MARCH 24TH- 31ST, 2016

DISNEY TOUR 2016

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What it will look like!!• SUGGESTED ITINERARY• AS OF• April 28, 2015•  

• THURSDAY, MARCH 24•  • 2:30 PM Peoria Charter Motor coaches arrive at Larkin H.S.; begin loading• • 3:30 PM Depart for Orlando, Florida (1195 miles, 21 hrs. drive time)• PM Dinner en route (student cost)•

• FRIDAY, MARCH 25•  • AM Breakfast and lunch en route (student cost)• 4:30 PM Arrive in Orlando & check-in to the Springhill Suites • • 6:30 PM Enjoy a pizza dinner at the hotel • 7:30 PM Relax and enjoy free time at pool• 9:00 PM Chaperone meeting •  • - Private nighttime security guard at the hotel (10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.) -

Itinerary Cont.• SATURDAY, MARCH 26•  • 7:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel• 8:30 AM Load motor coaches • 9:00 AM Larkin H.S. Concert Band participates in Disney’s “You’re Instrumental” Workshop• -In Studio A (backstage Epcot) • • 9:00 AM Larkin H.S. Dance students participates in “Disney Dancin’ Workshop” • In Studio B (backstage Epcot) • Afterwards Spend the day at Epcot®

• Afternoon Lunch in park (student cost)• 1:30 PM Larkin H.S. Choir participates in “Disney Sings” Workshop• In Studio B (backstage Epcot)•  • 6:00 PM Larkin H.S. Drama participates in “Disney’s Acting 101” Workshop • In Studio B (backstage Epcot)

• Evening Dinner in the park (Disney dining card provided)• 9:00 PM View IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth• The sky erupts with light and fire as this nighttime spectacular celebrates• our world. It’s the most magnificent show of its kind in our history, with• dazzling special effects, colorful lasers, brilliant fireworks, and fiery• torches all choreographed to an incredible musical score.• 9:45 PM Load motor coaches; return to the hotel•  • - Private nighttime security guard at the hotel (10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.) -

Itinerary Cont.• SUNDAY, MARCH 27 • • 7:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel• 7:30 AM Students wishing to go to a non-denominational church to observe

Easter load buses.• 9:00 AM Load motor coaches; Depart for ANIMAL KINGDOM

• 1:30 PM Load motor coaches and depart for DISNEY SPRINGS•  • 3:00 PM Larkin High School Choir Performance at the Waterside Stage

• 5:00 PM Larkin High School Wind Ensemble Performance at the Waterside Stage

• 7:00 PM Larkin High School Dance Performance at the Waterside Stage

• 8:00 PM Load motor coaches; return to the hotel•  • - Private nighttime security guard at the hotel (10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.) -

Itinerary Cont.• MONDAY, MARCH 28•  • 7:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel• 9:00 AM Load motor coaches; depart for Magic

Kingdom• PM Lunch in park (student cost)• Evening Dinner in park (Disney dining card will be

provided)• 9:00 PM Enjoy the “Main Street Electrical” Parade• 10:00 PM View Wishes Nighttime

Spectacular Fireworks Display • 11:00 PM Load motor coaches at Ticket and

Transportation; return to the hotel•  - Private nighttime security guard at the hotel (10:30 p.m.-

5:30 a.m.) -

Itinerary Cont.• TUESDAY, MARCH 29•  • 8:00AM Breakfast at the hotel • 8:15AM Tech students load motor coach and head to US• 9:00AM Load motor coaches; depart for Islands

of Adventure / Universal Studios (Park Hopper Ticket provided)

• 10:00AM Larkin Tech students participate in “Making Movie Magic” Workshop

• PM Lunch in park (student cost) • PM Dinner in the park or at City Walk (Meal

Voucher provided) • 8:30 PM Load motor coaches and return to the hotel

- Private nighttime security guard at the hotel (10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.) -

Itinerary Cont.• WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30•  • 8:45 AM Breakfast at the hotel• 9:45 AM Check-out of the hotel; begin loading motor coaches• 10:00 AM Depart for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Afternoon Lunch in park (student cost)• PM Dinner in park (Disney dining card will be provided)HINT: For GREAT

seats to Fantasmic, arrive at least 1 hour prior to show time!• 8:30 PM View Fantasmic! Sorcerer Mickey takes on some wicked villains in

one of the most Explosive nighttime extravaganzas ever. It’s an action-packed showdown between good and evil with lasers, lights,

pyrotechnics, and dancing waters, all set to favorite Disney music.• 9:30 PM Load motor coaches; depart for home (1195 miles, 21 hrs. drive time)• • THURSDAY, MARCH 31•  • AM Breakfast and lunch en route (student cost)• Evening Dinner en route (student cost)• 8:30 PM Arrive at Larkin High School- Welcome Home!

