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Air Travel

Orlando is served by Orlando International Airport (Airline Code: MCO).

The ACC has arranged air travel discounts through United Airlines. Please use the meeting codes below to get special fares. For reservations within the U.S. or Canada, contact United Meetings Plus reservations service at (800) 521-4041.

Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: 577PT
International Travelers Meeting Code: 577PT

Participating carriers: United, United Express, TED by United, US Airways, US Airways Express, Air Canada, and Lufthansa.

International travelers: percentage discount off published fares for qualifying travel. Contact local reservations offices in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea/Seoul, Mexico, Netherlands, People’s Republic of China, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand/Bangkok, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

Airport Shuttles
The American College of Cardiology has negotiated a special reduced rate for your airport ground transfers. Please click here to book your shuttle now click on Shuttles in the Make a Reservation NOW! box and enter your priority code number: 339794208. Or click here to print out the coupon and present the coupon to one of our ticket agents.

Airport Taxis
Taxis may carry up to 9 passengers, and charge the same rate regardless of the number of passengers. Metered rate may vary from the approximate rates quoted below.

Approximate Taxi Fares, per trip (one way)

  • Airport Hotels $12
  • International Drive $33 – $39
  • Downtown Orlando $35
  • Lake Buena Vista $47
  • Disney – Maingate $60

Car Rental

The ACC has arranged rental car discounts through Hertz. Click here to book online to get your special i2 Summit rate.

(800) 654-2240 (United States)
(405) 749-4434 (All Others)
ID CV# 044W0002

Train Transportation

Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Orlando between March 25, 2008 – April 3, 2009. To book your reservation call Amtrak at (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X31T-940 when making your reservation.

Conventions cannot be booked via Internet. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X31T-940 when making your reservation. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela Service. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.

Parking
For attendees who plan on driving to the Orange County Convention Center, ACC.09 & i2 Summit will take place in the West Building. Please follow directions to the West Concourse Parking Lot. All parking at the Orange County Convention Center is available on a first come, first served basis, including handicap-accessible parking. 

The fee for parking at the OCCC, effective January 1, 2009, is $11.00 per car, per entry and $22.00 for oversized vehicles, i.e. buses, per entry. After 5:00 p.m., the charge is $8.00 per car per entry.

The OCCC accepts cash, traveler's checks, American Express, MasterCard and Visa.

Convention Shuttle Service
Shuttle bus services are provided for individuals who make hotel reservations through J. Spargo & Associates. Shuttle buses to and from the hotels and the Convention Center will be available Saturday, March 28 through Tuesday, March 31. Click here for the Official Hotel Information for information about shuttle service availability at specific hotels.