 Trip Highlights  This is a joint trip for the Marching Band & Concert Singers  Both groups will operate under the same guidelines for this trip. We are representing MCHS as one group in Florida!  Andy Weiss and Andrea Siedschlag will be responsible for all matters during this trip and will operate under WCPSS guidelines

 Trip Highlights  Costs for this trip will be the same for both groups. This is a ‘group trip’ and we will be charged group rates for all expenses.  Note: The Band is using ‘fair-share’ monies to cover their transportation costs (already paid)  No Discounts will be given for students who make other travel arrangements. Note: If your child is not riding the bus, we will need to know (a formal list will be generated)

 Trip Highlights  Package Includes  4 nights of lodging (Marriott Fairfield Inn)  Hot Breakfast at the Hotel (all 4 mornings)  3-Day Park Hopper Pass (Friday thru Sunday)  Band & Chorus Performances  3-Counter Meal Vouchers (one for each day at the Disney Parks)

 Trip Highlights  The Package DOES NOT include:  Five (5) meals  Thursday’s Dinner (bus ride to Florida)  One meal on Friday  One meal on Saturday  One meal on Sunday  Monday’s Lunch (bus ride home)  Souvenir, refreshment or incidentals (Ensure your child has adequate monies)

 Schedule Thursday (17 December)  12:30pm- Bus Departs from MCHS  10:30pm- Arrive at Hotel in Orlando Buses will make one stop for dinner.

 Schedule Friday (18 December)  7am- Breakfast at the Hotel  9am- Admission to Hollywood Studios  12:30pm- Depart for Magic Kingdom  2:30pm- Marching Band performs in Parade, Chorus to watch the parade……….  4pm- Depart for Hollywood Studios until closing time

 Schedule Saturday (19 December)  7am- Breakfast at the Hotel  9am- Admission to Magic Kingdom until closing time No performances on this day

 Schedule Sunday (20 December)  7am- Breakfast at the Hotel  9am- Admission to Epcot until closing time  Chorus will perform two (2) shows  Band students will “attempt” to attend one of the performances at either the 6:45pm or 8:15pm showings to support the Chorus (seating is limited; general admission on a first come-first serve basis)

 Schedule Monday (21 December)  7am- Breakfast at the Hotel  8:30am- Depart for Home  6:30pm- Arrive at MCHS Buses will make one stop for Lunch.

 General Highlights:  3 Buses will be used. These buses will be ours for the entire trip (1-Chorus & 2-Band)  All parents & students will sign a “Code of Conduct”. With 124 Students on this trip, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated  As a reminder, WCPSS Field Trip Guidelines will NOT allow any water activities (No Swimming Pool access allowed at the hotel)

 Trip Cost:  Was initially forecasted at $650 per student  With a higher number of students attending this trip than originally forecasted, it lowered the transportation cost (more students on the buses)  The Sunday night ‘Dinner Package’ option was cancelled (a savings of $55)  Cost is now estimated at $575 per student  Costs include a MCHS Trip T-Shirt

 Trip Cost:  Trip cost estimated at $575 per student  Final payment will be determined in the very near future (to include student fundraising monies). Once this amount has been set, a DUE DATE will be set for this final payment…..  Note: Band & Chorus ‘final payments’ will be different due to the Band using fair-share monies to off-set their transportation costs.

Looking forward to seeing you guys in December!!

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Thanks for Attending! We are planning for one more parent meeting in early December……more details to come!