LPA District 4 Spring Regional
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Double the magic. Double the fun! LPA District 3 & 4 cordially invite you to the 2023 Fall Regional on October 5-8 in Orlando, Florida! Join us at the all new Drury Plaza Hotel, an Official Walt Disney World hotel, located just half a mile from downtown Disney Springs. Explore legendary theme parks and must-see attractions, only a short drive or shuttle ride away. All while being surrounded by LPA friends and endless opportunities for family fun, shopping, dining and entertainment. We're so excited to host this joint regional event and begin Dwarfism Awareness Month together so be sure to mark your calendars and join us!
Check out some of what the area has to offer…
Visit Orlando
Disney Springs
Top Attractions in Orlando
Best Things to Do in Orlando
Best Things to Do in Orlando with Kids
A few important things to know before you register:
• Per the LPA Policy Manual, you must be a current active member to register and attend the regional.
• Registration is required for everyone attending and LPA name badges must be worn at all events.
• LPA Room Reservation cut-off date is September 13!
• LPA Early Registration deadline is September 13!
• LPA Registration will close on September 20 and re-open onsite at the regional.
• All registration fees and activity fees are non-refundable after September 13.
• Any minors(under 18) attending the regional without their parent/guardian, must submit the LPA Temporary Guardian & Medical Release Form before the regional event. Click here...
• If you live local, you can register and join us for all the activities without staying at the hotel.
• Review and agree to sign the LPA Covid Liability Waiver, Alcohol Policy & Member Code of Conduct Agreements. Click here...
LPA MEMBERSHIP
Non LPA Members or Inactive/Expired Memberships: Please contact LPA National to ‘Join or Renew’ your membership BEFORE completing the registration form. Visit the LPA National website, email info@lpaonline.org or call 714-368-3689.
All of the sign up forms/links for LPA registration, hotel reservations, medical consults and volunteering are located down at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions or need assistance with registering please contact us. We hope to see you in October!
Aimee Rudd
District 4 Director
lpadistrict4@gmail.com
Check out some of what the area has to offer…
Visit Orlando
Disney Springs
Top Attractions in Orlando
Best Things to Do in Orlando
Best Things to Do in Orlando with Kids
A few important things to know before you register:
• Per the LPA Policy Manual, you must be a current active member to register and attend the regional.
• Registration is required for everyone attending and LPA name badges must be worn at all events.
• LPA Room Reservation cut-off date is September 13!
• LPA Early Registration deadline is September 13!
• LPA Registration will close on September 20 and re-open onsite at the regional.
• All registration fees and activity fees are non-refundable after September 13.
• Any minors(under 18) attending the regional without their parent/guardian, must submit the LPA Temporary Guardian & Medical Release Form before the regional event. Click here...
• If you live local, you can register and join us for all the activities without staying at the hotel.
• Review and agree to sign the LPA Covid Liability Waiver, Alcohol Policy & Member Code of Conduct Agreements. Click here...
LPA MEMBERSHIP
Non LPA Members or Inactive/Expired Memberships: Please contact LPA National to ‘Join or Renew’ your membership BEFORE completing the registration form. Visit the LPA National website, email info@lpaonline.org or call 714-368-3689.
All of the sign up forms/links for LPA registration, hotel reservations, medical consults and volunteering are located down at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions or need assistance with registering please contact us. We hope to see you in October!
Aimee Rudd
District 4 Director
lpadistrict4@gmail.com
Main Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-560-6111
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Website <—--Not the link to make a room reservation!
LPA Room Reservations: Booking info is located at the bottom of this page. LPA Room Reservation cut-off date is September 13!
LPA Room Rate: $144/Night + Tax
Deluxe guest rooms feature either a king or two queen size beds with a refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer and coffee maker.
LPA Self-Parking Rate: $18/Daily + Tax
The LPA Room Rate and LPA Self-Parking Rate is available from October 2-11, for anyone that would like to extend their stay.
Check-In: 4:00 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Room Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled 48 hours before your scheduled arrival date. Cancelling after this deadline will result in a charge of one nights stay plus taxes.
Amenities:
- Free Hot Breakfast daily from 6:00-10:00 AM.
- Free Popcorn & Soft Drinks daily from 4:00-8:00 PM.
- Free 5:30 Kickback daily from 5:30-7:30 PM. Includes 3 drink coupon tickets for each registered guest over 21 yrs, per evening. Click here to see the Breakfast & 5:30 Kickback menu!
