The 2012 Florida National Dental Convention will be held June 14-16, 2012 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

LOCATION

Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is the site of FNDC2012. Gaylord Palms is located at 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Orlando, FL 34746. Click here for directions. Click here for information about Orlando attractions and discount tickets.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

FNDC2011 has a block of rooms set aside for attendees and exhibitors at a special convention rate of $199. To make your hotel reservation at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center contact the hotel directly at 407.586.2000.

PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

Remote parking is the most convenient option for FNDC attendees and is located at Disney’s Wild World of Sports. There is a charge for parking at Gaylord Palms. Parking is extremely limited for drive-in attendees not staying at the hotel.

Complimentary shuttle bus service is provided from a non-congested, convenient remote parking site located just minutes from Gaylord Palms Resort. Shuttle service will begin Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Click here for directions to the off-site parking.

REGISTERING CHILDREN

Children younger than 18 do not need to be registered and will not receive a badge. Children are not allowed in education sessions or on the Exhibit Hall floor.

KIDS NITE OUT

Kids Nite Out offers an in-room childcare service that customizes the experience based on the age of the child. Certified and insured staff members bring along a bag of age-appropriate books, games, and other toys, to ensure the sitting time is memorable for the child. Standard in-room childcare reservations can be made through Gaylord Palms’ Concierge or by calling 407.828.0920. There is a four-hour childcare minimum, and reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.