Hotel Information

 

The accommodations for the 2010 Jostens Renaissance National Conference will be spectacular, with the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa serving as the host hotel as well as the site for the conference.

The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa is located inside the Walt Disney World Resort® and features:
  • Three outdoor pools and a whirlpool spa
  • Fitness center and video arcade
  • Tropical Recreation Island, along with outdoor basketball, tennis, and sand volleyball courts
  • Seven onsite restaurants
  • Unlimited free parking
  • Adjacent to Downtown Disney® Marketplace shopping and dining areas
  • Free Disney Bus transportation to all Disney theme parks

Hotel Information
Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
1900 N. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Reservations: 1-866-397-6516
For additional information, visit www.BuenaVistaPalace.com.

Reservations
Please make your reservations directly with the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa. When you call the hotel please ask for Reservations. You must identify yourself as part of the Jostens Renaissance National Conference to receive the group rate. Reservations must be made by June 11, 2010 to receive the discounted group rate.

Room Rates
Single or Double:  $105 + 12.5% tax = $118.13
Triple:  $125 + 12.5% tax = $140.63
Quad:  $145 + 12.5% tax = $163.13

Note:  Triple and quad rates apply if there is a third or fourth adult age 18 or over.

An optional $7.95 + tax communications fee will cover internet usage in guest hotel room.

Room Deposits
All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or one night's deposit by check. Guests may send check payments at any time prior to arrival, but must notify the agent at the time of booking. (Please note: For deposit by check, a credit card will be needed to hold all reservations, but no charges will be applied.)

Cancellation Policy
Reservations cancelled withing 72 hours of arrival will be charged one night's room and tax.

Transportation
  Taxi Service:  Taxi service from the airport would cost approximately $50 each way.

  Mears Transportation Shared Ride Service:  Taking the shuttle to and from the airport offers considerable savings. Without any discount, a trip on the shuttle will cost $20 each way; using the discount below, the round trip will only cost $29. Please note the normal wait time at the airport is 30-40 minutes, and the trip can take up to 40-60 minutes and include several stops.

 
There are two ways to take advantage of the discount Jostens has arranged for this event:

  Use the coupon at the airport (good) - Print the Mears Discount Coupon. When you arrive at the airport, pick up your luggage, then go to a Mears ticket counter and present the coupon and payment in order to get a round trip ticket. Then proceed to the curb, where you will be directed to the appropriate shuttle.
  Register online (better) - Once you have your flight information, click here to book and pay for your round trip ticket. Print your confirmation. When you arrive at the airport, pick up your luggage, then just go to the kiosk at the Mears counter, enter your confirmation number to print your voucher, and go directly to the curb.

  Parking:  The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa offers complimentary parking.

  Directions From Orlando International Airport:  From the north end of the airport, take SR-528 (Beeline Expressway toll road) heading west. Merge onto I-4 West. From I-4, take Exit #68, then turn right onto SR-535. Turn left onto Hotel Plaza Boulevard, then right onto E. Buena Vista Drive. The hotel is on the right.

  For additional directions, see the hotel's web site at http://www.buenavistapalace.com/map_and_directions/.

  Car Rentals:  A variety of car rental companies have locations at the airport; go to http://www.orlandoairports.net/ops/rac.htm for more information. There is an Alamo location at the hotel.

  Transportation At The Hotel:  The hotel provides scheduled complimentary transportation to all four Walt Disney World theme parks and Downtown Disney. A current schedule will be available at the hotel, but generally there are buses every 30-45 minutes. No advance registration is required, but the rides are first-come, first-served.

Discounted Disney Tickets
Disney is offering a special convention discount on theme park tickets for Jostens Renaissance and Summer Sales Meeting attendees and their guests.

Customized tickets are available, including Park Hopper and Water Park Fun options. "After 2:00" and "After 4:00" tickets, which are not available at the parks, can also be purchased through this site. Tickets can be shipped to you for a small fee if ordered in advance, or picked up at will call at no charge with a photo ID and confirmation of your order.

Please note that the tickets must be ordered by midnight on July 14, 2010 in order to allow for processing time.

Click on http://www.disneyconventionear.com/JRS to review discounted ticket details and prices, and to purchase your tickets.