In March 2026, The Sound of Central students will have the opportunity to travel with us to the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area of Tennessee!
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Trip Overview
Where: Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
When: March 26th-28th, 2026
Price: $725, to be paid in four installments
Travel Confirmation: You must let Mr. Mack know if you will be attending no later than Monday, November 3rd. (Please be aware that you will be responsible for catching up on any missed payments by the following due date.)
Who & How Much
This trip is now open to high school band members and 8th Grade marchers. To keep costs low, we cannot take more than 46 passengers. Seats will be reserved with upperclassmen taking priority. Students will be placed in rooms of four and must pay $725 each in order to attend. This balance can be paid in total upfront or over the course of four installments. (See below!) The listed prices cover all expenses included in the trip inclusions below—including your room AND transportation.
installment due dates
The total cost of the trip is $725. This can be paid in full or in installments on the dates listed below. Each installment must be, at minimum, $175. Full balance must be paid by final date: Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
Sept. 29, 2025 - $175 due
Nov. 3, 2025 - $175 due
Dec. 16, 2025 - $175 due
Feb. 2, 2026 - $200 (remaining balance) due
Trip inclusions
Two-night hotel accommodations at The Lodge at Five Oaks
Buffet-style breakfast each morning of stay
Roundtrip transportation to and from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge via chartered bus
One-day admission to Dollywood, Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show, and admission to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
$35 cash per traveler for 2 meals at Dollywood
Tour T-Shirt for each traveler
Tentative
Itinerary
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
9:00 AM
Meet at Central bandroom.
10:30 AM
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.
Friday, March 27th, 2026
8:00 AM
Breakfast buffet at hotel.
Meal paid for by attendees (Approx. $6-$14 per person)
9:30 AM
Load buses & depart for Dollywood.
Travelers will receive $35 cash, to be used on two meals at the park.
10:00 AM
Day to be spent at Dollywood
7:00 PM
Load buses and depart for hotel.
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
7:30 AM
Breakfast buffet at hotel, followed by check-out.
8:45 AM
Load buses & depart for home.
Approx. 6 hour trip, including one hour to stop for lunch. Paid for by travelers.
3:00 PM
Estimated arrival at Central High School.
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