of rooms, but i think they were probably standard rooms. Luckily I already have my reservations.

Thank you everyone