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Presents Customized Travel Arrangements For East Central High School Band & Choir Saint Leon, Indiana David Pallada, Director of Bands Donna Tanner, Choir Director 2016

1 Presents Customized Travel Arrangements For East Central High School Band & Choir Saint Leon, Indiana David Pallada, Director of Bands Donna Tanner, Choir Director 2016 Walt Disney World Resort Performance Tour March 13 19, 2016 Presented By: Greg Moore Senior Sales Manager PROPOSAL: Preliminary DATE: July 27, 2015

2 TRIP INCLUSIONS MusicAmerica will provide the following goods and services to every member traveling March 13 19, 2016 Transportation Roundtrip Motor Coach Transportation Saint Leon, IN/Lake Buena Vista, FL o American Heritage Trails suggested o Driver Accommodations & Gratuities included Accommodations Four (04) Nights Hotel Accommodations o Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista, FL Meals Eleven (11) Total Five (05) Breakfasts o One (01) Breakfast Rainforest Café or similar o Four (04) Breakfasts at Hotel One (01) Lunch o One (01) Cookout at Jetty Park Beach Five (05) Dinners o One (01) Dinner - $10 Cash Allotment towards Dinner o Three (03) Dinners Disney Youth Group Meal Coupon o One (01) Dinner Hard Rock Café - Orlando Activities/Events Visit to Jetty Park Beach One (01) Three-Day Disney Performing Arts Park Hopper Ticket o Includes admission to Disney Theme Parks up to three (03) days total with multiple park visits per day (Disney s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom Park, & Epcot ) Disney Performing Arts Performance(s) included Performance Locations pending confirmation by Disney Performing Arts One (01) One-Day/Park-to-Park Ticket to Universal Orlando s Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure Details Professional Tour Director to assist group with on-site travel logistics in Central Florida Private Security Guards: Two Guards/Four Nights/Six Hours Per Night Individual Payment Plan is Included: Tour Participants invoiced directly by MusicAmerica Customized Tour Book for each Tour Participant Restaurant Gratuities and Hotel Taxes are included Driver and Tour Director Gratuities included Liability Insurance will add and list as additionally insured, your school, in our company liability insurance policy Consumer Protection our membership in the Student & Youth Travel Association requires us to adhere to a strict code of ethics and maintain a high level of financial integrity Page 1 27 July 2015

3 COST QUOTE FOR ITINERARY 160 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS Quad Cost Per Person 4 people sharing a room Triple Cost Per Person 3 people sharing a room Double Cost Per Person 2 people sharing a room Single Cost Per Person 1 person in a room $ , $1, $1, Tour Cost is based on a minimum participation of 156 Paid Participants traveling via Two Coaches Four (04) Complimentary Director Packages included: o Four (04) based on Double Occupancy A change in the number of paying participants may affect the tour cost per person Pricing Includes tours, accommodations, transportation and meals listed in the itinerary and are subject to availability Up to Twelve (12) Students in Triple Occupancy may be afforded the Quad Tour Price Tour prices are accurate at this time, but are subject to revision without notice, when owing to circumstances beyond the control of MusicAmerica/WorldPass Travel Group. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Deposits requested by: August 25, 2015 $ Per Person* First Payment: September 25, 2015 $ Per Person Second Payment: October 25, 2015 $ per person Third Payment: November 25, 2015 $ per person Rooming List Due: January 15, 2016 Actual Balance Due determined by Rooming List Balance: January 25, 2016 $ Per Person OR BALANCE DUE per actual Rooming Assignments Your Trip may be paid in installments or be paid in full any time prior to the deadline date. Payments will be accepted in credit/debit cards, checks, money orders, & travelers checks. *A portion of the initial deposit is non-refundable as it is used immediately to secure components of your packaged trip. CANCELLATION SCHEDULE Prior to September 25, % of Total Deposit Amount is Non-Refundable** From September 26, 2015 to November 25, % of Total Tour Cost Non-Refundable** From November 26, January 25, % of Total Tour Cost Non-Refundable** After January 25, % of Total Tour Cost is Non-Refundable** **Cancellations are accepted on writing only **Cancellation requests must be mailed to our office. The postmarked date is the date the cancellation will be effective. ***Any non-refundable components (airline, theatre, game tickets, etc.), may be non-refundable in addition to listed cancellation policy Participants unable to travel and cancel after Balance Due date may transfer their seat to another traveler who is not registered for the trip. This may be done 30 days prior to departure. If airline tickets have been issued, the participant will also be charged the cost of the name change for the tickets Please see the Terms and Conditions section for further detail Page 2 27 July 2015

