Ola High School Commemorating the 74 th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor Todd Manson, Director November 22 29, 2015

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1 Ola High School Commemorating the 74 th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor Todd Manson, Director November 22 29, 2015 The following itinerary provides an overview of your tour events and timings. ** It is important to understand that times and activities are subject to change before or during the tour. ** Sunday, November 22, :45 am Assemble at the airport (transportation to and from airport is not included by Gateway). We recommend that groups arrive at least three hours prior to departure. Government-issued identification is required of all passengers 18 years of age and older. *Confirm flight numbers and departure times with your airline at least 24 hours prior to flight and the day of departure for any updates. Lunch en route Flight Group 93 seats Date Day From To Airline Flight Depart Arrive 11/22 SUN Atlanta Honolulu Delta :50 am 3:54 pm Flight numbers and schedules are subject to change. Arrival Hotel Aloha! Arrive at the Honolulu Airport and receive a traditional fresh flower lei greeting. Walk to baggage claim as a group where you will meet your Gateway Tour Managers, Shelly Matuska & Pam Hallberg, and local Polynesian Guide, Boyd Luano. Identify your luggage and transfer from the airport to your hotel. Shelly, Pam & Boyd will assist with hotel check-in. You may have a brief hotel security meeting with one of the hotel managers upon arrival. *Please make sure you have any items or medication you will need upon arrival in Honolulu in your carry on. The hotel has noted that it could take a couple of hours for your checked luggage to be delivered to your room by the bellmen. Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort 2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, Hawaii Phone: Fax: :45 pm Meet as a group and walk to dinner. 7:00 pm Dinner at Cheeseburger Restaurant

2 2 Monday, November 23, :00 am Depart on motorcoaches for Secret Island with a stop at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout. Pali Lookout The Nuuanu Pali Lookout is a favorite stop. It gives you a panoramic view of the Windward side of the island located at Nuuanu Pali State Park. The lookout overlooks the 985-foot cliffs of the Koolau Mountain Range. (Translated, "pali" means "cliffs.") The trade winds blow through the valley between the high mountains on either side, forming a strong wind tunnel of sorts. On extra windy days, you can even lean into the wind and let the gusts hold you up. Pali Lookout was the setting for one of the most significant battles in Hawaiian history. In 1795 it is said to be here where King Kamehameha conquered the island of Oahu to unify the Hawaiian Islands. 9:45 am Arrive at Kualoa Ranch s Moli i boat dock to be driven across the ancient Hawaiian fish pond to Secret Island. Upon arrival at the island, walk the winding pathway through the island s hau tree tunnels and arrive on the private white sand beach of Secret Island. There you will have access to the island equipment such as volleyball, outrigger canoe, kayaks, table tennis, beach mats and snorkel equipment. Noon Enjoy the Kualoa Ranch lunch buffet. Menu: Kualoa field green salad, fresh pineapple wedges, kim chee, BBQ pork ribs, mangopineapple teriyaki chicken, Kualoa chili, beef with paniolo chili seasonings, steamed rice, dessert, iced water, tropical fruit punch 1:50 pm Begin to depart the island by pontoon boat. 2:00 pm Depart for your hotel. 4:10 pm Load coaches and depart for dinner. 4:30 pm Gather in the park for a traditional Hawaiian catered picnic. Menu: Tossed greens with Italian dressing, grilled teriyaki chicken, mahimahi katsu (a crispy panko coated filet) with tatar sauce, corn niblets with peppers and onions, steamed rice, macaroni salad, dinner rolls with butter, assorted juice and water, pineapple upsidedown cake 5:45 pm Load motorcoaches and return to your hotel.

