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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EVENT OVERVIEW...... 1

CHAPERONE INFORMATION...... 1-2 Chaperone , Chaperone Lounges, Chaperone Breakfast, Universal ExpressSM Unlimited

CHAPERONE INSTRUCTIONS...... 2

TRANSPORTATION, DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND

BUS DRIVER INFORMATION...... 3

ARRIVAL NOTES...... 4-5

DEPARTURE NOTES ...... 6

STUDENT INFORMATION...... 7

DRESS CODE...... 8

UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash • 1-800-YOUTH15 EVENT OVERVIEW • CHAPERONE INFORMATION

EVENT OVERVIEW Universal’s Grad Bash ‘14 is a separately ticketed, private event for graduating high school seniors and their chaperones. The one-night event encompasses both Universal Orlando® Resort theme parks and features live concerts and street entertainment, as well as the parks’ rides and attractions.

CHAPERONE information As a chaperone, you play a key role in the success of the event for your school’s students. Your involvement and visibility during the events will help to deter inappropriate acts by those attending. Please review this entire document and help us make Universal’s Grad Bash ‘14 a success for your group! Chaperones are encouraged to go out and visit the different areas of the park, being visible to students during this special event. We know that adult visibility helps make this event more enjoyable for everyone attending.

CHAPERONE In order to clearly identify chaperones, you will be asked to wear a checkered wristband throughout the night. Chaperone wristbands will allow Chaperones to experience special VIP extras including the following:

• Universal ExpressSM Unlimited ride access* to participating rides and attractions

• Access to chaperone-only lounges with complimentary snacks and drinks

• Complimentary breakfast

*Valid during Grad Bash only. Unlimited ride access limited to one person per wristband. Some attractions excluded. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

CHAPERONE LOUNGES We invite you to take a break at either of our chaperone-only lounges located at Mythos Restaurant® in Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Pantages Theater in Universal Studios Florida®.

• Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – Lounge is located at Mythos Restaurant. Chaperones can play casino games and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks. • Universal Studios Florida® – Lounge is located at Pantages Theater. Chaperones can movies or watch sports on TV and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks.

UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash • 1-800-YOUTH15 1 CHAPERONE INFORMATION • CHAPERONE INstructions

CHAPERONE information CHAPERONE BREAKFAST There will be one location in each park for the chaperone breakfast. The chaperone wristband will allow ONE (1) breakfast per person. Breakfast will be served from 9:00pm until 12:00am. The locations for the Chaperone Breakfast are:

• Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – Breakfast will be served at Thunder Falls Terrace® located in Jurassic Park®.

• Universal Studios Florida® – Breakfast will be served at Lombard’s Seafood Grille located in San Francisco. FREE UNIVERSAL EXPRESSSM UNLIMITED Universal Express allows chaperones to skip the regular lines* at select rides and attractions at both parks. Please go to the Universal Express entrances at each participating ride or attraction and show the ride attendant your checkered wristband to gain exclusive access.

The Chaperone Express event entry also entitles chaperones to a separate entrance into the event. Each arrival location will have a designated entry located to the far left of each entrance. Please show your checkered wristband to the attendant located at the chaperone entrance for access to the Chaperone Express event entry.

*Valid during Grad Bash only. Unlimited ride access limited to one person per wristband. Some attractions excluded. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

CHAPERONE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE GRAD BASH: • Confirm that all students attending the event are attendees at your school and are of senior standing. • Ensure you have Grad Bash tickets for all students and chaperones. In the event that tickets are lost or additional tickets are needed, there will be sites at your entry location to purchase additional tickets. • Make sure students are adhering to the appropriate attire guidelines and are not carrying inappropriate items. Merchandise will be available for purchase at event entrances for those in non-compliance who still wish to enter the event (see Code, page 8). • Have a plan for you and the other chaperones to contact each other if needed. We encourage you to bring cell phone chargers. Electric strips will be provided at both chaperone lounges. • Advise students they will be going through a security check upon entry. Anything deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and may not be returned. Any illegal substances or items will be dealt with by the appropriate authorities.

UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash • 1-800-YOUTH15 2 TRANSPORTATION • DRIVING DIRECTIONS • BUS DRIVER INFORMATION

CHAPERONE INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTATION • Universal Orlando® does not provide transportation. Every group must provide their own transportation to and from Grad Bash. • Only bus drivers or chaperones may drive each vehicle. • In the event you become separated during transit, we recommend you distribute event tickets and wristbands to each student or responsible chaperone before leaving your school.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS Traveling east on I-4 (from Tampa): • Take I-4 exit 75A. More detailed arrival & parking directions will be mailed to the Head Chaperone prior to the event. Traveling west on I-4 (from downtown Orlando/Daytona): • Take I-4 exit 74B. More detailed arrival & parking directions will be mailed to the Head Chaperone prior to the event.

