LPA Districts 3, 4 & 13
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LPA Districts 3, 4 & 13 invite you to the 2025 Trifecta Fall Regional on October 9-12 in Orlando, Florida! Join us at the Drury Plaza Hotel, an Official Walt Disney World hotel, located 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 endless opportunities for family fun, shopping, dining and entertainment. We are excited to host this joint regional event and begin Dwarfism Awareness Month together so be sure to mark your calendars and join us!
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Important things to know in advance:
• Per the LPA Policy Manual, your household must have a current LPA Membership to attend the regional.
• LPA Registration is required for everyone attending and LPA name badges must be worn at all times.
• LPA Early Registration deadline is August 31!
• LPA Room Reservation deadline is September 17!
• LPA Registration will close on September 21 and re-open at the regional.
• All registration fees and activity fees are non-refundable after September 17.
• Minors 17 & under attending without a parent/guardian, must submit the LPA Temporary Guardian & Medical Release Form with their own individual LPA Registration. Click here...
• Discounted Disney & Universal tickets for LPA are available for a limited time.
• 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 - ‘Join or Renew’ your LPA Membership here!
All the forms/links for LPA registration, hotel reservations, medical meetings and volunteering are located at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions or need assistance with registering please contact us at [email protected]. We hope to see you in October!
Trifecta Fall Regional Planning Committee:
Aimee Rudd - Chair
Jennifer Edwards - District 3 Director
Brooke Chea - District 4 Director
Brandy Mugford - District 13 Director
Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-560-6111
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Website
Drury Hotels FAQ's
LPA Room Reservations: Deadline to reserve a room is September 17! Link at the bottom of this page.
LPA Room Rate: $199/Night + 12.5% 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: $15/Daily + Tax
The LPA Room Rate and Self-Parking Rate is available from October 6-15, for anyone that wants 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(alcohol) tickets for each registered guest ages 21+. See all the free food on the Breakfast & 5:30 Kickback menus!
- The Kitchen + Bar
- Lakeside Bar + Grill
- Free Wi-Fi Internet
- Market Place store with Pizza Hut Express® and Starbucks®
- Heated Outdoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool & Splash Pad
- 24 Hour Business Center, Fitness Center and Arcade
- Free Shuttle Service available to all four Disney theme parks and Disney Springs. See the Disney transportation schedule, shuttle reservations and FAQs.
Airport & Shuttle Info: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the closest airport, about 17 miles from the hotel. The Drury Plaza Hotel does not provide shuttle services; however, there are other transportation options available.
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-560-6111
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Website
Drury Hotels FAQ's
LPA Room Reservations: Deadline to reserve a room is September 17! Link at the bottom of this page.
LPA Room Rate: $199/Night + 12.5% 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: $15/Daily + Tax
The LPA Room Rate and Self-Parking Rate is available from October 6-15, for anyone that wants 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(alcohol) tickets for each registered guest ages 21+. See all the free food on the Breakfast & 5:30 Kickback menus!
- The Kitchen + Bar
- Lakeside Bar + Grill
- Free Wi-Fi Internet
- Market Place store with Pizza Hut Express® and Starbucks®
- Heated Outdoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool & Splash Pad
- 24 Hour Business Center, Fitness Center and Arcade
- Free Shuttle Service available to all four Disney theme parks and Disney Springs. See the Disney transportation schedule, shuttle reservations and FAQs.
Airport & Shuttle Info: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the closest airport, about 17 miles from the hotel. The Drury Plaza Hotel does not provide shuttle services; however, there are other transportation options available.
Regional Agenda
*Schedule is tentative & subject to change. More activities/workshops may be added at a later date.
nutrition - Gwen
woman’s group
basketball clinic
soccer clinic
kids swimming lessons
average height teen outing to a theme park
Thursday, October 9
LPA Registration
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
5:30 Kickback or Dinner (On Your Own)
Young Adults Dinner Meet Up
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Any young adults ages 18+ are invited to come mingle and have dinner together at the Drury’s 5:30 Kickback.
Offsite Activity - Cirque du Soleil??
5:30 or 8:00
Ice Cream Social
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person
- Let’s kick off the weekend together and make your own ice cream cups with all the toppings!
Corn Hole Tournament
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person
- Hang out and play games with one another. Winner takes half the pot!
Dance (Sing-along?)
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Mingle and dance the night away! Cash Bar.
Barty Room
Friday, October 10
Breakfast (On Your Own)
LPA Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Kids Offsite Activity @ Rainforest Cafe - Ages 5-11
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 per kid & $20 per adult parent/chaperones (includes lunch)
- Come experience the only T-Rex Cafe in the world! Learn about the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and enjoy lunch together. Deadline to purchase tickets is Sept 13!
OWLS Walk or Roll Session
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Start the morning off right with a strole to Disney Springs using your feet or scooter.
Tween & Teen Activities - Ages 11-19
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per teen
- Meet up with others to socialize, swim in the pool and have pizza for lunch. Teens will be supervised by adult volunteers.
