PREPARED FOR THE: BIRMINGHAM SEAHOLM HIGH SCHOOL BAND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF: MR. TIMOTHY CIBOR, DIRECTOR OF BANDS TOUR DESTINATION: ORLANDO, FL TOUR DATES: FEBRUARY 14 20, 2019 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 TH Meals Included Today: Dinner ITINERARY AS OF JANUARY 15, 2019 BOB ROGERS TRAVEL - EMERGENCY NUMBER (800) 373-1423 TRINITY COACH - EMERGENCY NUMBER (313) 295-6303 PEGASUS TRANSPORTATION - EMERGENCY NUMBER (407) 812-8812 GROUP ONE 12 PASSENGERS 6:30 AM Your privately chartered motor coach (with TRINITY COACH ONE 25 PASSENGER COACH) arrives for loading at: Birmingham Seaholm High School 2436 West Lincoln Birmingham, MI 48009 7:00 AM Coach departs for the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Upon your arrival to the airport you ll be greeted by a Bob Rogers Travel Airport Greeter and they ll assist you with checking in for your flight. 10:19 AM Delta Flight 551 departs for the Orlando International Airport. 1:10 PM Arrive in Orlando. Matt Kessler, your Professional Bob Rogers Travel Tour Director will meet you here. PLEASE NOTE, YOUR TOUR DIRECTOR WILL REMAIN AT THE AIRPORT TO GREET GROUP TWO. 2:00 PM Board the coach and transfer to Disney Springs. Disney Springs is a themed retail, dining and entertainment center inspired by Florida's charming waterfront towns, historic architecture and natural beauty. PLEASE NOTE, ALL GROUND TRANSPORTATION WHILE IN ORLANDO WILL BE PROVIDED BY PEGASUS TRANSPORTATION.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 TH CONTINUED 4:30 PM Board the coach and transfer to your hotel: SpringHill / TownPlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings 13279 Flamingo Crossing Boulevard Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 507-1200 Upon your arrival you ll unload the coach and check-in to your rooms. After you ve checked into your rooms you ll be able to enjoy the hotel s pool and other amenities. GROUP TWO 84 PASSENGERS 8:30 AM Your privately chartered motor coaches (with TRINITY COACH TWO 56 PASSENGER COACHES) arrive for loading at: Birmingham Seaholm High School 2436 West Lincoln Birmingham, MI 48009 9:00 AM Coaches depart for the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Upon your arrival to the airport you ll be greeted by a Bob Rogers Travel Airport Greeter and they ll assist you with checking in for your flight. 12:31 PM Delta Flight 1930 departs for the Orlando International Airport. 3:23 PM Arrive in Orlando. Matt Kessler, your Professional Bob Rogers Travel Tour Director will meet you here and accompany your group throughout your tour. 4:00 PM Board the coaches and transfer to your hotel: SpringHill / TownPlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings 13279 Flamingo Crossing Boulevard Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 507-1200 5:00 PM Approximate time that GROUP ONE & TWO will arrive at the hotel. 7:00 PM Enjoy a pool-side pizza party at your hotel this evening. Two privately hired security guards on duty at your hotel from 10:30 PM - 5:30 AM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 TH 6:30 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. After breakfast you ll prepare for your performance at the Magic Kingdom this morning. 7:30 AM Board the coaches and transfer to Disney s Magic Kingdom. PLEASE NOTE, YOU WILL LEAVE THE HOTEL DRESSED IN YOUR UNIFORM. 8:00 AM Arrive backstage at Magic Kingdom. 9:45 AM The Birmingham Seaholm High School Marching Band performs in the Magic Kingdom March. Magic Kingdom s Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM A Three Day Disney Park Hopper pass has been included in your package and will provide the ability to visit the park of your choice. 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 $30.00 Disney Dining Card will be provided to go towards lunch & dinner in the park today. 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! 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 transfer to the Ticket & Transportation Center where you ll meet up with your coaches and return to the hotel for the evening. Two privately hired security guards on duty at your resort from 10:30 PM - 5:30 AM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 TH 8:30 AM Board the coaches 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. Islands of Adventure Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Universal Studios Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Two Universal Meal Vouchers will be provided for lunch & dinner in the park today. 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 state-of-the-art adventure where you'll soar above the castle with Harry Potter, coming face-to-face with magical creatures! 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 at Universal Studios Florida. Enter Diagon Alley from the streets of London. 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 pulsepounding 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! 