BUS DRIVER INFORMATION Please provide this information to your bus drivers. • Bus drivers are responsible for keeping all students and chaperones on the bus/van until a Grad Bash Parking Attendant instructs you to unload. • Bus drivers do not get complimentary entry into Grad Bash ’14. Parking instructions, maps and signs will be sent to your school in March 2014. If you have any questions about arrival or departure, please contact the Grad Bash Team at 407-363-8223 or [email protected].

UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash • 1-800-YOUTH15 3 ARRIVAL NOTES

ARRIVAL NOTES WRISTBANDS We ask that all students and chaperones put on their Grad Bash wristbands before exiting their buses. Please note wristbands will be sent to your school in March 2014. Students will be assigned solid color wristbands. If you do not receive enough wristbands, additional wristbands will be available at each of our arrival check-in points. If a checkered wristband is worn by a student Universal reserves the right to confiscate the wristband and notify the Head Chaperone.

ARRIVAL Students and chaperones must arrive as a group to Grad Bash. Chaperones should stay with their group during the beginning of the event for entry and at the end of the event for exit. Late arrivals of students or chaperones must be pre-approved by your school’s Head Chaperone and by the Grad Bash Team. If you have a circumstance where you have a late arrival, please contact the Grad Bash Team at least three days before your visit date at 407-363-8223. Upon arrival at Universal’s Grad Bash ‘14, the Head Chaperone should immediately report to the Head Chaperone check-in table at the arrival location of your school. • We ask that you designate ONE (1) Head Chaperone to check in your school at the Head Chaperone table. • We ask for up to three (3) cell phone numbers as a means of contacting you during the night of the event. We will not use your cell phone number after the event date.

CHAPERONE COMMAND CENTER The Chaperone Command Center will be located in Islands of Adventure at Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous™ (indicated on Grad Bash Event Guide). This location is centrally located near the crossover between parks and will serve as a command center for any student issues for both Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Universal Studios Florida®.

UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash • 1-800-YOUTH15 4 ARRIVAL NOTES

ARRIVAL NOTES PROHIBITED ITEMS When entering Grad Bash, both chaperones and students will go through a security check, which includes passing through a metal detector. Security will also be screening students and chaperones for the following prohibited items:

• Alcohol

• Illegal drugs

• Cigarettes or tobacco items

• Weapons

• Any chains, spiked collars and spiked belts

• Any accessories that may be used as weapons

All unauthorized items will be confiscated by Universal Orlando® Security. Chaperones are allowed to bring cigarettes for themselves, but are only allowed to smoke in designated areas located near Chaperone Lounges. We ask that chaperones do not smoke around students.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION Any prescription medication must be checked into Health Services (First Aid) once you are in the main theme parks. Prescription medication must be labeled with the student’s name or must have proper prescription paperwork. The student must present an ID. To expedite this process, it is recommended that a chaperone accompany the student through security check. Over-the-counter medication should be left at school or on the bus. Any medication that is not in a prescription bottle (i.e. loose pills) with student’s name will be confiscated by Universal Orlando Security. If student needs to bring medication, please only bring enough medication for the evening/24 hours. Do not bring a whole bottle of prescription medication. HEALTH SERVICES (FIRST AID) Universal’s Grad Bash will have the Health Services Department available throughout the event. In the event of injury, illness, or medical needs, Health Services can be found at two locations in Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and two locations in Universal Studios Florida®. Please refer to the Grad Bash Event Guide for Health Services locations, or ask any security officer or team member for help in the event of an emergency. Should a student require medical attention, the Head Chaperone will be called and then directed to the appropriate location.

UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash • 1-800-YOUTH15 5 DEPARTURE NOTES

DEPARTURE NOTES Departures are color-coded and match the color of your wristband. These color-coded exit areas will also be shown on the Grad Bash Event Guide, and additional signage will be placed throughout the event towards the end of the evening.

Since Universal’s Grad Bash is a special after-hours school event, we do have a “lock-down” policy. Due to the “lock-down” policy and safety considerations, everyone, including Chaperones, will have to stay in the parks until the event ends at 2:00 am. Chaperones will NOT have access at any time to Universal CityWalk® restaurants, shops or movie theater.