3 3 Tuesday, November 24, :45 am Depart for the Dole Plantation, the world s largest pineapple maze. Admission into the maze is included in your package. We have a special surprise for the fastest person to complete the maze. Web site: Noon North Shore Depart for the Polynesian Cultural Center. En route to the Polynesian Cultural Center, view the world famous Banzai Pipeline and the beautiful Sunset Beach, site of Baywatch Hawaii. Approx. 1:00 pm Arrive at the Polynesian Cultural Center to have lunch on your own. Polynesian Cultural Center Explore the Polynesian Cultural Center this afternoon. The center invites you to discover seven different Polynesian villages and cultures, including the islands of Tonga, Tahiti, Marquesas, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, and Hawaii, portrayed through performances, demonstrations, and native artifacts. Included: o Admission to Polynesian Villages o Entrance to one Imax Show o o Buffet dinner Hā Breath of Life evening show Web site: 5:00 pm Buffet dinner at the Gateway Restaurant 7:00 pm After dinner, move to the Pacific Theatre for the Hā Breath of Life evening show. This is the largest revue of Polynesian song and dance in the world featuring over 100 native performers from all corners of the Pacific. 7:30 pm Hā Breath of Life evening show 9:00 pm Depart on motorcoach for your hotel.

4 4 Wednesday, November 25, :00 am Load instrument truck. 6:30 am Take a short walk for breakfast at the Hard Rock Cafe. Buffet menu: French toast sticks with maple syrup, scrambled eggs, fresh seasonal fruit, bacon, hash browns, chef s selection of assorted breakfast breads, coffee, tea, fresh orange juice National Security at Pearl Harbor Because Pearl Harbor is an active military base, they strongly enforce the following: No purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage or other items that offer concealment are allowed in the visitor center or on the memorial. Strollers with pockets and compartments must be emptied before being allowed in the visitor s center. Personal cameras (out of their cases) are allowed, but camera cases are not. Baggage storage is not available and there are no alternatives in the local area for bag storage. You may not leave any items on your motorcoach. USS Missouri Battleship The USS Missouri is the fourth ship and the second battleship to bear the name of the Show Me state. The ship was the last battleship commissioned by the USA, and in 1992 was the world s last operational battleship. The ship provided gunfire support for many famous and important battles of WWII. On September 2, 1945, the ship was chosen to be the stage for the signing of Japan s Formal Instrument of Surrender, bringing an end to the war. Performance specs: Repertoire at the USS Missouri Battleship should encompass patriotic, military or period pieces. Your performance time is up to 30 minutes in length. Gateway obtains advance authorization and secures a performance time. Audiences are ambient, comprised of people visiting the site. Required attire: Marching band uniform and/or Aloha shirt with white pants and white shoes. USS Arizona Memorial The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship s 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, The Memorial structure stands over the mid-portion of the sunken battleship. A representative from your group will present a wreath at the base of the marble wall where the names of those killed on the Arizona are engraved. Performance specs: Repertoire at Pearl Harbor Museum & Visitor Center must be approved prior to performance by the National Park Service and must adhere to National Park Service s requirements. Repertoire is restricted to musical pieces arranged and performed up until The repertoire should reflect popular culture of this era as well as military and patriotic music. Please, no music from after Gateway will provide you with the Special Use Permit (SUP) that is required to be filled out and completed for your performance approval by the National Parks Service. The SUP outlines additional rules and regulations. Audiences are ambient, comprised of people visiting the site. Required attire: Marching band uniform and/or Aloha shirt with white pants and white shoes. 7:45 am Depart in uniform for the USS Missouri Battleship. 8:30 am Arrive at the USS Missouri Battleship. 8:40 am Take group photo at the USS Missouri Battleship. 9:00 am Self-tour of the USS Missouri Battleship 9:45 am Prepare instruments, set up and warm up for your performance. 10:15 am March on pier 10:20 am Performance by the Ola High School Marching Band (30 minutes in length) 10:50 am Following a short flag presentation, water will be provided for the group.

5 5 11:00 am Load instruments onto instrument truck. 11:30 am Transfer via exclusive bus shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Noon Arrive at the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. 12:05 pm Lunch provided Menu: Ham, turkey and cheese on fresh baked croissant, chips, seasonal fruit, dessert and beverage (vegetarian garden salad available upon advance request) Time on own at USS Arizona Memorial Visitors Center 1:15 pm Prepare instruments, set up and warm up for your performance. 1:45 pm Performance by the Ola High School Marching Band (30 minutes in length) 2:15 pm Load instruments onto instrument truck. 2:45 pm Line up for film. 3:00 pm USS Arizona Memorial Film Time Take shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial 4:20 pm Load motorcoaches and return to your hotel. 5:10 pm Meet as a group and walk to dinner. 5:30 pm Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe Waikiki. The one-of-a-kind Rock Wall solo gives the ability to deep zoom into memorabilia of music legends, such as Elvis, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Jack Johnson, and many more while learning about each piece s history. Before you leave, don t forget to pick up one of the world-famous t-shirts to add to your collection. Menu: Burger, cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, honey mustard chicken sandwich, red roasted pasta, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, classic chicken Caesar salad. All burger platters come with French fries. All meals come with a dessert, unlimited soft drinks, coffee or iced tea.

