Whoopi Goldberg, Larry King, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jane Pauley, the 'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan, and Martina Navratilova Among Those Confirmed to Attend AARP's Orlando@50+ National Event & Expo

More Than 25,000 Attendees from Across the Country will Meet for Three Days of Fun, Entertainment and Information

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP today announced it will bring its annual National Event & Expo to the city of Orlando this fall. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center from September 30th - October 2nd, Orlando@50+ is a three-day event focused on helping the 50+ audience live their best life and will have something for everyone with entertainment, celebrities, experts and exhibits.

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"We're looking forward to having thousands of our members join us and experience this year's unique and exciting event," said A. Barry Rand, AARP's CEO.  "Orlando@50+ is geared specifically to address the wants and needs of people age 50+ and to help them live their best life and discover what's next, in all areas, whether it's health & fitness, entertainment & relationships, or technology and finances. We've got something for everyone!"

Orlando@50+ is designed to showcase the best of how people are redefining life after 50 and is a great way for AARP to get close to the 50+ population, thousands of people at a time. In addition to three top-notch concerts and the always-popular dance party, attendees of Orlando@50+ will also experience extensive exhibits; lifestyle, education and feature sessions; and health and fitness classes.  Gladys Knight, B.B. King, Crosby Stills & Nash, Whoopi Goldberg, Larry King, Los Lobos, Gloria Gaynor, "The Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan, Martina Navratilova, Patty Loveless, Olympia Dukakis, Richie Havens, Los Lobos, Judy Collins, Marlo Thomas, Rob Reiner, and Jane Pauley are just some of the renowned personalities already confirmed to appear at Orlando@50+. A complete lineup of those participating in the event is available at http://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/events/speakers/.

In addition to great talent, informational sessions and entertainment, Orlando@50+ will feature an exhibit hall covering more than 400,000 square feet with over 350 exhibitors offering valuable information and various products and services—all targeting the 50+ demographic. AARP is pleased to welcome back UnitedHealth Group and Walgreens as Platinum sponsors for the 2010 Orlando@50+ event, in addition to first-time sponsor Charles Schwab. Additional sponsors include Dell, Allstate, Amtrak, Foremost, Genworth Financial, Hamilton CapTel, Concord Music Group, New York Life Insurance Co., and The Hartford.  Exhibits will feature new and future technologies, appliances, travel and leisure destinations, and other products and services.

For those looking to get the party started a day early, AARP will host an exclusive pre-event get-together for registered attendees on September 29th at Universal Orlando®. For an additional cost, attendees of the "Great AARP Meet and Greet" will have the chance to enjoy an afternoon out at the park, make new friends, eat delicious food and dance the night away at the bars and clubs of Universal's CityWalk® entertainment complex. An exclusive discounted admission to both Universal Studios® and Universal's Islands of Adventure®, featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, will also be offered to those taking part in this excursion.

Registration

Admission to Orlando@50+ for AARP members is $25, for non-members, $35. The entry fee includes access to the Exhibit Floor, Exhibit Floor Performance Stage, Opening and Closing Shows, and Educational Sessions for all three days at one great price. Non-Member registration includes a 1-year membership to AARP.

Tickets for the dance party and concerts are an additional fee and start at $25. Tickets for the "Great AARP Meet and Greet" are an additional $95. Online registration is open now at www.aarp.org/events or via phone at 1-800-883-2784.

AARP's National Event and Expo has grown each year since its format changed in 2001 from a delegate convention to a member facing experience. The attendance has grown from 5,000 in 2001 (Dallas) to over 25,000 in 2009 (Las Vegas).  The Exhibit Hall has nearly doubled from 175 exhibits to more than 350 today.

Additional information on Orlando@50+, as well as the complete schedule, can be found online at www.aarp.org/events.

About AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 35.1 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's millions of members and Americans 50+; AARP VIVA su Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

SOURCE AARP