Guest Info
February 4, 2008
Maps of the Area(Start Here)
Here is a link to a local map that has the church, our house, nearby hotels, and some local attractions. You may find it useful as a starting point to see where everything is in relation to each other.
Church Directions
The ceremony is being held at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
To drive from the airport to the Church: (click here for complete online directions)
- SR-528 East (4 miles)
- SR-417 North (12 miles)
- Aloma Avenue exit
- Left onto Aloma Avenue (West) (2 miles)
- Right on Old Howell Brach Road (0.4 miles)
- Church is on the left.
To drive from the hotels to the Church: (click here for complete online directions)
- West on University Blvd (about 3.5 miles)
- Right onto Hall Rd (1.1 miles)
- Left onto Aloma Avenue (West) (0.2 miles)
- Right on Old Howell Brach Road (0.4 miles)
Reception
The reception is being held downtown at The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne. It’s about a 20 minute drive from the Church, and is fairly straightforward. There’s a few turns at the end, but look and the map and you’ll see it’s not too bad. This is a $.75 toll on the 408.
To drive from the Church to the Reception: (click here for complete online directions)
- Right out of the Church parking lot onto Old Howell Branch Rd (south)(0.4 miles)
- Right onto Aloma Ave (west)(1.6 miles)
- Right onto Semoran Blvd (south)(4.5 miles)
- Merge Right onto tollroad 408 West(3.6 miles)
- Take exit 11A, Rosiland Ave
- Turn left onto South St
- Turn left onto Magnolia Ave
- Turn left onto Anderson St
- Turn right onto Deleny Ave
- Turn right onto N Lucerne Cir
Hotels
We looked at the large hotel complex near the airport. There are many choices, but these two hotels are literally right next to each other, and seem to offer the best value. I would recommend going on the website to book the rooms, as a block group rate was more than the rates you can get online.
Springhill Suites. $101 Senior discount, $107 AAA discount. Larger, new hotel with suite rooms.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcosa-springhill-suites-orlando-airport/
Wingate Inn. $80.10 with AAA or senior discount. Decent, smaller hotel with average rooms.
http://www.wingateinns.com/Wingate/control/Booking/modify_dates?sid=&p_pid=12850&b_brand=WG&client_account2=700003
Local Attractions
Local Attractions (click for more info):
Disney World
The one you all know and love!
There are actually 4 main parks:
Magic Kingdom (great for the little ones)
EPCOT (World Showcase and high tech attractions)
MGM Studios (Movies that come to life)
Animal Kingdom (Great safari)
Universal Studios (Ride the movies)
Universal Islands of Adventure (Best rollercoasters in the world; great for older kids and adults)
Sea World (Shamu!)
Discovery Cove (You can swim with dolphins and other sea life! If you want to go there, make sure to make a reservation soon!)
Busch Gardens (Animals and Rollercoasters; 1.5 hrs to Tampa)
Water Parks
Blizzard Beach
Typhoon Lagoon
Wet and Wild
Aquatica
International Drive (tourist central; restaurants, attractions, shopping)