4 TOUR ITINERARY Sunday, March 13, :00am Motor coaches arrive for loading at: East Central High School 1 Trojan Place, Suite A St. Leon, Indiana :00pm Depart East Central High School on the overnight ride to Central Florida. Tour Participants will receive $10 Cash Allotment towards Dinner Monday, March 14, :00am PLEASE NOTE: Arrive at Walt Disney World Resort October 01, 2015 marks the 44th Anniversary of the Vacation Capital of the World! Experience the magic of Walt Disney World Resort featuring four theme parks Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney s Hollywood Studios, and Disney s Animal Kingdom. In addition to the four theme parks, this vast resort, covering over 46 square miles also features over a dozen resorts, two water parks, Downtown Disney a shopping, dining & entertainment complex, as well as 99 holes of golf scattered over six beautiful courses and the Walt Disney World Speedway. Enjoy your stay at the magical Walt Disney World Resort! The Disney Operating Hours listed throughout this itinerary are subject to change without notice. Please refer to Disney attraction guides and show schedules for up-to-date times and information. **Your Professional MusicAmerica Tour Director will meet you here** Breakfast Upon arrival, enjoy Breakfast at T-Rex Café in Downtown Disney. 09:30am Depart Downtown Disney. Page 3 27 July 2015

5 10:30am Arrive at Jetty Park Beach Cape Canaveral. Jetty Park Beach one of Florida s premier beaches consists of 4.5 acres of soft, pristine sand, located on the East Coast at Port Canaveral. Along with delightful beach, you ll find a rock jetty to walk out along the Port Canaveral Channel, concessions, and on duty life guards. 01:00pm Lunch Enjoy a Lunch Cookout at the Beach Meet as a group at one of the park s pavilions for a private cookout featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, & barbeque chicken! 04:00pm Depart Jetty Park Beach 05:30pm Dinner Tour Participants will receive $10 Cash Allotment towards Dinner 07:00pm Check-in at your hotel: Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista 8200 Palm Parkway Orlando, Florida HOTEL CHECK-IN: Upon arrival at the hotel, please assist in unloading the motor coaches. Be sure to take suitcase, carry-on & uniform to your room. Instruments & band equipment to remain underneath the coaches. HOTEL POOL/BEACH VISIT: If swimming in the hotel pool or at the beach, tour participants should be advised to follow all pool/beach rules. A lifeguard may not be on duty and you will therefore be swimming at your own risk. MusicAmerica recommends that chaperones be present if students are in the pool area or on the beach, and to simply avoid the water if you cannot swim. 09:30pm 10:00pm 10:00pm 04:00am Curfew. Suggested Lights Out. Private Security Guards on Duty at Hotel Page 4 27 July 2015

