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?

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Full NamePractice NameJob Title
Alina HoMPO Eyecare OptometryAssociate OD
Laura HoffmanDouglas L. Stephenson, O.D., P.A.Optician
James HoffmanOrange Park Eye CenterPractice Owner OD
Karen HoffmanOrange Park Eye CenterPractice Owner OD
Shannon HofmannInSight Eye Care/Appleton Eye ClinicOffice Manager
Linda HolmesChesterfield EyeWorksOffice Manager
WILLIAM HOLMESChesterfield EyeWorksPractice Owner OD
Ivo HorakFamily Eye Care of MariettaPractice Owner OD
Sandy HorgerAdvanced Eyecare and Contact Lens CenterOptician
Sam HotardCate Street OpticalOptometric Technician
Maleeka HoustonEye 1st Vision CenterOptician
Jason HuntVerona Vision CareNon OD Owner
Tami HuntVerona Vision CarePractice Owner OD
Wade HyattNashville Eye GroupPractice Owner OD
Ginger HyattNashville Eye GroupSocial Media Coordinator
Stephanie InthavongEyeCare PlusOffice Manager
Alissa IronsBlinkPractice Owner OD
Murrie IsphordingProfessional Eye CareOffice Manager
Diamond JackEye 1st Vision CenterOptometric Technician
Andrew JamesJames Eye AssociatesPractice Owner OD
Pollly JamesNashville Eye GroupOptometric Technician
Thomas JaromeEyeCare for the Valley LLCPractice Owner OD
Melanie JenkinsSpring Hill EyecareOffice Manager
Douglas JeskeTumwater Eye Center, Inc.Practice Owner OD
Angela JohnsonEye Q VisionPractice Owner OD
Murray JohnsonEye & Contact Lens Associates of North TexasPractice Owner OD
Linda F JohnsonEye & Contact Lens Associates of North TexasOther
Sandra JolyJacksonville Eye Care CenterAssociate OD
Zachary JonesRegion Eye Care LLC DBA: South Shore Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Holly JonesRegion Eye Care LLC DBA: South Shore Eye CareNon OD Owner
Cathey JoyceCate Street OpticalOptician
Ben KachelmanFlorence Eye CenterPractice Owner OD
Nona KalfayanEast Side Vision CenterAssociate OD
Richard KamiyamaEast Highland Family OptometryPractice Owner OD
Joan KaplowAllens Creek Family OptometryPractice Owner OD
Tom Kellythomas kelly od incPractice Owner OD
Manoj KhannaGreater Morristown Eye Care Eye WearPractice Owner OD
Mindi KiefferWalter Eye ClinicPractice Owner OD
Shante' KingCollins Eye CenterOffice Manager
David KisiolekKisiolek Eye CenterPractice Owner OD
Paula KochCherry OptometryPractice Owner OD
Benjamin KonynenbeltSouthwest Orlando Eye CareAssociate OD
Sue KordanOptometric Associates LLCOffice Manager
Cynthia KozaEagle Eye AssociatesAssociate OD
Christina KreinestMetzger Eye CareAssociate OD
Richard KrzyzakKrzyzak EyecarePractice Owner OD
Marsha KubicaOmaha Primary Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Mark KubicaOmaha Primary Eye CareOffice Manager
Amy LackeyDr. Amy Lackey Family Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Devjani Lahiri-MunirLahiri Eye CenterPractice Owner OD