Join us in California as the HOMEWOOD PATRIOT BAND performs in the 137th Rose Parade! 

Enjoy an amazing trip to Southern California.  From performing in the 137th Rose Parade and Bandfest to working on a float to two days of thrills at Disney – you’ll make memories to last a lifetime!

Please Note:

Please note that this offer and itinerary are subject to change in case of modification of travel dates or unexpected circumstances not known to us today 

*Tours are based on availability and itinerary is subject to change. 

PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 

TRANSPORTATION

¯ Roundtrip commercial air transportation from Birmingham and Atlanta to Los Angeles. 

¯ Six deluxe motorcoaches in Los Angeles per itinerary. Motorcoaches stay with the band throughout the week (not just transfers). Drivers’ lodging has been included. Bus parking at the hotel has been included as well as bus driver gratuities

ACCOMMODATIONS

¯ Accommodation for five nights at the Los Angeles area hotel

MEALS

¯ Two meals per day beginning with dinner on Day One and ending with breakfast on Day Six, including special meals listed on the itinerary

ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS

¯ Visit Santa Monica Beach & Pier 

¯ Volunteer to work on the construction of the floats (4 hour minimum)

¯ Two Day Park Hopper ticket to Disneyland & Disney California Adventure  with performance 

¯ All-Band Dinner Dance Party

¯ Visit the Ovation Hollywood

¯ Celebration Dinner Dance at the hotel with Family & Friends tours

PERFORMANCES

¯ Disney’s Imagination Campus parade

¯ Performance in T of R Bandfest

¯ Performance in the 137th Rose Parade

GMT ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

¯ Fundraiser (Funds raised in range of $30,000-$40,000)

¯ Homewood Travel App, with e-documents, GPS locator and highlight video

¯ One souvenir Rose Parade program per participant

¯ Individual registration portal web site

¯ 24-hour toll-free emergency number

¯ Secured storage room for the band equipment

¯ Rental vehicle to be with band throughout stay in Los Angeles

¯ All taxes and gratuities for included items (excluding travel directors)

¯ $2 million liability insurance, including an errors and omissions. You are also covered by a $5 million liability policy for motorcoach transportation

¯ Experienced staff, from administrative support and operations to travel directors, that are acknowledged, hands-on experts on the Tournament of Roses Parade

NOT INCLUDED

¯ Nightly security in the hotel designated to the band

¯ Meals and attractions not listed as “included”

¯ Cancellation Insurance (optional – plans vary, details available by request)

¯ Instrument transportation to/from Los Angeles

¯ Airline baggage fees, paid seat assignments, if applicable

¯ GMT Travel Directors gratuities

¯ Items of a personal nature

Tour is based on a minimum of 300 traveling in the band (or 50 per motorcoach).

All prices listed above based in US Currency

-  $150 per person at Registration (by February 10, 2025)

-  $300 per person by March 10, 2025 

-  $300 per person by April 10, 2025 

-  $300 per person by May 10, 2025

-  $300 per person by June 10, 2025 

-  $300 per person by July 10, 2025

-  $300 per person by August 10, 2025

-  $300 per person by September 10, 2025

-  $300 per person by October 10, 2025 

-  Trip balance due by November 10, 2025 (~$449)

Credit card payments will incur a 3% processing fee.  There are no processing fees if paying by Bank Transfer or mailing in a check.

Please make checks payable to Grueninger Music Tours. A $35 late fee will be charged for payments overdue. A $30 fee will apply for disputed credit card transactions on any previously authorized amount.  

If you are unable to complete the tour due to a physical or mental inability to keep up with the group of participants, there shall be NO refunds owed.

Cancellation of travel must be made in writing to [email protected] and is effective from the date we receive the written notification. The date of the postmark is the date used to determine the amount of the cancellation fee.  All payments made prior to individual or group cancellation are NON-REFUNDABLE.  No refunds or credits will be issued for a cancelled participant.  

