PREPARED FOR THE: LAKE MICHIGAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BAND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF: MR. JOE JARVIE, DIRECTOR OF BANDS TOUR DESTINATION: ORLANDO, FL TOUR DATES: FEBRUARY 1 8, 2019 FINAL ITINERARY AS OF JANUARY 15, 2019 BOB ROGERS TRAVEL - EMERGENCY NUMBER (800) 373-1423 DEAN TRAILWAYS - EMERGENCY NUMBER (517) 599-0803 OR (517) 490-9011 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 ST Meals Included Today: None / all meals en-route are on your own 1:00 PM Your privately chartered motor coach (with DEAN TRAILWAYS OF MICHIGAN ONE 56 PREMIUM PASSENGER COACH) arrives for loading at: Lake Michigan Catholic High School 915 Pleasant Street Saint Joseph, MI 49085 2:00 PM Coach departs for Orlando, Florida! The estimated driving distance is 1,150 miles; the calculated drive time is approximately 20 hours without stops. 4 hours of additional time has been factored into your travel for driver changes, rest & meal stops and traffic delays. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 ND Meals Included Today: Dinner 2:00 PM Arrive in Orlando at your hotel: Buena Vista Suites Orlando 8203 World Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 238-6108 Upon your arrival unload the coach and check-in to your rooms. PLEASE NOTE, ALL OF YOUR ROOMS WILL NOT BE READY UPON YOUR ARRIVAL. Carolyn Deshazo, your Professional Bob Rogers Travel Tour Director will meet you here and accompany your group throughout your tour. 5:15 PM Board the coach and transfer to the: Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe 8300 Vineland Avenue Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 239-6600
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 ND CONTINUED 6:00 PM Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. 7:15 PM Board the coach and return to the hotel. 7:30 PM Enjoy a pizza party at your hotel for dinner. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 RD 8:00 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 9:30 AM Board the coach dressed in your performance attire and transfer to the pre-site performance for Disney Springs. 11:00 AM The Lake Michigan Catholic High School Symphony Band performs in Disney s Performing Arts Program on the Marketplace Stage at Disney Springs. At the conclusion of your performance you ll transfer back to the pre-site area and change into your park clothes and then transfer to Disney s Hollywood Studios. Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM A Disney Performing Arts On Stage 4 Day Ticket to Walt Disney World has been included in your package. (THIS TICKETS DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO PARK HOP) One $20.00 Disney Dining Card will be provided to go towards lunch and dinner. Don t miss the Rock n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith. 6:30 PM Meet as a group for Fantasmic. Please have your entire group together before entering the theater. Seating begins 90 minutes prior to each show, so arrive early to ensure you get a seat. Guests sitting in the first couple of rows may get wet during the performance. 8:00 PM The Fantasmic show begins! Mickey faces off against Disney villains in a lavish spectacular of dancing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers, fireworks and surprises.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 RD CONTINUED OPTIONAL EVENING SHOW PLEASE NOTE, YOU WON T BE ABLE TO SEE BOTH SHOWS 8:30 PM End your day with the Stars Wars Galactic Spectacular fireworks finale bursting with Star Wars music and magic. 8:30-9 PM At the conclusion of the show you ll gather as a group and proceed to your waiting coach and return to the hotel for the evening. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 TH Meals Included Today: Breakfast and Dinner 7:00 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 8:00 AM Board the coach and transfer to Disney s Animal Kingdom. Disney's Animal Kingdom is full of attractions, adventures and entertainment that reflect Walt Disney's dedication to nature and conservation, and in doing so, the Park leads the way in animal care, education and research. Home to more than 1,700 animals from 250 species and sprawling across 500 acres of lush landscape, Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is the largest animal-themed park in the world! 8:30 AM Youth Educational Series: 12 Participants for Exploring Careers in the Zoological Sciences. This group will meet at the flagpole just beyond the security tables at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park main entrance. Program length is 3 hours. PLEASE NOTE, ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER THE PARK UNTIL 9:00 AM. Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Check out Pandora The World of Avatar where you ll discover an all-new land that celebrates the magic of nature. While in Pandora The World of Avatar be sure to ride the Avatar Flight of Passage. Fly on the back of a mountain banshee during an exhilarating, 3D ride about this vast moon. For a more peaceful excursion, drift down a mysterious river as you search for the Na vi Shaman of Songs in the sacred bioluminescent rainforest on Na vi River Journey. One $10.00 Disney Dining Card will be provided to go towards dinner today.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 TH CONTINUED 8:00 PM At the park s closing you ll gather as a group and proceed to the transportation center and board your coach and return to the hotel for the evening. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 TH Youth Educational Series Participants 14 6:00 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 6:30 AM Board the coach and transfer to Disney s Magic Kingdom. DON T LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE COACH THAT YOU LL NEED THIS MORNING AS IT WILL BE RETURNING TO THE HOTEL TO PICK UP THE REST OF THE GROUP. 7:15 AM Youth Educational Series: 14 Participants for Properties of Motion Physics Lab: Space Mountain. This group will meet at Mickey s Gift Station at the Ticket and Transportation Center. Program length is 3 hours. Remainder of the Group 7:30 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 8:30 AM Board the coach and transfer to Disney s Magic Kingdom. Follow your Disney dreams to a place where storybook fantasy comes to life. Seek out adventures, create magical memories with beloved characters and discover the fun where imagination reigns. Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Be sure to check out Space Mountain. Dare to be a rocket jockey and blast into the outer galaxy past shooting stars and other-worldly celestial satellites. Twist and turn in a tumult of fun as you launch into the inky blackness of the outer reaches of space. One $20.00 Disney Dining Card will be provided to go towards lunch and dinner. Don t miss the Pirates of the Caribbean. Adopt a pirate's life as you venture into legendary territory on one of the most classic Disney rides of all time. Board yer vessel and drop 14 feet over a waterfall into treasure-filled caves!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 TH CONTINUED 8:00 PM Happily Ever After Fireworks. Experience the grandest of finales to your Disney day with the newest, most spectacular fireworks show in the history of the Magic Kingdom. 8:20 PM At the conclusion of the show you ll gather as a group and proceed to the transportation center and board your coach and return to the hotel for the evening. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 TH 7:30 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 8:30 AM Board the coach and transfer to Universal Orlando Resort and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Your package includes admission to Universal Studios Florida AND Universal s Islands of Adventure Explore the mysteries of Hogwarts castle, visit the shops of Hogsmeade and experience pulse-pounding rides and attractions that transport you into a world of magical thrills and excitement. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade is located inside Universal s Islands of Adventure theme park. RIDE WITH DRAGONS, HIPPOGRIFFS AND HARRY POTTER! Classic moments come to life on thrilling attractions like Dragon Challenge, a high-speed coaster where you'll ride one of two fire breathers; Flight of the Hippogriff, a family-friendly coaster designed for younger riders; and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a stateof-the-art adventure where you'll soar above the castle with Harry Potter, coming face-to-face with magical creatures! Islands of Adventure Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Universal Studios Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM One Universal meal voucher will be provided to go towards lunch this afternoon. Board the Hogarts Express and travel between Hogsmeade (in Islands of Adventure ) and London (in Universal Studios Florida ). Explore more of the wizarding world than ever before at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley, NOW OPEN at Universal Studios Florida.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 TH CONTINUED Enter Diagon Alley from the streets of London. Dine at the Leaky Cauldron, see a wand choose a wizard at Ollivanders wand shop, and experience the excitement of a multi-dimensional new thrill ride inside Gringotts bank. HARRY POTTER AND THE ESCAPE FROM GRINGOTTS. At the far end of Diagon Alley stands Gringotts, the goblin-run bank. Inside, you ll experience a pulse-pounding adventure on the groundbreaking, multi-dimensional thrill ride that puts you right in the middle of the action as you navigate your way through the perils of the Gringotts vaults encountering Harry, Ron, and Hermione along the way! 5:15 PM Meet at a predetermined location within the park and walk to your coach. 5:45 PM Board the coach and transfer to: Pirate s Dinner Adventure 6400 Carrier Drive Orlando, FL 32819 (800) 866-2469 6:00 PM Arrival time. 7:00 PM Show begins. Set aboard an authentically replicated 18th-century Spanish galleon measuring 46 feet long, 18 feet wide with 40-foot masts, the ship is anchored in a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon with night sky lighting. Surrounding the lagoon is a sixsided showroom of six additional ships where the audience is seated. Voyagers on each of the six ships have their own fearless pirate mascot whom they cheer on as the adventure unfolds with a cast a dozen actors, singers and stunt performers engaging in a bounty of action-packed exploits, accompanied by cannon blasts, pyrotechnics and plenty of laughs. 9:00 PM Board the coach and return to the hotel. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 TH 6:30 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 7:30 AM Check-out of your rooms and load the coach. 8:00 AM Board the coach and transfer to Epcot.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 TH CONTINUED 8:30 AM Youth Educational Series: 24 Participants for Exploring Careers in Marine Sciences. This group will meet outside of Epcot at The Gift Shop near the Guest Relations window. Program length is 3 hours. PLEASE NOTE, ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER THE PARK UNTIL 9:00 AM. DON T LEAVE ANY PERSONAL ITEMS ON THE COACH THAT YOU LL NEED TODAY AS YOUR DRIVER WILL RETURN TO THE HOTEL FOR THE DAY. Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM One $20.00 Disney Dining Card will be provided to go towards lunch and dinner. Don t miss Soarin. A serene, multisensory attraction that simulates a peaceful hanggliding flight over California. Experience the feeling of free flight from 40 feet in the air while surrounded by scenic panoramas including the Golden Gate Bridge, Malibu and LA. 8-8:30 PM Your group will meet at a predetermined location around the World Showcase Lagoon to witness the incredible history of our planet. 9:00 PM IllumiNations: Reflection of Earth begins. Behold the past, present and future of Earth at this stunning fireworks show that celebrates the spirit of humanity. 9:20 PM At the conclusion of the show you ll gather as a group and proceed to your waiting coach. 10:00 PM Board the coach for your return trip home. The estimated driving distance is 1,150 miles; the calculated drive time is approximately 20 hours without stops. 4 hours of additional time has been factored into your travel for driver changes, rest & meal stops and traffic delays. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 TH Meals Included Today: None / all meals en-route are on your own 10:00 PM Approximate arrival time at Lake Michigan Catholic High School. WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH BOB ROGERS TRAVEL, WE HOPE YOU HAVE MADE MANY SPECIAL MEMORIES!