About Pageant
Welcome
We welcome each and every one of you to the 2018 Tropical Dream Stars National. TDS HAS BROUGHT BACK ONE OF OUR MOST SOUGHT AFTER CROWNS! We are very proud to guarantee lots of cash prizes and top quality custom created LOGO crowns! Our crowns are breathtaking! Our system is known for paying all cash at the pageant, our beautiful stage, organized professional production and honesty. We offer unbiased judging of all contestants. Our judges will be looking for the total package contestants AND a PRETTY face! WE REWARD BOTH! Please call should you have any questions! Martha Michaud National Director
Special Information: Our pageant is fair and unbiased. We do NOT take into consideration who you obtain your photos, clothes, modeling or assistance with hair and make up from. Everyone is welcome and given equal consideration! Please feel free to call us or email with any questions. We are happy to help!
Martha Michaud,
Executive National Director
Join us in Exciting Atlanta, Georgia!
Located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia is our host hotel, The Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel guest rooms are full of luxury! The Hilton provides first class accommodations! An indoor pool, Starbuck’s and great restaurants are offered. This is a five star hotel!! You will be staying minutes away from Six Flags Over Georgia, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta Aquarium, Legoland & The American Girl store! FREE shuttle service from Hartsfield International Airport to and from the Hilton every 30 minutes.
Age Divisions
Girls: 0-11mo, 12-23mo, 2yr, 3yrs, 4yrs, 5, 6 , 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-Up.
AGE AS OF MARCH 1st, 2018. You may move up an age group if you wish to.
THERE ARE TWO QUEENS CROWNED PER AGE DIVISION! SEE DETAILS! WE LOVE A TOTAL PACKAGE CONTESTANT AND A PRETTY FACE TOO! Ages 0-2yr. age groups are NOT scored on modeling or poise in any event.
CHECK OUR FOUR SUPREME BREAKDOWNS! 0-3, 4-6, 7-10, 11-Up. Plus! 0-2
Bonus title Mega Baby Doll Supreme!
No Friday night competition.
Tropical Dream Stars:
Our 2018 GLITZ National Beauty Royalty will be judged on beauty, poise/personality/projection & overall appearance. These will be judged on a total package concept. Contestants 3 years and up are judged on modeling ability & poise for their age. This title is from beauty on stage only. Beauty winners receive a crystal crown, beautiful plaque with their photo in it and beautiful monogrammed wrap sash! ALL contestants will receive a beautiful crown and a beautiful plaque with their photo in it.
Our 2018 FACE Dream Doll National Beauty Royalty will be judged on facial beauty ONLY. Dream Doll Beauty winners receive a crystal crown, beautiful plaque with their photo in it and beautiful monogrammed wrap sash! ALL contestants will receive a beautiful crown and a beautiful plaque with their photo in it.
Photos & Video
Photos & Video Are Provided by: PhD Photography & Video
To Pre-Order Photos and Video Visit www.phdphotography.com
Events
Optional Interview
This is easy and low key. Go to a private interview with our judges directly after beauty, in your beauty attire. No change of clothes. Friendly and welcoming judges will casually chat with the contestants.
Optional Casual Wear
May be off the rack or custom. Winner & two runners up in each age division. You may use your own music or select from Mr. Tim’s play list at the pageant. No standing props allowed.
Optional Swimsuit
One or two piece suits. Suits should be age appropriate. Cover-ups are permitted. Winner and two runners up in each age division. $75 (Not in packages)
Optional Glitz Photogenic
Please submit your photo(s) during registration. Photos may be any size up to 8 ½ X 11.Your name and age must be on the back and your photo must be protected by a clear cover.
Optional Natural Photogenic
Please submit your photo(s) during registration. Natural photos may be any size up to 8 ½ X 11. No obvious re-touch please. The judges are looking for a pretty natural photo. Your name and age must be on the back and your photo must be protected by a clear cover.
Optional Composite
These will feature a variety of your photos to include head shots and full body/three quarter shots.
Optional Print Model
This event is for full length, three quarter, black and white or color. Anything goes.
Optional Best Awards
Best awards will be presented in each age group for Best Smile, Prettiest Hair and Best Personality.
