Originally Posted by mcduck

Questions about registration

I still get frequent emails about our registration pricing for this year. So, wanted to take a few moments to offer some information on the topic for everyone in a quick FAQ.


Why the big increase in registration cost this year?
A lot of the questions we get surround the 'higher' pricing for 2007. As I have stated before, the pricing is not really higher. It's just that we have bundled all the costs into one price this year instead of having a menu list. Last year, most registrants opted for the extra items and it just made sense for us to bundle everything to simplify the registration process for attendees and for those running the registration desk (which was sometimes bottlenecked last year).

BTW, I think if you compare our registration cost vs other *big* Z events (check national event, west coast national, midwest Z fest, branson Z fest, ECZA show, etc) you'll find ZDayZ, overall, is on the lower end of pricing.


What does registration include?

* Friday Welcome Dinner
* Saturday Awards Dinner
* Event shirt (primary registrant only... additional shirts will be available for purchase onsite)
* Access to ZDayZ activies

The last item is what I've received the most questions about. In order to attend any ZDayZ activity (be in the room for the awards dinner, sit in on a vendor tech session, etc), you *must* be a ZDayZ attendee. Also, unlike most other events, all our activities except for the Car Show are included in your initial registration. So, there is no entry fee for the Poker Run or to attend our movie night or any other activities or sessions we have going on that weekend.

Why is the car show $10 extra?
It takes all types to build a show like ZDayZ. A large portion of our attendees enjoy the car show (each year roughly 1/2 of the cars onsite wind up in the show). Others either do not want to enter their cars or would prefer to spend that time driving the Dragon, which is fine also. So, for this activity, we prefer to have only the show participants fund the show. The entry fee helps cover car show specific items... trophies, refreshments for the car show, extra giveaways provided by ZDayZ, etc.

The registration cost seems high for two meals. Last year, we had <blah> and <blah>. Is that what I'm paying for this year?
First, as stated above, registration covers more than just the meals. However, in 2006, we were testing Fontana Village's ability to provide quality meals for us. Those who were around in 2004/2005 will remember why these concerns existed. So, we selected a nicer menu one night (the test for FVR) and a 'cookout' style menu the next, figuring they couldn't really mess up a cookout menuif the other meal went wrong somehow. We were very happy with the food and service provided both nights. Since we feel confident the new management and food services staff can pull off a quality meal for us, this year's ZDayZ will have better meals both nights. We have not set the exact menu yet, but neither meal will be 'burgers and hot dogs' like last year. I may even remember to request desserts both nights this time (it was entirely my fault we did not have a dessert for Saturday night last year and I have been reminded of that more than once!).



I think this covers the bulk of the registration / registration cost questions we receive. If there are more, please forward them to me at info@zdayzevents.com

Originally Posted by ZLadie2000

any rooms stil avail for this...

Originally Posted by Juno

There are some off site rooms still available. If you check the ZDayz website there are links.

Now get some pics of that '07 posted up! LOL

Originally Posted by imonlykidden

Oh ****, are we suposed to pay for the zdays to get in as well? **** thought we just paid for rooma nd shoed up have a merry time.

Crap, Robin let me know details, i'm down i don't want to miss anything.

Originally Posted by mcduck

Greetings again!

We've received lots of questions regarding our upcoming online promotion weekend and how it affects those already registered for ZDayZ. The short answer is 'it does not'. However, upon further reflection, we agree those who have asked have a valid point. Why should those who took the initiative (and helped us greatly by doing so) have to pay more than those who are waiting to register? We admit this was an ill-conceived notion..

So, to be fair to those already registered, we are changing what will happen this weekend. Rather than encourage early registration, we will try to discourage late registration. This week will be your last chance to register at the "early bird" registration price of $50 for primary registrants and $40 for guests. Beginning next Monday, April 2nd, registration fees will increase to $55 and $45 for the remainder of the pre-registration period which ends on May 5, 2007. Because of the pending price change, we will only be accepting online registration and payments from now until the new prices take effect next Monday.

We hope this will discourage folks from waiting any longer to register. We honestly would rather you take advantage of the lower pricing. By doing so, you greatly help us prepare for ZDayZ by giving us a sound estimate of how many people will be attending.

Also, we would like to bring up a quick point about Car Show registration. Because it is a logistic nightmare to register car show entrants the day of the show, all car show entries must be submitted prior to the day of the car show. If you intend to enter the car show, help us by doing so when you pre-register. We will allow late car show entries Friday at ZDayZ, but there will be no Saturday 'day of show' registration. The price for car show entry will continue to be $10.
So, visit the Registration page to get signed up before registration pricing increases!

Thank you for your interest in ZDayZ and continual feedback!
ZDayZ contacts that frequent other forums should copy and post this info at those forums. Thank you!

Originally Posted by imonlykidden

We have another TWO spots open on our houseboat at fontana village.


Hopefully it goes fast!!

Originally Posted by buzzardmountain

ZDAYZ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

If you still haven't registered for ZDayZ, you'll have an opportunity to do so at a discounted rate this coming weekend! For three days, we'll be having a special online registration only weekend. From Friday, March 30th thru Sunday, April 1st, general registration will be only $45 and guest registration will be $35. Both $5 less than the normal registration price. During this promotion, you will only be able to pay for registration online. Following the special price weekend, you will again be able to send your registration payment by mail, but at the regular registration price.

Why are we doing this? Simply to encourage online registration and early registration. Registering online (versus mailing in your registration payment) saves us additional administrative work. And by registering early, you help us anticipate what we need to do to bring you the best ZDayZ weekend possible.

So, visit the Registration Page starting on Friday, sign up for ZDayZ, and save a few dollars... all at the same time!

Originally Posted by Ronald Wood

Now, how do you think those of us that have register almost from day one
feel ??? Do we get any consideration or should we just wait until the
deal is posted next year !!! Or perhaps not attend next year ...this leaves
a funny taste in the mouth...
Ron