Game Night Getaway -- Florida 2024
SKU:
$1,350.00
$700.00 - $1,350.00
per item
I'm Dan Wells--a bestselling author, podcaster, YouTuber, and professional Gamemaster. From March 3-9, 2024, I'm renting a vacation house in Kissimmee, Florida and filling it with games and food. Let’s play!
*Please read ALL of the description below before buying your ticket to this event.
*Please read ALL of the description below before buying your ticket to this event.
*Please read ALL of the description below before buying your ticket(s) to this event.
**The bed tickets are now sold out, but if you'd like to get a "No Bed" ticket and book a nearby hotel, there is an affordable Econolodge hotel very close. We could shuttle you back and forth to the house. Right now, you can get a king bed at that hotel for about $600 for the six nights of the event. Email dawn@thedanwells.com for details.
About the Event
I go to a lot of conferences and writing retreats, and I always take games…and then we don’t have time to play, because there are always more important things to do. So now I have a retreat where games are the MOST important thing to do.
So here’s the deal: I’ve rented the house, and it’s awesome. It’s a large vacation/family reunion home in Kissimmee, Florida--just a 25 minute drive from the Orlando international airport. It has eighteen beds, tons of tables and couches and sitting rooms, a pool at the house, a pool and gym in the resort, and a giant kitchen with multiple fridges, ovens, and coffee makers. I’ve hired my friend Donna, who caters food for events, to stay onsite and make food for us all week. We will have all the time, space, meals, and snacks that we could possibly want—all we need now is you. People who want to play games, people who want to run games, people who want to hang out together and have fun. I am not teaching classes, creating content, or providing any kind of programming: just games. I’ll run some games, you’ll run some games, and we’ll all play together all week long.
Dates and Times
Check in for the event will be Sunday, March 3, 2024 between 6 pm and 10 pm. Dinner will not be served Sunday night. Meals will start with breakfast on Monday the 4th and end with breakfast on Saturday, March 9th.
Check out will be Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10 am. The property does not allow for late check out.
Tickets and Pricing
A ticket gets you two things: registration for the retreat (which includes food for the week), and a bed in the house. If you would like to share a bed with someone, only one person purchases the bed ticket; the other person purchases a “no bed” ticket.
King Bed (private room): $1,350
Double Bed (shared room): $1,100
No Bed: $700
“No Bed” tickets require one of two situations:
1) You are sharing a bed with someone else. The other person must have purchased a regular ticket for a king or double bed. There is a limit of two people per bed.
2) You are staying off-site and commuting to the event. The bed tickets are now sold out, but if you'd like to get a "No Bed" ticket and book a nearby hotel, there is an affordable Econolodge hotel very close. We would shuttle you back and forth to the house. Right now, you can get a king bed at that hotel for about $600 for the six nights of the event. Email dawn@thedanwells.com for details. Please also note that there is limited parking, and if you drive yourself you might need to leave your car in a nearby park, and walk or shuttle to the event.
*If you buy a “No Bed” ticket, we will contact you directly to work out the details of your specific situation.
COVID Policy
Every attendee, upon arrival, must show proof of a negative Covid test no more than 48 hours old. Masks will not be required; you can wear one if you want, but we’re sharing a house for a week so I don’t know how effective a mask would actually be. While on site, if you start to feel sick, you will need to take a Covid test (provided for you); if you test positive, we will quarantine you from the other guests and work with you on the best next steps, which might include moving you offsite. In general: be responsible and respectful, be aware of the risks you are taking, and be prepared for the consequences if something goes wrong.
Harassment Policy
Everyone will treat everyone else with respect and humanity. We will not enumerate a list of all the things you should and shouldn’t do, just be mature and kind and don’t make anyone uncomfortable. If you feel uncomfortable about a situation or person, please talk to Dan and he will work to resolve the situation. If someone ruins the experience for others, and refuses to change their behavior when Dan talks to them about it, he’ll kick them out and not feel bad. Games are only fun when everyone is having fun, so let’s make sure everyone has fun.
Hygiene Policy
Everyone needs to shower AT LEAST every other day, and use deodorant every day. Dan's been to GenCon too many times; we know what this house will smell like if we don’t stay clean. This will all be on the honor system.
Refund Policy
If you cancel before January 3, 2024, you can get a full refund. If you cancel before February 3, 2024, you can get a half refund. No refunds will be offered after February 3, 2024.
FAQ
How do the beds and rooms work?
The house has 10 king beds in private rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. There are also three rooms with two double beds each, also with an ensuite bathroom for each room. As part of your registration, you will have the opportunity to request a specific roommate, or to give specific details about what shared situation might make you most comfortable. We will discuss these requests with you privately through email.
