HOTEL: Our hotel, Quality Suites Universal, is located two blocks from the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Boulevard (at 7400 Camden Avenue). This is within walking distance, or a short drive, of many restaurants ranging from fast food chains to upscale fish and steak restaurants. Orlando International Airport is about a 20 minute trip to the east. Reservations can be made at 1-800-228-2027.
Suites are $71.00 plus tax for 1-6 guests. Each suite has two rooms: the sitting room has a sofa bed as well as a TV, coffee machine, mini-fridge, microwave oven and a wet bar while the bedroom has two queen size beds or a king size bed. The hotel has a heated pool with Jacuzzi and offers complimentary local calls. Come early and stay late, the room rate is available before as well as after the Con. The hotel provides free shuttle service to Universal Studios, Disney World and Sea World.
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY: The hotel serves a complementary American hot buffet breakfast Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. In addition, there is a complimentary two hour cocktail reception each evening.
MEMBERSHIPS: Prior to September 1, 2004, memberships are $35.00. After that date and at the door, memberships will be $40.00. Supporting Memberships are $15.00. One day memberships will be available at the door. Please make checks out to Pat Sims and mail to:
Ditto 17
c/o Pat Sims
7030 Villa Estelle Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819-4246
(407)226-2127
roger.sims@att.net
STAFFING:
Hosting their third Ditto: Pat and Roger Sims
Programming: Dick and Leah Smith
Advisor: Dick Spelman
Supporting Cast: Various members of the Orlando Science Fiction Society
WHAT IS A DITTO? Ditto (“the other fanzine convention”) began in Toronto in 1988 as a one-shot convention, a chance for those fans who were unable to attend Corflu to spend a weekend with like-minded fans. It was such a success that it became a repeating event held in the fall of each year. As the flyer for Ditto 11 put it,” Ditto strives to be as affordable as possible while finding interesting sites which promote conversation and fun.” Of course, Ditto has been on-line in one form or another almost from the beginning. For those who are interested in the history of Ditto, we recommend the “Web of the Ditto” web site: http://www.circlenk.com/ditto/
FANZINES: Fanzines will be available for free, sale and auction. Please bring any fanzines you wish to present to others, wish to sell or wish to trade. Repro equipment will be available as described in a future flyer.