As described above, Grueninger Music Tours is required to pay all Suppliers well in advance of your trip date. This includes but is not limited to hotel accommodations, meals, tickets for attractions and events, transportation, etc. All Suppliers have their own cancellation policies, which apply to your booking, and it is your responsibility to acquaint yourself with said policies. Should a cancellation become necessary, please inform Grueninger Music Tours immediately in writing and request a written confirmation of your cancellation as stipulated above. Upon receipt, Grueninger Music Tours will follow industry procedures for any applicable refunds as outlined in the Supplier’s terms and subject to their review. If you are entitled to a refund, please note that the Supplier is responsible for this refund, not Grueninger Music Tours. Suppliers may choose to provide a travel voucher or credit in lieu of refund.  We are not responsible for a Supplier’s failure to pay a refund or for Supplier bankruptcy or insolvency.

In addition to any terms of our Suppliers, the following GMT cancellations charges will also apply.  Cancellation charges are based upon the estimated individual or group package cost and any NON-REFUNDABLE costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring Supplier services.

Individual Traveler Cancellation Schedule. Individual traveler cancellation charges are expressed as follows:

In the event an individual must cancel the following schedule will apply using the estimated individual package cost and any non-recoverable costs set forth by Grueninger for the purpose of acquiring vendor services:

In the event an individual cancellation is received from initial deposit to August 28, 2025, the individual will be charged 10% of the total trip cost in addition to any loss of airline seat value and/or any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the individual.

In the event an individual cancellation is received August 29, 2025 to September 28, 2025, the individual will be charged 20% of the total trip cost in addition to any loss of airline seat value and/or any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the individual.

In the event an individual cancellation is received September 29, 2025 – October 28, 2025, the individual will be charged 50% of the total trip cost, in addition to any loss of airline seat value and/or any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the individual.

In the event an individual cancellation is received October 29, 2025 – November 28, 2025, the individual will be charged 75% of the total trip cost, in addition to any loss of airline seat value and/or any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the individual.

There is no refund for an individual cancellation after November 28 , 2025. Note: GMT must receive written notice of all cancellations and changes. Emails should be sent to [email protected]

If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of your travel protection plan you may be able to reclaim these charges, for this reason we strongly encourage the purchase of a travel protection plan including additional Cancel For Any Reason coverage.

Airline tickets are governed by the air carriers’ terms, and we are not responsible for any air carrier’s decision regarding refunds.

Grueninger Music Tours strongly recommends that participants purchase a travel protection plan. 

To help protect your investment of travel and to help protect yourself while you are away, consider purchasing travel protection from Travel Insured International. These protection plans include pre-departure benefits such as Trip Cancellation and post-departure benefits such as Accident & Sickness Medical, Baggage/Baggage Delay, Evacuation, Missed Connection, Trip Delay and Trip Interruption. In addition, plans include 24/7 Emergency Assistance Services that are provided by an independent organization, and not by United States Fire Insurance Company or Travel Insured International.

Travel Insurance Option:

Grueninger Music Tours partners with Travel Insured International.

Travel Insured Student Plan can be purchased (restrictions apply). 

Please use this link to view the rates and schedule of coverages for this plan

Don't forget to inquire about CANCEL FOR ANY REASON Travel Protection through Travel Insured. This plan must be purchased through Travel Insured International within 14 days of your initial payment.

Below is a link that will allow you to purchase Travel Protection for your trip. Rates are based on overall trip cost and not age. You will need to enter the cost of your full trip cost and make sure you purchase within the time sensitive period listed in the plan to be eligible for specific plan benefits. For questions on the plan, coverage or procedures, please contact the Group Support Desk at Travel Insured (844)440-8113.

Click here for Travel Insurance

NOTE:  Grueninger Music Tours is not qualified to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of travel protection plans. Grueninger cannot evaluate the adequacy of the prospective insured’s existing insurance coverage. If you have any questions about your travel protection, call your insurer or insurance agent or broker.

Declining travel protection plan coverage could result in the loss of your travel cost and/or require more money to correct the situation. You also acknowledge that without this coverage, there may be no way to recoup any losses, costs or expenses incurred. If a participant chooses to travel without adequate travel protection, Grueninger will not be liable for any of your losses howsoever arising, which would have been covered by adequate travel protection.

  - Payments will appear on bank and credit card statements as - WT *Homewood Stat*; some individuals may also see "San Francisco" next to the WT, depending on the financial institution