Riding the -tide Meet Up!
First-ever Riding the -tide Meetup! Join me and Angie for a weekend of fun, laughter, and GLP-1 community.
I will be attending my very first Marine Corps Ball on the night of November 14th. You're more than welcome to join us (with a ticket purchase) or meet up before and after the Ball. We will be hanging out Friday from 3:00 PM until whenever, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5:00 PM to 10:00 PM will be at the Ball), then again from 10:30 PM until whenever, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
You can stay at the Rosen Shingle Creek or at a nearby hotel. Hotel booking information and Marine Corps Ball ticket details are listed below:
You can book your stay online through the Rosen Shingle Creek Official Website or by calling the resort directly. [1, 2]
Hotel Details
Address: 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone Number: (407) 996-6338
Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
You can buy tickets for the Orlando event on the 251st Marine Corps Birthday Ball Eventbrite Page. [1]
Event Details
Date: November 14, 2026
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Host: Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation (CFMCF)
Schedule: Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 PM, followed by a formal ceremony, dinner, and dancing. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Ticket Pricing & Deadlines
General Admission (Aug 1 – Sept 30): $150
E4–E5 Ticket (Aug 1 – Sept 30): $130 (Access code required)
E1–E3 Ticket (Aug 1 – Sept 30): $115 (Access code required)
Late Registration (Oct 1 – Oct 31): $165 (Tickets become non-refundable after October 1)
Ultra Late Ticket (Nov 1 – Nov 10): $200