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
Thomas Mirabile3D OptometryPractice Owner OD
Matthew MitchellBluffton Family EyecarePractice Owner OD
Chuck MonsonVision Center of Lake NormanPractice Owner OD
Michelle MooreDrs. Wachtel, Shafran & MoorePractice Owner OD
April MooreDrs. Roush and WillOptician
Richard MorrisMorris EyecarePractice Owner OD
Fred MothershedMothershed OptometryPractice Owner OD
Tania MounceMagnolia Eye CareOffice Manager
Stephen MullinsMullins Vision Associates, PLLCPractice Owner OD
Asim MunirLahiri Eye CenterOffice Manager
MEHA MUNIRLAHIRI EYE CENTEROptometric Technician
Karen MurrayKaren Murray OD IncPractice Owner OD
Zach NaceSpring Hill EyecareFront Desk Receptionist
Amanda NanasyFlorida Institute of Sports VisionPractice Owner OD
Artee NanjiPrimary Eyecare, PLCPractice Owner OD
Becky NeebOmaha Primary Eye CareFront Desk Receptionist
Andrew NeukirchCarillon Vision CarePractice Owner OD
John NowellSouthwest Orlando Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Taylor OakesProfessional Eye CareOptician
Michele OldenburgVision Care GroupOffice Manager
Aracelis OrtizVision Care GroupOffice Manager
Michael OrwaskyFamily Eye Care & Vision TherapyPractice Owner OD
Shelly PaganSouthwest Orlando Eye CareOther
Lauren PalmerDr Dans Family Eye CareOptician
Haley ParkerParker Family Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Tara ParnellPerceptions Eye Health & WellnesPractice Owner OD
Monica ParsonRidgeland Eyecare CenterOffice Manager
Paul PascarellaPascarella Eye Care & Contact Lenses PCPractice Owner OD
Carey PatrickFairview EyeCare, P.A.Practice Owner OD
Andrea PattersonSpring Hill EyecareOptician
Jose PayanCy-Fair EyecarePractice Owner OD
Loraine PayanCy-Fair EyecarePractice Owner OD
Genesis PazSouthwest Orlando Eye CareOptician
Lynda Pealer(not set)(not set)
Patricia PelletierMalcolman Martin Greene OD LLCOffice Manager
Susan PenningtonMothershed OptometryFront Desk Receptionist
Klara PinkertonDowntown's Vision Care . RochesterEyeDocOptometric Technician
Noel PintoPremier Eyecare of CranberryOptician
Sophie PoselleLarchmont Eye AssociatesPractice Owner OD
Jessica PotterConcord Family VisionPractice Owner OD
Brian PowellSouthern Dutchess Eyecare ODPractice Owner OD
Brett PratePrate Family Eye CarePractice Owner OD
James PratePrate Family Eye CarePractice Owner OD
Britni PritchardCate Street OpticalOffice Manager
Kristin ProtosowEye Vision AssociatesPractice Owner OD
Katherine RamseyRidgeland Eyecare CenterOptometric Technician
Chirag RanaWalter Eye ClinicPractice Owner OD
Amy RasmussenEye Care Avenue, PCPractice Owner OD
Rachel RawlsPrecision EyeCareOptometric Technician
Tina ReevesDowntown's Vision Care . RochesterEyeDocPractice Owner OD