What kind of games will we play?
Whatever you bring. Dan has a ton of his own RPGs, boardgames, card games, and so on, including
one or more draft cubes for Magic, but please bring games of your own. A favorite game you want to
share? A game you love, but can never get on the table? A game you designed and want people to try? Bring them all.
If I come to this event, will I get to play a game with Dan?
Dan will do his very best to play games with everyone who wants to, but we guarantee nothing. Come for the fifty-thousand other games you’ll play all week, not for the handful of games you might play with Dan.
What amenities does the house have?
Aside from the bedrooms, the kitchen, and the gaming spaces, there is also one bathroom per bedroom, a laundry room, a pool table, fussball, a putting green, a private pool, outdoor seating with a large table, and access to the resort pool and gym. It's an amazing place to stay!
Can I bring my own snacks or food?
We will have food and snacks for the week, and Donna is excellent at accommodating for allergy and dietary needs. But if there's something that you really want to bring--for example, if you can't live without a full 12-pack of Coke Zero--you are welcome to bring it. For allergy purposes, please do not bring anything with peanuts in it.
What about food allergies?
All food will be prepared in one kitchen. While we will make every effort to accommodate for food allergies, we cannot guarantee that there won’t be cross contamination. Donna is great at providing dairy free, meat free, and gluten free options, but you need to make sure that you communicate your dietary needs in the registration information and be responsible for your own health and safety.
Will there be alcohol?
This is a dry event, so no alcohol will be allowed on the property.
Can I smoke?
This property has an absolutely NO smoking/vaping/e-cigarettes policy.
How will we organize everything?
When you register, we will take your email address and invite you to a Discord server. JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER. That’s where we’ll be planning, scheduling, sharing updates, and more. If you’re not on the server, you’ll miss a lot of vital information.
Where is the event?
A big house in Kissimmee, Florida about 25 minutes outside of Orlando, Florida. We’re not sharing the address publicly; we’ll let you know in an email after you register.
Transportation from the airport?
This is not provided by the event, but the venue was chosen in part because it is easily accessible from the Orlando airport. The best means of transportation will probably be Uber or Lyft. You can arrange with someone in the Discord to share an Uber if you arrive at the airport around the same time.
Can I bring my kid?
No small children will be allowed at the event. You must be at least 16 years old to attend. 16-17 year old attendees must be accompanied by a responsible adult who also has a ticket to the event. You must be at least 18 years old to attend the event on your own.
Can my friend come for just one night?
That’s a feature we might add for future events, but this year the answer is no.
**The bed tickets are now sold out, but if you'd like to get a "No Bed" ticket and book a nearby hotel, there is an affordable Econolodge hotel very close. We could shuttle you back and forth to the house. Right now, you can get a king bed at that hotel for about $600 for the six nights of the event. Email dawn@thedanwells.com for details.
About the Event
I go to a lot of conferences and writing retreats, and I always take games…and then we don’t have time to play, because there are always more important things to do. So now I have a retreat where games are the MOST important thing to do.
So here’s the deal: I’ve rented the house, and it’s awesome. It’s a large vacation/family reunion home in Kissimmee, Florida--just a 25 minute drive from the Orlando international airport. It has eighteen beds, tons of tables and couches and sitting rooms, a pool at the house, a pool and gym in the resort, and a giant kitchen with multiple fridges, ovens, and coffee makers. I’ve hired my friend Donna, who caters food for events, to stay onsite and make food for us all week. We will have all the time, space, meals, and snacks that we could possibly want—all we need now is you. People who want to play games, people who want to run games, people who want to hang out together and have fun. I am not teaching classes, creating content, or providing any kind of programming: just games. I’ll run some games, you’ll run some games, and we’ll all play together all week long.
Dates and Times
Check in for the event will be Sunday, March 3, 2024 between 6 pm and 10 pm. Dinner will not be served Sunday night. Meals will start with breakfast on Monday the 4th and end with breakfast on Saturday, March 9th.
Check out will be Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10 am. The property does not allow for late check out.
Tickets and Pricing
A ticket gets you two things: registration for the retreat (which includes food for the week), and a bed in the house. If you would like to share a bed with someone, only one person purchases the bed ticket; the other person purchases a “no bed” ticket.
King Bed (private room): $1,350
Double Bed (shared room): $1,100
No Bed: $700
“No Bed” tickets require one of two situations:
1) You are sharing a bed with someone else. The other person must have purchased a regular ticket for a king or double bed. There is a limit of two people per bed.
