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B M & T ••• January/February 2026 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 18 A conventional conference room may be function- al, but not memorable. However, theme parks working with resort convention facilities create opportunities to craft meetings that people remember. A meet- ing in a theme park setting can excite, delight, and unite people. And the appeal goes beyond surroundings. Theme parks are true one-stop destinations, combining meetings, catering, entertainment, and distinctive venues together in one loca- tion. The result is a well-run event where your business goals and memorable moments mesh comfortably. Consider… WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORTS Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center's 40,000 sq. ft. of flexible space has completed a major renovation. Designed by Walt Disney Imagineers, the resort's magnificent Victorian architecture is enhanced with modern technology while remodeled guest accommodations and eat- ing options help streamline your group's visit. One of the East Coast's largest single-level convention hotels, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, scheduled for redesign in 2026, has 228,000 sq. ft. of function area. The planned modifications, inspired by the nearby Gran Destino Tower, will satisfy your meeting goals in a stylish, contempo- rary environment. What's more, Disney Meetings & Events makes team- building fun with Toy Story and Star Wars themes. And, the renewed Disney Creative Studio centralizes entertainment, décor, audio/visual services, catering, and other creative resources to help you build balanced and effective programs. Unique venues, exclusive viewing spaces for nighttime concerts, and discounted conference tickets are available at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa. With streamlined master account billing, on-site sales and services teams partner with you each step of the way. Visit https://www.disneymeetingsand- events.com for more information. SIX FLAGS Sawmill Creek Resort, a 200-acre golf resort on Lake Erie, is one of Six Flags' key venues for meetings. The resort has 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including a ballroom and break- out rooms for conferences, strategic meetings, and leadership retreats. Host your program in a productive and comfortable setting with 239 guest rooms, on-site dining, golf amenities, and dedicated event personnel and technical services. Six Flags parks expand group events beyond the resort. Scaling events up or down is easier with their 50-5,000-person event venues. Catered picnics, private evening gatherings, appreciation programs, and park buyouts are all options. BY PATRICE A. KELLY Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center Disney's Animation Academy