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Monthly Happenings on I-Drive!

2/1/2012 - What's Making News on International Drive...February 2012

ORLANDO, FL (February) – Orlando’s International Drive Resort Area is the perfect place for a winter vacation! The destination enjoys beautiful weather and is packed with nonstop fun! Read More

I-Drive Partner Announcements

11/8/2011 - SeaWorld Orlando Announces Major Expansion for 2012 and 2013

SeaWorld Orlando announces the largest attraction expansion in its history – and news of not one, not two, but three exciting new attractions coming to SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove over the next two years. Read More

9/1/2011 - It is Fun (and Easy) Being Green in the Orlando Tourist Corridor with I-Drive Green Initiatives

It’s easy being green even when you visit the International Drive Resort Area! Orlando's popular tourist destination offers lots of ways for its guests to put environmentally responsible practices. Read More

Community Involvement

1/23/2012 - Pine Hills Elementary School receives 6th year of support from International Drive Master Transit & Improvement District for the 2010-2011 School Year

Projects included providing 1,000 birthday certificates, 500 honor roll certificates, 500 honor roll pencils, 50 binders and 1,000 perfect attendance certificates. In addition, 300 "Reading is Achieving" pencils were provided as part of the school wide reading initiative. Read More

1/23/2012 - Annual I-Drive 5K Benefits YMCA Aquatic Center - Learn to Swim

The 9th Annual I-Drive 5K Run on May 7, 2011 raised $13,250 to benefit the YMCA Aquatic Center Learn to Swim Scholarship program. Read More

1/23/2012 - I-Drive kicked off Holiday Dazzle at Nov. 30 at Pointe Orlando with a holiday tree lighting and special performances, benefiting the Edgewood Childrens Ranch

Over 150 people enjoyed the lighting of I-Drive’s 45-foot holiday tree, special performances by the Central Florida Christian Academy Singers, Dr. Phillips High School “Dance in Motion” Company, Pointe Orlando Strolling Carolers and the I-Ride Trolley Quartet. Santa made a special appearance and visitors were able to take pictures with Santa for free! Read More

1/23/2012 - I-Drive Improvement District - 10th Annual Angel Tree Program helps 561 Orange County children for the holidays

The International Drive Improvement District was able to provide clothing for 561 children plus 20 bicycles when it partnered with the Salvation Army, WKMG Local 6 and 40 I-Drive District Partners for its 10th annual Angel Tree program this 2011 holiday season. Read More

4/19/2010 - Public-Private Partnership results in Tourist Oriented Policing Squad

ORLANDO, FL (April 19, 2010)—One of the world’s top tourist and meeting destinations, the International Drive Resort Area, continues with enhanced support of its highly successful prototype safety program, thanks to a grant that has been awarded to Orange County through the U.S. Department of Justice stimulus program. Read More

I-Ride Trolley Service Updates

1/25/2012 - Transporting visitors along Orlando's tourist corridor

Popular I-Ride Trolleys upgrade system with SmartBus technology providing NextTrolley information to visitors. Read More

The Endless Possibilities of I-Drive...

7/1/2011 - Family Reunions - Put Magic in 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. Read More

7/1/2011 - Craving Spas, Shopping, Great Dining, Fun, Relaxation? Plan the Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway in the 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. Read More

7/1/2011 - 12 Cost-Saving Tips to Stretch Travel Budgets While Having Fun in the I-Drive Resort Area

Let’s be honest, planning a vacation in this economy has become a little more of a challenge as everyone is looking for bargains, value-added amenities, hot deals and just plain ways to stretch the budget to make a family vacation fun and not a thing of the past!
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5/31/2011 - Weddings - Say "I do" and Celebrate the Wedding of Your Dreams in the International Drive Resort Area

Orlando is one of the world’s most popular wedding and honeymoon destinations. Situated in the center of all of the magic, it is no wonder that the International Drive Resort Area provides destination wedding locations that range from tropical to romantic to themed for an unforgettable day for the couple as well as the guests. Read More

5/1/2011 - 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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5/1/2011 - From the World's Largest to the World's Best, the I-Drive Resort Area Offers Endless Dining Adventures!

Dining is just one more adventure for visitors to the International Drive Resort Area! With a surprisingly diverse array of epicurean delights, culinary choices include American, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese, Greek, Ethiopian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian and Thai.
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4/2/2011 - Put Some Glamour in Your Next Vacation

Splurge on the Luxurious Side of International Drive!
If you need 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!!! Check out these suggestions to treat yourself to the best of the best in the world’s most famous vacation destination!
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3/14/2011 - Pack your summer - not your suitcase! Stay local and enjoy all the fun I-Drive offers!

The I•Drive Resort Area is home not only to 6 major theme parks but also to 22 additional attractions just perfect for a summer packed with family fun! Read More

3/1/2011 - Families 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! And there is always something new for families to explore. Read More

3/1/2011 - 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

When it comes to planning a meeting in the Orlando area, the International Drive Resort Area offers many options from space requirements to accommodations. And with the choices in accommodations and activities, there are value offerings for every budget. Read More

10/1/2009 - 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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10/1/2008 - 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. Read More

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