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAMnG6Rfkno

Drama Workshop• Acting 101

Designed for all levels of actors, this workshop provides students with the building blocks of theatre, while exploring performance and storytelling techniques. Led by an industry show director or improvisational actor, the course focuses on tapping into the artist's unique voice, thereby discovering the tools to develop performance abilities. Students also learn to build character, develop improvisational skills, and maintain professionalism on the stage.

• Your group will engage in interactive discussions and acting exercises as they: • Master the building blocks of theatre, performance and storytelling techniques.• Use scene study as a vehicle for introducing and building character.• Practice improvisational skills while discovering how to maintain professionalism

on stage.

Dance Workshop Disney Dancin• Performers find out what it takes to be an integral member of a cohesive dance cast as

they learn techniques to help maximize their rehearsal time and deliver a focused performance. Begin with a simulated Disney audition led by a professional Disney dancer then learn how the magic is created as dancers go through a rehearsal of a real Disney show. The 2 1/2-hour workshop culminates in a finale performance incorporating all of the elements they have learned.

• Your Disney clinician will also share industry insights to give dancers a competitive edge as they:

• Rehearse routines from several Disney shows to explore different choreography styles.• Learn how to choose the proper attire for an audition and how to stand out from the

crowd.• Discover tips for creating an effective resume and getting the best possible pictures.• Find out how versatility and the right attitude can open doors to opportunity.• Examine professional dance from the perspectives of a show director, producer and

choreographer.• www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApmZN6FVAMM

Choral Workshop• Disney Sings

Performers experience the exhilaration — and the demands — of being a professional performer as they prepare music and choreography for a simulated Disney show under the tutelage of a seasoned Disney vocalist. During this 2 1/2-hour program, your group will record a song from a Disney animated feature film's soundtrack in a fast-paced recording studio environment.

Performers will also examine the skills, attitudes and priorities required for vocal performance excellence as they: Learn the music and basic choreography from a real Disney production number.

• Learn vocal techniques to improve diction and produce unified vowel sounds.• Develop better breath control through good posture.• Perfect your "nonverbals": facial expression, eye contact, posture and audience connection.• Examine varied musical styles and how different vocal production techniques are required in the

music industry.• Discover proven audition tips that will increase your chances of success.• Learn how to be flexible in your approach to songs and voiceovers.• Discuss the requirements of a studio recording environment and what is expected of performers• All music is provided at the workshop and taught by your Disney clinician and accompanist.• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfQfPBj0Y5Q

Instrumental Workshop You’re Instrumental• Students learn how to get the most of your rehearsals and learn how to execute a pitch-

perfect performance as they hone their sight-reading skills under the guidance of an experienced Disney clinician in this 2 1/2-hour workshop designed for middle, junior high and high school bands and orchestras.

• Your group will examine the skills, attitudes and priorities essential to musical excellence and culminate with a very special finale: a recording of your ensemble performing Disney music accompanied by footage from a classic Disney animated film!

• Performers work toward musical and technical proficiency in a real recording studio environment as they:

• Sight-read arrangements of Disney music ranging from grade 1.5 to grade 4.• Incorporate accuracy and expressiveness to maximize rehearsal productivity• Emphasize intonation, balance and tone quality and follow the conductor's

interpretation.• Discuss the requirements of a studio recording environment and what is expected of

performers.• Experience the excitement of the world of a professional studio musician.• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjiUAMAVp0o

ART WORKSHOP• Enroll in the Animation Academy, birthplace of many Disney animated feature

films, to discover the innovative animation processes Walt Disney developed that changed the way stories were told and brought beloved characters to life. During this 3-hour program students will learn how to sketch a famous Disney character, experiment with early production processes and develop their storytelling skills. 

• During this interactive field study, students will: Articulate the various elements of the animation process.

• Demonstrate storyboarding and pitch their story to the group.• Draw a Disney character using simple geometric shapes.• Describe the physical phenomenon of persistence of vision.• Calculate the number of frames needed to produce a 60-minute animated

film.• Create their own simple animation by making a kineograph.• Discuss Walt Disney's role as a leader and innovator in the animation and

entertainment industries.• Understand how the characteristics of media, techniques and processes can

be used to enhance the communication of experiences and ideas.

Tech Workshop• Universal's Special FX/Makin' Movie Magic• Find out how the arts and sciences are used to create

some of the most spectacular special effects in motion picture history - and what it took to re-create those effects in some of Universal Studios' most popular attractions. In this hands-on, interactive experience, students will:

• Uncover secrets of set design and construction at Revenge of the Mummy®.

