Have a question? We have the answer.
If your question wasn't answered below, please contact Ilana Thombs or Cori Pickwick at EventsTeam@idoc.net.
Q: Where is the conference located?
A: The conference will take place within Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Conference Center.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: Events are offered free as a benefit for IDOC Members. Not an IDOC Member? Cost to attend is valued at $975, however we are offering a discounted rate of $300 to give you a chance to experience IDOC in person.
Q: What airport should I fly into?
A: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Q: How do I get to from the airport to the hotel?
A: Disney's Magical Express picks you up and takes you from Orlando International Airport to your Disney Resort hotel, while our luggage service delivers your bags from the plane to your room. Departing is also a breeze with our Resort Airline Check-in Service and return transportation to the Orlando International Airport. Reservations are required. We recommend you make your reservations at least 30 days in advance. Make your reservation today!
Q: I'm driving. How much is parking?
A: Disney offers plenty of parking. Valet is $33/day, Self is $19/day. For IDOC Conference attendees, parking is free!
Q. What is the hotel room rate?
A. The Coronado Springs offers two types of hotel rooms. To stay in the Resort/Campus, the room rate is $209 per night, excluding taxes. To stay in the Gran Destino Tower, the room rate is $259 per night, excluding taxes. Click here to book your room now.
Q. Why should I stay at the event headquarters hotel?
A. Discounted hotel rate, free parking, easy access to all event functions, and better networking opportunities by staying where your peers are staying!
Q: Can I bring a guest to the conference?
A: If your guest is an OD or staff member, please have them register for the meeting. Any other guests not associated with an optometric office are not allowed to attend the conference but are welcome to attend any afterhours events or receptions.
Q. Do I need to pre-select the courses I want to attend?
A. Roundtables are the only option that must be selected in advance, by 1/15/19.
Q: Is there childcare provided?
A. At IDOC, family matters, as a part of our ongoing commitment to our members, we're offering free daily childcare while you're attending The Connection. Space is limited, so be sure to register today. You will be able to select this as an option within your registration.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Most attendees dress in business casual. The meeting rooms can get cold, so bring a jacket.
Are your peers attending The Connection 2020?
Don't see your friend's name? Invite them to register now!
| Full Name | Practice Name | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cathey Joyce | Cate Street Optical | Optician |
| Genesis Paz | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optician |
| William Linehan | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optician |
| Victoria Silva | The Eye Centers | Office Manager |
| Lakera Rice | EnVision Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Schavonne Richardson | Helfrich Family Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Cindy Vann | VisionArts Eyecare Center | Office Manager |
| Samantha Mineo | Family Optometry Center | Office Manager |
| Monica Parson | Ridgeland Eyecare Center | Office Manager |
| Stephanie Inthavong | EyeCare Plus | Office Manager |
| Heather Bechtold | Drs. Roush and Will | Office Manager |
| Odette Beaty | Losada Vision | Office Manager |
| Asim Munir | Lahiri Eye Center | Office Manager |
| Karen Franklin | Franklin Eye Care, PLLC | Office Manager |
| Tania Mounce | Magnolia Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Stephanie Charland | Integrity Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Denise Strader | Williamsburg Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Kim Wires | Eyes On Main | Office Manager |
| Missy Smith | Cutlerville Eyecare | Office Manager |
| Billy McMullan | Florence Eye Center | Office Manager |
| Hannah Campbell | Florence Eye Center | Office Manager |
| Aracelis Ortiz | Vision Care Group | Office Manager |
| Michele Oldenburg | Vision Care Group | Office Manager |
| Christine Stephenson | Douglas L. Stephenson, O.D., P.A. | Office Manager |
| Rhonia Shaheen | Hills & Dales Vision Inc | Office Manager |
| Amy Samara | Vision Care Specialists | Office Manager |
| Matheu Scott | James Eye Associates, Pllc | Office Manager |
| Susan Hall | Family Eyecare Center | Office Manager |
| Sarah Fredette | Bellingham Eye Physicians | Office Manager |
| Therese Cochran | Plainfield Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Pam Scruggs | Mothershed Optometry | Office Manager |
| Tasha Thurston | Advanced Eyecare and Contact Lens Center | Office Manager |
| Monica Gutierrez | Walter Eye Clinic | Office Manager |
| Kelly Taylor | Drs. Cripe, Stephens, & Stickel | Office Manager |
| Patricia Pelletier | Malcolman Martin Greene OD LLC | Office Manager |
| Lori Marin | Drs. Wachtel, Shafran & Moore | Office Manager |
| Pauline Schrock | Eastern Shore Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Shannon Hofmann | InSight Eye Care/Appleton Eye Clinic | Office Manager |
| Keegan Dennis | Eubanks and Daugherty, LLC | Office Manager |
| Jennifer Hall | Professional Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Murrie Isphording | Professional Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Kimberly Hickey | Northwest EyeCare Professionals | Office Manager |
| Mary Kay Harris | Sirgany Eyecare | Office Manager |
| Linda Holmes | Chesterfield EyeWorks | Office Manager |
| Maggie Bauer | EyeCare for the Valley LLC | Office Manager |
| Jennifer Whitehouse | Dover Eye Care PC | Office Manager |
| Shante' King | Collins Eye Center | Office Manager |
| Teri Sanborn | Concord Family Vision | Office Manager |
| Charles Hallmark | Old Town Optique | Office Manager |
| Leslie Ruland | Verona Vision Care | Office Manager |