Following is our finalized itinerary.
KANKAKEE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WALT DISNEY WORLD / DISNEY "MAGIC MUSIC DAYS"
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
APRIL 29 – MAY 4, 2008
- FINAL ITINERARY -
Tuesday – April 29
3:15 pm Deluxe Peoria Charter motorcoaches arrive at Kankakee Junior High for loading.
Baggage checks conducted. Board your assigned bus, please.
4:00 pm Depart from school, traveling through the night to Orlando, Florida.
TBA Independent dinner and rest stops, driver exchange and fuel stop en route.
** Distance between Kankakee, IL and Walt Disney World is approximately 1,140 miles – estimated driving time is 17 ½ hours PLUS meal and rest stops, Time Zone change and traffic conditions. (approx. travel time = 22-23 hours).
Wednesday – April 30
Morning Independent breakfast and lunch stops; rest stops en route.
2:00 pm (Eastern Time) Approximate arrival in Orlando area – meet Vanguard Tours representative.
Afternoon Time to explore DOWNTOWN DISNEY for some last minute souvenir shopping.
Only Disney could turn shopping into such a magical adventure. Stores and Shops include such as Team Mickey, The Art of Disney, Lego Store, Mickey Mart, Pooh Corner and the "World of Disney", the largest Disney character shop in the world.
Savor a sit-down dinner or grab a quick bite at themed and specialized eateries offering regional, ethnic and elegant fare. Restaurants include: Bongo’s Cuban Café, Earl of Sandwich (sandwiches & salads), McDonald’s, Planet Hollywood, Rainforest Café, Wolfgang Puck Express, and more.
Meeting place to be determined. Listen for directions.
6:00 pm Transfer to your hotel for check in –
(Pre-registration handled by Vanguard Escort; key packets distributed.)
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
407-996-9840
11:00 pm Curfew. Overnight at hotel (Private Security Guard on duty).
Thursday – May 1
Concert Band performance day. Take your Band uniforms with you this morning. We will be able to change before the performance.
7:00 am Full Breakfast buffet at hotel (included). Directors’ announcements.
8:15 am Depart hotel for Disney World.
9:00 am Enter Disney’s ANIMAL KINGDOM Park - * Park Hrs: 9am-6pm *
Disney Passport multi-day Ticket used for admission
2:45 pm Meet motorcoaches for transfer to Disney’s MARKETPLACE
Meeting place to be announced.
A Disney Magic Music Days Guest Talent Coordinator (GTC) will meet the group for a brief orientation. Changing and warm-up rooms are available to prepare for your performance.
Warm-up / tuning for performance. Listen for directions.
4:00 pm CONCERT PERFORMANCE at the DOCK STAGE at Disney’s Marketplace.
After performance, change out of uniforms and re-load the buses. (Instruments should be made ready for the next day.)
5:00 pm After performance, transfer to MAGIC KINGDOM Park - * Park Hrs: 9am-10pm *
Disney Passport multi-day Ticket used for admission.
10:00 pm "WISHES" fireworks show over Cinderella’s Castle.
10:00 pm Park Closes – meet coaches for return to your hotel.
Meeting place to be announced.
11:00 pm Curfew. Overnight at the hotel (Private Security Guard on duty).
Friday – May 2
Concert Band performance/clinic day 2. This is the day to wear your KHS Band polo shirts with long blue jeans and tennis shoes all day, please.
7:30 am Full Breakfast buffet at hotel (included). Directors’ announcements.
9:00 am Enter the Disney’s EPCOT for the day – * Park Hrs: 9am-9pm *
Disney Passport multi-day Ticket used for admission.
12:30 pm Meet at motorcoaches for transfer to a Disney Entertains Rehearsal Building.
1:30 –
4:30pm Participate in "YOU’RE INSTRUMENTAL" WORKSHOP with Disney Staff.
After workshop, reload buses with instruments and music.
5:00 pm Return to EPCOT for the evening.
9:00 pm "IllumiNations" – a nighttime fireworks and laser show over the World Showcase Lagoon.
9:30 pm Park Closes – meet coaches for return to your hotel.
11:00 pm Curfew. Overnight at the hotel (Private Security Guard on duty).
Saturday – May 3
7:30 am Full Breakfast buffet at hotel (included). Directors’ announcements.
8:30 am Check out of hotel, load motorcoaches and depart hotel. Room checks done by chaperones/Directors. Turn-in all room keys, together, to them at this time.
9:00 am Enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios (MGM) for the day – * Park Hrs: 9am-9pm *
Disney Passport multi-day Ticket used for admission.
2:00 pm Mandatory check-in with chaperones/Directors. Location to be announced.
8:30 pm "FANTASMIC!" – nighttime spectacular live action fireworks show, near the Tower of Terror.
9:00 pm Park Closes; meet coaches and depart for home (driver change and fuel stop en route).
Sunday – May 4
Day of Travel (independent lunch and rest stops).
6 – 7 pm CST Approximate arrival back at King School with great memories of Florida!
Welcome Home!!
*Important Note: All times are approximate and listed in local time. Disney Operating Hours and Attraction Times are subject to change without notice. Florida is in the Eastern Time Zone – one hour AHEAD of Chicago. Don’t forget to change your watch!
* Itinerary subject to change based on Disney schedules
Customized Itinerary Prepared By:
VANGUARD TOUR SERVICE, INC.
(708) 895-0060
(800) 383-0061