~EXPENSIVE PHOTOS & FANCY MODELING IS NOT NEEDED TO WIN AT TROPICAL DREAM STARS, SUPREME COMES FROM BEAUTY & YOUR ONE HIGHEST SCORING OPTIONAL.
Other Info
Sweet Doll Princess
Would you like to be sure that your “Sweet Doll Princess” receives a large crown? We understand! It’s simple, just check the spot on the entry form and she will receive a minimum of a 7 inch crown and special sash on stage! Mr. Tim will announce her as one of our Tropical Dream Stars National Sweet Doll Princesses! We will award as many of these as are entered! *Special deadline applies. This may be double crowned.
“ Chris Cared & On My Mothers Shoulders”
Our pageants are honored to support charitable giving to those in need. Each contestant is asked to bring two new full sized toiletries and one container of hot chocolate. (Tooth paste, shampoo, soap, etc.) Claudia Phillips is the founder of OMMS and distributes these items and other goods to those in need. In memory of our friend and staff member Chris Church, we are also collecting hot chocolate mix to distribute to those in need. “Chris Cared” and we want to add some extra warmth to honor the kindness he showed toward others. Anyone may participate! Start your own toiletry and hot chocolate collection today! We will CROWN the person that donates the most toiletries and hot chocolate with a beautiful round crown & embroidered sash. Runners up will receive a tiara on stage! Ask friends and businesses to donate, bring or mail the donations to and get credit toward this award. This does not influence the pageant in any way. (Need mailing information? Please contact us) Learn more about On My Mothers Shoulders by visiting: http://onmymothersshoulders.org/
Line Up
Line up in each age group is determined by the date of entry and deposit. First in, last out in line up OR your choice. HOWEVER, WE WILL NOT PLACE YOU IN LINE UP UNTIL YOUR DEPOSIT & ENTRY FORM IS RECEIVED. YOU MAY USE PAYPAL FOR DEPOSITS, send to national@tropicaldreamstars.com Please do not forget to submit your entry form! Please watch the deadlines closely to avoid paying more to enter!
Questions? (843) 681-4812.
Debit/Credit cards are also accepted by phone
Who May Compete
TDS is open to all contestants. No preliminary is needed. Last years/reigning/current Highest 9 Supremes may come to crown but may not compete this year. Once a queen has won the oldest highest Mega Supreme, they will be lifetime ambassadors and not eligible to compete again. Everyone else has the option to re-compete or crown.
Numbers/Photos
We do not give out the names and numbers of Contestants entered at any time, please do not ask. All photos must be turned in on Friday night by the end of registration or make prior arrangements. Contestant name, age group for TDS must be on the back and your photo must be protected by a clear cover. If you enter more than one picture in a category, you may label them A, B, C, Etc.
Please do this in advance of arrival to save time.
Family Discount
First child enters the package full price, second child enters supreme package or Saver packages at half price. All other events are normal price. Only one discount may be used.
Bonus or late savings
Please visit our facebook or web site for information on how you can win fees off or hotel stays paid by using one of our Internet specials! We will offer different specials, however, do not delay to secure the best price! www.tropicaldreamstars.com Facebook: Martha Michaud
Payment Plans
Please contact us for convenient payment plans! We are happy to help you attend TDS and “Experience the Difference!” Be sure to take a look at sponsor ticket information. That is a great way to help pay your fees!
Signs And Vendors: Please Read
NO signs, posters, etc. will be permitted on hotel walls, doors or elevators. This is our pageant regulation, not the hotel. Bulletin boards will be placed on easels; you are welcome to place your signs there. Ignoring this rule may result in disqualification, as determined by the director. Tables will be provided for your pageant forms and flyers. Vendors of merchandise MUST contact the director in advance and be paid by 9/1. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Tables will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
A special package will be offered prior to the pageant for those who wish to enter extra photos. If we have enough interest, we may add some extra cash paying titles and/or an extra casual wear/swimsuit. If time permits, we may offer a second chance beauty. This would be no change of clothes and on a 2nd stage & 2nd set of judges. We will not offer OOC and no props.