6 6 Thursday, November 26, 2015 Leisure Day Lunch Shopping Waikiki Beach has something for everyone! You can sign up for a surprisingly inexpensive outrigger canoe ride or attempt surfing lessons. You may rent boogie boards and canoes on the beach, or perhaps you just want to relax on a catamaran cruise or soak up the sun from the beach. If you like to shop, you will be in heaven! Royal Hawaiian Center located on Kalakaua Avenue. Hours of operation: 10:00 AM 10:00 PM 5:00 pm Meet as a group and walk to dinner. 5:30 pm Dinner at Tanaka Japanese Restaurant of Tokyo Menu: Teriyaki chicken, steak, crisp tossed green salad, grilled shrimp appetizer, teppanyaki vegetables, steamed white rice, Miso soup, pickled vegetables, mango sherbet, Japanese green tea, water. Vegetarian menu: tofu, tomato/mushroom/bell pepper/maui sweet onion/carrots/bean sprouts, crisp tossed green salad, steamed white rice, Miso soup, pickled vegetables, mango sherbet, Japanese green tea, soda, water.

7 7 Friday, November 27, :30 am Meet in lobby. 8:45 am Depart hotel. 9:15 am Arrive at Diamond Head. Diamond Head Hike Hike the Diamond Head trail that takes you up to the pinnacle of Diamond Head, an inactive volcano. The hike is about ¾ of a mile up a fairly steep grade. You may want to bring some water for this journey. Often windy and always beautiful, this perch gives an unobstructed view of Waikiki Beach and downtown Honolulu. 10:30 am Depart for hotel. Lunch Approx. 5:00 pm Load large instrument cases onto instrument truck. Dinner Approx. 5:30 pm Meet at the hotel and walk together to Fort DeRussy for parade line-up. Students should be dressed in uniform and carrying instruments. *Parade line up and step off details will be provided the week of the parade. 7:00 pm Waikiki Holiday Parade Parade begins. Shelly, Pam & Boyd will meet you at the end of the parade marks the 74 th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The commemorates this event each year. The parade is host to local Hawaiian bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials and dignitaries who march in the, paying tribute to this major historical event. The parade, founded in 1998 by Jake Peppers, is host to thousands of spectators, residents and visitors alike. The parade begins at 7:00 pm at Fort DeRussy, travels down Kalakaua Avenue and is approximately one and one-half miles in length, ending at Queen Kapiolani Park. Required attire: Marching band uniform One bottle of water per student will be available at the end of the parade route. Approx. 8:30 pm After marching, load instrument truck with large instruments (small instruments will be carried on the motorcoaches), grab a bottle of water, and load motorcoaches to return to your hotel.

8 8 Saturday, November 28, 2015 TBA Bag pull (checked bags inside room door) and check out Hospitality rooms will be available to store carry-on luggage during the day since you will be required to check out in the morning. Lunch 2:00 pm Load instruments & luggage onto instrument truck. 2:30 pm Depart on motorcoaches for the Honolulu International Airport for your return flight to the mainland. Note regarding packing suitcases: Due to mandatory agricultural baggage checks at the airport, it is not safe to pack film in your suitcase. The agricultural machine will damage your film so please pack film in your carry-on. Also note that no perishable foods or plants are allowed off the island unless they have been inspected and tagged with permission to leave the island. Flight Group 93 seats Date Day From To Airline Flight Depart Arrive 11/28 SAT Honolulu Minneapolis Delta :00 pm 6:02 am (11/29) 11/29 SUN Minneapolis Atlanta Delta :30 am 11:01 am Dinner Sunday, December 29, 2015 Welcome Home!