FLORIDA 2024!

IMPORTANT DISNEY DATES/TIMELINE

8/8/2023--FIRST BAND PARENT MEETING/1ST FLORIDA TRIP MEETING--COMMITMENT FORMS DUE

9/12/2023--1ST PAYMENT DUE--$300 

10/10/2023--2ND PAYMENT DUE--$250 (TOTAL IN ACCOUNT $550)

11/14/2023--3RD PAYMENT DUE--$250 (TOTAL IN ACCOUNT $800)

12/12/2023--4TH PAYMENT DUE--$250 (TOTAL IN ACCOUNT $1,050)

1/9/2024--5TH PAYMENT DUE--$250 (TOTAL IN ACCOUNT $1,300)

2/6/2024--LAST PAYMENT DUE--$320 (TENTATIVE TOTAL COST OF TRIP WITH 5 IN A ROOM $1,620)

ESTIMATED FINAL PAYMENT PER ROOM OCCUPANCY--Please note that these prices could change due to changes in the market and other unexpected charges. 

• $1,620 per person based on Quint occupancy

• $1,740 per person based on Quad occupancy

• $1,860 per person based on Triple occupancy 

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Wednesday, April 10

Buses (3) depart WMHS to PIT airport

Southwest #5747 – departs PIT 5:30 am / arrives MCO 7:45 pm

Saturday, April 13

Southwest #2267 – departs MCO 7:05 pm / arrives PIT 9:25 pm

Buses (3) transfer to WMHS

TENTATIVE CONDENSED ITINERARY

April 10th, 2024--Universal Studios Florida

April 11th, 2024--DISNEY'S MAGIC KINGDOM AND PARADE

April 12th, 2024--Disney's Hollywood Studios

April 13th, 2024--Dinsey's EPCOT

INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TRIP

• ROUND TRIP AIRFARE

• HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT 

  • Buena Vista Suites Orlando

  • Buena Vista Suites welcomes guests to an all-suite Orlando hotel located just 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World® Resort. You'll find everything you need for the perfect stay right here - starting with our complimentary full American breakfast buffet, free self-parking, and resort-style amenities including an outdoor pool, fitness room and more.

  • https://www.buenavistasuites.com/

  • 8203 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821

• ALL TICKETS TO PARKS

• ALL MEALS

• DISNEY TRIP SHIRT (FOR STUDENTS)

• ALL TIPS/GRATUITIES

• ALL COACH BUS TRANSFERS 

• WORKSHOPS

NOT INCLUDED IS TRIP CANCELATION INSURANCE

Travel Insured International Optional Student Deluxe Protection Plan w/ Cancel For Any Reason:

Direct Travel/DirectED/Choice Music Tours strongly recommend the purchase of a Travel Protection Plan through our partners Travel Insured International. An optional Travel Protection Plan will be offered to each individual participant to purchase on their own using a customized link unique to their group. 

Please find attached a copy of the plan brochure with rates (note the separate rate sheet for residents of PA, CA, VA, and HI) and benefit amounts, which along with the group's unique registration link must be distributed by the Director/Group Leader to each individual traveler.  It is the responsibility of the Director or Group Leader to share the Travel Protection Plan information with all travelers. The Director or Group Leader must sign a Travel Protection Plan Waiver Form and return it to our office.

Benefits Include: 

• Trip Cancellation

• Trip Interruption

• Travel Delay – 6 hours

• Missed Connection – 3 hours

• Baggage/Personal Effects

  • Musical Instruments and Rentals

• Baggage Delay -24 hours

• Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation

• Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation

• Accident & Sickness Medical Expense

• Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR)

  • Not available to residents of New York State

  • Not eligible for new trips that are within 90 days of departure

  • Cannot be included in pre-paid costs, each individual traveler must follow a customized link for your group and purchase on their own

Policy Cost Per Person: 

• See the chart in the attachment for the policy cost per student (based on total trip cost)

• $7.00 per "free of charge" chaperone (based on $0 trip cost)

  • Trip cancellation coverage is not included for $0 trip cost policies

Below is a link that will allow you to purchase the Group travel protection plan for your trip. Rates are based on overall trip cost and not age. You will need to enter the cost of your full trip cost and make your purchase prior to final trip payment on the Student Group Deluxe plan in order to qualify for CFAR coverage or the preexisting medical condition waiver. Please view the Group plan marketing for rates and schedule of coverages then click the link to purchase. 

For questions on the plan, coverage or procedures, please contact the Group Desk at Travel Insured 844-440-8113.

NOTE: For the CFAR clause to be in effect, a policy must be purchased prior to an individual submitting their final trip payment.