We’ve Done Our Best to Answers Your Questions.
What is included in package price? Our 2026 Advocacy Package is based on double occupancy and includes:
2 Night Stay – Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26; Opening Ceremony, Speakers, and Dinner – Friday, September 25; Breakfast and Activities – Saturday and Sunday morning, September 25 and September 26; Park Ticket to the Animal Kingdom® Park – Saturday, September 26; Jungle Dance Party with Characters – Saturday, September 26.
Can I use my Disney Park Pass? Yes, those holding annual passes can use theirs for Saturday afternoon at Animal Kingdom®. Contact dustin@arcflorida.org directly regarding your registration.
Is there a package price that does not include rooms for those that live near the Orlando area? Unfortunately, no. Our Advocacy Days is a mini-conference that includes activities and dining along with the accommodations. This is all built into a package price. This is the best way to fully experience the event.
Does The Arc of Florida help with finding a roommate for someone who can’t afford a single room? Unfortunately, no. All attendees are required to make their own rooming decisions. Packages are based on double occupancy.
Will I have to pay for parking? No, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort offer free parking for all guests in addition to distinctive dining options and complimentary transportation to parks.
Are wheelchairs available at Animal Kingdom®? Yes, Walt Disney World® Resort offers a host of services for guests with cognitive disabilities. Learn more.
Disney announced changes to its Disability Access Service for its theme parks in Florida and California. The service, which is free, allows those with disabilities to get a return time for attractions rather than wait in a standard line. Learn about the Disney Access Service BEFORE you go.
Can I use CDC+ funds to pay for this mini-conference? Yes, you can use funds as outlined under Consumer-Directed Care Plus Program Coverage. Please refer to attached Specialized Training Description (code 61 TRNG). Please note: The Arc of Florida is not part of this process.
Will sponsors have to register for conference? Would they have to cover their own accommodations? Yes, sponsors will need to register and cover their own accommodations, unless outlined in the sponsorship packages. Learn more.
