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Madison Band Trip to orlando 2014
1. Travel Planners for the Finest Bands,
Choirs and Orchestras in the World
Like Music, Travel is an Art.
2. About MTC
Celebrating 25 Years of Service in 2012.
Saltes Staff Consists Exclusively of Past Music
Educators, Music Parents, Music Advocates and
Travel Professionals.
Official Travel Provider of MFA/BOA.
Staff Has Over 150 Years of Experience
in Over 150 Countries.
4. Wednesday, March
19
Depart Madison HS
Welcome aboard your charter coach this morning as
you depart on your overnight ride to Orlando, Florida.
Your Music Travel Consultants tour director will join
you at your school to assist with boarding and will
remain with you for the duration of your trip. Bring
along snacks for the ride and for added comfort, also
include a pillow and blanket.
Fast Food Dinner Stop
Enjoy dinner at your expense.
5. Thursday, March 20
Breakfast at Rainforest Cafe
Have a WILD breakfast under a jungle canopy in a
magnificent rainforest-like setting. The rumble of
tropical thunderstorms, animated wildlife and a
spectacular fiber-optic starscape make this a unique
dining experience.
Animal Kingdom
Hang on to your open-air vehicle as you are surrounded
by free-roaming creatures of the African Savannah on
Kilimanjaro Safaris®, or whisk back 65 million years to
rescue the last dinosaur on DINOSAUR. Traverse the
mysterious and forbidding Nepalese Himalayas aboard
Disney's longest rollercoaster on Expedition Everest.
Meet tigers, giant bats and other exotic animals up-
close, enjoy spectacular live stage shows, and
experience the thrill of a white-water expedition on Kali
River Rapids® -- all in the same day!
Lunch in the Park
A Disney meal voucher will be provided to purchase
lunch in the park
6. Thursday, March 20
Hotel Check-in
Settle in at your host hotel and freshen up for
dinner.
Country Inn & Suites Calypso Cay
5001 Calypso Cay Way
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Flipper's Pizza Party
Pizza will be served for dinner at your hotel
after check-in. This evening is at your leisure.
Spend time with your friends in the hotel pool
or test your skills in the hotel arcade.
7. Friday, March 21
Breakfast at the hotel
Breakfast will be provided at your hotel this morning.
Magic Kingdom
Timeless stories come to life in seven whimsical
lands of fun and adventure. Plunge down a
breathtaking waterfall on Splash Mountain, share the
patriotic spirit at The Hall of Presidents, zoom
through space at Space Mountain, and feel the
excitement of a thrilling Disney parade! By captivating
the imagination, the Magic Kingdom Park makes the
world of make-believe come alive to bring out the
child in everybody.
Lunch in the Park
A Disney meal voucher will be provided to purchase
lunch at your leisure.
Dinner in the Park
A Disney meal card will be provided to purchase
dinner.
8. Friday, March 21
Performing Arts OnStage
This program offers music and dance groups
the chance to perform for the world at the Walt
Disney World® Resort. It’s the “performance of
a lifetime” that is sure to be a magical moment
to be treasured forever.
Marching Band Performance
The Madison High School Marching Band will
march down Main Street of the Magic Kingdom
in front of thousands of Disney guests.
WISHES
Make a wish upon a star and then marvel as
the nighttime sky comes to life in a musical
firework spectacular that is uniquely Disney.
Join Jiminy Cricket as he guides Pinocchio,
Cinderella, Ariel, Peter Pan and other beloved
Disney characters through this fantastic story
told amongst the stars. Wishes™ features a
dazzling array of never-before-seen fireworks
and pyrotechnic effects created specifically for
this amazing show. Discover that wishes do
come true when you experience this story so
big only the sky can hold it.
9. Saturday, March 22
Breakfast at the hotel
Breakfast will be provided at your hotel this
morning.
Hollywood Studios
Everyone is part of the show and laughter
resounds. Each epic experience launches
students into the action and thrills of movies
and television. The Disney-Hollywood
Studios captures the allure and power of
Hollywood by giving everyone the chance to
be a star. Learn how movies are made, and
enjoy live stage shows based on the
animated Disney classics.
Lunch in the Park
A Disney meal voucher will be provided to
purchase lunch at your leisure.
10. Saturday, March 22
Epcot
The eleven countries of World Showcase
present a unique approach to culture,
traditions, art, history and cuisine from
every corner of the world. At the heart of
Future World is the ever-changing wonder
of Innoventions, an innovative showplace
that exhibits the newest developments
and technological advances destined to
become part of our daily lives.
