FAQs

Registration
Q. What do I get with a Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket?
Q. What is the difference between the Discounted Retreat Ticket and the Full Price Retreat Ticket and which one do I purchase?
Q. What is the Digiscrapapalooza Payment Plan and how does it work?
Q. I purchased a Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Discount Coupon and I want to use the Payment Plan. How do I apply my coupon?
Q. I purchased the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Registration Fee but my 50% Discount on classes isn’t showing up in the cart. What do I do?
Q. Do I have to purchase the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 classes?
Q. Can everyone attend all the classes?
Q. I just want to come take the classes. Do I have to purchase the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket?
Q. What if I decide when I’m at the retreat that I want to add a class?
Q. What if I don’t purchase the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket and I decide when I’m at my classes that I want to attend the crops?
Q. What is the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 All-In-One Class Pass?
Q. Does the 50% Attendee Discount on classes apply to the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 All-In-One Class Pass?
Q. I purchased the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 All-In-One Class Pass. Do you I need to register for the classes I wish to attend?
Q. I want to come for the Designer Workshop or the Art Journal Caravan on Thursday. Do I need to also purchase a Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket?
Q. Can I use my coupon or discount for the Designer Workshop or the Art Journal Caravan?
Q. I am brand new to Digital Scrapbooking and I don’t know where to start. Are there classes for me?
Q. What should I bring for the classes?
Q. What if I don’t currently have a copy of one of these programs installed on my computer?
Q. What should I bring for the crops?
Q. Will I be able to purchase digital scrapbooking supplies at the crop?
Q. Will everyone have internet access at the crop?

Accommodations
Q. Do I have to stay at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino?
Q. What is the negotiated room rate?
Q. How do I reserve my room under the Digiscrapapalooza Room Block at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino?
Q. Can I have my own room?
Q. Can I share a room with someone who is not attending Digiscrapapalooza 2012?
Q. Can I share a room with more than one other Digiscrapapalooza 2012 attendee?
Q. Do I have to make my room reservation before I can register for the retreat?

Team Events
Q. Are the team events mandatory?
Q. Can I request to be on the same team as my favorite designer and/or friend?

Transportation
Q. I am driving to Las Vegas. Where do I park my car?
Q. I am flying in to Las Vegas. How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
Q. How do I get from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino to The Strip?
Q. Once I am on The Strip, how do I get around?

Q. What do I get with a Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket?
A. The Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket includes:

• access to all the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Crops & Events in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 22-24
• the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 swag bag & t-shirt
• entrance in the Door Prize raffle
• a 50% discount on pre-registration for Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Classes.

For more information on the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Crops & Events, click here.

Q. What is the difference between the Discounted Retreat Ticket and the Full Price Retreat Ticket and which one do I purchase?
A. There are two different Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Retreat Tickets.

To qualify for the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Retreat Ticket {Discounted} you must be a resident of Las Vegas, NV or book a room at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino under our room block (maximum double occupancy).

The Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Retreat Ticket {Full Price} is for attendees who are staying at a different hotel or resort, who have booked their rooms using another service (ex. Orbitz, Expedia, a travel agent, etc.) or who are staying in a room with more than 1 other attendee.

Q. What is the Digiscrapapalooza Payment Plan and how does it work?
A. The Payment Plan is a handy way to buy your Retreat Ticket because it allows you to pay throughout the year.

Here’s how it works:  For the very first payment, you will need to use the Digiscrap*apalooza 2012 Payment Plan Initial Payment.  You’ll receive a zip with a registration form for the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Retreat. Simply fill out your registration form and email it back to us at convention@digiscrapapalooza.com. We will open your account and keep track of your payments as they come in.

When you’re ready to make another payment, then choose the Digiscrap*apalooza 2012 Payment Plan: Additional Payments. The Additional Payments are sold in $50 increments. If for example, if you are able to make a $100 payment, then you simply add 2 of the Additional Payments to your cart and check out.  It’s that simple!  You keep making payments until you pay off your Retreat Ticket.

Q. I purchased a Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Discount Coupon and I want to use the Payment Plan. How do I apply my coupon?
A. If you were one of the lucky attendees to have bought a Discount Coupon, then your Initial Payment is already covered! You simply add the Digiscrap*apalooza 2012 Payment Plan Initial Payment product to your cart and apply your coupon. You will check out with a $0 balance and receive a zip with a registration form for the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Retreat. Simply fill out your registration form and email it back to us at convention@digiscrapapalooza.com. We will open your account and at that point, you will have $100 applied to your balance.

When you’re ready to make another payment, then choose the Digiscrap*apalooza 2012 Payment Plan: Additional Payments. The Additional Payments are sold in $50 increments. If for example, if you are able to make a $100 payment, then you simply add 2 of the Additional Payments to your cart and check out.  It’s that simple!  You keep making payments until you pay off your Retreat Ticket.

