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.
 

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Full NamePractice NameJob Title
Phu-Scott LamMPO Eyecare OptometryPractice Owner OD
Kristin LaMonicaCate Street OpticalNon OD Owner
Camila Lara TrellesAlafaya Eye CareOptometric Technician
Kaylee LarsonMiamisburg Vision CareOptician
Albert LascaibarManatee OptometryPractice Owner OD
Danet LascaibarManatee OptometryNon OD Owner
Steven LazarusParker Family Eye CareOther
Krismin LeeEye 1st Vision CenterOptometric Technician
Renee LeightonDover Eye Care PCBilling Specialist
Benjamin LeishmanLumina VisionPractice Owner OD
Melissa LeoniBailey Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Paul LevineVision Care SpecialistsPractice Owner OD
Craig LichlyterDrs. Roush and WillPractice Owner OD
William LinehanSouthwest Orlando Eye CareOptician
Edward LingElite EyecarePractice Owner OD
Daniel LlewellynDr Dans Family Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Brandon LlewellynDr. DAN'S FAMILY EYE CAREOther
Takeia LockeFamily Eye Care Center of AtlantaPractice Owner OD
Caroline LondotEagle Eye Vision CareOther
Diana LopezParker Family Eye CareOther
Megan LorenceDupage OpticalOptometric Technician
Natacha Louis-CharlesFamily Eyecare of OrangePractice Owner OD
Robert LuckeyLuckey EyeCarePractice Owner OD
Kara LunzmanBarnett Vision Center LLPPractice Owner OD
Angela MacziewskiDavis Eye CareOffice Manager
Michel MaiersYoungwood Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Michael MaizelLansdowne EyePractice Owner OD
Cathi ManskeDupage OpticalBilling Specialist
Mark MargoliesMark M Margolies, ODPractice Owner OD
Sandra MargoliesMark M Margolies, ODOffice Manager
Lori MarinDrs. Wachtel, Shafran & MooreOffice Manager
Chris MarquardtEnvision EyecarePractice Owner OD
Salysia MartellePerceptions Eye Health & WellnesOptometric Technician
Eric MartinProfessional Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Dale MartinNashville Eye GroupPractice Owner OD
Laura MartinCleary Square EyecarePractice Owner OD
Julie MarvinManchester Eye Care Center, P.C.Practice Owner OD
Marissa MatvyaPremier Eyecare of CranberryBilling Specialist
Kristopher MayColdwater Vision CenterPractice Owner OD
Erin McClearyClear Horizon Eyecare, LLCPractice Owner OD
Sheri McGurkWinter Park EyewearPractice Owner OD
Daniel McIntoshDr Daniel R McIntosh and AssocPractice Owner OD
Clinton McLeanVision Center LTDPractice Owner OD
Billy McMullanFlorence Eye CenterOffice Manager
Rubicela MejiaParker Family Eye CareOther
Carol Mendez-OrwaskyFamily Eye Care & Vision TherapyPractice Owner OD
Nicolle MercadoSouthwest Orlando Eye CareOffice Manager
Julie Metzger AubuchonMetzger Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Steven MillerMiller VisionPractice Owner OD
Samantha MineoFamily Optometry CenterOffice Manager