- The Kitchen + Bar
- Lakeside Bar + Grill
- Market Place store with Pizza Hut Express® and Starbucks® Coffee
- Free Wi-Fi Internet
- Heated Outdoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool & Splash Pad
- 24 Hour Business Center, Fitness Center and Level Up Arcade
- Complimentary Shuttle Service available to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs. Click here for the hotels Disney transportation schedule, to make shuttle reservations, and FAQs.
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-560-6111
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Website <—--Not the link to make a room reservation!
LPA Room Reservations: Booking info is located at the bottom of this page. LPA Room Reservation cut-off date is September 13!
LPA Room Rate: $144/Night + Tax
Deluxe guest rooms feature either a king or two queen size beds with a refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer and coffee maker.
LPA Self-Parking Rate: $18/Daily + Tax
The LPA Room Rate and LPA Self-Parking Rate is available from October 2-11, for anyone that would like to extend their stay.
Check-In: 4:00 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Room Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled 48 hours before your scheduled arrival date. Cancelling after this deadline will result in a charge of one nights stay plus taxes.
Amenities:
- Free Hot Breakfast daily from 6:00-10:00 AM.
- Free Popcorn & Soft Drinks daily from 4:00-8:00 PM.
- Free 5:30 Kickback daily from 5:30-7:30 PM. Includes 3 drink coupon tickets for each registered guest over 21 yrs, per evening. Click here to see the Breakfast & 5:30 Kickback menu!
- The Kitchen + Bar
- Lakeside Bar + Grill
- Market Place store with Pizza Hut Express® and Starbucks® Coffee
- Free Wi-Fi Internet
- Heated Outdoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool & Splash Pad
- 24 Hour Business Center, Fitness Center and Level Up Arcade
- Complimentary Shuttle Service available to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs. Click here for the hotels Disney transportation schedule, to make shuttle reservations, and FAQs.
Regional Agenda
*Schedule is tentative & subject to change. More activities/workshops may be added at a later date.
Friday, October 6
LPA Registration
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Dinner (On Your Own)
Splash Bash & Ice Cream Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $5 per person
- Let’s kick off the weekend together! Join us poolside for games and make your own ice cream cups with all the toppings!
DJ Dance
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Mingle and dance the night away! Cash Bar.
Restorative Yoga
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- Start the morning off right with a relaxing yoga experience lead by Kristen DeAndrade. No experience needed for this intro lesson focusing on deep breathing and stretching for the mind/body.
Kids Room - Ages 3-5
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per child
- Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, games, and snacks while monitored by volunteers. Parents must stay in the hotel and kids must be fully potty trained. Ages 3 and under are welcome with a parent.
Tween & Teen Activities - Ages 11-19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per teen
- Meet up with others for socializing, games, swimming and pizza for lunch. Supervised by volunteers.
District General Assembly Meeting
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Meet the District Officers and find out what's happening in LPA!
OWLS Lunch Meet Up
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Join the OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors, ages 50+) group for a meet up together.
Pumpkin Painting
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $5 per person - Ages 10+
- Get ready for fall! Join us to paint and decorate your own petite pumpkin. Materials provided. Ages 9 and under are welcome with a parent in attendance.
5:30 Kickback or Dinner (On Your Own)
Welcome Social
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Catch up with LPA friends and meet new ones! Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, October 7
Breakfast (On Your Own)
LPA Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Kids Room - Ages 3-10
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per child
- Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, fun games, snacks and meet special guests a Princess & a Pirate! Kids are welcome to come dressed up as their favorite princess or pirate if they wish. Monitored by volunteers. Parents must stay in the hotel and kids must be fully potty trained. Ages 3 and under are welcome with a parent.
Tween/Teen Offsite Activity @ Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf - Ages 11-19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 per person
- Meet others your age, hang out playing mini golf followed by lunch at Subway afterwards. Teens will be chaperoned and carpool/shuttled over by adult volunteers.
Parents Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
- Come meet other parents, ask questions and share experiences. Topics will range from newborn to high school aged LP kids.
Medical Workshops
9:15 AM - 12:00 PM
- Informative discussions lead by members of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB) and other dwarfism specialists.
Lunch & Local Activities (On Your Own)
Medical Consults
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Sign up to visit with a member of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB) during this time.
Being an LP on Social Media
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
-Meet Teacher/Educator and YouTuber, Andrew Montzingo, to learn how to navigate and be responsible on social media platforms.
Boccia Ball, Corn Hole & Yard Games
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Hang out and play games with one another.
Road to the Games
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Meet Paralympic Swimmer for Team USA, Morgan Ray, who won a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships and placed fourth at the 2023 World Championships. Morgan will share his story and experiences as an elite athlete with dwarfism and his goal of making the 2024 team in Paris. He will then demonstrate techniques and strokes outside in the pool. Anyone is welcome to join the pool session or observe. Parents must be present for kids to participate in the pool.
