PSU 2010 Anaheim July 11 – 15, 2010
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PSU Anaheim takes place at the legendary Disneyland® Hotel in Anaheim, California. All classes, meals, and suggested accommodations will be in the hotel. Located next to the Downtown Disney® District, the Disneyland® Hotel is in the heart of the theme park resort. Hotel guests are invited to use the private entrance for Disney's California Adventure® Park, board the Disneyland® Monorail at a nearby stop (with park admission), and take advantage of entertainment at other Disneyland® Resort hotels. If you plan to bring your family, or if you're just a kid at heart, this is the PSU you won't want to miss!
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When do I need to arrive for PSU?
Conference Check In
(not room check in)
Sunday, July 11
4:00 – 7:00pm
Disneyland® Hotel
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Late Conference Check In
(not room check in)
Monday, July 12
7:00 – 8:00am
Disneyland® Hotel
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Breakfast
Monday, July 12
7:30 – 8:30am
Disneyland® Hotel
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Schedule Overview
Sunday
July 11, 2010 |
Monday
July 12, 2010 |
Tuesday
July 13, 2010 |
Wednesday
July 14, 2010 |
Thursday
July 15, 2010 |
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7:00-8:00am
Late Check In |
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7:30-8:30am
Breakfast & Welcome |
7:30-8:30am
Breakfast |
7:30-8:30am
Breakfast |
7:30-8:30am
Breakfast |
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8:30-11:30am
Instructional Time |
8:30-11:30am
Instructional Time |
8:30-11:30am
Instructional Time |
8:30-11:30am
Instructional Time |
11:30-1:00pm
Lunch |
11:30-1:00pm
Lunch |
11:30-1:00pm
Lunch |
11:30-1:00pm
Lunch |
1:00-4:00pm
Instructional Time |
1:00-4:00pm
Instructional Time |
1:00-4:00pm
Instructional Time |
1:00-4:00pm
Instructional Time |
4:00-7:00pm
Check In
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4:00-4:30pm Break |
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4:00-4:30pm Break |
4:00-4:30pm Break |
4:30-5:30pm
Open Sessions |
4:30-5:30pm
Open Sessions |
4:30-5:30pm
Open Sessions |
| 5:30-6:00pm Break |
5:30-6:00pm Break |
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6:00-9:00pm
Instructional Time |
Reception and Evening at a Disney Park |
6:00-9:00pm
Instructional Time |
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Where do we check in for the conference?
Enter the Disneyland® Hotel and proceed to the South Exhibit Hall. PSU check in is in the foyer area of the South Exhibit Hall.
If you plan to use your own computer during PSU, please bring it with you when you check in for PSU.
When can I plan on leaving PSU Anaheim?
The last class at PSU Anaheim will end at 4:00pm on Thursday, July 15th.
Will there be a special evening event at PSU Anaheim?
Yes, join us for an outdoor reception at the Disneyland® Hotel and the opportunity to socialize with your fellow PowerSchool users. After, head off into Disneyland® Park or Disney's California Adventure® Park with a complimentary pass into either park. For those going to Disney's California Adventure® Park, special Fast Passes will be available at the reception (limited to a maximum of two per guest due to limited availability). These Fast Passes will give you access to a preferred viewing area for the second showing of Disney's new nighttime water spectacular "World of Color" that evening.
Schedule
5:00 PM Reception in the Rose Court Garden
10:15 PM Preferred Viewing at "World of Color" (Attendees must opt to go to Disney's California Adventure® Park and must have a Fast Pass)
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To sign up for or decline this event, log in to the My PSU page and edit your reservations on the "Special Events" tab. The cost of this special event is included with your PSU tuition. If you wish to bring a guest, the cost is $65/person and you can pay with cash onsite. All attendees and guests must be 21 or older for the reception.
Preferential Lodging
We have reserved a block of rooms at a special discount rate at the Disneyland® Hotel. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved by Friday, June 11th in order to receive the conference rate. Any reservation made after this date will be accepted based on availability and may not receive the conference rate.
- Preferred rate: $179.00 per night + tax
- Daily resort fee: $12.00 (PSU is picking up the resort fee on the nights of 7/11-7/14)
The daily resort fee includes:
- Unlimited access to high speed and wireless internet in the guest room
- Unlimited use of the fitness center
- Overnight self-parking of two vehicles with in/out privileges
- Unlimited local telephone service
- Free access telephone connections (i.e., "800" numbers)
To reserve your room at the preferred rate use the dedicated PSU online reservation site at Disneyland® Hotel
You may also contact the Disneyland® Hotel directly at 714.520.5005 or dlr.convention.groups@disney.com and request a room in the "PowerSchool University" block.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, the Disneyland® Hotel cannot accept purchase orders to cover room fees. A credit card is required to complete a reservation.