Q. I purchased the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Registration Fee but my 50% Discount on classes isn’t showing up in the cart. What do I do?
A. Once you purchase your ticket to Digiscrapapalooza 2012, we will add you to a special group in our cart that will automatically give you a 50% discount on all the classes. It may take us up to 24 hours to get you added to the user group. Once you are added to the user group, we will email you and let you know!

Q. Do I have to purchase the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 classes?
A. No. All the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 classes are optional and can be purchased individually. You can register for the classes that appeal to you and skip the classes that don’t appeal to you. If you just want to come to the crops & events, you don’t have to sign up for any of the classes!

For more information on the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Classes, click here.

Q. Can everyone attend all the classes?
A. Unfortunately no. The class sizes are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. If there is a class you really want to take, make sure you sign up right away. Chances are other people really want to take that class too and once it’s full- it’s full.

Q. I just want to come take the classes. Do I have to purchase the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket?
A. No. If you just want to come for the classes and want to skip the Digiscrapapalooza crops & events, you absolutely can!

Q. What if I decide when I’m at the retreat that I want to add a class?
A. As long as there is space available you can purchase a class for full price at the door. The 50% discount included in the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Registration Fee does not apply to classes purchased at the door. However, the All-In-One Class discount does apply to classes added at the door- as long as there is still a spot available in the class.

Q. What if I don’t purchase the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket and I decide when I am at my classes that I want to attend the crops?
A. ou will be able to purchase entrance to the open crops at the door. The fee will be $25 a day. However, you will not be able to join the events, attendee only crops or be entered in to the Door Prize raffle drawings.

Q. What is the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 All-In-One Class Pass?
A. If you are interested in taking multiple classes, the 2012 All-In-One Class Pass is definitely the way to go! You can take as many classes as you want for a discounted price! You can even add classes at the door for free- space permitted. And you will receive a special edition Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Disc Holder to organize all your class discs!

Q. Does the 50% Attendee Discount on classes apply to the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 All-In-One Class Pass?
A. Absolutely!

Q. I purchased the Digiscrapapalooza 2012 All-In-One Class Pass. Do you I need to register for the classes I wish to attend?
A. Yes! You will still need to register for the classes you would like to attend so we can hold a seat for you. The class spaces are still limited and there may be some classes that have sold out (sold out classes will be noted in the cart). The sooner your register for your classes, the better! If you decide that you would like to add more classes, you can do so at any time- including at the door- as long as there is still a seat available!

When you purchase the 2012 All-In-One Class Pass, you will receive a download with a class registration form. Simple check off the classes you would like to attend and email it back to us and we will enroll you in the classes.

Q. I want to come for the Designer Workshop or the Art Journal Caravan on Thursday. Do I need to also purchase a Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket?
A. No. You can come just for The Designer Workshop. You do not need to purchase a ticket to Digiscrapapalooza 2012.

Q. Can I use my coupon or discount for the Designer Workshop or the Art Journal Caravan?
A. Unfortunately, you can’t use Digiscrapapalooza coupons or discounts on the Designer Workshop or the Art Journal Caravan. These sessions are independent of Digiscrapapalooza 2012 and therefore are not eligible for Digiscrapapalooza 2012 discounts. The only coupons you can use for these workshops are coupons issued by the Instructors.

Q. I am brand new to Digital Scrapbooking and I don’t know where to start. Are there classes for me?
A. Yes! We have a series of classes for beginners on Friday!

Q. What should I bring for the classes?
A. Please see class descriptions for specific materials or items needed. Many of the classes will require the following:

• A laptop with the Adobe Photoshop Elements (any version), Adobe Photoshop CS (any version) or Adobe Illustrator (any version-Designer Workshop only).
• An assortment of photos
• Scissors, a paper trimmer and glue (Hybrid Classes)

Q. What if I don’t currently have a copy of one of these programs installed on my computer?
A. Adobe generously offers 30 day trial versions of all of their software programs! You can download the trial a couple of days before the retreat! Please make sure you download and install the trail versions before you come to the retreat.

Q. What should I bring for the crops?
A. There is no requirement for what to bring to the crops, in fact, you do not have to bring anything but yourself! Below is a list of items you will most likely want to bring:

• A laptop with a digital scrapbooking program installed on it
• An extension cord
• A thumb or flash drive
• An assortment of photos
• Some of your favorite digital scrapbooking supplies

Q. Will I be able to purchase digital scrapbooking supplies at the crop?
A. Yes! We will have a laptop with an internet connection at the crop. You can purchase supplies and transfer them on a flash drive to your computer!

Q. Will everyone have internet access at the crop?
A. Unfortunately we are not able to provide internet access for everyone at the crop.