2) You are staying off-site and commuting to the event. The bed tickets are now sold out, but if you'd like to get a "No Bed" ticket and book a nearby hotel, there is an affordable Econolodge hotel very close. We would shuttle you back and forth to the house. Right now, you can get a king bed at that hotel for about $600 for the six nights of the event. Email dawn@thedanwells.com for details. Please also note that there is limited parking, and if you drive yourself you might need to leave your car in a nearby park, and walk or shuttle to the event.
*If you buy a “No Bed” ticket, we will contact you directly to work out the details of your specific situation.
COVID Policy
Every attendee, upon arrival, must show proof of a negative Covid test no more than 48 hours old. Masks will not be required; you can wear one if you want, but we’re sharing a house for a week so I don’t know how effective a mask would actually be. While on site, if you start to feel sick, you will need to take a Covid test (provided for you); if you test positive, we will quarantine you from the other guests and work with you on the best next steps, which might include moving you offsite. In general: be responsible and respectful, be aware of the risks you are taking, and be prepared for the consequences if something goes wrong.
Harassment Policy
Everyone will treat everyone else with respect and humanity. We will not enumerate a list of all the things you should and shouldn’t do, just be mature and kind and don’t make anyone uncomfortable. If you feel uncomfortable about a situation or person, please talk to Dan and he will work to resolve the situation. If someone ruins the experience for others, and refuses to change their behavior when Dan talks to them about it, he’ll kick them out and not feel bad. Games are only fun when everyone is having fun, so let’s make sure everyone has fun.
Hygiene Policy
Everyone needs to shower AT LEAST every other day, and use deodorant every day. Dan's been to GenCon too many times; we know what this house will smell like if we don’t stay clean. This will all be on the honor system.
Refund Policy
If you cancel before January 3, 2024, you can get a full refund. If you cancel before February 3, 2024, you can get a half refund. No refunds will be offered after February 3, 2024.
FAQ
How do the beds and rooms work?
The house has 10 king beds in private rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. There are also three rooms with two double beds each, also with an ensuite bathroom for each room. As part of your registration, you will have the opportunity to request a specific roommate, or to give specific details about what shared situation might make you most comfortable. We will discuss these requests with you privately through email.
What kind of games will we play?
Whatever you bring. Dan has a ton of his own RPGs, boardgames, card games, and so on, including
one or more draft cubes for Magic, but please bring games of your own. A favorite game you want to
share? A game you love, but can never get on the table? A game you designed and want people to try? Bring them all.
If I come to this event, will I get to play a game with Dan?
Dan will do his very best to play games with everyone who wants to, but we guarantee nothing. Come for the fifty-thousand other games you’ll play all week, not for the handful of games you might play with Dan.
What amenities does the house have?
Aside from the bedrooms, the kitchen, and the gaming spaces, there is also one bathroom per bedroom, a laundry room, a pool table, fussball, a putting green, a private pool, outdoor seating with a large table, and access to the resort pool and gym. It's an amazing place to stay!
Can I bring my own snacks or food?
We will have food and snacks for the week, and Donna is excellent at accommodating for allergy and dietary needs. But if there's something that you really want to bring--for example, if you can't live without a full 12-pack of Coke Zero--you are welcome to bring it. For allergy purposes, please do not bring anything with peanuts in it.
What about food allergies?
All food will be prepared in one kitchen. While we will make every effort to accommodate for food allergies, we cannot guarantee that there won’t be cross contamination. Donna is great at providing dairy free, meat free, and gluten free options, but you need to make sure that you communicate your dietary needs in the registration information and be responsible for your own health and safety.
Will there be alcohol?
This is a dry event, so no alcohol will be allowed on the property.
Can I smoke?
This property has an absolutely NO smoking/vaping/e-cigarettes policy.
How will we organize everything?
When you register, we will take your email address and invite you to a Discord server. JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER. That’s where we’ll be planning, scheduling, sharing updates, and more. If you’re not on the server, you’ll miss a lot of vital information.
Where is the event?
A big house in Kissimmee, Florida about 25 minutes outside of Orlando, Florida. We’re not sharing the address publicly; we’ll let you know in an email after you register.
Transportation from the airport?
This is not provided by the event, but the venue was chosen in part because it is easily accessible from the Orlando airport. The best means of transportation will probably be Uber or Lyft. You can arrange with someone in the Discord to share an Uber if you arrive at the airport around the same time.
Can I bring my kid?
No small children will be allowed at the event. You must be at least 16 years old to attend. 16-17 year old attendees must be accompanied by a responsible adult who also has a ticket to the event. You must be at least 18 years old to attend the event on your own.
Can my friend come for just one night?
That’s a feature we might add for future events, but this year the answer is no.