Apollycon 2017 Updates Galore!
This
post will be filled with so many updates, we hope that you can keep up with
them all!
Keep
reading to get links and info about the Apollycon 2017 venue, hotel, volunteer
signups, and TICKETS!
Ready
to know all of the things?
Here
we go:
VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT: Apollycon 2017 will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance at
Universal Orlando!
APOLLYCON HOTEL ROOM BLOCK: There is a block of rooms reserved at
the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, at a discounted rate. To book a room, go here or http://bit.ly/Apollycon2017-Hotel. You can book a room
for an arrival as early as 3/19/2017, and check out as late as 3/31/2017 with
access to the Apollycon 2017 rate. But act fast, the rooms sell out quickly!
**If by chance the room block is sold out, you may still contact the hotel to inquire
about other available rooms, but they may not have the discounted rate.
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN!: Interested in becoming
a volunteer at Apollycon 2017? Sign up here (http://bit.ly/Apollycon2017-Volunteers)! Please be sure to
thoroughly read the form prior to submitting the form.
TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased here (https://apollycon2017.eventbrite.com)! The ticket sale will
be live at 12PM EST on Friday, June 3rd, 2016. **There has been a ticket
update: The FAST PASS (which was previously announced) will no longer be
available for purchase. For more info, check out the Apollycon tickets page, or the Apollycon website.
Keep reading to
see the Apollycon 2017 schedule, and FAQs!
ICYMI: Apollycon is an event for readers across all genres
(including YA, NA, and Adult), which includes a signing event featuring authors
and special guests, as well as an after party where readers and authors can
connect.
Here is the schedule of events:
Friday, March 24th, 2017
Time TBD (we will release this info closer to the event) - On-site
Registration opens (to pick up badges, etc)
2pm-4pm - EXCLUSIVE TITAN SIGNING: This signing will be for
TITAN PASS HOLDERS ONLY. All attending authors and vendors will be on
site during this session as well. TITAN PASS HOLDERS PLEASE NOTE: This
signing will end promptly at 4PM. If you still have books you need to have
signed, you may attend the General Signing session on Saturday.
Time TBD (we will release this info closer to the event) - On-site
Registration opens (to pick up badges, etc)
12pm-5pm - GENERAL SIGNING SESSION: This session is
FREE to all attendees! Please keep in mind that we are asking that you still
register to attend the event. All authors and vendors will be on site and
available at this time. Some authors will be ticketed and/or have book limits
(that may differ from the general book limitations which can be found in the
FAQ section below), so please be prepared to adhere to the specified
instructions. The signing will end promptly at 5PM, as we will need to clear
the space for the after party which will be occuring later that evening.
8pm-11pm - DEMIGOD AFTER PARTY: You must purchase a
Demigod pass in order to attend. (This is included with both the Titan AND the
Apollyon pass, so you won't need to purchase 2 separate passes.) The party will
include:
- 1,001 DARK NIGHTS GIFT
BAGS FOR THE FIRST 300 PEOPLE! – Be among
the first 300 people to arrive, and you will get to take home a bag filled
with goodies!
- MINGLE WITH YOUR FAVORITE
AUTHORS! – Featured authors & cover
model(s) will be in attendance!
- PHOTOBOOTH FUN
– We will have a photo booth with fun props where you and your friends can
capture the fun!
- HIT THE DANCE FLOOR WITH
YOUR FRIENDS! – We will have a DJ bringing the
tunes!
- GIVEAWAYS, GIVEWAYS,
GIVEAWAYS! – There will be chances to win
gift cards, an iPad, a Kindle Fire tablet, signed books, and more
throughout the party!
**The
Saturday general signing will be FREE for all attendees, but it is important
that all attendees have a registered ticket through this eventbrite page.
**For
additional information regarding this event including attending authors &
vendors, check out the Apollycon website, or the FAQ's below.
The Saturday general signing is free, do I still need to register?
YES.
If you solely wish to attend the Saturday signing (which is FREE), we are still
asking that all attendees register for a general signing ticket.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Plan
to bring your ID with you when picking up your registration on site. <--This
will apply to those of you purchasing a Titan, Apollyon, and/or Demigod pass.
Also, there will be a bar serving alcoholic beverages at the after party, so be
sure to bring your ID in the event that you wish to purchase drinks.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There
will be on-site PAID parking available at the venue hotel.
What are the book limitations?
You
may bring as many books from home as you'd like, but you can only get 5 books
per author signed at a time, and you'll be asked to go to the back of the line
to get any additional books signed by the same author. **Please note: There may
be some authors that have a different book limit (less than 5), but we will
make a formal announcement on the Apollycon site/social media closer to the
event.
Is my registration/ticket refundable/transferrable?
All
paid passes/registration will be FULLY REFUNDABLE until January 1st, 2017.
Beyond that point, it will be transferable (so you can resell your pass to
another attendee) should you no longer be able to attend.
I plan to sign up to volunteer. Do I still need to pay for a pass?
YES.
If you are interested in getting the swag/items that comes with the Titan or
Apollyon passes, you must still purchase the a pass. If you purchase the Titan
pass, and are selected to be an Apollycon volunteer, you will still be granted
access to the FULL Friday signing that comes along with it.
Can I purchase books at the event?
Yes!
There will be an onsite bookseller with books for purchase. (Hours of operation
will be posted closer to date of the event.) Self-published titles will be sold
by the author at their respective tables, at the author's discretion. As we get
closer to the event, we will provide a list of books that will be available for
purchase at the event. **Please note: There may be limited titles/formats
available through the bookseller, so if you have specific titles you'd like to
have for the signing, your best bet is to purchase them before the event.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You
can reach the Apollycon 2017 event organizers (Steph & Hannah) using the
messaging options on the Apollycon social media pages, or at
apollyconevent[at]gmails[dot]com.
I'm excited to see so many one of the people I'm excited for is Gena Showalter!!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to meet Kylie Scott, Gena Showalter, and Lara Adrian
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