The Stars Will Be Shining in Orlando
Prepare For Fun at the 2025 CFA Annual!
Karen Lane (Annual Chair) and Hope Gonano (Sponsorship Chair)
Believe it or not, the CFA Annual is only a few months away! If you haven’t considered your plans, then NOW is the time! CFA’s Annual website is continually being updated, and will have information about meetings, hospitality, etc. Our theme this year is “Wish Upon a Star” appropriate for both the locale, and for all the wishes made throughout the previous show season.
This year’s Annual is at the Rosen Plaza in Orlando, FL. DO make your reservations now using the CFA reservation link. Rooms are available from June 23rd through June 30th. The Orlando airport (MCO) is centrally-located, served by all major airlines, and a short 15 minutes from the hotel.
Orlando is often considered “the happiest place on earth,” with Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando nearby. But there’s so much more to do in Orlando! There are also world-class museums & galleries, including the Orlando Museum of Art, the Orange County History Center, and City Arts Orlando (Orlando’s oldest building).
Cat fanciers (much like their cats!) LOVE to eat! The Rosen Plaza has a variety of on-site restaurants. Want something different? Restaurants in the immediate vicinity include Capital Grille (upscale chophouse), The Oceanaire Seafood Room (upscale seafood), The Pub-Orlando (classic British tavern), Cuba Libre, (choice for Cuban fare), and Kavas Tacos, along with many other restaurants within easy walking distance.
Plans are firming up for Friday night hospitality, sponsored by the Southern Region. At the center of our celebration will be a costume party with the theme “Cartoon Characters,” and several categories to choose from!
- Best Disney Character Group (all characters in the group must be different)
- Best Superhero Group (all characters in the group must be different)
- Best Disney Character Couple
- Best Cat in the Hat Group (all characters in the group must be different, unless Thing 1 and Thing 2, etc.)
- Best Superhero Couple
- Fanciest Minnie Mouse
- Fanciest Cartoon Character (other than Minnie)
Many thanks to the folks who have already purchased their 2025 Annual Pins! They are a great way to support the Annual AND remember the event! Still haven’t purchased one? We have lots of folks out in the show halls selling them, or contact us and we’ll see about getting you one! Only $20 (and going fast!!!)
Stay tuned for more details!