Magic, Memories and Multiples!!
Orlando, FL
July 6-8, 2012
By Kree Lindsay, Convention Director
Greetings! I have just returned from Orlando where I, along with Aaron and Kim Jones, were on the hunt for the property of the decade! And, the good news, we found it!!
I am extremely happy to announce that we have contracted with the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort in Orlando! swandolphin.com The resort is on Disney property, located between Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This means we will have access to special Disney benefits, including free shuttle service to all the Disney Parks and extended Park hours. There is even a Ferry Boat that leaves from the dock between the two hotels. Of course, you can even walk to Epcot from the hotel—we are that close!
I have to tell you about the Boardwalk! There are so many places to eat, shop, and enjoy outdoor entertainment. It’s large enough to be interesting and small enough to fit into a couple of football fields. I believe you would be perfectly comfortable sending your Tween and Teen kids that way for a while. It’s open all day and lit up beautifully at night!
There are 17 restaurants on the Swan and Dolphin property. All of our rooms and meeting space will be in the Swan. Perfect for us! Not too big and not too small! There are five pools, four whirlpools, a kiddie pool, two lap pools, a water fall, a water slide, and there will be outside activities all day after the Workshops and into the night on Saturday. I will be working closely with the Swan’s Activity Director to make sure the games and activities will bring you closer as a family and closer to new triplet family friends. Everyone will have a good time!
Did I mention that the Swan has a white sand beach to lay/play on? There is also a playground with jungle gym, swan boats (free) to go out on the lake, some hammocks, beach volleyball, and also tennis and basketball courts. You have to see the beachside playground! Did I mention that we will be bringing a bunch of toys with us for the kiddos to build sand castles all day long! There will be a movie going on Saturday night at the pool. If that isn’t enough, you can also play mini golf on one of the two 18 hole mini golf courses in the back yard. One is based on Fantasia and is so much fun and the other is simply a challenge for real golfers with many hills, obstacles, and levels. We are currently trying to get some reduced price tickets for the mini golf through the Disney Rep. I think we will be successful. You will have a fabulous time on Saturday afternoon/evening getting to know other triplet families while you are having more fun than you can imagine. Talk about Magic Memories!
Did I mention that there is an onsite spa and Saturday Disney Character Breakfasts in the Swan (available for an extra charge)? I’m sure I didn’t highlight that there is CAMP DOLPHIN—a supervised activity center for children ages 4-12 that features arts and crafts, board games video games, family movies and some dining opportunities.
I will see you there. Please don’t miss this one! Our household is starting an Orlando piggy bank this week! Memories like this last a lifetime. I can tell you that it will be worth the time, effort, energy, and expense that the event will cost. Memories . . . for a life time.
**Please remember that hotel sleeping room fees are separate from the convention registration fees. All families must be registered for the convention.
CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 5 (Optional)
8:30 a.m. Breakfast at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville® in Universal CityWalk®. Spend the day at either of the two Universal Parks! Discount tickets will be available through the convention website. These tickets are NOT part of the convention registration fees.
Friday, July 6
5:30 p.m. Short meeting for first time convention attendees. All your questions answered. Will be held in the same place as Adult Session (below):
6:00 p.m. Adult General Session and Dessert Reception. Silent auction. Children in activities.
Saturday, July 7
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Adult Workshops. Registration (no cost) available through the convention website. Children will be in activities. One to six year olds must have chaperone with them (toddler room will be available). Group activities for kids age 4-10, tweens and teens.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided for all registered attendees over 2 years old.
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Planned activities for the entire family outside the hotel. An exact schedule will be provided at a later time. These activities will enable your family to meet others with children the same age as yours and will provide many family memories as well as strengthen friendships. They will include games for families as well as age groups, competitions, and some individual activities such as swimming, video games, Wii, movies at the poolside, the Triplet Parade, and refreshments after 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 8
8:30 -10:00 a.m. Breakfast
Be sure to check the Convention website, TripletConnectionConvention.com to register and for up-to-date information on all the convention activities. For questions, please contact Kree Lindsay at 435-764-7653 or KreeLindsay@yahoo.com. Hotel website: SwanDolphin.com.
**Please remember that hotel sleeping room fees are separate from the convention registration fees. All families must be registered for the convention!
Here are more details:
Date: July 6-8, 2012
Place: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort swandolphin.com
Cost: $129 each room night (resort fees included). Convention registration fees are extra. (Hotel prices good for three days pre and post convention dates.)
Parking:$7.00 per day with in and out privileges (shuttles will save you theme park parking $)
Rollaways:$25.00 per stay. Cribs are complimentary.
Families: Two adults and any number of children in the immediate family may stay in one room.
Make your reservations now. Call the Swan and Dolphin Resort at 1-800-524-4939 and ask for the Triplet Connection room block. If you are not getting what you want, call Kree at 435-764-7653.
Free Features:
- Complimentary and continuous transportation to Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Attractions.
- On-Site Walt Disney World ticket and information desks.
- Extra Magic Hours Benefit – Each day one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to three hours later for guests to enjoy select attractions. Valid Disney Park tickets only.
- Package Delivery – Guests enjoy the convenience of having purchases from select shops within the Walt Disney World Resort delivered to the Disney gift shop at either the Swan or the Dolphin.
EXTRA, EXTRA! EXTRA ACTIVITY FOR THE HEARTY AND THE BRAVE!!!
On THURSDAY, JULY 5, The Triplet Connection Convention (TCC) will have a kick-off activity BREAKFAST at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville® in Universal CityWalk®”. More details to come soon. It will start prior to the restaurant opening which means we have the entire place for TCC families. THEN from there, we will go to one of the Universal Parks, or perhaps both depending on your advanced ticket choices. You will be selecting from several ticket options and the breakfast will be an extra charge not included in your regular convention fees nor the Universal Park ticket fees. This extra day will most likely be an option on our website but we will let you know all the details as soon as it has been arranged online. We already have the contract with Universal! I'm going to be there for sure! Who doesn't want to see Harry Potter World? I know my gang does, so we're in!!! Please do check the website often for the latest on the TC Convention! It will be fabulous!!
- Call to make room reservations right away!! Please visit swandolphin.com to see more.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Child Care
This is a family convention and babies are welcome except at the Saturday workshops and adult meeting. Any child attending the children's activities and entertainment portions of the convention AND IS UNDER THE AGE OF SIX will need to be accompanied by a chaperone. This could be a parent, friend, or relative. If it is necessary for a parent to stay with his or her children during a block of time rather than attending another activity, it will be time well spent. Often, parents will trade off with their spouses to attend a particular adult meeting or workshop if they do not have a helper.
Auction Items and Convention Volunteers Needed
Our silent and live auctions are the only major convention fundraiser (registration fees do not cover all of our expenses). The auctions are a very popular event that gives convention attendees a chance to purchase unique items that are donated from around the country. Below is a sample letter and donation receipt for you to use when asking for donations. It will only be successful with your help! Whether or not you are attending the convention, if you would like to donate an item (no matter how large or small), please contact Amy Alvarez at (716) 881-1118 or alvasurg@aol.com. All donations are tax deductible!
We are also in need of local families to volunteer before or during the convention. If you have a few hours to spare, please contact KreeLindsay@yahoo.com.
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If you have any questions about the convention, please contact Kree Lindsay at 435-764-7653 or KreeLindsay@yahoo.com.
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