When is Grad Bash?
Grad bash takes place on April 25th, May 1st, and May 2nd, 2009;
7:00 pm to 2:00 am at Universal Studios® and Universal's
Islands of Adventure® theme parks in Orlando, Florida.
What is the dress code?
Grad Bash Student Dress Code --
Seniors should
wear comfortable clothing that lets them have fun while still looking
their best. Universal Orlando® does enforce a dress code for this
event.
Acceptable
Attire
GIRLS
Dresses, skirts,
shorts, casual pants (including jeans), blouses and tops, comfortable
shoes (including tennis shoes, dress sandals, boots and flip flops)
GUYS
Casual pants (including khakis and jeans), shirts with collars (golf/polo
and dress shirts), sport jackets, dress suits, comfortable shoes (including
tennis shoes, dress shoes, flip flops, and boots)
UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE
- Clothing with
holes or shredding
- Clothing with
obscene or offensive language or graphics
- Backpacks of
any size, type or style (students only)
- Visible undergarments
- Tops that bare
the midriff
- Tanks tops
(guys) or undershirts
- Clothing that
exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate
at a school function, e.g, bikini tops and bottoms
- Clothing or
accessories with school logos
- High School
jerseys
- NOTE: Some
schools may enforce a stricter dress code.
* Universal Orlando®
and the Grad Bash Event Staff reserve the right to refuse entry into
the event for non-compliance of the dress code.
What will the entertainment be for Grad Bash?
Scheduled performers include Akon and a variety of
street entertainment and DJs.
What rides and attractions will be open?
Most major rides and attractions will be open at both theme parks
until 2:00 am. The lines for the roller coasters are subject to close
at 11:00 pm.
Where can chaperones take a break?
There will be a Chaperone Lounge featuring entertainment, refreshments,
and a quiet place to relax.
What kind of security will be present at Grad Bash?
All bags, pockets and other items will be checked for any illegal
substances and weapons. All questionable items will be confiscated
at the gate. Security is visibly present throughout the parks during
the event and a paging system is in place to reach chaperones should
their students require assistance. At Universal Orlando®, safety
is always a priority, so students can enjoy their night of fun on
a safe environment.
What happens if a student misbehaves?
Pagers will be issued to group leaders at the entrance of the park.
If there are any issues with students, the group leader will be paged
and asked to report to pager station. Depending on the infraction,
the student may have to be escorted out of the park.
How will we receive the tickets?
Tickets will be fulfilled upon receipt of full payment and mailed
approximately two weeks before the event with other final information.
Payment must be received 30 days before the event in order to receive
tickets 2 weeks out.
Do students need money once inside the park?
Students will need money to purchase food and souvenirs.
Can we leave Grad Bash early?
Grad Bash is a closed event with the gates being closed and locked
after everyone has entered the park. A group may leave Grad Bash early
if they request to do so in writing prior to the event. This request
should come from the group leader.