What's Happening on I-Drive Orlando!

Monthly Happenings on I-Drive!

I-Drive 5k Run to HELP YMCA Learn to Swim Program
Orlando, FL- The 8th Annual I-Drive 5k Run will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 7:30 am to benefit the YMCA Aquatic Center Learn to Swim Scholarship program. more...

Blooming Ideas at the Central Florida Home & Garden Show
Visitors looking for spring will find inspiration at the Central Florida Home & Garden Show March 19-21, Hall North B in the Orange County Convention Center’s North/South complex off Universal Boulevard. The premier home improvement event boasts the area’s largest selection of the latest products and services for virtually every area of the home, indoors and out, all under one roof.
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Third Annual International Drive Relay for Life
ORLANDO, FL—The Third Annual International Drive Relay for Life is set for May 21-22 at I-Drive’s Point Orlando. As the national fund-raising event of the American Cancer Society, this unique, fun-filled day- and-a- half offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. more...

What's Making News on International Drive...March 2010
ORLANDO, FL. (March 2010) – It is a new year! What better time to plan an exciting vacation or spring escape to the world’s most exciting destination! The I-Drive area is one of the most popular travel spots for visitors looking for great weather, award-winning attractions, resorts, restaurants and shopping venues. more...

International Drive Resort Area - Events and Happenings
If it's happening in the International Drive Resort Area - you'll find it here! more...

Events at the Orange County Convention Center
Upcoming months at the Orange County Convention Center are busy with a wide variety of events with something to appeal to everyone's interests! more...

Current Development / Projects

I-Drive Resort Area Development Updates
More than $2 billion in current and new development projects will bring more accommodations, shopping, mixed use development, dining and a major new themed ride at one of the area’s world-famous attractions…all to the International Drive Resort Area. more...

Community

I-Drive Hotelier Organizes Immediate Community Opportunity to Raise $1,000,000 for Urgently Needed Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort
Visitors to the International Drive Resort Area, businesses, partners and residents have a chance to join in the Haitian earthquake relief effort by making a financial contribution or by donating supplies.

The Harris Rosen Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, headed by I-Drive hotelier, Harris Rosen, has joined forces with Sen. Bill Nelson’s office and various local Haitian community leaders to provide direct assistance to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. In the past the Harris Rosen Foundation has collected and personally delivered food, water filters, school supplies and medical supplies to the citizens of Haiti. Now plans are underway to send emergency relief to those in need. more...

Pine Hills Elementary School receives fifth year of support from International Drive Master Transit & Improvement District
It may not sound like such a big deal. Spiral notebooks. Packs of pens. Pencils. Paper. Binders. Crayons. All basic supplies that students need. Treats for FCAT week. Certificates for honor roll achievements. Assistance and encouragement that provide the basics for school. more...

COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant
ORLANDO, FL--When we go on vacation or attend a meeting away from home, it’s natural to relax, let our guard down, put our minds on auto pilot. After all, it is our well-earned vacation. Or in the case of meetings, a chance for a break from the routine. It’s easy to assume that because we are in a vacation paradise, we don’t need to think about our safety. more...

I-Ride Trolley Service Updates

More Than 19.5 Million Trips on I-Ride Trolley
One of the most popular attractions among visitors to the International Drive Resort Area is the I-Ride Trolley. more...

It's a Bargain!
An Affordable I-Ride Trolley Ticket Delivers Guests To All the Fun in Orlando's International Drive Resort Area
A dollar may not go as far as it did in the past but in the International Drive Resort Area it provides convenient access to all of the world-famous attractions, accommodations, entertainment, dining and fun along Orlando’s tourist corridor. more...

The Endless Possibilities of I-Drive...

Take a Walk on the Green Side of Orlando...
International Drive Resort Area Makes
Commitment to Green Programs for Visitors
It may not be easy being green but as concerns about global warming and other conservation issues become of major concern, the International Drive Resort Area is rising to the “green” challenge. more...

Families Connect and Make Unforgettable Vacation Memories...
Endless Family Fun in the I-Drive Resort Area
Family fun is what it is all about in the International Drive Resort Area! more...

Want to Put Some Glamour in Your Next Vacation?
If you long for some well-deserved pampering and luxury, the International Drive Resort Area has it all: World class accommodations, soothing spas, elegant dining, great shopping and special tours fit for a VIP…you!!! more...

The International Drive Resort Area Offers Year-Round, Championship Golf in a Vacation Paradise
The I-Drive area is known for its world famous attractions, non-stop entertainment, great dining and shopping and it is home to the second largest convention center in the U.S. And Orlando’s tourist corridor also provides a golf mecca known for its championship courses designed by legends to provide play year-round in this vacation destination.
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Pet-Friendly - International Drive Resort Area Has Gone to the Dogs (and cats)!
If you can't leave home without your four-legged family member, there are lots of choices in the International Drive Resort Area that will cater to your pet while you visit!
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Tired, Stressed Out or Just in Need of Some R & R?
Everyone needs some alone time to recharge and regroup.
If a fast-paced lifestyle and day-to-day stress has you craving some down time, imagine yourself in a soothing spa where the only decision that you have to make is what kind of massage you should select.
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Craving Spas, Shopping, Great Dining, Fun, Relaxation?
Plan the Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway
in Orlandos International Drive Resort Area!
Let’s face it: everyone needs some down time. It is a proven fact (it must be!) that one of the best stress releases for women is to get away with girlfriends for some fun and relaxation. more...

Need a Break from the Stress and Gloomy News? Desperate for a Vacation? 12 Cost-Saving Tips to Stretch Travel Budgets While Having Fun in the I-Drive Resort Area
If there was ever a time when everyone needs a vacation, it is now. An escape from the stress. A diversion from the non-ending gloomy news about the bad economy.
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Planning an Orlando meeting? I-Drive has it all!
From the Country's No. 2 largest convention center
to choices in accommodations and meeting space for any budget
When it comes to planning a meeting in the Orlando area, the International Drive Resort Area offers many options depending upon space requirements to accommodations. And with the choices in accommodations and activities, there are value offerings for every budget. more...

From the World's Largest to the World's Best, the I-Drive Resort Area Offers Endless Dining Possibilities
It seems as though every week a new and exciting restaurant opens in the I-Drive Area to offer first-time and returning visitors something new to add to their vacation experience. more...

Shopping Addictions Satisfied Here!!!
International Drive Resort Area
Offers Orlando Visitors Endless Shopping for Hot Bargains!
What is a vacation without some serious shopping! Grab your purse. Send dad and the kids to an attraction (okay, if they must go, there is plenty for them to do as well!) and head for one of the great shopping complexes in the International Drive Resort Area. more...

Family Reunions - Celebrate Magical Family Gatherings in the International Drive Resort Area
Reconnect. Celebrate cherished family memories. Enjoy being together. Make some new memories. Have fun. Laugh until you cry. This is what family reunions are all about. more...

Weddings - Celebrate the Wedding of Your Dreams in the International Drive Resort Area
Orlando is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the world…with tropical locations, themed weddings, attractions as backdrops, romantic settings…the choices are endless. more...