OWLS Meeting & Lunch
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Join the OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors, ages 50+) group for a meeting and then lunch together offsite at the Olive Garden restaurant.
Young Adults Offsite Lunch & Mini Golf - Ages 18+
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Everyone will be responsible to pay individually for their own food/mini golf.
- Join us for lunch and a fun afternoon of mini golf.
Lunch & Local Activities (On Your Own)
Reptile Show
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Come experience a fun hands-on introduction to the world of reptiles! Everyone will learn about the animals while interacting with them and have time for photo opportunities as well.
The Johnsons' Workshop????
LPA Registration
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Painting Class
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person - Ages 10+
- Paint and decorate winter/holiday theme ceramics. Materials provided. Ages 9 and under are welcome with a parent in attendance.
Trivia???
5:30 Kickback or Dinner (On Your Own)
90's Welcome House Party
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Come get down with us as we catch up with LPA friends and meet new ones! Feel free to wear your disco threads (totally optional!) and be ready to have a groovy time. Best costume wins a prize! Light refreshments will be served.
Dance
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Time to boogie... the DJ will provide the beat, just bring your dancing feet! Cash Bar.
Barty Room
Saturday, October 11
Breakfast (On Your Own)
OWLS Walk or Roll Session
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Start the morning off right with a strole to Disney Springs using your feet or scooter.
LPA Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Kids Room - Ages 3-10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per child
- Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, games and snacks. 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: $25 per teen
- Hang out playing mini golf followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. Teens will be shuttled over and chaperoned by adult volunteers.
Parents Meeting
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- Come meet other parents, ask questions and share experiences. Topics will range from newborn to high school aged LP kids.
Medical Workshops
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Informative discussions lead by members of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB) and other dwarfism specialists.
Young Adults Offsite Lunch & Bowling - Ages 18+
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Everyone will be responsible to pay individually for their own food/bowling.
- Venture out to downtown Disney Springs for lunch and an afternoon of bowling at Splitsville.
Lunch & Local Activities (On Your Own)
Medical Meetings
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Sign up to visit with a member of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB) during this time.
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
7:00 PM
- Don’t miss the group picture!
General Assembly Meeting
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM
- Find out what's happening in LPA!
Talent/Fashion Show
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Andrew Montzingo to host it
- 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.
Glow Party & Dance
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.
Barty Room
Sunday, October 12
Breakfast & Goodbyes (On Your Own)
nutrition - Gwen
woman’s group
basketball clinic
soccer clinic
kids swimming lessons
average height teen outing to a theme park
Thursday, October 9
LPA Registration
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
5:30 Kickback or Dinner (On Your Own)
Young Adults Dinner Meet Up
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Any young adults ages 18+ are invited to come mingle and have dinner together at the Drury’s 5:30 Kickback.
Offsite Activity - Cirque du Soleil??
5:30 or 8:00
Ice Cream Social
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person
- Let’s kick off the weekend together and make your own ice cream cups with all the toppings!
Corn Hole Tournament
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person
- Hang out and play games with one another. Winner takes half the pot!
Dance (Sing-along?)
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Mingle and dance the night away! Cash Bar.
Barty Room
Friday, October 10
Breakfast (On Your Own)
LPA Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Kids Offsite Activity @ Rainforest Cafe - Ages 5-11
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 per kid & $20 per adult parent/chaperones (includes lunch)
- Come experience the only T-Rex Cafe in the world! Learn about the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and enjoy lunch together. Deadline to purchase tickets is Sept 13!
OWLS Walk or Roll Session
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Start the morning off right with a strole to Disney Springs using your feet or scooter.
Tween & Teen Activities - Ages 11-19
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per teen
- Meet up with others to socialize, swim in the pool and have pizza for lunch. Teens will be supervised by adult volunteers.
OWLS Meeting & Lunch
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Join the OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors, ages 50+) group for a meeting and then lunch together offsite at the Olive Garden restaurant.
Young Adults Offsite Lunch & Mini Golf - Ages 18+
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Everyone will be responsible to pay individually for their own food/mini golf.
- Join us for lunch and a fun afternoon of mini golf.
Lunch & Local Activities (On Your Own)
Reptile Show
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Come experience a fun hands-on introduction to the world of reptiles! Everyone will learn about the animals while interacting with them and have time for photo opportunities as well.
The Johnsons' Workshop????
LPA Registration
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Painting Class
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person - Ages 10+
- Paint and decorate winter/holiday theme ceramics. Materials provided. Ages 9 and under are welcome with a parent in attendance.
Trivia???
5:30 Kickback or Dinner (On Your Own)
90's Welcome House Party
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Come get down with us as we catch up with LPA friends and meet new ones! Feel free to wear your disco threads (totally optional!) and be ready to have a groovy time. Best costume wins a prize! Light refreshments will be served.
