IMPORTANT NOTE:
-Starting on May 7, 2025, travelers must be REAL ID Compliant.
-The per person rates offered are contingent upon a minimum of 200 paid participants. Should James Bowie HS Band not reach 200 paid, the per person cost may increase. Should this be the case, NTE together with Bowie HS Band Directors will discuss the best course of action.
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JAMES BOWIE HS BAND & FAMILIES
Los Angeles/Anaheim - 5 Days / 4 Nights
Thursday, January 15 - Monday, January 19, 2026
This program is available to James Bowie HS Band Students, Chaperones, Staff & Families.
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)
Round-Trip Air Ticket - AUS-LAX/SNA-AUS (Baggage Fees, if any, are not included)
Four (4) Nights at the Embassy Suites Anaheim South - including all hotel taxes
Local Transfers in LA/Anaheim per itinerary
Breakfast Buffet each morning at hotel
One (1) Amex Gift Card ($50)/Two (2) Disney Dining Cards ($50 each) for Lunch & Dinner at Parks, One (1) Lunch at restaurant, One (1) $20 Stipend for Dinner/Snack at LAX on homebound trip
Two (2) Day Disney Park Hopper Ticket w/ Performance (Students) - valid for admission to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park - can visit both parks on the same day
One (1) Day Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket
Travelers are responsible for getting to/from AUS airport on own
Baggage Fees (if any) are not 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.
$$ for souvenirs/snacks, AND food purchases at AUS airport
Thursday, January 15, 2026 – Scheduled Flights to LAX or SNA
Have $$ to purchase Food at Airport
ALL TRAVELERS - 4:00PM Meet at Austin Airport (AUS) Baggage Claim - Lower Level (Level 1)
**Make sure Orange Note-Able bag tags are affixed to your bags**
**One (1) checked-bag, 1 carry-on and 1 personal item**
**Flight Group assignments provided by Band Leadership**
Flight Group 1: Southwest Airlines Flight 379 - connecting to Flight 663 (in Phoenix)
Departs AUS @ 6:25PM - Arrives Phoenix, AZ (PHX) @ 8:10PM - plane change
Departs PHX @ 9:25PM - Arrives Orange County, CA (SNA) @ 9:45PM
Flight Group 3: American Airlines Flight 2327
Departs AUS @ 6:25PM - Arrives Los Angeles, CA (LAX) @ 7:52PM
Flight Group 4: Delta Airlines Flight 1584
Departs AUS @ 6:40PM - Arrives Los Angeles, CA (LAX) @ 8:16PM
Flight Group 2: Southwest Airlines Flight 1310
Departs AUS @ 8:45PM - Arrives Los Angeles, CA (LAX) @ 10:15PM
**Flight schedules / times subject to change**
Upon arrival to LAX / SNA, meet Note-Able’s “Red-Jacket” Team at Baggage Claim
Charter Buses - transfer to Embassy Suites in Anaheim, CA
-Approx. 1 hour +/- from LAX
-Approx. 20 minutes from SNA
Hotel Check in: Embassy Suites Anaheim South (4 Nights)
11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Overnight 1/4
Friday, January 16 (B/L/D) – Disneyland / California Adventure – Day 1 of 2
7:30-8:30AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel
9:00AM Transfer via School Buses from Hotel to Disneyland (10 minutes)
Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket - Day 1/2
-1st Park: Disney California Adventure (8:00AM-9:00PM)
-Disneyland (8:00AM-11:00PM)
Rides, Shows & Attractions
$50 Disney Dining Card for Lunch & Dinner
11:30PM Transfer via School Buses from Disneyland to hotel (10 minutes)
Overnight 2/4
Saturday, January 17 (B/L/D) – Disneyland / California Adventure – Day 2 of 2
7:30-8:30AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel
9:00AM Transfer via School Buses from Hotel to Disneyland (10 minutes)
Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket - Day 2/2
-1st Park: Disneyland (8:00AM-11:00PM)
-Disney California Adventure (8:00AM-9:00PM)
$50 Disney Dining Card for Lunch & Dinner
3:50PM James Bowie HS Band Performance @ Disneyland Park
11:30PM Transfer via School Buses from Disneyland to hotel (10 minutes)
Overnight 3/4
Sunday, January 18 (B/L/D) – Universal Hollywood
6:30-7:15AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel
7:30AM Charter Coach Transfers from hotel to Universal Studios Hollywood (approx. 1-hour+)
Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket (9:00AM-7:00PM)
$50 AMEX Gift Card for Lunch & Dinner at Universal
Free Time at Universal CityWalk w/ Chaperones
8:00PM Charter Coach Transfers from Universal Studios to hotel
Overnight 4/4
Monday, January 19 (B/L/D) – Hollywood ~ Santa Monica Pier ~ Homebound Scheduled
6:00-7:00AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel
7:15AM Hotel Checkout, bring baggage to assigned coach
7:30AM Transfer to Hollywood (approx. 1-hour +)
Hollywood Walk of Fame - Hollywood & Vine
TCL Chinese Theatre (exterior)
-Handprints/Footprints of favorite Stars
Views of the Hollywood Sign
11:00AM-12:30PM Lunch @ Hard Rock Cafe on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Transfer to Santa Monica Pier*
*Note: Allotted time with Chaperones at Santa Monica Pier is dependent upon specific flight group departure schedule
**Make sure Orange Note-Able bag tags are affixed to your bags**
**One (1) checked-bag, 1 carry-on and 1 personal item**
Flight Group 4: Delta Flight 622
Departs LAX @ 5:15PM - Arrives Austin, TX (AUS) @ 10:24PM
Flight Group 3: American Airlines Flight 6201
Departs LAX @ 5:53PM - Arrives Austin, TX (AUS) @ 10:56PM
Flight Group 1 & 2: Southwest Flight 2763
Departs LAX @ 6:25PM - Arrives Austin, TX (AUS) @ 11:10PM
Dinner/Snack ($20 Stipend) (Plane Side - after TSA)
**Flight schedules / times subject to change**
Created for James Bowie Band by Note-Able Travel Experiences
**Itinerary and sequence of activities subject to adjustment**
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