{"id":19069,"date":"2011-11-14T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2011-11-14T12:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=19069"},"modified":"2018-03-12T10:46:12","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T15:46:12","slug":"twilight-convention-stakes-claim-in-orlando-orlando-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/twilight-convention-stakes-claim-in-orlando-orlando-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Twilight Convention takes a bite out of Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The twilight zone: Twilight enthusiasts will gather in Orlando starting December 9, vampire gear intact.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Jennifer Olvera<\/em><\/p>\n

Vampires. Werewolves. Everyone loves them these days \u2013 especially when they\u2019re fighting over a certain doe-eyed teen. Whether you\u2019re on team Edward or team Jacob, you can curb vampire cravings during one out-there version of Orlando vacations<\/a>, when the Twilight Convention takes a bite out of Hilton Orlando Resort Lake Buena Vista<\/a>, December 9-11.<\/p>\n

But be forewarned: it\u2019s not cheap. A \u201cgold\u201d pass buys you the works: admission to the Volturi vampire ball; daily main-floor access to events such as signings, Q&A sessions and contests; and in-person autographs from celebs, including Nikki Reed (Rosalie), Charlie Bewley (Demetri) and Bronson Pelletier (Jared). It\u2019ll set you back $269 per person.<\/p>\n

The next tier down, \u201cpreferred\u201d ($169), gives you early \u2013 though not first \u2013access to much of the same, and single day passes are being offered Friday through Sunday for $20 (or $45 for preferred, single day).<\/p>\n

Is your head spinning yet? Well, there\u2019s more. You can also purchase a $39 weekend pass sans reserved seating; that will land you in the rear of the auditorium. Then, you can purchase single autographs, depending on who you desire. Nikki Reed\u2019s pen strokes, for example, costs $30, while Judi Shekoni\u2019s (<\/em>Zafrina) rings in at $20.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re really into the scene, let it be known there\u2019s a monthly Sanford Vampire and Shadowlore meet-up of area \u201cvampires.\u201d (Who knows? You might even glimpse members in the crowd.) Otherwise, you\u2019ll have to arrive early and plan in advance; the upcoming meeting is scheduled prior to the event.<\/p>\n

Given you\u2019ve already made the trip to the Orlando area, take advantage of the hotel\u2019s complimentary shuttle to Disney Theme Parks or consider renting a car<\/a> for some road trip-style fun.<\/p>\n

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