Dinner in the Park
A Disney meal card will be provided to
purchase dinner.
IllumiNations
Witness a thrilling nighttime kaleidoscope
as the sky erupts with over 1,100
pyrotechnic bursts and the extraordinary
Earth Globe floats across the lagoon,
revealing wonders of the seven continents
on its curved LED screens — the first ever
of their kind. Revel in rousing original
music as lasers turn the very sky into a
work of art.
11. Sunday, March 23
Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast will be provided at your hotel
this morning.
Downtown Disney
This first-class entertainment complex
features over twenty sensational shops
and restaurants that are attractions in
themselves. Check out the incredible
World of Disney merchandise shop—it’s
huge and well worth the visit.
Steel Band Performance
The Madison High School Steel Band
will take the main stage at Downtown
Disney to entertain the throng of
appreciative Disney visitors.
12. Sunday, March 23
Islands of Adventure
Universal's Islands of Adventure is the world's most technologically advanced theme park, where visitors encounter five
distinctly themed islands featuring the most cutting-edge rides, attractions, and interactive shows ever created.
MARVEL SUPER HERO ISLAND: Enter a gleaming comic book city where the world's greatest Super Heroes pit
themselves against the world's most diabolical Super Villians in the ultimate battle of good versus evil!
TOON LAGOON: Splash through the panels of your favorite cartoons and comic strips on the wild and wacky water rides
of Toon Lagoon. The Sunday Funnies were never this much fun!
JURASSIC PARK: Experience the real Jurassic Park, where dinosaurs have been brought back to co-exist with man for
the first time anywhere. It's an adventure 65 million years in the making!
THE LOST CONTINENT: Explore an ageless land of ancient myths and epic legends. From a castle guarded by warring
dragons to a battle of titans beneath the sea, heart-pounding adventure awaits around every corner.
SEUSS LANDING: The only place where all of Dr. Seuss' whimsical children's tales come to life before your eyes! It's a
treat for all of your senses...especially your sense of humor!
THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER: From the corridors of Hogwarts to the Quidditch Pitch, immerse
yourself in Harry's world! Don't miss Dragon Challenge or Forbidden Journey, the best new theme park attraction world-
wide in 2010!
13. Sunday, March 23
Lunch in the Park
Meal money will be provided to purchase lunch.
Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe
Pump up the octane with a meal at this high-
energy, rockin' home of classic American food!
Located at Universal Studios Orlando in the
CityWalk entertainment complex, this HRC is the
biggest in the world. With large, statuesque
pillars, it stands majestically as a Roman
Coliseum of rock and boasts more pieces of rock
‘n’ roll memorabilia than any other location.
Blue Man Group
This multi-sensory experience combines
percussive music, vaudeville, theatre, art and
science into a unique form of entertainment only
these three bald, blue, mute men can provide.
The show is performance art featuring a special
kind of nonsense. Family-oriented, hilarious and
highly energetic, Blue Man Group will make you
think and laugh with thought-provoking satire on
modern life and by breaking live theater's 'fourth
wall," always at the audience's expense. After the
show, board your coach for the ride home.
14. Monday, March 24
Fast Food Lunch
Meal money will be provided to purchase lunch.
Arrive Madison HS
Welcome home late this afternoon concluding a
MAGICAL Walt Disney World experience!
15. Tour Conditions
Per Person Occupancy Tour Prices
The above tour prices are based on the number of paying persons traveling and may vary depending on
group size when prorated costs, such as motor coach, etc., are affected. Tour prices in this proposal are
based on tariffs in effect as of January 16, 2013 and are subject to change.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These Tour Prices were developed for individuals traveling with your group, as a
group, on the trip described in this proposed itinerary. In cases where individual deviations from this
group trip are requested, a $25.00 per person administrative charge will be levied.
Per Person Occupancy Tour Prices
14 Adults in Twin pay Quad Rate
Passengers 100 90 95 107
Quad $985 $1024 $1004 $1077
Triple $985 $1024 $1004 $1077
Twin $985 $1024 $1004 $1077
Single $1257 $1294 $1274 $1350
16. Tour Conditions
Financial Considerations
Accounts not paid on or before a payment due date will be
Please Make Checks Payable To: Music Travel Consultants
Payment Amount Due Date
Deposit; $50 is Non-refundable $200.00 July 29, 2013
Installment $200.00 September 30, 2013
Installment $200.00 November 25, 2013
Installment $200.00 January 27, 2014
Final Balance February 24, 2014
17. Tour Conditions
Fundraising
Music Travel Consultants encourages and welcomes the
application of fund-raising profits to individual or group
accounts. Music Travel Consultants is unable to accept
or apply any school or booster fund-raising monies to
accounts that are paid in full.
