Students are NOT allowed to carry any type of medication with them. This includes prescriptions and over-the-counter meds like Tylenol, ibuprofen, and claritin. 

• Exceptions to this rule are what are considered “emergency” meds such as inhalers, diabetic meds, epi-pens, and Benadryl. 

If you need any kind of meds, even over-the-counter (OTC), the Trip Composers form must be completed by the family physician. 

OTC meds may only be distributed by a CMS employee. If a child does not have permission, then no OTC meds can be administered. 

All prescription meds must be given to the dedicated CMS employee BEFORE departure from Hough. They are required to hold onto all prescription meds unless they have permission to self-carry the meds from the parent AND the family physician. Students can only self-carry diabetic meds, prescribed inhalers, and epi-pens. All other prescriptions must be given to the nurse. 

The Band Medical Form is for the Band Directors’ and Nurse’s information. The form is required, but it does not give the student permission to take any meds. 

Students are only allowed in their rooms and the hotel lobby. 

Girls are NOT allowed on the guys’ floor. 

Guys are NOT allowed on the girls’ floor. 

Students are NOT allowed in chaperone rooms unless the chaperone is their parent. No exceptions. 

Room checks will be done at “Lights Out.” For safety reasons, students are not to leave their rooms after room checks have been done. Adult Chaperones will be in the halls to monitor. If students are in the halls after room checks, depending upon the severity, they may be sent home at their parents’ expense. 

Students should never leave the hotel for any reason. 

Drugs, alcohol, and weapons of ANY kind (including pocket knives) are strictly prohibited. Possession of these items will result in immediate removal from the trip at the parent’s expense, and be dealt with by administration upon return of the trip. 

Do NOT order room service or “delivery” from outside restaurants (Pizza Hut, etc.) or from any delivery service such as Grub Hub, Door Dash, or Uber Eats. 

The hotel phone is off-limits. The use of cell phones is permitted.

Be responsible and respectful to yourself and others. 

Other guests are staying in the hotel besides the Hough Band. Absolutely no horseplay, no running up and down the halls, no obscene clothing in the hallways, no bad language, etc. Always set a good example. If you see someone acting inappropriately, be the responsible person and remind them how to act. One person can AND will spoil the entire trip. 

While in rooms, be mindful that the walls are not soundproof. Every chaperone will have a list of students in each room. Do not be loud or cause any problems. 

For everyone’s safety and well-being, the swimming pool, sauna, weight room, etc. at the hotel is off limits. We do not want anyone getting injured or put in a situation in which they do not feel comfortable. 

While at the hotel, use your time wisely and relax. Each day of the trip is full of fun and exciting stuff to do. Use your hotel time as a time and place to “chill out” and rest.

CHECK OUT: Students should pack as much as possible the night before we leave. When we check out of the hotel on the final day of the trip, everyone must be in the room at the designated time. There will be a final room inspection to ensure nothing is damaged or missing and that you haven’t left anything behind. Don’t take the towels or pillows – they are not ours to take. 

Students and parents, or other adults, who are NOT part of the band trip are NOT allowed to hang out with us. This is a safety issue. 

Pay attention to all instructions before unloading the bus at our destinations; the location the bus is parking, times and meeting locations at the end of the day, and other report times and information. 

Take only what you need into each park (sunscreen, hat, cell phone, bottle of water, snacks, etc.) 

It is recommended that you take a small backpack with you. It will make life so much easier for you. (HINT) Take a plastic water bottle with you to carry in the parks and refill when needed. It will save you LOTS of money. 

Florida water doesn’t taste very good. You may want to bring some flavored packets to add to your water (propel packs, etc.). 

Students will be in groups that they get to pick. Each group will have an adult chaperone with them the entire time they are in the parks. 

Everyone will have a 3-day hopper pass. Groups (including chaperones) can hop from park to park as much as they want each day. Depending upon crowds and schedules, it could take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to hop from one park to the next. Be mindful that the more you hop, the less time you will have to experience all the attractions. 

If you need a break from the parks for a little bit, with their chaperone, student groups are allowed to visit a Disney resort to walk around, get a snack, and relax for a bit. 

The bus and seat that you pick will be your spot for the entire duration of the trip. No switching. No exceptions. 

Earphones must be worn with electronic devices while on the bus. 

The restroom on the bus is only for EMERGENCIES. We will stop every few hours for restrooms and stretch breaks. Everyone is required to get off the bus at stops.

Food and drinks should NOT be brought to the coach when returning from a meal stop. Snacks from home are permitted.

Thermos bottles or coolers are not to be brought on the coach. 

Cups or drink cans are NOT allowed. Plastic bottles with a SCREW-ON-CAP are permitted. 

No body sprays, perfume, scented lotions, or scented hand sanitizers while on the bus. This can trigger an asthma attack for some students or chaperones. 

The bus will be your home away from home for 5 days. Please keep it clean by not leaving personal items lying around and by putting all trash in the trash can. 

Any damage done to the bus in any way will be the responsibility of ALL parties involved. 

Roll will be taken EVERY TIME we get on the bus. You must sit in your designated seat for the entirety of the trip. 

Do not sit on the arms of the seat, stand in the seat, or sit with your knees in the seat. 

Keep your cell phone on vibrate or silent while on the bus for the courtesy of others around you.

You should use your carry-on bag as your bag for the parks. All guests can take a small size bag into the parks if they want. A backpack is HIGHLY recommended simply for the fact it frees up your hands. 

Take only what you absolutely need. Whatever you take in the morning, will feel a lot heavier by the evening. 

Just remember that if you take a bag into the park, you will be responsible for everything the entire time. You will also have to carry your bag on all rides as well. Almost all rides have different loading and unloading areas, so you will have to keep your bag with you while on the ride, including water rides and roller coasters. 

It is NOT recommended for a bunch of people to share one bag, simply because of weight. Plus, if the bag is too big, it may become a safety issue on some rides. 

Taking a bag with you into the parks is completely your decision, but HIGHLY recommended.

Disney will search your bag EVERY time you pass through the front entrance of a park. Be prepared. 

Disney also has metal detectors now and they will do a body scan. Don’t bring anything that could get you in trouble.