Welcome to APCO’s Block Party at Universal Studios Florida


Tuesday, August 6 | 6:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. | Universal Studios Florida

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You must have your APCO badge and ride shuttle transportation for entrance. Once in the park, please wear your provided LED wristband.

There will be a security checkpoint at the entrance of the event. All bags, backpacks, purses and items are subject to search. Read the Park’s policies and conditions.

6:30 p.m. Red Carpet Welcome
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Dinner & Beverage Service

  • Dinner Buffet Service until 8:30 p.m.
  • Dessert available until 9:30 p.m.
  • Beverage Service throughout the event
6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
8:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Character Meet & Greets
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Rides & Attractions Open at Universal Studios Florida
9:00 – 10:00 p.m. Extended Park Time for APCO

FUN

Universal Studios Florida Open
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER™ – DIAGON ALLEY™
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™

WORLD EXPO
MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack

SPRINGFIELD, U.S.A.: HOME OF THE SIMPSONS
The Simpsons Ride™
Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl

SAN FRANCISCO
Fast & Furious – Supercharged

MINION LAND ON ILLUMINATION AVENUE
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast

NEW YORK
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
Revenge of the Mummy
TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride–3D

KIDZONE
E.T. Adventure

Exclusive Access
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

MINION LAND ON ILLUMINATION AVENUE
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast

NEW YORK
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
Revenge of the Mummy
TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride–3D

10:00 p.m. Block Party Ends

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FOOD

Dinner Service
Soundstage 20 & 21

Dinner service until 8:30 p.m.
Dessert service until 9:30 p.m.

Character Meet & Greets:
6:30 – 7:00 p.m., 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Hot Items

Chili-Lime Chicken Kabob (Gluten Sensitive, Contains Dairy, Soy)

Frank in a Blanket (Contains Dairy, Soy)

Philly Cheesesteak Rolls (Contains Dairy, Soy)

Cold Items

Tomato Mozzarella Skewers (Gluten Sensitive, Contains Dairy, Soy)

Street Taco Station

Pollo –  Chicken Tinga, Cilantro Cream (Contains Dairy), Onion, Cilantro

Nopales (Vegetarian) – Grilled Nopales, Pico De Gallo, Onion, Cilantro

Slider Stations

Nashville Hot Slider (Contains Dairy)
Fried Chicken Smothered In House Made Nashville Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese Aioli, House Slaw, Pickles, on a Brioche Bun

Cilantro Pork Slider (Contains Dairy, Egg)
Pulled Pork With Chimichurri, Ancho Mayo, Topped With Fried Sweet Plantains on a Brioche Bun

Desserts

Warm Cinnamon Churros (Contains Dairy, Egg, Soy, Tree Nuts, Peanuts)

Non-Alcoholic Drink Selections

Soft Drinks: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite

Bottled Water: Niagara Water, Perrier

Cash Bar

Call Brand Cocktail: $10.00 Per Drink

House Wine by the Glass:  $10.00 Per Drink

Imported / Craft Beer: $10.00 Per Drink

Domestic Beer:  $9.00 Per Drink

Hard Seltzer – Nütrl: $10.00 Per Drink

Sodas (after 8:30 p.m.): $6 Per Drink

TRANSPORTATION

You must ride shuttle transportation for entrance.

Shuttle Bus Schedule

6:15 p.m. Loading and departure from all official conference hotels
8:00 p.m. Guests may begin boarding buses to return to hotels.
10:00 p.m. APCO Block Party concludes.
10:30 p.m. Last bus departs for return to hotels.

 

Hotel Route Boarding Location at Hotel
Hilton Orlando 1 Group Departure Area
Hyatt Regency Orlando 1 Tower 1 Entrance
Rosen Centre Hotel 1 Signature One Entrance
Embassy Suites International Drive South 2 Curbside on International Drive at Trolley Stop
Rosen Plaza Hotel 2 Curbside on International Drive at Trolley Stop
Hampton Inn International Drive/Convention Center 3 Walk to SpringHill Suites, at the Fountain
Homewood Suites – International Drive/Convention Center 3 Walk to SpringHill Suites, at the Fountain
Residence Inn Orlando Convention Center 3 Walk to SpringHill Suites, at the Fountain
SpringHill Suites Orlando Convention Center 3 Curbside on Universal at the fountain
The Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection® 3 Curbside on Universal Boulevard
Tru by Hilton Orlando 4 Curbside on Westwood Blvd