Orlando Dariacon 2008

The Orlando Dariacon 2008 is planned to be the first major gathering of Daria fans. The goal of the con is to have as many Daria fans meet in person as possible, not simply across the United States but across the world, making it the most ambitious meeting of its type.

Time and Location
March 1st and 2nd, 2008 La Quinta Inn Orlando Airport West 7931 Daetwyler Drive Orlando, FL 32812 Phone: (407) 857-9215

Less than three miles from Orlando International Airport and easy access to the Orlando area attractions and an easy day trip to the Atlantic or Gulf coast beaches.

As of December 2007, available room rates were US$89 for a double room or a single ADA accessible or US$96 for a single with king size bed.

Convention membership
The event is free of charge.

Schedule of events
Saturday, March 1

When people show up AM to Noon: Assorted greetings and a vague attempt at registration. Start showing episodes on the room TV.

Noon until we get back: Pizza lunch.

Afternoon until we get hungry: "Fanfiction Writing: What Were We Thinking?"

Evening: Obligatory Lasagna Dinner and whatever passes for evening entertainment.

Sunday, March 2

Late Morning: "The Mandatory "Why Tom?" discussion and more episodes on TV.

Noonish: Lunch-location to be determined.

Afternoon: "Can we make any sense out of the order of Season 5?" or more TV.

Evening: Dinner and more general entertainment.

Friday and Monday trips to local points of interest to be determined based on who is there and what they might be interested in seeing.

Otherwise, we'll probably just keep things loose.

Several people have suggested lengthening the convention, or at least their time in Florida, to allow them to hang out and do the other things that they want to do. Erin Mills has offered to use his cast member free passes to get some attendees into Disney World on Monday, March 3, if transportation can be arranged.