IMPORTANT NOTES:
-Travelers must be REAL ID Compliant for Air Travel
-The rates are per person and are contingent upon a minimum of 30 paid participants. Should Austin HS Orchestra not reach 30 paid, the per person cost may increase. Should this be the case, NTE together with Austin HSO Directors will discuss the best course of action.
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AUSTIN HS ORCHESTRA & FAMILIES
Los Angeles - 5 Days / 4 Nights
Thursday, January 14 - Monday, January 18, 2026
This program is available to Austin HS Orchestra Students, Chaperones, Staff & Families.
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NOTE: All rates are per person. You have the option to pay by credit card (fees range from 2.90%-3.90%) or by e-check (no fee)
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-If you have are committing to traveling, please enroll yourself on the ZERO dollar pre-registration waitlist. Official registration will open at a later date to be announced by Orchestra Leadership. At that time, "invitation" will be sent to complete registration and pay the $500 booking deposit within 48 hours of receiving the invitation.
-When joining the waitlist, in the Notes to Organizer section, write the name of ALL TRAVELERS and specify if Student, Chaperone or Extended Family Member (non-chaperone).
1st Installment (Booking Deposit) – $500 (once invited)
2nd Installment due September 28, 2026 – $750
3rd Installment due October 28, 2026 – $750
4th Installment (Final Payment) due November 28, 2026 – Remaining Balance
***Take note***
Auto payments are automatically turned ON for all bookings upon making the first payment. Auto payments can be turned off upon request.
All payments once made, are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-disputable.
Round-Trip Air Ticket - AUS-LAX/BUR-AUS (Baggage Fees are not included)
Four (4) Nights at the Embassy Suites Glendale - including all hotel taxes
Local Transfers in LA per itinerary
Breakfast Buffet each morning at hotel
One (1) Disney Dining Card ($50), One (1) $20 Stipend, Two (2) Dinners at restaurant, Two (2) $25 AMEX Gift Cards, One (1) AMEX Gift Card ($50)
One (1) Day Disney Park Hopper Ticket - valid for admission to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure - can visit both parks on the same day
One (1) Day Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket
Orchestra Masterclass at USC / Campus Tour & Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Los Angeles Philharmonic Concert
Unless Austin Orchestra Leadership has made other arrangements, participants are responsible for getting to/from AUS on their own
Baggage Fees are not included
$$ for souvenirs, snacks, food purchases at airport, etc. not specifically noted as "included"
We strongly suggest that participants consider purchasing travel insurance. We offer a RoamRight travel plan underwritten by Arch Insurance Company. More details upon enrollment.
Thursday, January 14, 2026 (L/D)– Arrive LA
Affix Orange Note-Able bag tags to luggage
AM Flight from Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles (LAX/BUR)
Upon arrival, meet “Red-Jacket” Team in Baggage Claim
Charter Bus Transfer to Universal Studios (via Hotel to store bags)
One Day Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket
$50 AMEX Gift Card for Lunch & Dinner at Universal
Charter Coach Transfer from Universal Studios to Hotel
9:00PM+/- Check-in: Embassy Suites Glendale, CA
Overnight 1/4
Friday, January 15 (B/L/D)
Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Meet Red-Jacket Tour Manager in hotel lobby
Charter Coach Transportation per itinerary
Orchestra Masterclass at USC / Campus Tour (Requested - pending)
$25 AMEX Gift Card for Lunch
Pre-Concert Dinner - restaurant tbd
Los Angeles Philharmonic Pre-Concert Talk
(8:00PM Curtain) Los Angeles Philharmonic
Overnight 2/4
Saturday, January 16 (B/L/D)
Breakfast Buffet at hotel (or to-go breakfast bag)
Meet Red-Jacket Tour Manager in hotel lobby
Charter Coach Transfer to Disneyland
Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket – Day 1/1
Disneyland
Disney California Adventure
$50 Disney Dining Card for Lunch & Dinner at Disneyland
Charter Coach Transfer to Hotel
Overnight 3/4
Sunday, January 17 (B/L/D)
Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Meet Red-Jacket Tour Manager in hotel lobby
Charter Coach Transportation per itinerary
Lunch at Venice Beach Boardwalk ($20 Stipend)
Santa Monica Pier & Third Street Promenade
Dinner – restaurant tbd
TCL Chinese Theatre (exterior) / Hollywood Walk of Fame
Griffith Observatory (Observatory Building, Grounds, Public Telescopes)
Overnight 4/4
Monday, January 19 (B/L) – Homebound Flight
Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Hotel Checkout, bring baggage to coach
Meet Red-Jacket Tour Manager in hotel lobby
Charter Coach Transportation per itinerary until drop at Airport
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
$25 AMEX Gift Card for Lunch at Airport (LAX/BUR)
Homebound Flight to Austin (AUS)
Late PM Arrival to Austin (AUS)
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**Itinerary and sequence of activities subject to adjustment**
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