DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTORS: CRAIG ROSELIEB, GREN HENSEL & GLENN WILLIAMS DESTINATION: OUTBACK BOWL (TAMPA, FL) DATES: DECEMBER 28, 2016- JANAURY 3, 2017 SUGGESTED ITINERARY AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 2016 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28 8:00 AM Motor coaches arrive at Downers Grove South HS, begin loading Downers Grove, IL 9:00 AM Depart for Orlando, FL (1,168 miles, 29.5 hour drive time +stops + time change) THURSDAY DECEMBER 29 Morning Breakfast en route (student cost) 9:00 AM Arrive in Orlando, FL at Islands of Adventure OR Universal Studios **Park to Park Ticket included Check-out: Platform 9 ¾ Board* the train and travel between both Hogsmeade and London via the Hogwarts Express* with a Park-to-Park admission ticket Lunch in park (student cost) Don t Miss: Jurassic Park River Adventure: It's lunchtime... and you're on the menu! Take an unforgettable river raft ride through the jungles of Jurassic Park and see dinosaurs in their natural habitats The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman: Your spider sense will be tingling! Join your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in an amazing 3-D adventure that has you swinging and soaring high above the city streets. This groundbreaking attraction is one of the most highly acclaimed theme park rides in history. Dinner in the park (meal voucher provided) 8:00 Load motor coaches; depart for an Orlando Area Hotel Arrive and check in - Private nighttime security guards at the hotel (10:30 pm-5:30 am)
FRIDAY DECEMBER 30 8:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel 9:30 AM Check out; load motor coaches 10:00 AM Depart for Clearwater Beach (108 miles 2 hours drive time) Clearwater Beach dazzles with impeccable beaches and inviting waters. Caladesi Island, off the north end of the beach, was recognized as the nation's best by Dr. Beach. Besides the beaches, there is Clearwater Beach's inviting, small-town atmosphere. Afternoon Free time on the Beach Lunch in the area (student cost) 5:00 Load motor coaches; depart for the Marriott Tampa Westshore (or similar provided by bowl game) Check in Pizza party at the hotel 8:00 Director s & Clinicians Reception at Raymond James Stadium - Private nighttime security guards at the hotel (10:30 pm-5:30 am)
SATURDAY DECEMBER 31 8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 AM Load motor coaches 9:15 AM Depart for Busch Gardens Busch Gardens Africa Tampa! Hit loops going 60 MPH on the Kumba, get socked on the Congo River Rapids, swoop straight down at a mind boggling 90 degrees, on the dive coaster Sheikra, or experience the mammoth Gwazi, the Southeast s largest and fastest double wooden coaster! AM Don t Miss Lunch on your own (student cost) Falcon s Fury At the ride s highest point, like its bird of prey namesake, riders pivot 90 degrees in midair to a face-down dive position. An instant later they'll plunge 60 mph straight down. Riders must be between 54 and 77 to ride Falcon s Fury. 2:45 Load motor coaches 3:00 Depart for Ybor City 3:30 Staging begins 5:30 Downers Grove South H.S. Band Step-off for the Teco Energy Outback Bowl Parade and Band Blast in conjunction with the 2016 Outback Bowl festivities. 6:45 Following the parade, meet your coaches at coach parking to change uniforms and load instruments before departing for Busch Gardens! Dinner in the park ($10 meal money provided) Evening Busch Gardens NYE Celebration Includes dancing, rides and NYE fireworks 12:30 AM (January 1 st ) Load local motor coaches; depart for the hotel - Private nighttime security guards at the hotel (10:30 pm-5:30 am) 2 guards
SUNDAY JANUARY 1 2017 6:45 AM Breakfast at the hotel 7:15 AM Load motor coaches 7:30 AM Depart for Jefferson H.S. **Plan to be on the Field Warmed up and ready to rehearse 10 minutes prior 8:00 AM National Outback Bowl Massed Band & Auxiliary Rehearsal 11:00 AM AM Boxed Lunch delivered Afternoon National Outback Bowl Concert Band Festival Downers Grove South High School Symphonic Band warm-up Downers Grove South High School Symphonic Band Performance Downers Grove South High School Jazz Band warm-up Downers Grove South High School Jazz Band Performance 6:00 National Outback Bowl Field Show Festival 8:00 Festival ends 8:30 Awards Ceremony Dinner (included) 9:30 Awards ceremony ends; load motor coaches
MONDAY JANUARY 2 6:00 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel 7:00 AM Check-out of the hotel; begin loading motor coaches 7:30 AM Depart for Raymond James Stadium 8:00 AM National Outback Festival Final Massed Band Rehearsal 11:30 am Outback Bowl pre-game 12:00 Outback Bowl Game Kick-Off 1:30 Participate in the Outback Bowl Massed Band Half-time PERFORMANCE **Approximate time Afternoon Lunch at the game ($10 meal money included) 3:30 Load motor coaches; depart for home (1,186 miles, 20.5 hour drive time +stops + time change) TUESDAY JANUARY 3 Morning Breakfast en route (student cost) 12:00 Arrive at Downers Grove South H.S.