6 Tuesday, March 15, :30am Suggested Wake-up Call. 07:00am Breakfast Enjoy Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel 08:45am Board the motor coaches. Be sure to have everything with you for a full day in the theme park. 09:00am 10:00am PARK HOURS: Depart the hotel. Magic Kingdom Park Today you ll enjoy a place where timeless stories come to life is seven whimsical lands of fun and adventure. Plunge down a breathtaking waterfall on Splash Mountain, share the patriotic spirit at the Hall of Presidents, zoom through space at Spaced Mountain, and feel the excitement of the gold rush on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. By captivating the imagination, the Magic Kingdom Park brings the world of make-believe alive and brings out the child in everybody. TBD Dinner Tour Participants are responsible for Lunch Tour Participants will receive a Meal Coupon for Dinner Disney Performing Arts Performance* Disney Performing Arts (formerly Disney Magic Music Days) at the Walt Disney World Resort sets the standard for which all other performance opportunities are measured. Reinforce Disney lifelong lessons in teamwork, discipline, and artistic growth at one of the most high-profile venues in the world. Disney Performing Arts represents a legacy of millions of performers who have graced the stages and marched the parade routes of the Walt Disney World Resort. This is a perfect time to make your performers part of Disney Performing Arts tradition. Time TBD Time TBD East Central High School Band meets as a group with your Disney Guest Talent Coordinator (GTC). Your GTC will assist the group backstage in the Disney Performing Arts Pre-Show Area to prepare for your performance. East Central High School Band performs in a Walt Disney World Resort March! *Actual Location of Performance is to be determined by Disney Performing Arts Page 5 27 July 2015

7 Time TBD 03:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:40pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 11:00pm 05:00am Following your performance, load all instruments & equipment onto the coaches, change out of uniform, and meet with your Disney GTC. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Celebrate the stories you know and love in a whole new way with a magical mix of innovative floats, vibrant costumes and original music. Paying homage to the unbridled magic and vivid pageantry of Fantasyland and its many inhabitants, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade is a thrilling sight-and-sound spectacular that winds its way through the streets of Magic Kingdom Park each afternoon. Be a part of this grand gala, which includes spectacular, state-ofthe-art floats starring Characters from some of your favorite Disney stories, plus colorfully costumed performers on stilts, pendulums and swings. Wishes Nighttime Spectacular Join Jiminy Cricket and the Blue Fairy as they celebrate the power of believing. Your heart will soar as you hear a medley of famous Disney songs and the voices of Disney characters in the biggest fireworks extravaganza in Magic Kingdom park history! Meet as a group at the main entrance of the park in front of the Floral Mickey at the Train Station. Do NOT exit the park! Depart the Magic Kingdom Park on the ferry for the Ticket & Transportation Center. Arrive at the Ticket & Transportation Center. Board your coaches and transfer to the hotel. Arrive back at the hotel. Curfew upon arrival. Suggested Lights Out. Private Security Guards on Duty at Hotel Page 6 27 July 2015

8 Wednesday, March 16, :30am Suggested Wake-up Call. 07:00am Breakfast Enjoy Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel 09:15am Board the motor coaches. 09:30am Depart the hotel. 10:00am Arrive at Downtown Disney. Time TBD Time TBD Time TBD PARK HOURS: East Central High School Show Choir meets with Disney Guest Talent Coordinator and begins preparation for performance. Disney Performing Arts Performance* The East Central High School Show Choir participates in a Disney Performing Arts performance. *Actual Location of Performance is to be determined by Disney Performing Arts Disney s Hollywood Studios This afternoon, you ll enjoy Disney s Hollywood Studios where everyone is a part of the show and the laughter resounds. Each epic experience launches students into the action and thrills of movies and television. The Disney s Hollywood Studios captures the allure and power of Hollywood by giving everyone the chance to be a star. Learn how movies are made and discover the power and allure of movie-making and television production and enjoy live stage shows based on the animated Disney classics. And if you re looking for thrills, look no further than The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, just one of the many exciting adventures they await you at Disney s Hollywood Studios. TBD Dinner Tour Participants are responsible for Lunch Tour Participants will receive a Meal Coupon for Dinner 09:00pm 09:45pm 10:15pm 10:30pm 10:30pm 04:30am Fantasmic! Witness a show that brings together favorite Disney heroes, princesses and villains! Fantasmic! takes you into the colorful imagination of Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. Join Mickey as he invokes the characters and spirit of such favorite Disney classics Depart Disney s Hollywood Studios. Arrive at your hotel. Curfew upon arrival. Suggested Lights Out. Private Security Guards on Duty at Hotel Page 7 27 July 2015

