The IFDA National Championship
October 22-24, 2026
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL
IFDA National Championship Schedule
*Schedule as of 6/15/2026. Schedule subject to change.
Thursday, October 22
All competitors and judges should arrive by 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 22 to allow enough time to check-in, pick up registration materials and arrive to the Orientations and Exams on time.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration OPEN
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom M-N
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
“Swag” Room OPEN
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom P
8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Children’s Contest Desk
Hotel | North Registration Foyer
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Raymond Skills Check
Hotel | Porte Cochere
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Technology Drop Stations
Hotel | North Registration Foyer
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Transportation Vehicle Familiarization
Hotel | Porte Cochere
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Transportation Competitor Orientation
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom L w/Corridor
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Warehouse Competitor Orientation
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom K
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Transportation Judges Orientation
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom L w/Corridor
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Warehouse Judges Orientation
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom K
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Written Exam (Transportation & Warehouse)
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom J
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Family Orientation
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom L w/Corridor
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Family Gifts
Hotel | North Registration Foyer
Friday, October 23
5:00 AM – 5:30 AM
Grab-n-Go Coffee & Snacks for Competitors & Judges
Hotel | North Foyer
5:30 AM – 5:45 AM
Drivers and Judges Bus Loading for Osceola Heritage Park
Hotel | Porte Cochere
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Guest Breakfast
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom L
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Driver and Judges Breakfast
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena
6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Transportation Lounge
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena, Heritage Club
6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Warehouse Lounge
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena North Foyer
7:00 AM – 7:15 AM
Guests Bus Loading for OHP
Hotel | Porte Cochere
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Competitor/Judges Course Walkthrough
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena and Lot
7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
Guest Arrivals
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena and Lot
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena Flag Pole
8:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Competitions & Family Activities
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena and Lot
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Shuttle Service
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena, Bus Loading Area
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
OHP | Silver Spurs Arena and Lot
Saturday, October 24
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reception & Photos with Disney Characters
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom L-T
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Banquet Seating (Doors Open)
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom H-K
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Banquet
Hotel | Coronado Ballroom H-K