March 8 - 14
This is an optional trip for our Orchestra, Choir, Theatre, Band, Colorguard, and Mariachi students! Out-of-State trips only happen once every four years. Students must be academically eligible at the 2nd 9 Week Grading Period ending Dec. 16th, 2022 in order to attend the Disney Trip. No refunds will be given for ineligibility.
proposed itinerary
- WED 8th: Attend 1st and 3rd Period. Noon departure from Berkner HS.
- THUR 9th: Check into the hotel. Animal Kingdom until closing.
- FRI 10th: Hollywood Studios (NEW Star Wars area!)
- SAT 11th: Universal Studios Day #1 (both parks - Harry Potter feature!)
- SUN 12th: Performance Workshop/Studio Experience with a Disney Conductor! Sightread Disney music and create a track in our recording session set to an actual Disney movie clip.
- MON 13th: Check out of the hotel. Universal Studios Day #2 (There is SO much to do.) Group Hard Rock late lunch. Epcot until close - Fireworks show!
- TUE 14th: Arrive home by 9pm. Sleep.
What's Included
All inclusive! Optional: extra cash for souvenirs.
- Charter Buses
- 4 Night Hotel: Grand Orlando Resort in Kissimmee
- 3 Meals Per Day (Hotel Breakfast, Park Vouchers)
- 4 Day Disney Hopper Pass w/Genie Pass (the new FastPass - skip the lines at major rides)
- 2 Day Universal Studios Park Hopper Tickets
- Team Lunch at Hard Rock Cafe
- Disney Imagination Performing Arts Workshop
- Hotel Security
- Travel Insurance
proposed trip payment schedule
Final total amount may change based on the number of students that pay the first deposit. The first deposit is due Monday, May 23rd ($250). Money is paid directly to each separate booster club. Orchestra Cash or Check made out to BAOC. Credit Card Payments - see director.
Payment plans are are available. Communicate with a director. We are dedicated to making this out-of-state trip attainable for as many students as possible! These come around only once every four years. In-State trips average around $400.
- Payment #2: August 29 $250
- Payment #3: September 26 $250
- Payment #4: October 31 $300
- Payment #5: November 28 $300
- Payment #6: February 6 $300
Total Trip Cost Estimate: $1650
Keep in mind that this price would much higher as an individual recreating this trip on their own. We are getting a LOT of bang for our buck.
Orchestra fees ($100 program fee and $100 instrumental rental fee if you use a school instrument) must be paid first in addition to these optional trip costs.
chaperones
Orchestra Parents - please contact kaitlin.teske@risd.org if you are interested in chaperoning students. Chaperones will attend the trip at a discount rate - TBD.
Director contacts
Kaitlin Teske Gallman - kaitlin.teske@risd.org - 469-593-7028
Toby Jones - toby.jones@risd.org - 469 -593-7244
Lydia Villarreal - lydia.villarreal@risd.org - 469-593-8914
Credits:
Created with images by R. Gino Santa Maria - "Fireworks at Night" • ponsulak - "close-up image of a rollercoaster track and the blue sky" • vichie81 - "marquee lights" • Romolo Tavani - "Wish Lamp - Genie Coming Out Of The Bottle "