The 2026 MWSA Annual Membership Conference and Awards Banquet is being held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, FL, Oct. 22-24. Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare for a successful trip.
The closest airport is the Orlando International Airport (MCO), located just 15 minutes from the hotel.
Once at the airport, you can use app-based ride services (such as Uber and Lyft) to transport you to the Rosen Plaza. Per MCO’s website:
All Ride Share companies (such as Uber, Lyft, Wingz and KreweCar) may pick up passengers at:
Terminal A
Arrivals Curb (Level 2) 24 hours per day
Departures Curb (Level 3) between 9:00pm and 2:00am
Terminal B
Arrivals Curb (Level 2) 24 hours per day
Departures Curb (Level 3) between 9:00pm and 2:00am
Terminal C - Arrivals Curb (Level 6)
For those preferring taxi cab services, here are the locations for taxis from the airport:
Terminal A
on the Ground Transportation Curb (Level 1) between spaces A22-A25
Terminal B
on the Ground Transportation Curb (Level 1) between spaces B30-B34
Terminal C
on the Arrivals Curb (Level 6)
MCO states, “Taxis may carry up to 9 passengers and charge the same rate regardless of the number of passengers.”
Driving to the conference? The Rosen Plaza Hotel is located at 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL. There is a $29 daily fee for self-parking.
If you still need to reserve rooms, please use the link at MWSA’s conference page: 2026 General Membership Conference Military Writers Society of America. Remember, conference registration and hotel registration are separate. The discount rate is $189 per night (before tax), and our discount rate is good until Sep. 30 or until our block of rooms sells out. You may also call the hotel’s reservation department at 1-800-627-8258.