10:00 PM At a predetermined location your group will meet and transfer to your coaches and return to the hotel for the evening. Two privately hired security guards on duty at your resort from 10:30 PM - 5:30 AM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 TH 8:00 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 9:00 AM Board the coaches and transfer to Tampa Bay and the Manatee Viewing Center at TECO (Tampa Electric Company) at Apollo Beach. In 1986 residences started seeing manatees in large numbers in the power station's discharge canal, where saltwater taken from Tampa Bay to cool Unit 4 flowed, clean and warm, back to the bay. When Tampa Bay reached 68 degrees or colder, the mammals would seek out this new refuge. The Manatee Viewing Center was soon born. Today, Big Bend's discharge canal is a state and federally designated manatee sanctuary that provides critical protection from the cold for these unique, gentle animals. The tidal walk featured part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, the Manatee Viewing Center's tidal walk offers more than just vibrant birdlife. On this 900-foot, ADA-compliant walkway from the center to the Tampa Bay Estuary, you can identify a wide selection of native coastal plants and trees as well as a wide variety of animal life. 11:30 AM Board the coaches and transfer to the: Post Card Inn On The Beach 6300 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 367-2711 12:30 PM Arrive at the Post Card Inn for lunch on the beach. The Post Card Inn is located on prime beachfront just minutes from downtown St. Petersburg. Enjoy lunch and the warm sand and refreshing Gulf Coast water. AFTERNOON Board the coaches and transfer to Disney s Epcot. Celebrate the fascinating cultures and numerous wonders of the world around you through dazzling shows, interactive experiences and amazing attractions. Marvel at the power of human imagination to set the spirits soaring. 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. Epcot s Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM One $15.00 Disney Dining Card will be provided to go towards dinner.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 TH CONTINUED 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. Your Tour Director will provide detailed information on your meeting/viewing location. 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 coaches and return to the hotel for the evening. Two privately hired security guards on duty at your hotel from 10:30 PM - 5:30 AM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 TH 8:15 AM Board the coaches and transfer to Disney s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom is full of attractions that reflect Walt Disney's dedication to nature and conservation. Animal Kingdom s 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. One $30.00 Disney Dining Card will be provided to go towards lunch & dinner in the park today. AFTERNOON Board the coaches and transfer to Disney s Hollywood Studios. Salute the world of showbiz - from the Hollywood classics of yesteryear to the best in popular entertainment. Come take center stage as the star of your own adventure - from rock 'n' roll fantasy to Broadway-style stage spectaculars. Hollywood Studios Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 TH CONTINUED Check out Rock n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith: Are you ready to brave the L.A. freeways? Zoom from 0-60 mph with the force of a supersonic F-14, take in highspeed loops and turns synchronized to a specially recorded soundtrack. 5:00 PM Board the coaches and transfer to your Disney Workshop. 6:00 PM You re Instrumental Workshop begins. Performers will be immersed into the world of the professional musician. In moments, you will sight read and prepare a polished performance of a special Disney musical selection in a studio recording environment. (PLEASE NOTE, THE LOCATION OF YOUR WORKSHOP IS STILL TBD) 8:30 PM At the conclusion of your workshop you ll transfer back to your hotel for the evening. Two privately hired security guards on duty at your hotel from 10:30 PM - 5:30 AM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 TH 8:00 AM Board the coaches 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 Islands of Adventure Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Universal Studios Park Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Two Universal Meal Vouchers will be provided for lunch & dinner in the park today. Don t miss Universal CityWalk. CityWalk is Orlando's hottest spot for dining and entertainment. It's a 30-acre entertainment complex where you can experience the best of the best in live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping, movies, and more. Offering everything from a night of family fun to a great place to hang out with friends to romantic fun for couples. 8:00 AM At a predetermined location your group will meet and transfer to your coaches and return to the hotel for the evening. Two privately hired security guards on duty at your resort from 10:30 PM - 5:30 AM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 TH Meals Included Today: Breakfast GROUP ONE 12 PASSENGERS 8:00 AM Check-out of your rooms and load the coach. 8:30 AM Coach departs for the Orlando International Airport. YOUR TOUR DIRECTOR WILL ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE AIRPORT TO ASSIST WITH CHECKING IN FOR YOUR FLIGHT. 11:35 AM Delta Flight 1723 departs for Michigan. 2:15 PM Arrive at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. 3:00 PM APPROXIMATE TIME - Board the coach (with TRINITY COACH ONE 25 PASSENGER COACH) and transfer to Birmingham Seaholm High School. GROUP TWO 84 PASSENGERS 8:00 AM Check-out of your rooms and load the coaches. 8:30 AM Board the coaches and transfer to Disney Springs. Disney Springs is a themed retail, dining and entertainment center inspired by Florida's charming waterfront towns, historic architecture and natural beauty. 11:00 AM Coaches depart for the Orlando International Airport. YOUR TOUR DIRECTOR WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR ARRIVAL TO ASSIST WITH CHECKING IN FOR YOUR FLIGHT. 2:26 PM Delta Flight 1737 departs for Michigan. 5:03 PM Arrive at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. 6:00 PM APPROXIMATE TIME - Board the coaches (with TRINITY COACH TWO 56 PASSENGER COACHES) and transfer to Birmingham Seaholm High School. WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH BOB ROGERS TRAVEL. WE HOPE YOU HAVE MADE MANY SPECIAL MEMORIES!