Orlando, Florida · July 29, 2026

Hotel & Travel

Everything you need to get to SHIFT 2026 — from MCO airport and Brightline rail to your stay at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa.

Host Venue & Hotel

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

A AAA Three Diamond resort tucked into 110 acres of tropical landscaping on Turkey Lake — minutes from International Drive, Universal Orlando, and the convention corridor. SHIFT 2026 takes over the conference center for a single intensive day, and attendees get exclusive access to the resort amenities before and after.

9500 Turkey Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32819
7 Pools
6 Dining Spots
Free Wi-Fi
Full Spa
SHIFT attendee block: A discounted room block will be released closer to the event. Registered attendees will receive the booking code by email.

At the resort

  • • On-site conference center hosting all SHIFT sessions
  • • Studio, 1- and 2-bedroom villa accommodations
  • • Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Sid's Bistro, Smokehouse Grill
  • • Serenity Spa for pre/post-event relaxation
  • • Complimentary scheduled shuttle to Universal Orlando
  • • Lakeside walking trails and private marina
  • • On-site Hertz rental car desk

Nearby attractions

  • • Universal Orlando & Epic Universe — 5 min
  • • ICON Park / International Drive — 7 min
  • • Walt Disney World — 15 min
  • • Orlando Premium Outlets — 6 min
  • • Downtown Orlando — 20 min

Getting to Orlando

Three easy ways to arrive — by air, rail, or road.

Fly into MCO

Orlando International Airport

MCO is one of the busiest airports in the U.S., served by every major domestic carrier and 50+ international destinations. Rated #1 mega airport in North America by J.D. Power.

  • ~17 miles to Westgate Lakes (~25 min drive)
  • Rideshare pickup at Terminals A & B, Level 1
  • Mears Connect shared shuttle service
  • All major rental car brands on-site
MCO airport info
Recommended

Brightline High-Speed Rail

From Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm, Boca, Aventura

Skip the I-95 traffic. Brightline connects South Florida to Orlando in about 3 hours with onboard Wi-Fi, power outlets, and Premium service. The Orlando station is right at MCO.

  • Miami → Orlando in ~3h 15m
  • 16 daily round trips
  • Station inside MCO Terminal C
  • SMART, PREMIUM, and Premium+ classes
Book Brightline

Drive In

Quick highway access

Westgate Lakes sits just off I-4 at the Sand Lake Road exit, in the heart of Orlando's tourist corridor. Complimentary on-site self-parking for all SHIFT attendees.

  • Tampa — 1h 30m via I-4
  • Jacksonville — 2h 20m via I-95 / I-4
  • Miami — 3h 30m via FL Turnpike
  • Free attendee self-parking

Getting around Orlando

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft operate everywhere in Orlando. Expect $25–$35 between MCO and Westgate Lakes.

Rental car

Recommended if you plan to explore the parks or downtown. Hertz has an on-site desk at the resort.

Hotel shuttle

Westgate runs a complimentary scheduled shuttle to Universal Orlando — perfect for an after-event evening.

I-RIDE Trolley

Cheap hop-on/hop-off trolley along International Drive — $2 per ride, great for restaurants and shopping.

Ready to make it official?

Lock in your ticket, then book your room and travel.

Register for SHIFT 2026