Overview
Dance into the center of the electric game day atmosphere at the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida! Apply today for a chance to perform with the nation’s best dancers in the Pop-Tarts Bowl Halftime Show and in Universal’s Holiday Parade (with the same balloons used in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade). Celebrate your team’s accomplishments with visits to Epcot®, SeaWorld®, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and more.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Orlando, FL
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Breakfast
Director's Meeting
Free time at Universal Studios Florida
Head over to Universal Studios® Florida and Islands of Adventure for some theme park fun.
Universal Parade
Day 3
Breakfast
Rehearsal
Pop-Tarts Bowl Kickoff
Step out onto the field and feel the excitement as you perform at the Pop-Tarts Bowl Halftime Show!
Day 4
Breakfast
Afternoon free time at Universal Studios Florida®
Head back to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure® for some more theme park fun.
Universal Parade
Day 5
Breakfast
Explore Orlando
Depart for home
Already Included
Hotel accommodations
Performance in a college bowl game halftime show or national parade event
Exclusive awards ceremony
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Accident & medical insurance coverage under WorldStrides' industry-leading policy
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Scenes from Recent Orlando & Pop-Tarts Bowl Programs
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.