In May 2023 the WHS Band, Orchestra, and Color Guard will be traveling to Orlando, Florida! We will be in Orlando for 5 days and 4 nights enjoying 2 world class theme parks, Walt Disney World, and Universal Studios. The group will also be participating in once in a lifetime performance opportunities at Walt Disney World. All WHS Band, Orchestra or Color Guard Members can participate in an amazing trip. Fundraising opportunities are available through the WHS Band and Orchestra Boosters.
The Band, Color Guard and Orchestra will have the opportunity to perform at Walt Disney World!
Spend at day at Universal Studios, including POTTER WORLD!
3 Days at the Walt Disney World Resort! Students will have lots of time to enjoy the sites, rides and all Disney has to offer!
April 17th - Full Band 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
April 20th - Full Band 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
April 24th - Full Band 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
April 26th - Full Band 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
May 1st - Full Band 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
May 1st - Parent/ Guardian & Student Meeting - 6:30 PM
May 4th - Full Band 3:45 - 5:15 PM
May 9th - Send-off Performance for the Disney Band - Time 6:00 PM
Monday, April 17th 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Thursday, April 20th 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Monday, April 24th 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Wednesday, April 26th 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Monday, May 1st - 6:30 PM - Parent/ Guardian Student Meeting
Wednesday, May 3rd 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Thursday, May 4th 2:30 - 3:15 PM
Tuesday, May 9th - Send-Off Performance : 6:00 PM
Non- Refundable Deposit: All Students Participants must submit a $150 deposit by Tuesday,May 10th. The estimated cost of the trip is $1,597 dollars per student. This includes round trip airfare, bussing, hotels, 8 meals, 3 Days at Walt Disney World, 1 Day at Universal Studios and performances at Disney World.
Payment Schedule:
Payment #1 $150.00 per person Due on May 10, 2022
Payment #2 $150.00 per person Due on June 10, 2022
Payment #3 $150.00 per person Due on September 10, 2022
Payment #4 $150.00 per person Due on October 10, 2022
Payment #5 $150.00 per person Due on November 10, 2022
Payment #6 $150.00 per person Due on December 10, 2022
Payment #7 $150.00 per person Due on January 10, 2023
Payment #8 $150.00 per person Due on February 10, 2023
Payment #9 Balance Due on March 10, 2023
Please make all checks payable to: “WPS Escrow”
All payments must be in a sealed envelope with the student's name on it. Checks must be made out to "WPS Escrow".
Note - The prices listed above are estimated for 2023. The final trip prices cannot be set until the airline tickets have been booked and deposited and the final number of students attending the trip has been determined.
THIS IS JUST A DRAFT AND WILL CHANGE
Thurday May 11, 2023
Buses will bring the group from Wethersfield High School to the airport
Dinner is on your own at the airport - $20 cash provided
Evening flights to Orlando, Florida
Buses will bring the group from the Orlando Airport to Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Room Checks will be conducted by the chaperones
Friday May 12, 2023
Breakfast at the hotel food court - $15 cash provided
The Orchestra workshop will take place in a backstage location
The Concert Band workshop will take place in a backstage location
Admission into Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Lunch is on your own in the Magic Kingdom - Not Included
Dinner is on your own in the Magic Kingdom - $20 cash provided
Watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks show - Enchantment!
Room checks will be conducted by the chaperones
Satruday May 13, 2023
Breakfast at the hotel food court - $15 cash provided
Admission into Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Lunch is on your own in Hollywood Studios - Not Included
The Concert Band will perform at Disney Springs
The Orchestra will perform at Disney Springs
Dinner is on your own in Hollywood Studios - $20 cash provided
Watch the fireworks/water show - “Fantasmic”
Room checks will be conducted by the chaperones
Sudnay May 14, 2023
Breakfast at the hotel food court - $15 cash provided
Buses will bring the group to Universal Studios in the morning
Admission into both parks - Universal Studios and Island of Adventure
Lunch is on your own in the parks - Not Included
Dinner is on your own in the parks - $20 cash provided
Buses will bring the group back to the hotel in the evening
Room checks will be conducted by the chaperones
Monday May 15, 2023
Breakfast at the hotel food court - $15 cash provided
Admission into Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Lunch is on your own in the Animal Kingdom - Not Included
Buses will bring the group from Walt Disney World to the Orlando Airport
Dinner is on your own at the Orlando Airport - $20 cash provided
Late afternoon/evening flight home from Orlando
Buses will bring the group from the airport to Wethersfield High School