Stage/Music/Video
Professional sound, music and video will be provided. You may bring your own CD for casual wear only OR choose from Mr. Tim’s playlist at the pageant. No video/photo cameras of any kind may be taken in the ballroom. All cell phones must be turned off or on silent while in the ballroom. You may model a front OR back T. Your choice. You do not have to change routines! Mr. Tim, “the voice of pageants” will once again be our MC for nationals. PHD Photo and Video will be our official vendors. .
Reservations
You may book by phone and use code: TRO or you may visit our web site to book directly with Hilton online: www.tropicaldreamstars.com Call The Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel. (404) 767-9000. The hotel is Located at 1031 Virginia Ave. Atlanta, GA. 30337. Minutes from Hartsfield International Airport. Hotel has a free shuttle service from the airport. Room rates are $109. Free Wi-Fi and $3 parking. Restaurants offer a wide range of items to choose from, including Starbucks. Please call early! EVERYONE WHO MAKES RESERVATIONS BEFORE 8/24/18 WILL BE PLACED IN A SPECIAL DRAWING FOR ONE FREE NIGHT PAID AT THE HILTON. YOUR WEEKEND HOTEL STAY COULD BE FREE! JUST CALL ON TIME TO BOOK YOUR ROOM! Rooms will be held until August 25th, after that time you may not get a room or the rate may go up. Should you have any problem, call Tropical Dream Stars USA (843)-681-4812
$35 Door Badge needed for everyone but the contestant. (All events & crowning) Children 3 and up: $15
Tentative Schedule
Friday September 28th
NO FRIDAY NIGHT COMPITITION. Please join our event page for announcements, to stay up to date. Turn in all photos, pay all balances due, and purchase extra badges. PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR “ON MY MOTHERS SHOULDERS & CHRIS CARED” DONATION WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME!
Please notify the directors if there are any times you are having issues making and we will try to assist.
Friday September 28th Registration: 4-11pm You will be asked to provide your hotel room number at registration & turn in all photos. Watch the event page on Facebook for updates.
Saturday September 29th
Beauty, interview, casual wear, swimsuit. Exact schedule will be available at registration. We allow plenty of time between events.
Saturday Evening
Movie Night Party! We are excited to bring back our movie night party for the kids! Two movies will be shown on Saturday night, age appropriate. A flyer will be handed out on Friday with full details. Popcorn, candy & lemonade! Bring your jammies, pillow and blankets to relax with friends!
Sunday September 30th
Crowning of 2018 Tropical Dream Stars National Royalty. Tentative: 10:30 am.
* We will advise you of exact times at registration.
*Door badges: Must be WORN at all times. In your pocket, purse or room is not worn. Do not attempt to enter the ballroom without your badge.
Balances being sent by paypal
The last day for additional fees to be sent by Paypal is Wednesday prior to the pageant. If you have any questions, please call the director (843) 681-4812. Please add 4%.
Referals
Receive fees paid for telling your friends about our pageant and they are new to our system. Contact Ms. Martha for full details please.
Behavior
Improper conduct by any contestant/parent/guest towards the hotel staff, other contestants or pageant staff may result in disqualification with no refund. Hotel room damage may result in disqualification. Disqualification from pageant, with no refund, at the director’s discretion, could occur for those who do not follow the rules above.
Gifts For OutGoing Royalty
If you know girls who are giving up titles at our national this year, you are welcome to bring small gifts to personally present to them on stage, as they take their final walk. This is not required, however it is a kind gesture to offer your pageant friends or fellow contestants.
~EXPENSIVE PHOTOS & FANCY MODELING IS NOT NEEDED TO WIN AT TROPICAL DREAM STARS, SUPREME COMES FROM BEAUTY & YOUR ONE HIGHEST SCORING OPTIONAL.
TROPICAL DREAM STARS USA NATIONAL ~ ENTRY FORM ~
10 Marblehead Road Hilton Head, SC 29926 (843) 681-4812 .
Email: national@tropicaldreamstars.com
Web site: http://tropicaldreamstars.com
SEE THE WEB SITE FOR CURRENT INTERNET SPECIALS!!