Dance
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Time to boogie... the DJ will provide the beat, just bring your dancing feet! Cash Bar.
Barty Room
Saturday, October 11
Breakfast (On Your Own)
OWLS Walk or Roll Session
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Start the morning off right with a strole to Disney Springs using your feet or scooter.
LPA Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Kids Room - Ages 3-10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per child
- Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, games and snacks. 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: $25 per teen
- Hang out playing mini golf followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. Teens will be shuttled over and chaperoned by adult volunteers.
Parents Meeting
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- Come meet other parents, ask questions and share experiences. Topics will range from newborn to high school aged LP kids.
Medical Workshops
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Informative discussions lead by members of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB) and other dwarfism specialists.
Young Adults Offsite Lunch & Bowling - Ages 18+
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Everyone will be responsible to pay individually for their own food/bowling.
- Venture out to downtown Disney Springs for lunch and an afternoon of bowling at Splitsville.
Lunch & Local Activities (On Your Own)
Medical Meetings
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Sign up to visit with a member of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB) during this time.
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
7:00 PM
- Don’t miss the group picture!
General Assembly Meeting
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM
- Find out what's happening in LPA!
Talent/Fashion Show
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Andrew Montzingo to host it
- 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.
Glow Party & Dance
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.
Barty Room
Sunday, October 12
Breakfast & Goodbyes (On Your Own)
LPA Disney & Universal Park Tickets
*The LPA discounted theme park tickets are available only for those who are staying at the Drury hotel. You must complete LPA Registration and make your room reservations before purchasing tickets through LPA.*
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Mobility Scooter & Wheelchair Rentals
The Disney/Universal Theme Parks and Disney Springs have a limited number of scooters and wheelchairs available onsite to rent on a first come first serve basis.
If you would like to rent a mobility device on your own, you can contact these Orlando retailers for more info...
Big Orange Mobility - https://bigorangemobility.com
Scootaround - https://scootaround.com/en/orlando
If you would like to rent a mobility device on your own, you can contact these Orlando retailers for more info...
Big Orange Mobility - https://bigorangemobility.com
Scootaround - https://scootaround.com/en/orlando
Regional Registration & Activity Fees
Early Registration: On/Before August 31
Single - $45
Double (2 people) - $65
Family (3 people or more) - $105
Additional Guests - $20 per person
Late/Onsite Registration: After September 1
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:
Ice Cream Bash - $5 per person
Rain Forest Cafe Offsite Activity - $15 per kid(Ages 5-11) & $20 per adult parent/chaperones
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) - $25 per teen
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 1
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:
Ice Cream Bash - $5 per person
Rain Forest Cafe Offsite Activity - $15 per kid(Ages 5-11) & $20 per adult parent/chaperones
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) - $25 per teen
Pumpkin Painting (Ages 10+) - $5 per person
Regional T-Shirts
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Take home a Regional T-Shirt as a memorable souvenir! Be sure to pre-order your shirts on the registration form. Deadline for shirt orders is September 13. No onsite sales will be available. Youth - $20 each. Sizes: XS-XL Adults - $25 each. Sizes: XS-2XL |
Volunteers
It takes a village… We need your help to make this event a success! Volunteers are the heart of LPA and what make these events possible. If you are able to give some time and help out, please sign up on the volunteer form down below. High school or college students that need school credit or community service hours are welcome to volunteer as well. Thank you!
Sponsorships & Donations
We are looking for sponsorships and donations to help us offset some of the regional costs! If you, someone you know or a business would like to support our efforts, please download our donation letter or fill out the donation form below. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support, any contribution will be greatly appreciated! Please consider sharing about this with family and friends!
Online Donation Form - https://bit.ly/LPA2025OrlandoDonations
Online Donation Form - https://bit.ly/LPA2025OrlandoDonations
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Amazon Wish List
There are supplies/items needed for the kid's room, registration, bingo, decorations and other areas at the regional. If you would like to help us in a different way by purchasing a few of these items, please check out our Amazon Wish list! Can't make it to the regional, but want to contribute in some way, consider getting something on the list. Thank you in advance for your support, any contribution will be greatly appreciated! Please share about this with others you may know!
Amazon Wish List link - https://amzn.to/4ivCUwx
Amazon Wish List link - https://amzn.to/4ivCUwx
Refund & Cancellation Policy
All registration and activity fees are non-refundable after September 17. Any requests for refunds must be sent in writing to [email protected] 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 August 31
Late/Onsite Registration: After September 1
Registration will close on Sept 21 and re-open at the event.
Late/Onsite Registration: After September 1
Registration will close on Sept 21 and re-open at the event.
2. Reserve Hotel Room
Call 800-325-0720 and ask for the Little People of America group #10113951 rate or book online.
LPA Reservation cut-off date is September 17!
LPA Reservation cut-off date is September 17!
3. Volunteer to Help
This form will open at a later date!
4. Medical Meetings
This form will open at a later date!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email us at [email protected].