PRE/POST-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES & DISCOUNTS
Please note that only registered CoNexion attendees can attend the following activities, tours and inspections. Deadline to register is September 4, 2019 – Space is limited! Each tour is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The events team has sent out an email with the links to register. You will use your CoNexion confirmation number to register for any activity or discount you’d like to attend. If you did not receive the link to register, please email the events team at conexion@nexion.com.
Below you will find descriptions for all pre/post opportunities and activities from Visit Orlando, Disney Destinations ship/site inspections & Universal Resorts & Parks Vacations.
Attention CoNexion Attendees – Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations has a very exclusive offer for Nexion Travel Group members attending CoNexion 2019. Click here for more information on how you can receive one (1) complimentary multi-park, 3-day park-to-park ticket to use while attending the CoNexion 2019. For help on how to submit your Universal Studios park ticket request, click here for help.
*Please Note* CoNexion registrants who have completed the training can submit their request for park tickets starting 40 days before their Universal arrival date but no later than 2 weeks prior to their arrival.
Registration links for all Visit Orlando, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations and Disney Destinations is NOW OPEN for registration! Please see your inbox for the link to register. If you didn’t receive the link, email the Events Team at conexion@nexion.com. Space is very limited, so don’t wait to register for these exciting events! Registration closes September 4, or when activities fill.
Show your badge program | When you show your badge or the webpage here you will be able to redeem discounts at restaurants within the Orlando area!
If you are attending CoNexion, show this page on your device or your physical convention badge to a participating “Show Your Badge” member during the dates of your event to take advantage of a great offer! View the link above for all the participating restaurants in the Orlando area.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Wild Florida Airboat Tour and Wildlife Park | 9:00 am departure at Royal Pacific Resort and 2:00 pm return to Royal Pacific Resort (transportation included)
When it comes to airboat eco tours, there is simply no comparison to Wild Florida. Located a short drive from the Orlando and Disney area. Travel deep into the protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the Central Florida Everglades. Get an in depth look at the wildlife that calls our beautiful wetlands their home. This is Natural Florida at its best! After the tour explore our amazing wildlife park full of zebras, deer, lemurs, sloths, and monster alligators. Visit our tropical bird aviary, animal shows, gift shop, 500 ft. sightseeing dock and nature trails. Come one, come all!
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Discover I-Drive Tour (Incl. WonderWorks, ICON Orlando and I-Drive NASCAR) | 9:30 am departure at Royal Pacific Resort and 4:00 pm return at Royal Pacific Resort (transportation included)
International Drive is the heart of Orlando’s Tourism District and home to some of our most unusual attractions, like WonderWorks. The upside-down building offers hands-on- interactive exhibits, ropes course, laser tag, a virtual roller coaster and more. Also located on I-Drive is ICON Park, an attraction and entertainment district anchored by The Wheel, an iconic observation wheel that gives a bird’s eye view of Central Florida from 400 feet up. Next, we’ll satisfy the need for speed with a visit to one of Orlando’s indoor go-kart facilities, I-Drive NASCAR.
Please note: Space is very limited, so don’t wait to register for these exciting events! Registration closes September 4, or when activities fill. Each tour is on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will have the opportunity to register for one tour per attendee. Please check your email inbox from the CoNexion Events Team for registration links for the below site/ship inspections.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Experience a guided walking tour led by a Universal Orlando Resort Sales Representative. You’ll visit a selection of our spectacular hotels and water theme park:
- Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
- Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
- Universal’s Aventura Hotel
- Universal’s Volcano Bay
Learn how to sell each of newest resorts to your clients based on different amenities, hotel atmosphere, room categories and exclusive theme park benefits offered.Be advised a significant amount of walking is involved on this tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes with the understanding that they may get wet in Volcano Bay. Shuttle Transportation will be provided to Universal’s Endless Summer Resort only, the rest of the tour will be walking.
Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 8:00-12:00 p.m.
Experience a guided walking tour led by a Universal Orlando Resort Sales Representative. You’ll visit a selection of our spectacular hotels and water theme park:
- Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
- Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
- Universal’s Aventura Hotel
- Universal’s Volcano Bay
Learn how to sell each of newest resorts to your clients based on different amenities, hotel atmosphere, room categories and exclusive theme park benefits offered. Be advised a significant amount of walking is involved on this tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes with the understanding that they may get wet in Volcano Bay. Shuttle Transportation will be provided to Universal’s Endless Summer Resort only, the rest of the tour will be walking. Please be advised that this tour is subject to cancellation if minimum attendance requirement is not met. In the event this tour is cancelled, registrants will be advised so they can make other arrangements.
Walt Disney World® Resort – site inspection
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | 1:00-5:30 p.m.
In collaboration with Nexion Travel Group, Disney Destinations Travel Agency Sales is hosting resort site inspections at Walt Disney World® Resort on Tuesday, September 11 , 2019. This training experience is designed to help Travel Professionals increase their Walt Disney World® Resort sales and broaden their knowledge through site inspections of the Walt Disney World® Resort hotels. This tour includes one Value, one Moderate and one Deluxe Resort hotel, as well as public areas, pools, room inspections (subject to availability). Participants are asked to complete the Exploring the Walt Disney World Resort module on the College of Disney Knowledge prior to the tour.
Disney Cruise Line – ship inspection
Monday, September 16, 2019 | 8:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
On behalf of Nexion Travel Group, Travel Agency Sales is hosting a ship tour of the Disney Dream at Port Canaveral, Fla., on Monday, September 16, 2019 for 40 travel advisor participants. This training experience is designed to help travel professionals increase their cruise sales and broaden their knowledge of Disney Cruise Line. This comprehensive look at many guest areas includes staterooms, youth clubs, theatre, spa, dining locations, pools, nightclubs, lounges, and more. This also is a wonderful opportunity to earn required credits toward Cruise Counsellor Certification. Participants are asked to complete the Discovering Disney Cruise Line module on Disney’s College of Disney Knowledge prior to the tour.
