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Marching Band to Walt Disney World

By: Rachael Stachowiak
Features Editor

The GM Lancer Marching Band travelled to Walt Disney World in Florida November 23-28 to march in "The Spectro Magic Parade."

The band left the day after Thanksgiving embarking on a two-day bus ride down to Florida. "The ride is usually the longest part of the trip," Band Boosters President, Mary Lou Lomis said about the bus ride.

The group visited Kennedy Space Center to tour the facilities. The band had free time to enjoy all exhibits and multimedia displays. Later in the day, band members and chaperones checked in at Love Bug Number 7, their hotel, for their stay.

"They [the band] performed in 'The Spectro Magic Parade' through the Magic Kingdom Saturday night," said Laurie Benzik the tour planner for the trip. The parade route, roughly a mile long, stretched through Disney's Magic Kingdom on Saturday night.

After the parade, the band enjoyed a pool and pizza party at the All Star Movies Resort. Lomis stated that the band members had a lot of time in the park to explore and enjoy rides. "We [went to] the Sleuth Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando for dinner on Sunday," Lomis commented.

The GM Jazz Band also had an opportunity to show off their skills. The jazz band played at Monday night at Mercado Village. The band also was able to view the IllumiNations lights, music and laser show from the Magic Kingdom.

Campbell Tours organized the trip for the marching band for the past six years. "Everyone gets meal vouchers and access to all areas of the park," Benzik added. Members enjoyed the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, and MGM Studios on their visit.

The Band Boosters also shared that a security company was brought in to watch the band in the hotel. Band members needed to be in their rooms on time each night. Security walked the halls of the hotel until roughly 6 a.m.