JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

Simply Magnificent!

The JW Marriott located on the breathtaking 500-acre Grande Lakes Orlando Resort (Click Here!), Florida's premier destination, is the host hotel for the WEVA 18th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo. 2008.

Only 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, Universal Studios, and Sea World, the Grande Lakes Resort features two of the most respected names in hospitality - The JW Marriott, which will host WEVA EXPO 2008, and The Ritz-Carlton. Both hotels are directly connected and situated in the heart of a pristine and
eco-friendly nature reserve that stretches across 500 lush and tropical acres surrounded by lakes. Visit www.grandelakes.com now and click on the videos, the photo galleries, the cool 360-degree panoramas and tranquil Spa to get introduced to this lush and lavish tropical paradise.

Your Full EXPO Registration includes complimentary dinner at the WEVA EXPO 2008 Opening Night Gala, Monday August 11, and a FREE continental "Wake Up" breakfast every EXPO morning.

Quick no-host luncheon items will be available in the WEVA EXPO Trade Show on both days. The JW Marriott has several dining outlets, plus Starbucks, The Sushi Bar, The JW Deli, and Quench the outside grill that adjoins The Lazy River Raft pool. You can navigate the swirling waters of the tropical Lazy River Raft pool and hidden waterfalls until 11pm each evening.


Special $99/Night Guest Rooms Still Available By Phone ONLY!

The special guest room rate at The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, a 26-story masterpiece in Mediterranean design, is just $99/night (single or double occupancy & kids 18 and under stay free) for all EXPO attendees. Reservations at the SPECIAL EXPO discount after July 21 will be accepted on space-available basis by calling
(800) 576-5750 and mentioning the WEVA Group Code: WEVWEVA. If rooms are available and you not quoted the special $99/night rate, please contact WEVA at info@weva.com or call (941) 923-5334.

This exceptional rate is valid three days before and after WEVA EXPO 2008. Each elegant guest room is equipped with high-speed Internet access that is complimentary for all EXPO guests.

WEVA EXPO 2008 attendees staying at The JW Marriott will also be able to enjoy all the facilities and services Grande Lakes offers indoors and outdoors, at both hotels, without any add-on resort fees.

JW Marriott Orlando
Grande Lakes 4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32837
Phone: Toll-free: 800-576-5750
Direct: 407-206-2300
Fax: 407-206-2301




Transportation & Parking

From the Airport & Downtown

The JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes is about a 15-20
minute drive from Orlando International Airport.

Shuttle buses run 24-hours. Fare is about $17.
(best rates offered by Mears or Transtar)

Taxi from the airport to Grande Lakes is about $30.

Buses and trains arrive downtown at the Greyhound Terminal,
555 N John Young Parkway, and the Amtrak Sation, 1400 Sligh Blvd.

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Hotel Parking


Discount parking has been arranged at the JW Marriott
for all EXPO guests as follows:

  • WEVA attendees who are registered guests of the JW Marriott- $8.00 per day/night.
  • WEVA attendees who are not registered at the JW Marriott - $14.00 per day.
  • Valet Parking with unlimited in/out access - $20 per day/night.
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