Bingo
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Did someone say B-I-N-G-O?! Grab a bingo dauber and get ready to win some prizes!
5:30 Kickback or Dinner (On Your Own)
OWLS Dinner Meet Up
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Join the OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors, ages 50+) group for dinner together at the Drury’s 5:30 Kickback.
Group Photo
7:15 PM
- Don’t miss the group picture!
Talent/Fashion Show
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, do magic or have a favorite outfit to show off to everyone?! We look forward to seeing you in the spotlight! Sign up on the registration form.
DJ Glow Dance Party
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Let's glow crazy as we wrap up the weekend together! It’s sure to be bright, so dress to impress in neon or white! Cash Bar.
Sunday, October 8
Breakfast & Goodbyes (On Your Own)
Friday, October 6
LPA Registration
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Dinner (On Your Own)
Splash Bash & Ice Cream Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $5 per person
- Let’s kick off the weekend together! Join us poolside for games and make your own ice cream cups with all the toppings!
DJ Dance
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Mingle and dance the night away! Cash Bar.
Restorative Yoga
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- Start the morning off right with a relaxing yoga experience lead by Kristen DeAndrade. No experience needed for this intro lesson focusing on deep breathing and stretching for the mind/body.
Kids Room - Ages 3-5
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per child
- Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, games, and snacks while monitored by volunteers. Parents must stay in the hotel and kids must be fully potty trained. Ages 3 and under are welcome with a parent.
Tween & Teen Activities - Ages 11-19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per teen
- Meet up with others for socializing, games, swimming and pizza for lunch. Supervised by volunteers.
District General Assembly Meeting
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Meet the District Officers and find out what's happening in LPA!
OWLS Lunch Meet Up
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Join the OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors, ages 50+) group for a meet up together.
Pumpkin Painting
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $5 per person - Ages 10+
- Get ready for fall! Join us to paint and decorate your own petite pumpkin. Materials provided. Ages 9 and under are welcome with a parent in attendance.
5:30 Kickback or Dinner (On Your Own)
Welcome Social
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Catch up with LPA friends and meet new ones! Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, October 7
Breakfast (On Your Own)
LPA Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Kids Room - Ages 3-10
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per child
- Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, fun games, snacks and meet special guests a Princess & a Pirate! Kids are welcome to come dressed up as their favorite princess or pirate if they wish. Monitored by volunteers. Parents must stay in the hotel and kids must be fully potty trained. Ages 3 and under are welcome with a parent.
Tween/Teen Offsite Activity @ Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf - Ages 11-19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 per person
- Meet others your age, hang out playing mini golf followed by lunch at Subway afterwards. Teens will be chaperoned and carpool/shuttled over by adult volunteers.
Parents Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
- Come meet other parents, ask questions and share experiences. Topics will range from newborn to high school aged LP kids.
Medical Workshops
9:15 AM - 12:00 PM
- Informative discussions lead by members of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB) and other dwarfism specialists.
Lunch & Local Activities (On Your Own)
Medical Consults
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Sign up to visit with a member of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB) during this time.
Being an LP on Social Media
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
-Meet Teacher/Educator and YouTuber, Andrew Montzingo, to learn how to navigate and be responsible on social media platforms.
Boccia Ball, Corn Hole & Yard Games
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Hang out and play games with one another.
Road to the Games
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Meet Paralympic Swimmer for Team USA, Morgan Ray, who won a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships and placed fourth at the 2023 World Championships. Morgan will share his story and experiences as an elite athlete with dwarfism and his goal of making the 2024 team in Paris. He will then demonstrate techniques and strokes outside in the pool. Anyone is welcome to join the pool session or observe. Parents must be present for kids to participate in the pool.
Bingo
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Did someone say B-I-N-G-O?! Grab a bingo dauber and get ready to win some prizes!
5:30 Kickback or Dinner (On Your Own)
OWLS Dinner Meet Up
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Join the OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors, ages 50+) group for dinner together at the Drury’s 5:30 Kickback.
Group Photo
7:15 PM
- Don’t miss the group picture!
Talent/Fashion Show
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, do magic or have a favorite outfit to show off to everyone?! We look forward to seeing you in the spotlight! Sign up on the registration form.
DJ Glow Dance Party
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Let's glow crazy as we wrap up the weekend together! It’s sure to be bright, so dress to impress in neon or white! Cash Bar.
