Orlando Visit
Join us on May 4th to May 8th, 2021 to compete and assist in the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. Make sure to go through the visit details to plan your visit. BPA Chapters are highly recommended to make reservations and schedule their trip ahead of time.
Security restrictions/guidelines
If you have any concerns make sure to either look at an attraction’s website or call them.
- All persons, bags, parcels, clothing, and other items may be subject to security checks.
- Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any time are prohibited.
- Self-defense devices (pepper spray, mace, etc) are prohibited. Whistles, megaphone, and any other artificial noise makers are prohibited.
- Drones, remote-controlled toys, drones, skates, skateboards, scooters, folding chairs, selfie sticks , tripods, and balloons are prohibited at parks.
Dress Code
Professional Dress Code (General Sessions, competitive events, Workshops and Activities):
- Dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie
- Pant or skirt suit
- Suit, dress shirt, and tie
- Dress skirt or dress slacks with coordinated blouse and/or sweater
- Sport coat, coordinated dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie
- BPA blazer with dress skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater
- BPA blazer with dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie
Casual Dress Code Tours, Special Events and Exhibit Hall:
- Sportswear, Jeans, Pants, Shirt, T-shirt, Shorts
The following are deemed unacceptable during BPA activities:
- Strapless, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, midriff tops
- Spandex, lycra or transparent clothing
- Cut-offs or ragged clothing
- Clothing with inappropriate words and pictures
- Swim suits must be covered with appropriate attire while in any area except designated swimming pool or sunbathing area.
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Housing
The official stay for the 2021 National Leadership Conference is Wednesday, May 5 – Sunday, May 9, 2021. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort are the official conference properties for the 2021 National Leadership Conference. Registered students & advisors are required to stay at an official conference property. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All housing reservations must be made online during your conference registration process through the Online Conference Registration System.
Traveling
Flights:
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines are offering discounted airfare for travel related to the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference.
Delta:
To receive the discount, round trip travel must occur on any dates between April 28th and May 14th. The discount is only available for service to Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Online: Visit www.delta.com and input your flight details. Click the Advanced Search drop down and enter NMUK2 in the Meeting Code box.
Phone: Call Delta Meeting Network® at +1(800)328-1111 and refer to Meeting Event Code NMUK2. There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the 800 number. This option is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (CT).
United Airlines:
To receive the discount, round trip travel must occur on any dates between April 30th and May 12th. The discount is only available for service to Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Online: Visit www.united.com and input your flight details. Click the Advanced Search link and enter ZJU2646393 in the Promotions and Certificates box.
Phone: Call United Meetings Reservations at +1(800)426-1122 and refer to Z code ZJU2646393. This option is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. (CT) and Saturday-Sunday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (CT).
American Airlines:
To receive the discount, round trip travel must occur on any dates between April 30th and May 11th. The discount is only available for service to Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Online: Visit www.aa.com and input your flight details. Select the desired flight option and continue to the Trip Summary. On the Passengers page, input the passenger information, as well as enter 1541EQ in the Promotions code box. Your discount will be applied once you pass the seat selection page in the ticketing process.
Phone: Call American Airlines Meeting Services Desk (required for groups of 10 or more) at +1(800)4331790 and refer to Authorization # 1541EQ. This option is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (CT) and Saturday-Sunday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (CT).
Airport Shuttle:
Disney’s Magical Express provides complimentary motorcoach transportation between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Walt Disney World Resort. Reservations are required to use this free service.
Hotel reservations will not be confirmed before April 8th. Do not attempt to make a Disney’s Magical Express reservation until after you have received an email confirmation directly from Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs or Yacht Club regarding your hotel stay.
Online: Click here to book a Disney’s Magical Express online reservation. You must have already booked your airline transportation and have your confirmed hotel reservation details.
Phone: Call +1(407)939-1936 and be prepared to provide all attendee details, including names, flight information, and confirmed hotel reservation details.
Car rentals:
Avis is the preferred car rental partner of Business Professionals of America offering BPA members benefits and discounts. Avis is conveniently located at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and offers special benefits and superior service to BPA travelers. Be sure to use AWD#J659563 to receive all the benefits awarded to BPA members.