9 Thursday, March 17, :30am Suggested Wake-up Call. 07:00am Breakfast Enjoy Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel 08:30am Board the motor coaches. 08:45am Depart the hotel. 09:00am Arrive at Universal Orlando Universal Orlando Universal Studios Florida Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the world's premier movie and TV based theme park. Unforgettable thrills and magical experiences await at the all-new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley, at Universal Orlando Resort. Dine at the Leaky Cauldron, shop at Weasleys Wizard Wheezes, and get ready for an adventure on the multi-dimensional thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. Plus, travel to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade on the Hogwarts Express*. At this real, working film and TV production facility you ll find an amazing array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions that put you right in the picture. You can battle alongside Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3D, visit Springfield to experience the Simpson Ride and join Gru and his Minions on an adventure in Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. You ll enjoy themed dining and shopping, a variety of exciting special events throughout the year, and you might even catch a real film crew at work on the backlot. From entertaining shows that take you behind the scenes of the movie-making process to state-of-the-art rides that make you part of the action, nobody brings the magic of the movies television and music to life like Universal Studios. Universal Orlando - Islands of Adventure At Universal s Islands of Adventure the world's most cutting-edge rides and attractions make you the hero of your favorite stories, myths, legends, cartoons, comic books and children's tales. You'll join Harry Potter and his friends in an unforgettable adventure on the groundbreaking new ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Battle villains on The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You'll launch from zero to 40 mph in two seconds flat on The Incredible Hulk Coaster. Plunge down an 85-foot waterfall to escape the jaws of a hungry T-rex on the Jurassic Park River Adventure. Cheer on the heroes as you enjoy the explosive feats of The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad stunt show. Page 8 27 July 2015

10 Help save the day as you hurtle down the Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls flume ride. Spin and whirl through the mischievous world of The Cat in the Hat. It's action, thrills and excitement for all ages and it's only at Universal's Islands of Adventure! PARK HOURS: TBD Tour Participants are responsible for Lunch 06:45pm Meet as a group in front of the Hard Rock Café in Universal City Walk. 07:00pm Dinner Enjoy Dinner at Hard Rock Café - Orlando. 08:30pm Depart Universal Orlando. 09:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:00pm 04:00am Arrive back at the hotel. Curfew. Suggested Lights Out. Private Security Guards on Duty at Hotel Page 9 27 July 2015

11 Friday, March 18, :00am Wake-Up Call. 07:30am Breakfast Enjoy Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel Breakfast service 06:30am 08:30am Check out of your room and load the motor coaches. 08:45am Depart the hotel. Morning OPTION: Park-Hopping at Walt Disney World Resort Your theme park tickets allows you the opportunity to visit multiple parks in one day. You may consider park-hopping as a group or in small (chaperone/supervised) groups today. Mid-day transfers between parks will take place on the Disney Transport System buses, boats, & monorail. OPTION: Group Visit to Disney s Animal Kingdom Park You may also consider visiting the Animal Kingdom this morning as a group and then transfer to Epcot via the Disney Transport System buses early this afternoon. Afternoon EPCOT For the curious, thoughtful, and playful, EPCOT offers an experience that entertains amazes and inspires. It is a place that provokes students to discover more about the people, places and technology of the real world by celebrating the highest of human achievements in exciting and delightful ways. PARK HOURS: Future World: TBD World Showcase: TBD Dinner Tour Participants are responsible for Lunch Tour Participants will receive a Meal Coupon for Dinner 09:00pm 09:30pm 10:00pm - EST IllumiNations! IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, a mesmerizing fireworks, laser and water show featuring a rousing soundtrack, plays nightly for Guests of all ages in the World Showcase area in Epcot theme park. Seen atop the World Showcase Lagoon, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is a spectacular 12-minute, live pyrotechnic show that brings together the past, present and future of our planet and its colorful nations. Meet as a group inside the main entrance on the exit-side of Spaceship Earth. Depart Epcot and Walt Disney World Resort on the overnight ride back to Indiana. Page July 2015

12 Saturday, March 19, :00pm - EST - Estimated Meal Stops en route Tour Participants are responsible for Breakfast & Lunch Arrive back at East Central High School after a magical five-day Disney performance experience with memories of a lifetime! Page July 2015

