Planning a Senior Class Trip but don’t know where to go? How about a trip to Universal Orlando Resort where you can celebrate both high school seniors and your middle school graduating class.
Universal Orlando Resort is a great destination for students as it offers amazing roller coaster rides, attractions, street entertainment and more.
Universal’s Grad Bash is a high school graduation party within TWO PARKS! This is a rite-of-passage celebration for high school seniors. Seniors will enjoy an exciting night with their friends in Florida’s only grad celebration with exclusive, private access to both Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Space is limited and this event sells out quickly, so don’t miss out!
GRAD BASH 2023 EVENT DATES: March 31, April 21, April 22, and April 28.
GRAD BASH FAQS
WHY SHOULD WE ATTEND GRAD BASH?
Grad Bash is the ultimate graduation celebration for high school seniors. Encompassing BOTH Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, it features the largest “footprint” of any Orlando graduation event. With cutting-edge rides and attractions, the hottest street entertainment and more, it’s a party only Universal can throw! Plus, we let chaperones in on the fun with free Universal Express Unlimited ride access*, the popular chaperone-only lounges, complimentary breakfast and more!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND GRAD BASH?
High school seniors and their chaperones may attend this event. It is up to the discretion of your school administration to allow students to bring dates who are not graduating seniors. All participants must be either students or chaperones from your attending public, private or homeschool. Schools may bring their junior class officers to give them a preview of the Grad Bash experience so they can help promote it to their class next year.
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OUR CHAPERONES DURING GRAD BASH?
Your head chaperone is required to check in immediately upon arrival. Please provide up to three cell phone numbers of chaperones attending the event. Please be sure chaperones check cell phones frequently and program phones to both vibrate and audibly ring. Chaperones may not leave the event until park close except for an emergency. Chaperones are required to make sure that students follow the no smoking, no alcohol and no drugs policies throughout the entire evening. This is considered a school event, so all school rules and regulations should be enforced by all chaperones.
DO OUR CHAPERONES RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION?
Yes. One complimentary chaperone ticket is provided for every ten (10) student tickets purchased.
WHAT KIND OF SECURITY WILL BE PRESENT?
All bags, pockets and other items are checked for any illegal substances and weapons. For everyone’s security, metal detectors are used to check guests at the event entrance. All questionable items will be confiscated at the gate. Security is visibly present throughout the park during the event.
WHAT IS THERE FOR CHAPERONES TO DO?
In addition to the free admission, chaperones can skip the regular lines* at participating rides and attractions with complimentary Universal Express Unlimited ride access! Plus, chaperones enjoy special VIP extras including snacks and drinks all night long, complimentary breakfast, giveaways and games throughout the night, and the ever-popular chaperone-only lounges.
Universal’s Gradventure is a special event for Middle school grads to celebrate with all their friends as they enjoy complete, private access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure all night long. When your students attend the only two-park middle school graduation around, they’ll enjoy plenty of street entertainment, and the most exciting rides and attractions.
Gradventure 2023 EVENT DATES: May 5, May 12, and May 19
GRADVENTURE FAQS
WHY SHOULD WE ATTEND GRADVENTURE?
Gradventure is the ultimate middle school celebration for graduating students, with cutting-edge rides and attractions, dance parties and more – it’s a 2-park party that only we can throw! Plus, we let chaperones in on the fun with FREE, EXCLUSIVE Universal Express access* – so you can skip the regular lines at most rides and attractions; the popular chaperone-only lounge; and more.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND?
Graduating middle school students and their chaperones may attend only through a pre-reserved school group. All participants must be either chaperones or students attending public, private, or home school.
ARE THERE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OUR CHAPERONES DURING GRADVENTURE?
Yes, you must have a head chaperone on duty throughout the entire event. Your head chaperone is required to check in immediately upon arrival and provide two cell phone numbers for use in case of a student issue. We ask that the head chaperone check their cell phone frequently and put the phone on both vibrate and audible ring. We will not use your cell phone number after Gradventure. All chaperones must stay in the park until Gradventure is over, except in case of an emergency and be at least 21 years of age. Chaperones are required to make sure that students follow the no-smoking, no-alcohol and no-drugs policy throughout the entire evening. This is considered a school event, so all school rules and regulations should be enforced by all chaperones.
DO OUR CHAPERONES RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION?
One complimentary chaperone ticket, including dinner, is provided to the school for every 10 student tickets purchased. Additional chaperone tickets can be purchased at the student ticket price.
WHAT KIND OF SECURITY WILL BE PRESENT?
All bags, pockets and other items are checked for any illegal substances and weapons. For everyone’s security, metal detectors are used to check guests at the event entrance. All questionable items will be confiscated at the gate. Security is visibly present throughout the park during the event.
WHAT IS THERE TO DO FOR CHAPERONES?
In addition to the free admission including dinner, chaperones can skip the regular lines* at participating rides and attractions with complimentary Universal Express ride access! Plus, chaperones enjoy special VIP extras including snacks and drinks all night at the chaperone-only lounge.
GradBash and Gradventure are popular events for graduating students and do sell out quickly! Don’t be left in the dust and reach out to UR Tours & Events to start the planning process for your next student group trip.
Whether you’re looking to travel with your students across the country or around the world, we’re committed to delivering a unique, meaningful experience for you and your students. Let UR Tours and Events be part of your next travel experience.
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