Sunday, October 8
Breakfast & Goodbyes (On Your Own)
Regional Registration & Activity Fees
Early Registration: On/Before September 13
Single - $45
Double (2 people) - $65
Family (3 people or more) - $105
Additional Guests - $20 per person
Late/Onsite Registration: After September 14
Single - $65
Double (2 people) - $85
Family (3 people or more) - $125
Additional Guests - $30 per person
Guests - are considered to be friends, relatives or anyone else NOT living in the same household address. They are each subject to a guest fee when attending the regional with an LPA registration. Ages 3 and under do not need to pay the guest fee. Please list their name and age on the registration form for their name badge.
Additional Activity Fees:
Splash Bash & Ice Cream Bar - $5 per person
Friday Kid’s Room (Ages 3-5) - $5 per kid
T-Rex Cafe Offsite Activity - $15 per kid(Ages 5-11) & $18 per adult
Tween/Teen Activity with Pizza (Ages 11-19) - $5 per teen
Saturday Kid’s Room (Ages 3-10) - $5 per kid
Tween/Teen Activity @ Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf (Ages 11-19) - $15 per person
Pumpkin Painting (Ages 10+) - $5 per person
Single - $45
Double (2 people) - $65
Family (3 people or more) - $105
Additional Guests - $20 per person
Late/Onsite Registration: After September 14
Single - $65
Double (2 people) - $85
Family (3 people or more) - $125
Additional Guests - $30 per person
Guests - are considered to be friends, relatives or anyone else NOT living in the same household address. They are each subject to a guest fee when attending the regional with an LPA registration. Ages 3 and under do not need to pay the guest fee. Please list their name and age on the registration form for their name badge.
Additional Activity Fees:
Splash Bash & Ice Cream Bar - $5 per person
Friday Kid’s Room (Ages 3-5) - $5 per kid
T-Rex Cafe Offsite Activity - $15 per kid(Ages 5-11) & $18 per adult
Tween/Teen Activity with Pizza (Ages 11-19) - $5 per teen
Saturday Kid’s Room (Ages 3-10) - $5 per kid
Tween/Teen Activity @ Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf (Ages 11-19) - $15 per person
Pumpkin Painting (Ages 10+) - $5 per person
Volunteers
It takes a village… We need your help to make this event run smoothly and a success! Volunteers are the heart of LPA, what make it active and keep it running. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and engage in the organization. If you are able to give your time and help out, please sign up on the volunteer form down below. High school or college students that may need school credit or community service hours are welcome to volunteer as well. Thank you!
Donations
We are looking for sponsors and donations to help us offset some of the regional costs! If you, someone you know or perhaps a business would like to support our efforts, please see our donation letter or donation form and/or contact Jennifer Edwards or Aimee Rudd. Thank you in advance for your support, any contribution will be greatly appreciated! Feel free to share about this with family & friends! Click here to download our donation letter or use our online donation form!
Raffle Basket Items & 50/50 Drawing
We will have Raffle Baskets and hosting a 50/50 Drawing at the Fall Regional on Saturday night! Attendees are encouraged to bring items to donate for the raffle. For your convenience, you can prepay for tickets on the registration form or purchase in person at the event.
Not attending and want to donate an item? Let us know so we can make arrangements. If you would like to donate items or have any questions, please contact Jennifer Edwards. Click here to download our donation letter or use our online donation form!
Not attending and want to donate an item? Let us know so we can make arrangements. If you would like to donate items or have any questions, please contact Jennifer Edwards. Click here to download our donation letter or use our online donation form!
Refund & Cancellation Policy
All registration and activity fees are non-refundable after September 13. Any requests for refunds must be sent in writing to lpadistrict4@gmail.com before this date. Refunds will be granted for all requests received on or before the deadline - minus a $20.00 processing fee. Requests made after this date may not be honored. There are no onsite refunds. Those who do not cancel before the deadline and/or do not attend the regional, forfeit all registration and activity fees.
Don’t forget to review the LPA Covid Liability Waiver, Alcohol Policy & Member Code of Conduct! Click here...
- STEPS TO REGISTER -
1. Complete the LPA Registration Form & Submit Payment
Early Registration: On/Before September 13
Late/Onsite Registration: After September 14
Registration will close September 20 and re-open onsite at the regional.
Late/Onsite Registration: After September 14
Registration will close September 20 and re-open onsite at the regional.
2. Reserve Hotel Room
Call 800-325-0720 and ask for the Little People of America group #10018344 rate or book online.
LPA Reservation cut-off date is September 13!
LPA Reservation cut-off date is September 13!
3. Volunteer to Help
4. Medical Consults
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Aimee Rudd - lpadistrict4@gmail.com