Thursday, March 26th, 2026

9:00 AM

Meet at Central bandroom.

10:30 PM

Depart from Central High School for Gatlinburg, TN.

Approx. 6 hour trip, including one hour to stop for lunch. Paid for by travelers.

3:00 PM

Arrive at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

5:00 PM

Depart from the aquarium.

5:10 PM

Arrive at Pirate’s Voyage Dinner & Show.

Unload, find seats, enjoy pre-show.

6:00 PM

Pirate’s Voyage Dinner & Show begins.

8:15 PM

Depart for hotel—The Lodge at Five Oaks.

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

7:00 AM

Arrive at “World’s Largest McDonalds” in Orlando for breakfast.

Meal paid for by attendees (Approx. $6-$14 per person)

8:00 AM

Depart for Islands of Adventure.

8:15 AM

Arrive at parks - Day to be spent at Islands of Adventure.

Everyone will receive one $30 Universal Gift Card to cover meals.

8:15 PM

Load buses and depart for the Rosen Inn Closest to Universal.

8:30 PM

Arrive at Rosen Inn.

Check-In upon arrival

10:00 PM

Lights Out: Students must be in assigned rooms.

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

6:45 AM

Begin breakfast at hotel.

8:15 AM 

Load buses–in summer uniform.

8:45 AM 

Arrive at parks. See “Thursday’s Performance” section for more info.

10:00 AM

Parade begins: Universal Orlando STARS Marching Performance.

10:15 AM

Parade ends. Marchers/staff return to bus & pack instruments.

10:45 AM

Group Photo at MIB (all attendees). Day spent at Universal Studios.

Everyone will receive one $30 Universal Gift Card to cover meals.

8:00 PM

Load buses and depart for hotel.

10:00 PM

Lights Out: Students must be in assigned rooms.

Friday, April 19 th, 2024

6:45 AM

Begin breakfast.

8:10 AM

Check out & load buses.

8:30 AM

Depart for Central.

12:00 PM

Fast food lunch, paid for by attendees. 

1:00 PM

Resume driving.

5:30 PM

Estimated time of arrival back at Central.