Welcome band and choir members and family to

Disney 2012 Information Night

March 1, 2011

NBHS Auditorium

Disney Performance TripMarch 31-April 6, 2012

Before We Leave• You are responsible for labeling your garment

bag and loading it with the following items:1. Uniform pants (Band)

2. Uniform jacket (Band)

3. Overlay (Band)

4. Solid Black Shoes (Band and Choir)

5. Two (2) pairs of SOLID BLACK socks (Band and Choir)

6. Black t-shirt (Band)

7. Black shorts (band)

8. Choir Uniform (TBA)

* Exact times subject to change

Saturday, March 31, 2012•  10:00 AM: Two 55 passenger motor coaches arrive at

North Baltimore High School for loading.  o 11:00 AM: Depart from North Baltimore High School on

first class, air-conditioned, DVD and/or VCR equipped MOTORCOACHES.

• We will make restroom stops• We will stop for dinner en route (Students and adults need

money for this unless we get it sponsored).• Drive through the night.• Don’t annoy your directors

Sunday, April 1 • 7:00 AM: Arrive in Florida; meet your

TOUR MANAGER at the hotel for CHANGING ROOMS and BREAKFAST

• 8:30 AM: Depart for UNIVERSAL ORLANDO – A sprawling showcase of fun in these spectacular locations:

• UNIVERSAL'S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – Begin your adventure of the unique islands including Seuss Landing, Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

• UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Go beyond the screen and Ride the Movies! There is an incredible array of rides, shows, movie sets, and attractions.

• MEAL COUPON PROVIDED

• 6:00 PM: Depart for the hotel

• 6:30 PM:Arrive at the HOTEL and check-in

•  Enjoy a PIZZA PARTY and the amenities

• PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY

Monday, April 2

• 6:15am: Wake-up calls. Be nice to the person who is calling.

• 7:00am: Buffet Breakfast in the hotel. Arrive dressed for the day. You will not have time to go pack to your room.

• 8:00am: Depart for Epcot. You will need your instruments on the bus (except percussionists).Make sure you take a dining card from a teacher before entering the park.

• 1pm: Meet at designated area for separate band and choir workshops. Students in both groups may choose their workshop.The workshop will probably last until around 4:00-4:30pm. Afterwards, enjoy the rest of the time in Epcot. If the weather is good, we will meet to watch Illuminations.

• Depart for Hotel afterwards.

Tuesday, April 3• 7AM: Wake-Up Calls• 8:00 AM: Depart for breakfast. MAKE SURE EVERYONE

HAS HIS/HER INSTRUMENT.• 8:30 AM: BUFFET BREAKFAST at Rain Forest Café• 9:30 AM:Depart for MAGIC KINGDOM - Once upon a time

comes to life in seven whimsical lands of fun and adventure. Make sure you take a dining card from a teacher before entering the park.

• Around 6 PM: The band will meet outside “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Change into full uniform and then play beautifully at the Spectromagic Parade! Choir will meet to watch the parade. The plan after the parade is TBA.

• 9:00 PM: Depart for the hotel

Wednesday, April 46:45am Wake up calls and clean your rooms!

7:15am Room Checks while equipment crew loads

8:00am Depart for Breakfast

8:30am Breakfast at the House of Blues

After breakfast, enjoy Downtown Disney – A marvelous fun and must-see alternative to the Theme Parks filled with shops and restaurants.

*Potential Choir Performance in Downtown Disney

11:00am Depart for Hollywood Studios- Make sure you take a Dining Card as we enter Hollywood Studios.

Evening: Meet for Fantasmic – An evening Laser Light Show (weather permitting)

Afterwards: depart for home.

Thursday, April 5

We will be stopping for restroom breaks and for breakfast and lunch. You will need money for each meal (unless we get those meals sponsored).

We expect to be home around 5:30pm. You will be tired, but nobody may go until his or her uniform is hung up and the bus is CLEAN (BY THE TEACHERS’ AND DRIVERS’ STANDARDS)

Hotel Information

•Bed Set up•Room Checks for attendance and cleanliness•Hallways•Noise level/Discipline•Security•Pool

Bus InformationWe charter our transportation so they are not school buses. There are TVs about every four seats and restrooms, though we do not encourage the use of them. Most busses have both DVD players and VCRs. Movie Policy: G, PG, and most PG-13’s will work. Absolutely no R- rated movies will be shown. All movies must be brought to Mr. Pack or Ms. Meyerson for approval at least one week before the trip. Please label the movies so they can be returned.

Can I bring…..?• No

Game systems that need to be plugged into the hotel television

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• Yes

CD players, radios, hand held video games (SOUND WILL BE TURNED OFF), snacks, pillow, blanket, cell phones (Just be courteous to those around you while using it.) Don’t leave valuable items unattended.

Things to Remember• Be early. This includes check-in times and especially

performance call times. • Plan your meals and rides accordingly. If you have 20

minutes until a report time and you are waiting in a long line for a ride, you need get out of that line so you won’t be late.

• Wear sunscreen. You will be putting on a wool uniform whether you are sunburned or not.

• Figure out your shower schedule with the people in your hotel room. I recommend two people showering in the night and two in the morning. EVERYONE SHOWERS EVERY DAY!

Things to Remember (Part Deux)• We are going to be on the bus for over 40 hours during this

trip. WEAR DEODORANT EVERY DAY.• The restroom in the bus is just for show.• Sleep at night. You will need it. If someone in your room is

being disruptive, notify Mr. Pack or Ms. Meyerson• YOU MUST drink lots of water and eat your meals. • Professionalism- From the moment we board the bus on

Saturday until we arrive back home, we are representing our school and town. You will be polite to all teachers, parents, tour guides, clinicians, hotel employees and EACH OTHER.

Things to Remember-Part Tres• We should not be able to hear individual

conversations on the bus.• No PDA on the bus.• Every theme park will have a security checkpoint. If

you take a purse or bag, it will be inspected. Do not take anything on this trip that anyone could consider a weapon!

• We have two important performances where we expect absolute attention and musical execution. The rest of the time is yours to have fun. Everyone in performing has worked diligently for hours and deserves this opportunity.

Everyone walks in groups of at least 2. No exceptions.

Emergency number

If an emergency arises during the trip, please contact the ETI company and they will contact

me. This applies to people on the trip and family at home.The number is

1-800-654-4560

School Work

This trip is scheduled to take place over Spring Break. However, a possibility always exists that we

might make up days over break. If this is the case, you will be required

to meet with your other teachers BEFORE we leave for the trip to pick up your assignments. Do not use “I

was in Florida” as an excuse for incomplete work.

Frequently Asked Questions•Room Assignments•Cost•Bus Assignments•Movies•Food/drinks on bus•Behavior/Discipline•Room Checks•Security•Spending moneyAny others??

Cost• The rate that was quoted to us for 85 students,

4 chaperones and 2 directors was $880. • We are hoping to get several aspects of this

trip sponsored by local businesses, though we be unable to accomplish this until we have an exact total number of students.

Cost Breakdown of Certain Trip Aspects

• Workshop is around $26• Meal Coupon at Universal $13 (one time use)• Hotel breakfast for two mornings $4 each, $8 total per

student• Dining cards would be $25 per person per day x 3

days= $75 per person• Bus is approximately $210 per student• Hotel is $30 per student per night (3 nights) $90 per

student• Our goal is to reduce cost by $122 per student.

Any Questions?

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