Oak Ridge High School Class of 1986 — 40th Reunion | September 26, 2026 | Orlando, FL
Oak Ridge High School
Orlando, Florida

The Class of '86 Reunion

Saturday
September 26
2026
Downtown Orlando
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Tickets are Limited — Don't Miss Your Spot
The Reunion

An Evening 40 Years
in the Making

World of Beer
on Lake Eola
431 E. Central Blvd · Downtown Orlando
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    Live Music by Dennis Stelling
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    Desserts by Trina Gregory · Se7enBites
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    Beverages included · Full cash bar available · World of Beer's legendary craft selection · Lake views
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    Private space — indoor & outdoor lakeside area
Main Event

World of Beer
Lake Eola

After months of planning, scouting locations, and making sure everything was just right, we've landed on the perfect venue for our 40th. World of Beer on Lake Eola is one of Orlando's most beautiful spots — a large private space that opens right up to the lakeside patio, with a view of the iconic Lake Eola fountain and the downtown skyline behind it.

Whether you've stayed in Orlando all these years or you're making the trip back home, this is going to feel exactly like it should — a room full of the people you grew up with, great music, reception-style bites, and beverages — plus World of Beer's full cash bar if you want to keep the night going. A night that proves no time has passed at all.

6:30 PM — Doors Open
Welcome Reception
Doors open at 6:30 — check in, find familiar faces, and ease into a night forty years in the making
6:30 PM
Reception & Live Music
Mingle, enjoy reception bites and beverages, Dennis Stelling performing · Full cash bar available
TBD
Desserts by Se7enBites
Trina Gregory brings the sweet finale
9:00 PM
Afterparty Begins — The Dust
Rich & Ray Miranda take over — steps away in the same building
9:00 – 11:00 PM
Dance the Night Away
Wall-to-wall 80s music — Babalu Bad Boyz
* Dessert timing to be confirmed closer to the event.
After The Reunion

The Night
Keeps Going

The Dust · Same Building · Steps Away

Then the night gets even better. Rich and Ray Miranda are taking over The Dust — just steps away in the same building — and if you know Rich and Ray, you already know what that means.

We're talking wall-to-wall 80s music, a packed dance floor, and a night that feels like no time has passed at all. This is a reunion within a reunion, and a lot of us have been waiting years for exactly this.

Venue
The Dust
Same building as WOB
Music
80s All Night
Dance floor open all night
Admission
Included
With your reunion ticket
Rich and Ray Miranda — Babalu Bad Boyz — DJing the afterparty at The Dust
Rich & Ray Miranda
Babalu Bad Boyz / Twice as Nice
DJing The Afterparty
Secure Your Spot

Don't Miss This One

This reunion is a ticketed event with limited availability. Once they're gone, they're gone. If this night is on your radar — and it should be — register now while you still can.

$ 35 per person + tax
Main Reunion Event Live Music Reception Bites Beverages Included Desserts by Se7enBites Afterparty Access
Register on Eventbrite
Classes of '85, '86, and '87 welcome. Open to all ORHS alumni.
Tickets are limited and will not be available at the door.
Plan Your Stay

Where to Stay

A variety of great options close to the venue — from a boutique inn steps from the lake to full-service downtown hotels.

Closest — Steps Away

The Eo Inn

227 N. Eola Drive · Orlando, FL 32801

A charming boutique hotel in a restored 1920s building, right on the northeast corner of Lake Eola Park — directly across the street from the venue. The most unique (and closest) lodging option for reunion night.

~5 Min Walk

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown

191 E. Pine St · Orlando, FL 32801

Spacious two-room suites, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, and a complimentary evening reception daily. Solid full-service option minutes from Lake Eola.

~8 Min Walk

Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown

401 N. Magnolia Ave · Orlando, FL 32801

All-suite hotel with rooftop pool, rooftop firepit, free full breakfast, Starbucks on-site, and fully equipped kitchens. Great value for extended stays.

Downtown

Marriott Orlando Downtown

400 W. Livingston Street · Orlando, FL 32801

High-rise comfort in the heart of downtown. Central Florida's only M Club Lounge and easy walkability to the venue.

Vacation Rentals

Airbnb & VRBO — Thornton Park

Thornton Park Neighborhood · Orlando, FL

The charming Thornton Park neighborhood surrounds Lake Eola with walkable bungalows, condos, and apartments — ideal for groups or those wanting a local feel.

Getting There

Parking & Directions

Parking Near the Venue

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Free Street Parking

Free parking available on Eola Drive along the east side of the park. Street parking also available in the Eola Heights and Thornton Park neighborhoods, 2–5 blocks from the venue.

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Metered Parking

Metered spots on Central Boulevard and Rosalind Avenue, both within easy walking distance of World of Beer.

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Post Parkside Garage

Parking garage at Osceola Avenue and East Central Boulevard — one of the most convenient covered options near the venue.

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Pre-Book with SpotHero

Skip the guesswork — reserve a guaranteed spot near Lake Eola in advance at SpotHero.com. Search "Lake Eola Park" to compare rates and book in seconds.

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Rideshare Recommended

Uber and Lyft drop off directly in front of the venue. With the afterparty going all night, rideshare is always a smart choice.

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World of Beer on Lake Eola

431 E. Central Blvd, Suite B
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 270-5541

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Questions

Good Things to Know

Summer Casual. Come comfortable and ready to have a great time. No need to go out and buy anything special — wear what makes you feel good and ready to enjoy the night.
Primarily the Oak Ridge High School Class of 1986, but we warmly welcome ambassadors and friends from the Classes of '85 and '87 — and any fellow Pioneers who want to celebrate with us.
Yes. Your $35 ticket includes access to both the main reunion at World of Beer and the afterparty at The Dust, just steps away in the same building. World of Beer also has a full cash bar on-site with an incredible craft selection if you'd like to order additional drinks throughout the evening.
Click any "Register Now" button on this page — it will take you to our Eventbrite page where you can purchase your ticket securely. Tickets are $35 per person plus applicable taxes.
A limited number of tickets may be available at the door, but we strongly encourage everyone to register in advance through Eventbrite. This is a capacity-limited event and we'd hate for anyone to miss out — registering early guarantees your spot.
Free parking is available on Eola Drive (east side of the park). Metered spots on Central Boulevard and Rosalind Avenue are also nearby. The Post Parkside Garage is a great covered option. See the Parking section for full details, or pre-book a spot at SpotHero.com.
Absolutely. See the Planning Committee section below, or reach out to any of our committee members listed there. We're happy to help.
The Eo Inn at 227 N. Eola Drive is the closest — a boutique hotel right across the street from Lake Eola Park, literally steps from World of Beer. See the Stay section for full lodging options.

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are not available. Tickets are non-transferable without prior committee approval.

Class of '86

Then & Now

Forty years of living. We want to see all of it. Dig out the old photos — yearbook pictures, hallway snapshots, Friday night memories — and share what life looks like today. Where are you now? What does your world look like? Share it here and we'll build a gallery for everyone to enjoy before, during, and after the reunion.

Then
The ORHS Years
Yearbook photos, school events, senior portraits, Friday nights, sports, prom, graduation — anything from the Oak Ridge era.
Now
Life at 40 Years Out
Where life has taken you — family photos, adventures, milestones, career wins, or just a great shot of you today.
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Share Your Then & Now

Photos, documents, scans — old or new, we want to see it all

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