Travel Info

Can I sleep in the bus aisle?

No!  We must keep the bus aisles clear.  When the lights are down, those trying to get to the bathroom at the back of the bus are likely not to see you and step on you.  We would like to avoid you getting hurt before we even get to Florida.

How long will it take to get to Universal on Monday?

From PNGHS to Buc-ee's in Alabama, it is about 6 hours 15 minutes.  From Buc-ee's to Universal is about 6 hours 42 minutes.  It is 877 miles and should take approximately 15 hours with bus stops.

**Florida is on Eastern Standard Time.  They are an hour ahead of us. So, 4pm in Port Neches would be 5pm in Florida.

Can we have 2 bus seats to ourselves?

No... but maybe.  This depends on the number of students and chaperones we have on the trip.  It is typically full and each person must one use 1 seat.  Your luggage does not get it's own seat.  

But, I'm a senior?!?!    We understand, however, each 55 passenger charter bus costs about $12,000 for the trip.  This makes each seat ticket worth ~$250.  In your cost for the trip, you only paid for 1 bus seat.

Can girls and boys sit together on the bus?

Yes and No… When we leave on Sunday boys and girls can sit next to each other. When we get to Buc-ee’s (20403 Co Rd 68, Robertsdale, AL 36567), girls and boys may NOT sit together until we get to Florida.  This will be from about 9pm-we get to the 1st Park.  On the way back, boys and girls may NOT sit together until we get to Buc-ee’s in Alabama.  Then students can sit where we want between Buc-ee’s Alabama until we get back to PNGHS.  

Can I have my own bed?

No... students sleep 4 to a room.  Each room should have 2 queen/full beds.  

What if I have medicine to give to the nurese?

Fill out this Medication Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bTCYlk6fJ-amh_dbo6JjNJl1vOSgGdcuyfjzYVGDm3E/edit?usp=sharing 

• Over-the-counter medications must be sent in the original container

  • Must be properly labeled with student’s name and date of birth. 

  • ​​Over-the-counter medications MUST indicate age and/or weight appropriate dosage instructions.

• Prescribed medication must be sent in its original container.

  • Must be properly labeled with student’s name and date of birth. 

• Please only send the dosage needed for the trip. 

  • (i.e. if a daily medication only send 5 pills in the bottle)

• Please put the parent/guardian signed form with medication in a ‘ziplock’ bag along with the medication to be administered. 

  • If more space is needed, please fill out additional form.

  • One ‘ziplock’ per student. 

• Medication will be given out at breakfast and at bedtime.  

• Medication for other times will need to be picked up at breakfast and kept by the students and given to the student’s chaperone.  The medication will then be given to the student at the time the medication it to be taken.