• Learn how make-up effects are created at Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show.

• Get backstage access to our soundstages and production facilities.

Bob Rogers Travel • PROPOSAL IS BASED ON 104 PAYING STUDENTS• SUMMARY OF INCLUSIONS• Personal SERVICE and ATTENTION• Two (2) Deluxe 56 passenger, climate controlled, DVD, WI-FI

and restroom equipped motor coaches• Gratuities and accommodations for your motor coach drivers• Five (5) night’s accommodation at the Springhill Suites

Marriott(based on availability)• Private Security guard at hotel from 10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

each evening (2 guards)• Five (5) continental breakfasts at the hotel

Inclusions cont.• One (1) pizza dinner at the hotel• Four (4) Disney dining cards ($15.00 per card)• One (1) Meal Voucher at Universal Studios • Admission to Universal Studios AND Islands of Adventure (1 day Park Hopper

Ticket)• Disney Performing Arts on Stage 4-Day (Park Hopper) ticket to Walt Disney World• Participation in one (1) of the following Walt Disney World Workshops• “Disney’s “You’re Instrumental” Workshop for Concert Band (min. 40 people) • “Disney Dancin” Workshop for Dance Group (minimum of 22 people)• “Disney’s Acting 101” for Drama students• “Disney Sings” Workshop for Vocal Students• “Exploring Disney’s Animation History” Workshop for Art students• Tech Students participation in “Making Movie Magic” Workshop/Tour at Universal

Studios• Assistance with PERFORMANCES/WORKSHOPS• Group Travel Video Souvenir Package - A great keepsake of a fabulous trip! Digital

cameras will be sent. Take pictures throughout your trip, then mail back the cameras AND a recording of your music. A souvenir video will be created, and each traveler will receive a DVD copy.

Inclusions cont.• BRT Drawstring bag for every participant• Insurance Coverage as Recommended by Student Youth Travel Association• $200,000 Consumer Protection Plan• Ten (10) Chaperone Packages paying $875.00 (based on double

occupancy)• Company Tour Director - On-site trip coordinator who manages all trip

details at your destination

 •  DISNEY Performing Arts – 4 Day Park Hopper

 • The prices below includes the Disney Performing Arts on Stage - 4 Day

Park Hopper Ticket -- includes 4 days admission to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom Theme Parks.  Also included are a Disney Performing Arts drawstring backpack, and the use of the Walt Disney World Transportation System.

 

Cost• ESTIMATED TOUR PACKAGE COSTS

• $1,275.00 per person • Goal: 130 students

• Minimum: 90 students• Maximum: 130 students

• We will stop at 90 students and create a wait list. We will open the trip up after we reach 118.

Payment Schedule• First payment: $150.00 (Due by May 11th) This holds

your spot!!!• Second payment: $ 200.00 Due by August 21st• Third Payment: $175.00 Due by September 25th• Fourth Payment: $ 175.00 Due by October 30nd

• Fifth Payment: $ 175.00 Due by November 30th

• Sixth Payment: $ 175.00 Due by January 29th• Final Payment: Remaining balance or $225.00 Due by

February 19th

Fundraising Your Trip

• We will have three fundraisers throughout the year (September, November, January).

• All of your proceeds will go towards your individual account.

• At least two different types of fundraising.• You may use a credit card to make payments. See Kathy Berner (Larkin Treasurer) or call at ext. 4566

Example of fundraiser

• Tuffy McSellsalot (The Average)• Sold 20 pizzas in first fundraiser @ $5 profit per ($100)

• Sold 26 Butterbraids in second fundraiser @ $5 profit per ($130)

• Sold 34 pizzas in his third fundraiser @ $5 profit per ($170)

$1275- $400 = $875 owed

Fundraising cont.

• Janie McLotsoffriends (Exception)• Sold 62 pizzas @ $5 profit per in first fundraiser ($310)

• Sold 82 Butterbraids @ $5 profit per in second fundraiser ($410)

• Sold 97 pizzas @ $5 profit per in third fundraiser ($485)

$1275- $1205= $70 owed

Chaperones

• We are in need of 10 chaperones• Chaperones pay approx. 70% ($875)• Chaperones ride down on the bus with the group.

• Chaperones will be in a double occupancy room.

• Adam Baxter is the Chaperone Director. Please sign-up with him TODAY!

Disney Tour 2016Chaperones

What you need to know

Disney Tour 2016Chaperones

• Two 23.5 hour Bus Rides• Room Checks at the Hotel

• Student Check in at the Parks• One Night Security “on Call”

• Student Contact on Trip

Disney Tour 2016Chaperones

• Chaperone “Teams”• Security Liaison

• Medical Book• Meal Cards and Tickets

•QUESTIONS?