DISNEY/Universal Studios TRIP DATE CHANGE
Here is a message about the trip from Mrs. Moniaci with important information, which went home with students. There is also a revised itinerary.
Florida Information
As I type this it is 37 days until we leave for Florida!!! Planning this trip during Covid has been challenging to say the least but when I become frustrated I keep telling myself that at least we get to go. I’ve been upfront that we were not guaranteed any specific Disney parks and at this point we did not get either park we wanted. There is still a chance we could get into one of those parks but I am trying not to get my hopes up. The last two days of our trip are just not set in stone at this point and I apologize for this, but know I am doing my best to make this the best experience for my students.
Our performance in Florida is going to be amazing!!! I cannot wait to put it all together and watch them shine. Our practice schedule has been out there for a while but here is a reminder:
May 6,11,13,18,20,25,27 from 2:30-3:30
THESE PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY!!!! CONFLICTS SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION.
Meals
Park Meal Coupons
Every day we are at Universal or Disney parks, students will receive a meal coupon. The Meal Coupons give students a lot of food if you use them right. It is recommended that students use one meal card and split it with the person you are walking with. If that will not provide you with enough substance, please bring money for additional food. You will only receive one meal pass a day.
Meals students need to pay for:
Saturday May 29th- Dinner en-route to Florida
Sunday May 30th –Extra money for food in parks (Universal)
Monday May 31st- Extra money for food in parks (Universal)
Tuesday June 1st- Extra money for food in parks (Disney)
Wednesday June 2nd- Extra money for food in parks (Disney)
Thursday June 3rd- Breakfast and lunch en-route back to Ohio.
Other possible money needs while your child is in Florida: Drinks while at the parks (all parks give free water) souvenirs, extra food
Additions tips and information
-Kids can order pizza at night if they choose.
-I strongly encourage students to pack snacks and food for the drive and for their rooms in the evenings.
-Depending on how much your child eats, I suggest between $80-$100 extra for food.
-Chaperones will be willing to hold money for their assigned group and hand it out as needed.
General information
Medication
-You will be seated last on the bus if you are late Saturday Morning. Besides that we will go in grade order. Couples will not sit together.
-If you are late at any departure or meeting time you will have to clean the bus and may have to walk with chaperone for that day or the remainder of the trip.
-Poor choices and behaviors will not be tolerated. Severe infractions could result in your removal from the trip at the cost of your parents, and/or administration referrals upon our return.
-Please respect and listen to all chaperones!
I trust and respect all of my students and I do not anticipate any problems on this trip. Please use your heads and make me proud of our group!
As the trip gets closer I will hand out a more detailed student itinerary.
Packing checklist
Overnight bag (this goes on the bus with you)
-Outfit for walking around park on Tuesday
- Make up
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Entertainment (ipods, DVDs, games, etc)
- Reminder-what you pack for the bus will be in your seat area!!!
Suitcase
- Outfits for 3 days of park fun
- Outfit to wear home on the bus
- Bathing suit
- Toiletries ( plan with roommates so you all don’t bring shampoo??)
- Socks
- PJ’s
- Garbage bag for dirty clothes
- Disney Shirt
- Do not over pack, plan to wear comfortable shoes
Instrument
-Case and instrument ….harnessess
-Reeds, mouthpiece, oils
-Music
-Mallets and sticks (Percussion bring concert band mallets for workshop)
Uniform
-Uniform bag with pants and top in it
-Shoes-polished
-Black socks
-Marching band t-shirt from this year
-Black gloves if you do not have them, we have extras you can buy $2.00
-Hats (Maybe)
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The dates for our Disney/Universal Studios trip have change to May 29-June 3, 2021. We realize this may create some scheduling issues, but there is a specific reason for this change.
One of the highlights of this trip is that our band students participate in a workshop with the Universal musicians.
We have a 90 day window to cancel the trip and everyone receiving a full refund, but if we wait for Disney to make the decision in January and the musicians don’t return, and we still have the original dates, we fall outside the 90 days to cancel if we need to.
By moving the trip, we’ve bought some extra time to see how things playout from Disney & Universal before we might have to make the call about the trip. If it would come down to cancelling, we’d be able to refund payments made.
The payment schedule on the trip page has been changed to accommodate the trip change.
We greatly appreciate your understanding in this. We hate to have to move the trip but hope that it will allow us to still be able to go.
2021 Disney/Universal Studios Trip
On May 29-June 3, 2021 the marching band will be going to Disney Orlando and Universal Studios Resort.
Students need to be a marching band member to attend this trip. Parents wanting to chaperone should let Mrs. Moniaci know.
An initial payment of $100 is required by May 10th to reserve your spot and will be applied to your overall payment (payment schedule to come). The initial deposit is refundable. Additional payments will be only refundable based on % basis when a cancellation is made.
Payment may be made securely online or by check (see below regarding checks). If there are outstanding balances from band camp, summer uniforms, or instrument supplies, payments will first be applied to clear those off and the balance will be applied then to the Disney trip.
Here is the payment schedule:
May 10 - $100 deposit
September 15 - $205
November 15 - $205
January 15 - $205
March 1 - 205
April 15 - Remaining balance due. Amount to be determined per student based on number of people going and fundraising the student has done. You may want to pay by check because all amounts will be different.
Here is additional information:
Here is the Revised Itinerary.
the optional trip insurance information, we highly recommend trip insurance this time. Trip insurance cost of trip is the $1001-$1500 amount, however some students will be paying less than that based on their fundraising. Please contact Lisa Boggs if you want to find out what your student’s current amount is, tcnbands@gmail.com.
Checks should be made payable to TCN Band Boosters and mailed to PO Box 201, Lewisburg, OH 45338.