18. Tour Conditions
Cancellation Information
Last Day to Cancel:
January 18, 2014
Cancellations are considered to be any change made to the passenger list on or after 61 days prior to departure.
Cancellations must be made in writing. If received 61 days or more prior to departure, monies which can be
retrieved from suppliers are refundable. Cancellations received 60 days up to and including day of departure are
non-refundable unless a substitution is made. If this tour includes airfare, cancellations and/or substitutions
policies vary by airline, date of ticketing and group contracts.
Travel and Cancellation Insurance is HIGHLY Recommended.
Please contact Music Travel Consultants for additional information.
19. MTC ONLINE - INDIVIDUAL
SIGN-UP GUIDE
No more wasting time, paper, stamps
and money. With a click of your mouse,
update or monitor your trip 24 hours a
day, anywhere you have an internet
connection.
• Quick and Easy
• Sign-Up at MTC's Website
• Make Secure Trip Payments on
MTC’s Website
• View Payment Schedule and Invoices
• Directors Never Collect Money or
Registration Forms
• Individual Accounts and Billing
Processed by MTC
GO GREEN with MTC Online!
20. GETTING STARTED
MTC Online is for parents and students. Credit card or eCheck information
must be entered to make a payment on your trip. Here’s MTC’s step-by-step
process for online trip registration and payment.
STEP 1
Go Online
Visit www.music-travel.com
and click on the MTC Online
Individual Login icon.
22. STEP 3
Create Trip Account
Complete the form that pops up on the first
page. When finished with both Login Details
and Contact Information, click on
“Create Account”.
You will then receive the following message:
“Your account has been created successfully.
You will receive an email message shortly
verifying your account information.
Whenever you Login to MTC Online,
use the email address (user name) and
password that you just entered.”
23. STEP 4
Register a Traveler
Once your Trip Account has been created, the next screen prompts you to:
Register a Traveler – Enter the Trip Number (given to you by your Group Leader or MTC)
24. STEP 4
Register a Traveler (continued)
After submitting your trip number, you will be asked to fill out some your
name, traveler type, instrument, etc.
Under Traveler Type:
Student = Member of the class or organization taking the trip.
Child = A family member who is not a Student.
Chaperone = Adult with Chaperoning responsibility.
Adult = Adult without Chaperoning responsibility.
IMPORTANT: To complete each registration you must accept the Tour
Participant Agreement.
25. STEP 5
Manage Your Account
Welcome!
After you have entered all of your travelers you are ready to manage your online account.
This is also the starting point the next time you login to your account.
• View Destinations and Dates
• Make/View Payments
• View Financial Information
• Add Additional Travelers
26. STEP 6
Click “Make a Payment”.
Enter the amount you want to pay today in the box
to the right of each Traveler’s name.
27. SECURITY AND PAYMENTS
MTC’s Online Payment is secured with thawte™ SSL Certificate
Technology. Your financial information is never stored on MTC’s
site or servers. MTC Online accepts:
28. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please review all information before you click Submit to Finalize payment.
Once you click Submit, your account will be charged.
Payments must be made on or before due dates.
Some payments are non-refundable.
For questions about MTC Online, please email rharting@music-travel.com
*Please Include Trip Number and Group Name in correspondence.
29. Name: Mark Ferrell
Phone: 800.616.1112
A self-confessed “band addict,” Mark Ferrell’s love of music and band began
during his marching days at Norwell (IN) High School. Enrolling in music
education at Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne, IN, Mark majored in
voice, singing with the University Choir, Madrigal Singers, University Opera and
the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus. He went on to Butler University,
completing his degree in Music Education and Arts Administration. While at
Butler, summers found him volunteering with Bands of America at its Summer
Music Games.
A wide range of business and education credits have defined Mark’s
professional career. He has been Development Director for the Indianapolis Arts
Chorale, Business Manager at the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, a private voice
and piano instructor, and he’s served his church as tenor soloist. He’s also
completed an internship with the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Travel work was a natural migration for Mark, and he’s worked on both the
group and individual sides of the business. Mark’s unique blend of experience in
the arts and in business makes him highly attuned to performing group needs
and superbly able to meet them.
Your MTC Consultant
30. 7920 Georgetown Road Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317.637.0837 Toll-Free: 800.616.1112
www.music-travel.com
Thank You