������Garnet Valley High School� Music Trip

APRIL 11^TH-15^TH 2022

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FINAL PAYMENT DUE: FEBRUARY 10^TH

��������� �Tour Company: Educational Discovery Tours (EDT)��Trip Dates: April 11^th – 15^th 2022��Final payment due: February 10^th��All information can be found on the trip website under your log in��^����������

���������Trip cost includes:��-4 nights accommodations (air & ground)��-4 hot breakfasts��-$40 Disney Dining Card (can be used for lunch/dinner)��- 2 dinners (1^st & last nights) ��-1 checked bag each way��-shipment/rental of large instruments��-deluxe motorcoach transportation��-trip leader on each bus���

GV Flights

• ETC’s from United. Nonstop flight from EWR to LAX & LAX to EWR.
• April 11^th, 6:30am- 9:18am
• #0752
• April 15^th, 4:15pm-12:30am (4/16)
• #1700

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April 11^th Report Time & Departure

• April 11^th, 6:30am- 9:18am
• #0752
• Arrival time @ Band Room: 2am
• Depart for EWR: 2:30am
• Check in @ EWR: 4:30am
• Plane departs EWR: 6:30am
• **Students should be prepared to buy breakfast @ EWR before departure or bring food they can get through security.

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�� April 11^th Day 1���♪Arrive to sunny Southern California & meet your 24/7 EDT Trip � Leader in the airport baggage claim!��♪Visit Universal Studios California Theme park ~noon� *see Covid requirements on next slide��♪ 1st night Welcome Dinner, Hardrock Café or other��♪ Check in to your hotel and enjoy a restful first night sleep���

�� April 11^th Day 1 (continued)���♪Entrance to Universal Studios California Theme Park� *proof of vaccination (photo is fine; front AND back) OR� *negative PCR 48h before OR� *negative antigen (rapid) 24h before check in @ Universal � *home tests NOT accepted� *time frame is 3p EST for testing before we leave��♪Fully Vaccinated Definition (vs. up to date):� *You are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after Pfizer or Moderna’s second dose, or 2 weeks after J&J’s single dose� *booster dose is highly recommended, when eligible��♪Refer to email sent 2/6/22 @ 8:43pm for more details & links�

Bags

• Students are allowed 1 checked bag that adheres to size/weight limits of United
• One carry on bag/backpack that meets size requirements
• Students should bring a small “sling” bag for the day as they won’t have access to their luggage until after Universal.
• put in carry on for medications, water bottle, sunscreen, phone, cash, etc if backpack is too big to carry around Universal all day
• mindful of carry-on sizes, empty water bottle through security

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�� April 12^th Day 2���♪ Breakfast at the hotel- energy for the day!��♪ Visit Disneyland/Disney’s California Adventure Park� ♪ ♪ Participate in Disney Performing Arts Musical Workshop��♪ Enjoy the rest of the day exploring Disneyland and/or California � Adventure rides, attractions, and more!��♪ Disney Dining Card for dinner in the park���

���� April 13^th Day 3���♪ Breakfast at the hotel��♪ Return to Disneyland/California Adventure � ♪ ♪ Band Public Performance in the park� ♪ ♪ STRICT dress code (next slide) ��♪ Free time to enjoy Disneyland or California Adventure��♪ Evening fireworks and light show��♪ Disney Dining Card for dinner this evening ��

��� April 13^th Day 3 (continued)��Guidelines for the parade are DISNEY’S RULES!� � ♪All participants must be in FULL uniform�� ♪ ♪Jacket, bib & LONG, BLACK socks!� ♪ ♪NO exceptions! �� ♪Marching shoes are REQUIRED, we have some � extras for those who need (uniforms too)�� ♪Hair must be styled neatly �� ♪ If requirements not met, student can’t march!�� ♪ Have a packing checklist! ����

April 14^th Day 4��♪ Breakfast at the hotel��♪ Ferry to Catalina Island (watch for dolphins following the boat!)��♪ Glass-bottom boat tour and Island Tour��♪ Free time for beach, shopping and sightseeing� ♪ ♪ Wrigley Botanical Gardens��♪ Ferry back to mainland��♪ Dinner at Medieval Times Tournament and Show!�

�� April 15^th Day 5��♪ Breakfast/check out of the hotel/load the bus��♪ Music Clinic at a local college/university��♪ Explore Beverly Hills/Hollywood��♪ Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour narrated by Trip Leader� ♪ Stops may include: � ♪ Hollywood’s Walk of Fame� ♪ Mann’s Theatre� ♪ Rodeo Drive��♪ Transfer to airport for return flights home���

Important Info:

♪ If your student is driving & wishes to leave their car:

♪ ♪They MUST park in the front lot near curb by Pennington

♪ ♪Parking is @ their OWN risk. No additional security will be provided while we’re away.

♪ Travelers 18 and over will need to present a government issued ID at the airport ticket counter and security

♪ Travelers 17 and under can bring their school ID

♪ Small sling bag for plane & Universal ♪ luggage under bus ♪ fold & put in carryon

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Important Info:

♪Spending money (debit card, Disney GC)

♪ ♪breakfast @ EWR before departure

♪ ♪lunch every day ($40 Disney Dining Card)

♪ ♪dinner Day 2, 3 & LAX on way home

♪ ♪snacks

♪ ♪souvenirs

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Important Info:

♪We will use a group messaging app for communication & we have a tour nurse

♪Disneyland will secure the park reservations needed in addition to the tickets

♪Park Hoppers register for the park they wish to visit to start their day. They can park hop at 1pm. At this time, only a reservation at the first park is required.

♪ Genie+ (Fast Pass on smartphone without going to the ride) & Lightning Lane are available for an extra fee & can be purchased on Disney’s app

♪ Lightning Lane (Star Wars, Radiator Springs Racer & Web Slingers Spiderman) ♪These are a la carte

♪EDT will try to distribute tickets on first day so kids can add them to the app

♪Continue to monitor Covid regulations

REQUIRED FORMS:

1) Read our Rules & Policies for Overnight Trips 2022

2) Complete the ONLINE form: Student Medical Information

3) If your child requires medications on the trip: Parent Permission for Student to Carry & Self-Administer Medication

4) Final Step: Sign and submit a hard copy of Parent & Student Signature Contract - GVHS Music Trip 2022

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These will be e-mailed AND are posted at:

https://www.gvhsmusic.org/musictrip2022

Important Due Dates:

♪ Final payment is due tomorrow, 2/10!

♪ GV Online Student Medical Information 3/1 ♪♪ print & submit self-carry med form, if necessary

♪ Parent & Student Contract Signature form 3/1

♪ EDT Google form for vaccination card upload, 3/1

♪ Questions? ♪♪payments/account contact EDT

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♪ Final payment due: February 10^th