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The Orlando Dariacon 2008 was planned as a major gathering of Daria fans, but fell short of the goal to have as many Daria fans meet in person as possible, not simply across the United States but across the world. Various real world complications among planned attendees seriously reduced attendance.

Time and Location

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

History

Those in attendance were Kristen Bealer, her husband Bryan, Teeki, Shallow 15, Richard Lobinske and his wife Louise.

Kristen, Bryan, Louse and Richard arrived February 28 and spent most of February 29 prowling comic stores in the Orlando area. Teeki arrived on Friday and met up with the others for dinner, followed by the quest for chocolate and books.

Shallow15 arrived on Saturday in time for the emergency switch from the hotel-provided DVD player to a laptop to watch episodes 303-408. The disc by chance in Kristen and Bryan's laptop and used after Richard had forgotten to grab his full run of DVDs after spending the last moments before leaving home chasing a cat. The show watching was frequently punctuated with comments about the show and fanfiction, with wild tangents thrown in for good measure. The pizzas delivered for lunch had an extra quart of grease added to each. By the end of the night, the uneaten leftovers were discarded (showing how greasy the pizzas were). Part of the afternoon was spent poolside as those from northern climes enjoyed the warm weather. Dinner was at a nearby Italian place so that lasagna was available for those who wished to partake.

Sunday was spent preparing for member departures to home or to continue vacations in Florida.

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-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.
+The ''Orlando Dariacon 2008'' was planned as a major gathering of ''Daria'' fans, but fell short of the goal to have as many Daria fans meet in person as possible, not simply across the United States but across the world.  Various real world complications among planned attendees seriously reduced attendance.
 ==Time and Location==
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  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.
-==Convention membership==
-The event is free of charge.
 ==History==
-Currently underway with early arrivals partaking in a comic store crawl, bookstore stalking and raiding a Godiva Chocolate store.
-==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.
+Those in attendance were [[Kristen Bealer]], her husband Bryan, [[Teeki]], [[Shallow 15]], [[Richard Lobinske]] and his wife Louise.
-Otherwise, we'll probably just keep things loose.
+Kristen, Bryan, Louse and Richard arrived February 28 and spent most of February 29 prowling comic stores in the Orlando area.  Teeki arrived on Friday and met up with the others for dinner, followed by the quest for chocolate and books.
-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.
+Shallow15 arrived on Saturday in time for the emergency switch from the hotel-provided DVD player to a laptop to watch episodes 303-408.  The disc by chance in Kristen and Bryan's laptop and used after Richard had forgotten to grab his full run of DVDs after spending the last moments before leaving home chasing a cat.  The show watching was frequently punctuated with comments about the show and fanfiction, with wild tangents thrown in for good measure.  The pizzas delivered for lunch had an extra quart of grease added to each.  By the end of the night, the uneaten leftovers were discarded (showing how greasy the pizzas were).  Part of the afternoon was spent poolside as those from northern climes enjoyed the warm weather.  Dinner was at a nearby Italian place so that lasagna was available for those who wished to partake.
+Sunday was spent preparing for member departures to home or to continue vacations in Florida.
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