Magic Kingdom

It is currently 2;00 pm here in sunny Florida and our traveling company just enjoyed our morning in the Magic Kingdom.
Above: students see Cinderella's Castle for the first time.

With sunny weather, and a fun but relaxing morning, I am sure we will all perform well at today's concert!

Tower of Terror!

Hey DG99 family and friends!

Oh gosh, today was wild!
So, the plane ride could not have gone better, I had a window seat, it was a very smooth ride, and I never realized how small everything could be, it was so cool!
Then, we got to Disney Hollywood Studios and Tower of Terror, oh my God, it was so scary, but so fun at the same time.

<---- Me and my pals, lovin' life















Anyway, very fun day, can't wait for tomorrow!

~Gracie

Living the High Life

While staying in Florida, students and faculty are enjoying the homey comfort of the Single Creek Resort. In the free night time hours, we have the luxury of many swimming pools and a jacuzzi. With more relaxing news to follow, be sure to check back tomorrow.

Day 1, More Like Day Fun!

 

 Alright, I know the title is a little lame but it's actually so true. Today started off great with a nice, early start at 5 a.m. at DGN loading our buses and then shuttling it on over to O'Hare International Airport. We made it through security without too much trouble and then for Flight 2 it was waiting time! Some students participated in a game of Mau (if you know it, trust me you know it).

In the Starbucks line, awaiting some much needed coffee, we met a woman carrying a violin case and you know I just had to inquire further.  As it turns out she was traveling to some Central American or South American country to help teach and give lessons to children who don't have the ability to purchase or rent their own string instruments. The less-than-full size violin would be left with the kids.  Overall a worth while interaction!

students having a great time at the airport, from left to right: Chris W., Anna W.,  Anna F., Maggie M., and Nisha A.

Once we landed it was time to make our dreams come true and off to Disneyland we went. After a short bus ride we were at Disney's Hollywood Studio. A brief meeting with our chaperons we were off into the park.

 Enjoying the park

We stopped for a great lunch and there was this great tortilla chip with R2D2! I was very excited about that. I promise it doesn't actually taste like the napkin it looks like!

the aforementioned fabulous tortilla chip

Cups of coffee I drank today: 3

Total steps: 10,785

and a rating of 5 Rockin Roller Coasters Starring Aerosmith out of 5 possible Rockin' Roller Coasters Starring Aerosmith

Con Brio (from the Italian 'with great energy'),

Beth

Tour Performance Broadcasts #WeAreDGN #99Learns

The DGN Fine Arts Department plans to broadcast Friday performances of the DGN Choir and D99 Orchestra using Periscope. The links to view the live streams will be found on the @dgnfinearts Twitter page. 

2:45 EST / 1:45 CST - D99 Orchestra 
5:15 EST / 4:15 CST - DGN Choir 

To access the performance broadcasts go to ... 

twitter.com/dgnfinearts 

... or "follow" @dgnfinearts on Twitter. 

Each broadcast will be viewable for 24 hours

Off to a Great Start #WeAreDGN #99Learns

149 members of the DGN Choirs and District 99 Orchestra arrived safely in Orlando today! Flights were on time, and the weather is beautiful down here!

Just Landed!

Hi! My name is Molly B, and I am the blogger for the freshman class. We just arrived at Orlando and it is sunny, and beautiful! Right now the first plane just landed and the second plane is on it's way. Tonight we will be going to Hollywood Studios. I will be Back with more information later!