Q. Do I have to stay at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino?
A. You can stay at any hotel you want to stay at. However, if you do choose to stay at the Rio and you reserve your room under our room block, you are eligible to receive the $150 discounted Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Retreat Ticket (Discounted).

Q. What is the negotiated room rate?
A. We have negotiated a room rate for our attendees, that includes one free internet connection in each room (valued at $13.99 a day), and the rates are locked in through February 11, 2012. The rates are $89/night on a weekday and $139/night on a weekend (per guestroom, per night, single or double occupancy. not including tax). We have a limited number of rooms available at the negotiated rates and once all the rooms have been booked, the hotel is not required to honor the negotiated rate.

Q. How do I reserve my room under the Digiscrapapalooza Room Block at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino?
A. [RESERVATION INFORMATION COMING SOON]

Q. Can I have my own room?
A. Yes. Each attendee is responsible for making their own lodging arrangements.

Q. Can I share a room with someone who is not attending Digiscrapapalooza 2012?
A. Yes. You can room by yourself, with a friend or family member or with another Digiscrapapalooza 2012 attendee. The choice is all yours.

Q. Can I share a room with more than one other Digiscrapapalooza 2012 attendee?
A. You can share a room with more than one Digiscrapapalooza 2012 attendee; however only 2 of the attendees in the room will be eligible to receive the $150 discounted Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket A. Any Digiscrapapalooza 2012 attendee over the first two will have to purchase a full price ticket (Digiscrapapalooza 2012 Ticket B). Additionally, the hotel’s room rates are based on single or double occupancy and the hotel charges $30 for each additional person.

Q. Do I have to make my room reservation before I can register for the retreat?
A. No. You can make your reservation at the hotel anytime before February 11, 2012 and be guaranteed our negotiated room rates- as long as our room block does not fill up. If our room block fills up or if you make your reservations after February 11, 2012- you might still be able to receive the negotiated room rates, but we can’t guarantee it.

Q. Are the team events mandatory?
A. No. The team events are completely optional and you can indicate on your registration form whether you would like to attend the team events or not.

Q. Can I request to be on the same team as my favorite designer and/or friend?
A. Absolutely! We encourage you to request your favorite designer and/or friend! However, we can’t guarantee we’ll be able to get you on the same teams. The team sizes are limited and subject to space availability. The team assignment will be made on a first come, first serve basis.

Q. I am driving to Las Vegas. Where do I park my car?
A. Valet parking is available at the front entrance to the hotel. Additionally there are two parking garages: Carnival (entrance on Valley View Blvd) has three levels and Masquerade Village (entrance on Flamingo Rd.) has four levels. Both valet parking & self parking are complimentary!

Q. I am flying in to Las Vegas. How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
A. There are a number of shuttle buses that run from the airport to the hotels in Las Vegas. Many of them sell very inexpensive round trip tickets! We used Bell Trans Shuttles last time and found they were very reliable. For more information on their services, please visit their website (http://bell-trans.com/shuttle.php).

Additionally, there is a taxi line at the airport and a constant stream of taxi cabs circulating through the airport. You can easily hop in a cab and just let them know the name of your hotel. They are very familiar with Las Vegas and will know right away where your hotel is and how to get you there.

Q. How do I get from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino to The Strip?
A. You can grab complementary shuttle provided by Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino to The Strip!

Pick Up Locations:
Bally’s – North entrance (across from Box Office area) facing Flamingo road
Harrah’s Las Vegas – Far east side (located behind Registration/Front Desk)

Schedule
Daily: 10am-1am
Pick-up times are approximately every 30 minutes from each location.

Sorry, no luggage allowed on the shuttle.

Q. Once I am on The Strip, how do I get around?
A. There are a number of transportation options available once you are on The Strip!

The Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail is the newest attraction on the famous Las Vegas skyline. Gliding above traffic at speeds reaching 50 miles per hour, you’ll be able to cover the four mile route in approximately 14 minutes for as little as $5.00.

It’s fast, fun and convenient. Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, traveling among the Las Vegas Strip hotels, Retreat Center and attractions has never been easier!

Pricing:
Single Ride Ticket – $5.00
Unlimited Ride Passes Available – visit www.lvmonorail.com for current fares.

Location of Monorail Stations:
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Bally’s Las Vegas/Paris Las Vegas
Flamingo Las Vegas/Caesars Palace
Imperial Palace/Harrah’s Las Vegas
Las Vegas Retreat Center
Las Vegas Hilton
Sahara Hotel and Casino

Hours of Operation:
7AM – 2AM, Daily

RTC Bus
The RTC Buses have stops all along the strip. There are a number of fare options available- starting with a 2 hour pass all the way through a 30 day pass. You can purchase the passes in advance or on the bus when it picks you up. For more information, please visit their website (http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/transit/fare_passes.cfm).