Though we do not encourage early release of a student, there may be special circumstances when a student may leave the park early with pre-approval from the school’s Head Chaperone and from the Grad Bash Team. The Head Chaperone must escort the student to a designated transfer area, and a parent or legal guardian must be present in order for a student to be released from the park. If you have a circumstance where you have a student that needs to leave the park early, please contact the Grad Bash Team at least three days before your visit date at 407-363-8223.

UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash • 1-800-YOUTH15 6 STUDENT INFORMATION

STUDENT INFORMATION Students attending Universal’s Grad Bash have a responsibility to: • Treat others with respect and honesty • Remain in approved attire throughout the event (see , page 8) • Conduct themselves in a manner which will not interfere with other guests • Report any hazardous or dangerous situation to an adult or Universal Orlando Team Member

Students must not: • Possess or distribute any prohibited materials, such as drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, cigarettes and all tobacco products, weapons, or any gang-related item • Fight or engage in horseplay • Harass others for any reason • Chant school or city names, area codes, etc.

SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOLS Students who have been recommended for expulsion or who have serious disciplinary issues should not be permitted to participate in this event.

UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash • 1-800-YOUTH15 7 DRESS CODE

Universal’s Grad Bash is a once-a-year school event requiring enforcement of a dress code to ensure proper dress/attire for students and chaperones. All outfits must remain intact for the entire Universal’s Grad Bash event and any Pre-Parties. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with our dress code.

GIRLS GUYS • , , capris or Bermuda , no shorter than • Casual pants or shorts (including khakis and ), secured mid-thigh at • Casual pants (including jeans) • with (golf/polo, dress and T-shirts with sleeves), • Casual and tops with sleeves at least three sport and dress OK inches wide • Comfortable (including tennis shoes, dress shoes, • Comfortable shoes (including tennis shoes, dress , and flip-flops) boots and flip-flops) • Branded Logos (ex: Nike, American Eagle, Polo, etc.) • Purses no larger than 8.5” x 5.5” (size of a half sheet PLEASE NOTE: The school is responsible for of paper) enforcing the dress code prior to arrival at the event. • Branded Logos (ex: Nike, American Eagle, Polo, etc.)

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE^ • affiliated with any high school, college or • All backpacks, briefcases, hip packs, camera bags, tote bags, professional sports team, group, club, etc. and oversized purses larger than 8.5” x 5.5” • Clothing or accessories with area codes • Basketball Shorts • Visible • Girls may not wear tube tops, tube dresses, one-shoulder • Clothing with visible tears, holes, and shredding shirts or any off the shoulder dresses. or backless clothing of any kind • Belts, wallet chains, or jewelry of any kind containing spikes NOT OK • Extremely revealing clothing including: bathing tops or PROHIBITED ITEMS^ bottoms • Weapons, knives, laser pointers, and chemical irritants • Sheer Clothing, or see-through clothing of any kind of any kind • Bare midriffs and bare sides should not show even when arms • Over-the-counter medications; electronic cigarettes, tobacco are extended above the head or tobacco related products such as lighters, matches, pipes, • Any clothing deemed inappropriate at a school function etc.; and alcohol or any controlled substance • Guys may not wear tank tops or • Any containers with fluids of any kind; this includes water, • Clothing or tattoos with language or graphics that are any drinks and perfumes obscene, offensive or suggestive of sexual, vulgar, drug, • Aerosol cans/bottles of any type alcohol, or tobacco-related messaging • No matching or like attire amongst students PLEASE NOTE: Some schools may enforce a stricter dress code. • and other head attire

^Universal Orlando Resort team members and Event Staff have the right to refuse admission to anyone whom they deem to be dressed inappropriately for the event and not in compliance with these guidelines, and will continue to enforce this dress code throughout the event. Merchandise will be available for purchase at event entrances for those in non-compliance who still choose to enter the event. Dates and times subject to change without notice. HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s13) Prices, dates, times, rides, attractions and entertainment are subject to change without notice. Jurassic Park ® Universal Studios/Amblin. TRANSFORMERS and its logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2013 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. © 2013 DreamWorks L.L.C. and Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © MARVEL. Dr. Seuss properties TM & © 2013 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved. Hard Rock Hotel ® Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort logos © 2013 UCF Hotel Venture. All rights reserved. © 2013 Wet ‘n Wild. All rights reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2013 Universal Studios. © 2013 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. 256798/0813AS

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