SUNDAY, MARCH 24 HINSDALE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA PATRICK MAAG & ALEXANDRA BAXMEYER, DIRECTORS DESTINATION: ORLANDO, FLORIDA DATES: MARCH 24-30, 2019 SUGGESTED ITINERARY AS OF DECEMBER 5, 2018 Tour Director: Joseph Singleton Cell Phone: (303) 301-4405 Director: Patrick Maag Cell Phone: (224) 628-3356 BRT Consultant: Dave Hamilton Cell Phone: (425) 260-9940 BRT Coordinator: Jennifer Charboneau Cell Phone: (773) 620-3274 BRT Emergency Contact: 800-373-1423 STUDENTS + ADULTS + 1 Tour Director = TOTAL TRAVELERS 3:30 Two (2) 56-PAX Windstar motor coaches arrive at Hinsdale South HS; begin loading (712) 830-6618 7401 Clarendon Hills Rd., Darien, IL 60561 4:00 Depart for Orlando, Florida (1,161 miles, 20 hour drive time plus 3 hours for meal stops and lose one hour) Dinner en route (student cost) MONDAY, MARCH 25 AM Breakfast en route (student cost) Lunch en route (student cost) 4:00 Arrive in Orlando, FL at Springhill Suites at Flamingo Crossings (407) 507-1200 13295 Flamingo Crossings Boulevard, Winter Garden, FL 34787 *Meet your Professional BRT Tour Director here Check-in 6:30 Group Pizza dinner Student Watchers - (256) 792-8241
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 8:30 AM Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel 9:30 AM Load motor coaches; depart for Disney s Contemporary Resort 10:00 AM Meet your Disney Performing Arts Specialist 10:30 AM Hinsdale South HS Band participates in You re Instrumental Workshop in the Grand Republic Ballroom 1:00 Load motor coaches; depart for Epcot 1:45 Enjoy your day at 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. Check out: Lunch in park (student cost) Soarin : Take a free-flying adventure across the natural wonders of the world aboard this thrilling international park attraction. With the wind in your hair, glide 40 feet in the air as you look down upon the breathtaking vistas of the planet earth. Soar as high as your imagination over a world of wonders. Test Track: Strap yourself in for one of Disney's fastest attractions. At 60 miles per hour, Test Track is a high-octane thrill ride in which riders are automotive test subjects braving unpredictable terrain-including an environmental chamber and 50-degree curves! Dinner in park ($15 Disney Dining Card Provided) View IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth A spectacular nightly show filled with pyrotechnics, lasers, fire and fountains on World Showcase Lagoon. Accompanied by dazzling lighting effects projected onto the surrounding pavilions, this award-winning show depicts the history of earth and its people. (based on 2019 scheduling) 9:30 Load motor coaches; depart for the hotel
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 7:30 AM Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel 8:30 AM Load motor coaches; depart for Disney Hollywood Studios 9:00 AM Arrive at 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; from the silver screen to the TV screen to behind the scenes. That's entertainment! Lunch in park (student cost) 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 and zip through Tinseltown in the biggest, loudest limo you've ever seen. Toy Story Mania: Step right up! This interactive, 4D attraction features the loveable cast of characters from the Disney Pixar Toy Story films. Climb aboard a ride vehicle and play through a gallery of midway-style games designed for a raucous good time. Dinner in Park ($15 Disney Dining Card Provided) Meet as a group for Fantasmic! 8:30 Fantasmic! Experience the fun, fancy and fears of our hero as he battles the forces that turn his vibrant dreams into a vivid nightmare. Mickey faces off against Disney villains in a lavish spectacular of dancing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers, fireworks and surprises. (based on 2019 scheduling) 10:30 Load motor coaches; return to the hotel
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 7:30 AM Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel 8:30 AM Load motor coaches; depart for the Ticket and Transportation Center 9:00 AM Take the ferry over the 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. Lunch at the park (student cost) 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. Have a blast! 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! Then float through a town where pirates pillage and Captain Jack Sparrow hides from pursuers. 4:45 Motor coaches arrive backstage Magic Kingdom 5:00 Meet your Disney Performing Arts Specialist at the Frontierland Gate 6:30 Hinsdale South H.S. Marching Band Performs at the Magic Kingdom Dinner in park ($15 Disney Dining Card Provided) Meet at the flagpole on Main Street to view the fireworks 9:00 Enjoy Happily Ever After: Experience the grandest of finales to your Disney day with the newest, most spectacular fireworks show in the history of Magic Kingdom park! (based on 2019 show schedule) 10:00 Depart for Ferry for transfer to coach parking 10:30 Load motor coaches; return to the hotel
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 7:00 AM Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel 8:00 AM Check out of the hotel; begin loading motor coaches 8:30 AM Depart for Islands of Adventure AND Universal Studios Park to Park Ticket included! 9:00 AM Arrive and enjoy the day! Don t Miss: 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! Famous Diagon Alley Shops! See a wand choose a wizard at Ollivanders wand shop. Pick up magical jokes and novelty items at Weasleys Wizard Wheezes. Find all your wizardwear needs at Madam Malkin s Robes for All Occasions. Bring home a furry, feathered, or scaly creature from the Magical Menagerie. Search for supplies at Wiseacre s Wizarding Equipment. And gather all your gaming gear at Quality Quidditch Supplies. Lunch in the park (student cost) Platform 9 ¾ Board* the train and travel between both Hogsmeade and London via the Hogwarts Express* with a Park-to-Park admission ticket Dinner in the park (Meal Voucher Provided) Ride with Dragons, Hippogriffs and Harry Potter! Classic moments come to life on thrilling attractions like Dragon Challenge, a highspeed 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! 9:00 Load motor coaches; depart for home (1,161 miles, 20 hour drive time plus 3 hours for meal stops and gain one hour) SATURDAY, MARCH 30 AM Breakfast en route (student cost) Lunch en route (student cost) 6:00 Arrive at Hinsdale South High School