13 MusicAmerica Launched in 2010 with a focus on a high level of service, quality & integrity, MusicAmerica specializes in customized performance group travel for junior high school, high school, collegiate, and independent bands, choirs, & orchestras. Our staff is comprised of musicians, music educators, music directors, and travel professionals who have all been there done that with a multitude of groups. With a combined 100+ years of experience in the student travel industry, MusicAmerica has quickly become regarded as a leader in the industry. In 2013, MusicAmerica combined forces with WorldStrides - the nation's largest accredited travel organization and WorldStrides Heritage Performance Programs offering our clients the best of customized travel, festival competition, and bowl game pageantry. Meet the Team... The MusicAmerica Team represents 100+ years of student performance group travel: Terry Valentine Greg Moore Dean McDowell Dirk DeYoung Mike Conway Michelle Beaupre Becky Hill Gaby Santos Vice President Senior Sales Manager Senior Sales Manager Senior Sales Manager Senior Sales Manager Tour Support Specialist Tour Support Specialist Operations Coordinator References? But of Course... The MusicAmerica staff is proud to be of service to a multitude of outstanding performance groups including: Angola High School Band - Indiana Anderson High School Band - Ohio Castle High School Choir - Indiana Central Bucks East HS Band - Pennsylvania Columbus East High School Band - Indiana Deer Path MS Music Department - Illinois Dobyns Bennett HS Orchestra - Tennessee Edgewood High School Band - Indiana Fairfield High School Band - Ohio Fort Mill High School Band - South Carolina Hamilton Southeastern HS Band - Indiana Harrisburg Christian HS Choir - Pennsylvania Haverford High School Band - Pennsylvania Jasper High School Band - Indiana Lafayette High School Band - Kentucky Lawrence Central High School Band - Indiana Lewis Cass High School Band - Indiana Loveland High School Band - Ohio Milford High School Band - Ohio Mt. Juliet High School Choir - Tennessee Nacogdoches High School Band - Texas Red Lion HS Band & Choir - Pennsylvania St Patrick s Cultural Arts - Australia St Vincent-St Mary HS Band - Ohio Seminole High School Band - Florida Shadow Hills High School Band - California Sunnyvale HS Music Department - Texas Tarpon Springs High School Band - Florida Troy High School Band - Michigan Tri-County High School Band - Indiana Turpin High School Band - Ohio Walnut Hills High School Band - Ohio West Carteret HS Band - North Carolina Page July 2015

Welcome to Our World... MusicAmerica is a part of the WorldStrides family of travel companies.

Heritage Performance team. MusicAmerica and the WorldStrides family of travel companies are Charter members of SYTA.

com All MusicAmerica Tour Participants may participate in the WorldStrides Discovery for Credit program; an on-line course to accompany your travel program.

14 Welcome to Our World... MusicAmerica is a part of the WorldStrides family of travel companies. Memberships & Affiliations MusicAmerica and WorldStrides Heritage Performance are proud to be members of the following respected travel associations: MusicAmerica is a part of the WorldStrides Heritage Performance team. MusicAmerica and the WorldStrides family of travel companies are Charter members of SYTA. Formed in 1997, SYTA s mission is to promote student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. All MusicAmerica Tour Participants may participate in the WorldStrides Discovery for Credit program; an on-line course to accompany your travel program. MusicAmerica and the WorldStrides family of travel companies are a Proud Member of NTA (National Tour Association), an organization comprised of more than 600 professional tour companies. MusicAmerica is recognized by Disney Parks as a PremEar Youth Travel Planner. MusicAmerica and the WorldStrides family of travel companies are Proud Members of USTOA, a national organization that provides a unified voice traveling public, as well as to represent the interests of tour operators. Page 1 27 July 2015

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Presents Customized Travel Arrangements For TURPIN HIGH SCHOOL BAND 2016 Walt Disney World Resort Performance Tour February 10 15, 2016 Presented By: Greg Moore Senior Sales Manager GregM@MusicAmericaEvents.com