Where is the Disneyland® Hotel located?
Will we have an opportunity to purchase discounted park tickets?
For advance purchase of specially-priced meeting and convention Disney tickets, including Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Tickets, please visit the Advance Purchase web site. In order to receive the discounted price, you must purchase your tickets by July 7, 2010.
Which airport should I fly into for PSU Anaheim?
Orange County's John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest and most convenient airport to the venue. The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a larger airport but requires a longer trip to the Disneyland® Hotel.
Recommended transit from SNA:
Taxis are available for approximately $35 one-way.
An option for shuttle service is the Disneyland® Resort Express and is $17 one-way or $27 round trip per person; reservations are not required. To take the Disneyland® Resort Express, proceed outside to the Ground Transportation Center ticket booth. You may also make a reservation on the Disneyland® Resort Express web site ahead of time for a slight discount.
Alternatively, SuperShuttle has arranged a discount for conference attendees through the PSU Super Shuttle Discount Registration Link. The discount is 15% off both the one-way and round-trip fares.
If traveling by vehicle, exit the airport via Airport Way. Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard. Take Interstate 405 North towards Long Beach. Take California Highway 55 North. Take Interstate 5 North (exit 10B) towards Los Angeles. Take Harbor Boulevard (exit 110) towards Ball Road. Turn right onto South Harbor Boulevard. Turn left onto West Ball Road. Turn left onto Disneyland Drive. Continue on Disneyland Drive, staying in the far two right lanes. Turn right (West) on Magic Way and follow the sign to the hotel entrance on the left.
Recommended transit from LAX:
Taxis are available for approximately $95 one-way.
An option for shuttle service is the Disneyland® Resort Express and is $22 one-way or $32 round trip per person; reservations are not required. To take the Disneyland® Resort Express, proceed outside to the green sign in the center island. You may also make a reservation on the Disneyland® Resort Express web site ahead of time for a slight discount.
Alternatively, SuperShuttle has arranged a discount for conference attendees through the PSU Super Shuttle Discount Registration Link. The discount is 15% off both the one-way and round-trip fares.
If traveling by vehicle, exit the airport by following the signs to Sepulveda Boulevard South. Take Interstate 105 East. Take Interstate 605 North. Take Interstate 5 South. Take the Disneyland Drive exit towards Ball Road. Merge onto Disneyland Drive. Continue on Disneyland Drive, staying in the far two right lanes. Turn right (West) on Magic Way and follow the sign to the hotel entrance on the left.
For transit around the Anaheim and greater Los Angeles area, we recommend renting a vehicle. However, a vehicle is probably not necessary if you plan to stay in the resort area, where there are a number of places for dining and entertainment.
 For additional information about transportation from various airports to PSU Anaheim, visit the Disneyland® Hotel web site.
Where can I park at PSU Anaheim?
Parking is available at the Disneyland® Hotel for hotel guests and self-parking fees are included in the resort fee assessed to your hotel room charges. Valet parking is also available for hotel guests at an additional $17 per day. Both parking options include in/out privileges.
Fortunately, participation in PSU Anaheim does not require the use of a car unless you have plans to visit outlying areas such as the beach or Los Angeles. If you plan to rent a car just for a day trip, you may consider one of several rental car agencies within a few blocks of the Disneyland® Resort area. There is plenty to do on the resort premises. The Downtown Disney® District has many dining, shopping, and entertainment options that do not require admission to either of the theme parks. Additional information about area transportation, food, and nightlife is available at the hotel.
For those participants who will drive to PSU Anaheim each day, the daily parking rate is $8 for self-parking and $17 for valet parking. Please note these rates are for once in, once out and require that you park in the Disneyland® Hotel parking lot. A map of the parking area is available here.
Will PowerSchool be providing breakfast, lunch and dinner?
Your tuition includes breakfast and lunch (Monday through Thursday). Breakfast and lunch will be served at the Disneyland® Hotel in the Magic Kingdom Ballroom West, which is located on the second floor. The daily menus are available here:
PSU 2010 Anaheim Breakfast and Lunch Menus
What is the attire at PSU?
PowerSchool University is very casual so please wear what is comfortable to you. The average day-time high for this time of year in Anaheim is 84 degrees, with the night-time low averaging 62 degrees. Air conditioning in the classrooms can be unpredictable, so we recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater.
What is the cancellation policy for PSU?
If you go through the registration process and then discover you cannot attend, make sure to cancel as early as possible. Cancellations received after 5:00pm Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, June 25, 2010, will be charged 50% of the tuition cost. If you need to cancel your registration, email psu@powerschool.com.
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Map of the Disneyland® Resort area