The Downtown Orlando Partnership's first-ever Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, presented by the Downtown Development Board, took place from September 9-13, 2024, in various locations all over downtown Orlando! This free come-and-go event rewarded downtown Orlando’s dedicated workforce with a fun-filled week of incentives, daily giveaways, live music, employee discounts and much, much more.
THANK YOU for being a part of our downtown community!
For 2025 sponsorship and in-kind donations, please contact DOP's Communications Manager, Madison Haller, at madi@doporlando.com.
Event Information
DATE September 9 - 13, 2024
LOCATIONS Multiple Downtown Orlando Locations - See Schedule Below!
ADMISSION FREE* for all Downtown Employees!
*All events and giveaways are subject to change. Please see below for the latest schedule of events and giveaways. Coffee and lunch giveaways will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. One item per employee while supplies last.
Presenting Sponsor
In celebration of DOP's Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, presented by the DDB, United Arts of Central Florida is excited to announce new art installations all throughout downtown! Inspired by Lewis Miller's Flower Flash in NYC, five talented floral design artists created vibrant floral displays that can be found at City Hall, Duncan Park, Orange and Wall Street, Discover Downtown (near the DTO sculpture), and the Lake Eola Amphitheater from September 9-13, 2024.
8:00AM – 9:30AM
MORNING COFFEE MIXER
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Kick off Downtown Employee Appreciation Week with a complimentary coffee from City Beautiful Cafe and a pastry from Great Harvest Bakery at our Coffee Bar located in the City Hall Rotunda! The first 150 employees will receive a free coffee and pastry.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
FOOD TRUCKS & FUN!
419n S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Grab a complimentary mini meal at one of the food trucks in the Dr. Phillips Center Seneff Plaza and enjoy yard games and networking! The first 1,000 employees will receive a free lunch item. Additional food will be available for purchase at each truck.
8:00AM – 10:30AM
BEVERAGES & BOOK LAUNCH
201 S Orange Ave Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32801
Stop by Discover Downtown to grab a complimentary bottled beverage from Pepsi and catch the launch of the new 111 Places in Orlando That You Must Not Miss book with authors Susan and Simon Veness! The first 150 employees will receive a free beverage and anyone who makes a purchase at Discover Downtown from 8-10:30am will receive a 25% off discount.
Written by Susan Veness and Simon Veness
Photography by Kayla L. Smith
11:45AM – 1:00PM
MEET THE MASCOTS!
400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
Head over the the Kia Center Atrium for a complimentary lunchtime hotdog or pretzel and Pepsi beverage stay to mingle with fellow downtown employees, snap a picture with Orlando's iconic mascots, and meet Orlando Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw! The first 1,000 employees will receive a free lunch item.
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Stuff the Magic Dragon
TUESDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
COFFEE & COMMEMORATION
390 N Orange Ave Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32801
Grab a complimentary coffee at City National Bank and cheer on the Orlando Fire Department as they climb 110 flights in honor of 9/11. The same number of flights in the World Trade Center towers. The first 500 employees will receive a free hot coffee or coldbrew.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
ICE CREAM AT THE PARK
195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Enjoy a complimentary ice cream from The Greenery Creamery/Sampaguita at the Lake Eola Bandshell! The first 1,000 employees will receive a free ice cream serving.
WEDNESDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
COFFEE AT BELLHOP
37 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Stop by Bellhop for a complimentary coffee before work! The first 150 employees will receive a free coffee and treat.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
LUNCHTIME SUBS & SWEETS
9 W Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801
Head over to the Unbelievably Mural on the corner of Orange Ave and Pine St for a complimentary mini sub and bottled water from Foodie Catering and a cookie from DoubleTree Hotel! The first 500 employees will receive a free cookie, and the first 1,000 employees will receive a free mini sub and water.
5:00PM – 6:30PM
HAPPY HOUR
25 Wall St, Orlando, FL 32801
Grab a complimentary beer, seltzer, or premium liquor and network with downtown professionals for a happy hour at Wall Street Plaza! Live music will be provided by the Button Down Collective. The first 500 employees will receive a complimentary beverage.
THURSDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
MORNING COFFEE
- Latin Square Cuisine - 390 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 AND 250 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
- The Monroe - 448 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
- The Robinson Coffee Room - 63 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801
- Stemma Craft Coffee - 328 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
- Additional locations to be announced.
Get a free coffee from Latin Square Cuisine, The Monroe, The Robinson Coffee Room, or Stemma Craft Coffee! The first 50 employees at each location will receive a complimentary coffee.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
LUNCHTIME TREAT
S Orange Ave and, E Jackson St, Orlando, FL 32801
Beat the heat with Jeremiah's Ice at Duncan Park! The first 1,000 employees will receive a complimentary serving.
FRISDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Giveaways!
The Downtown Orlando Partnership will host daily giveaway raffles for exciting prizes like event tickets, hotel stays, gift cards, and much more. Enter each day at our coffee or lunch events for the chance to win! Individuals may only enter once per day. Winners will be selected at random and announced on DOP's Instagram story each afternoon.
DOPerks
Throughout the week, various downtown businesses and restaurants will be offering downtown employees discounts and special offers! See the information below to learn how to redeem the offer at each location.
15% Off at The Drake Kitchen & Bar
361 N Rosalind Ave Suite 1, Orlando, FL 32801
Print off this coupon certificate and present to your server upon arrival to redeem 15% off your lunch or dinner. Only valid for food items from September 9 - September 31, 2024 during hours of operation at the Downtown Orlando location.
$20 Off at The Monroe
448 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Attend our in-person events for a printed coupon to The Monroe and receive $20 off when you spend $100 or more. Valid until October 29, 2024. Coupons available while supplies last.
2 Complimentary Tickets to Orlando Pride
Inter&Co Stadium 655 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805
Redeem up to two (2) complimentary tickets to the Orlando Pride match on October 6th or November 2nd by clicking here! Additional tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate.
$20 Off at Reyes Mezcaleria
821 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Attend our in-person events for a printed coupon to Reyes Mezcaleria and receive $20 off when you spend $100 or more. Valid until October 29, 2024. Coupons available while supplies last.
10% Off at Schmankerl Stub'n German Scratch Kitchen
131 N Orange Ave Suite 104, Orlando, FL 32801
Mention DOP's Downtown Employee Appreciation Week to your host or server upon arrival to redeem the 10% off discount. Only valid from September 9 - September 13, 2024 during hours of operation at the Downtown Orlando location.
Unlimited Coworking at Serendipity Labs for Only $99 a Month
450 S Orange Ave, 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801
Celebrate Downtown Employee Appreciation Week with unlimited coworking at Serendipity Labs for only $99 a month! Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and fruit-infused water, high-speed WiFi, and plenty of comfortable seating options when you click here to redeem this offer.
$22 Tickets to Solar Bears Opening Game Night
Kia Center 400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
Redeem tickets to Orlando Solar Bears Opening Night Game at 7pm on Saturday, October 26, 2024 for only $22 per person! Ticket offer only valid HERE for a limited time.
