District Partner Updates

The International Drive Resort Area is comprised of businesses that are within the boundaries of a specific taxing district, the International Drive Master Transit & Improvement District. The District is responsible for the marketing and promotion of the International Drive Resort Area as one cohesive destination. In addition, the District also operates the I-Ride Trolley Service which provides transportation to businesses within the Resort Area; while making recommendations to government agencies on matters relating to traffic, pedestrian safety and overall mobility and security for the District.

The International Drive Resort Area spans 5,500 acres and showcases a collection of theme parks, attractions, hotels, resorts, restaurants, outlet malls, shopping centers and the nation’s second largest convention center. Twenty-eight million domestic and international visitors annually to the Resort Area.

This area of the web site is the information hub for what is happening in the District. This page is updated regularly to keep everyone informed. For specific information about the District Board Members and meeting dates click here.

What's Making News on International Drive...May 2012 ORLANDO, FL (May) – Orlando’s International Drive Resort Area is the perfect place for a spring vacation! The destination enjoys beautiful weather this month and is packed with nonstop fun! Read More

International Drive Resort Area - Events and Happenings If it's happening in the International Drive Resort Area - you'll find it here! Read More

Orange County Convention Center - Calendar of Events Upcoming months at the Orange County Convention Center are busy with a wide variety of events with something to appeal to everyone's interests! Read More

International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Calendar of Events Celebrating 24 Years! Mark your calendar! Read More

Orange County Convention Center ranked best in nation The Orange County Convention Center has received a big honor and national recognition. Business Review USA has ranked it the No. 1 convention center in the country. Read More

SeaWorld Orlando Announces Major Expansion for 2012 and 2013 SeaWorld Orlando announces the largest attraction expansion in its history – and news of not one, not two, but three exciting new attractions coming to SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove over the next two years. Read More

It is Fun (and Easy) Being Green in the Orlando Tourist Corridor with I-Drive Green Initiatives It’s easy being green even when you visit the International Drive Resort Area! Orlando's popular tourist destination offers lots of ways for its guests to put environmentally responsible practices. Read More

First App from Ripley's Believe It or Not! is Tough to Swallow Ripley's allows users to sharpen their sword swallowing skills with new app for iPhone, iPod Touch Read More

Improving Convention Center Connectivity Orlando continues to improve connectivity within the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) area, allowing attendees to walk from their hotel room to the tradeshow floor quicker and easier. Read More

Pow Wow to return to Orlando in 2015 Orlando has snagged an important tourism-industry convention for a second time in five years. International Pow Wow, a show that promotes U.S. destinations to international tour operators and travel buyers, has committed to a return engagement in Orlando in 2015. Read More

Driving to Ripley's Attraction is Within a Half Tank of Gas of 53% of the U.S. Population Company has Diverse Offering of Aquariums, Odditoriums, Miniature Golf, Wax Museums, Fun Zones, Haunted Adventures, Mirror Mazes, Motion-Based Theaters and MORE! Read More

Villaverde Named Hotelier of the Year Alan Villaverde, managing director of The Peabody Orlando and president of Peabody Hotel Division, was named the 2011 Hotelier of the Year by Preferred Hotel Group. Read More

Harris Rosen named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Harris Rosen '61, president and chief operating officer of Rosen Hotels and Resorts Inc. in Orlando, Fla., has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2011. He will be honored on campus during the Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration, April 14-15. Read More

District Partners Benefit Guide Since the International Drive Master Transit and Improvement District was created in 1992, the growth in the International Drive Resort Area has been tremendous. We certainly work in a very dynamic destination! Read More

District Partner Listings on www.InternationalDriveOrlando.com! The official website of the International Drive Resort Area has been populated with over 1,000 listings of accommodations, dining, shopping and playing options within the Resort Area. Read More

Add Impact To Your Website With A Direct Link to www.InternationalDriveOrlando.com Let visitors know that your business is located in “Orlando’s Most Dynamic Destination!” Add a link to the Resort Area’s official information packed website – Read More

Anything Happening at Your Place? Be sure to send your special events for us to include on “What’s Happening on I-Drive!” Read More

10th Annual I-Drive 5K Run to Benefit YMCA Aquatic Center "Learn to Swim Scholarship Program" The 10th Annual I-Drive 5K Run will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012, to benefit the YMCA Aquatic Center Learn to Swim Scholarship program. The I-Drive community gets involved in this 3.1 mile run through the heart of I-Drive every year by rallying their employees together to participate in this worthy event. Read More

I-Drive kicked off Holiday Dazzle at Nov. 30 at Pointe Orlando with a holiday tree lighting and special performances, benefiting the Edgewood Childrens Ranch Over 150 people enjoyed the lighting of I-Drive’s 45-foot holiday tree, special performances by the Central Florida Christian Academy Singers, Dr. Phillips High School “Dance in Motion” Company, Pointe Orlando Strolling Carolers and the I-Ride Trolley Quartet. Santa made a special appearance and visitors were able to take pictures with Santa for free! Read More

I-Drive Improvement District - 10th Annual Angel Tree Program helps 561 Orange County children for the holidays The International Drive Improvement District was able to provide clothing for 561 children plus 20 bicycles when it partnered with the Salvation Army, WKMG Local 6 and 40 I-Drive District Partners for its 10th annual Angel Tree program this 2011 holiday season. Read More

Pine Hills Elementary School receives 6th year of support from International Drive Master Transit & Improvement District for the 2010-2011 School Year Projects included providing 1,000 birthday certificates, 500 honor roll certificates, 500 honor roll pencils, 50 binders and 1,000 perfect attendance certificates. In addition, 300 "Reading is Achieving" pencils were provided as part of the school wide reading initiative. Read More

Public-Private Partnership results in Tourist Oriented Policing Squad ORLANDO, FL (April 19, 2010)—One of the world’s top tourist and meeting destinations, the International Drive Resort Area, continues with enhanced support of its highly successful prototype safety program, thanks to a grant that has been awarded to Orange County through the U.S. Department of Justice stimulus program. Read More

Crime Prevention Unit - Auto Burglaries A statement that is regularly heard by Law Enforcement Officers across the nation from victims of an auto burglary is “But I was only away from my car for a minute”. That is how much time it takes for to become a victim of a crime. Read More

I-Drive Chamber Free Crime Prevention Seminars Free Crime Prevention Seminars: Through our ongoing partnership with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Orlando Police Department the following Crime Prevention Seminars are available Free of Charge to your business and employees through the O.C. S. O. and the O.P.D. Crime Prevention Units. Read More

Utilizing technology to transport visitors along Orlando's tourist corridor ORLANDO, FL (April 2012)-The nostalgic I-Ride Trolley service that has logged more than 25.5 million trips since it began in 1997, has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art transportation system that is taking navigating the I-Drive area to a new level. Read More

International Drive Visitors Enjoy Parking the Car and Taking the Popular I-Ride Trolley to All the Fun in Orlando's Tourist Corridor! Since it began in 1997, the I-Ride Trolley has been one of the most popular attractions in the I-Drive Area. Combining the charm of the past with today’s modern comforts, the Trolleys provide an affordable, fun and convenient way to transport visitors to the attractions, shopping and accommodations. Read More

New Value-Added Opportunity: Hotel Voucher Program This new program is a win win for everyone! Hoteliers provide I-Ride Trolley transportation vouchers to guests at check-in. Hotels are offering this convenient service for their guests and providing just one more reason to visit their property and the International Drive Resort Area! For details on this program and how your property might participate, call the International Drive Improvement District offices at 407-248-9590. Read More