PERFORM WHERE THE WORLD IS WATCHING
Theme Park
Performance Tours
for Student Groups
Give your students the stage of a lifetime. Educational Travel Adventures’ (ETA) Theme Park Performance Tours put bands, choirs, orchestras, and dance ensembles on iconic park stages and parade routes at the most famous theme parks in the country. From marching down Main Street or performing in a world-class amphitheater at a Disney theme park, your group gains the thrill of a major performance alongside the fun of a theme park adventure. We handle every detail so you can focus on your students and their moment in the spotlight.
Your Performance. Your Way. Our Expertise.
What’s Included in an ETA Theme Park Performance Tour
A theme park performance tour blends the excitement of a live performance with the energy of a day at the parks, and ETA coordinates all of it into one seamless experience. Whether your ensemble is performing in a competition, joining a parade, or taking part in a workshop with industry professionals, we build a program around your group’s goals, skill level, and budget.
- Reserved performance slots, parade appearances, or festival entries at the park of your choice
- Workshops, clinics, and rehearsal time led by professional clinicians and park entertainment staff
- Park admission and scheduled time to enjoy the attractions as a group
- Lodging for students and chaperones, plus group dining
- Motorcoach or air transportation and all ground logistics
- Instrument transportation and equipment coordination
- A dedicated ETA Tour Manager on site throughout the trip
Choose Your Performance Destination
From coast to coast, these are the premier theme park destinations where your students can perform. Each park offers its own mix of stages, parade routes, workshops, and attractions, and ETA can build a performance tour around any of them.
Walt Disney World Resort
Performing at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is a milestone moment for any ensemble. Students march down Main Street U.S.A., perform on park stages, and take part in Disney Imagination Campus workshops led by Disney’s own clinicians and musicians.
Disney Performance Tours
Disneyland Resort
At Disneyland in California, the original Disney park, student groups perform in parades and on stages where Disney entertainment began, paired with workshops that connect students to professional performers.
Disneyland Performance Tours
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood puts student ensembles on stages at the original working film studio, where performances unfold on the actual backlot and workshops take students behind the scenes of real movie and television production.
Universal Studios Performance Tours
Universal Studios Orlando
Universal Orlando gives student groups the chance to perform amid its blockbuster theme parks and immersive worlds, paired with STEAM and performance workshops that reveal the artistry behind film, music, and themed entertainment.
Universal Studios Performance Tours
Dollywood
Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is a celebrated destination for music and performance, with a rich tradition of live entertainment and a welcoming atmosphere for school groups performing on its stages.
Dollywood Performance Tours
Hersheypark
Hersheypark in Pennsylvania invites student groups to perform in its scenic park setting, combining a beloved family destination with performance opportunities and clinics for bands, choirs, and dance ensembles.
Hersheypark Performance Tours
Six Flags
With locations across the country, Six Flags gives student ensembles accessible performance opportunities and thrilling attractions, making it a popular choice for groups seeking a high-energy performance tour.
Knott’s Berry Farm
California’s Knott’s Berry Farm pairs a classic theme park experience with its well-regarded student performance and workshop programs, a favorite for West Coast groups.
SeaWorld
SeaWorld blends live performance opportunities with marine science education, letting student groups perform while also connecting to conservation and biology programming.
Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City in Branson pairs an 1880s-themed park and award-winning live entertainment with a welcoming stage for student ensembles, set in the heart of one of the country’s great live-music destinations.
Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens combines beautifully themed parks with strong performance programming, giving student ensembles the chance to perform while exploring immersive, world-inspired attractions.
Cedar Point
Known as a roller coaster capital, Ohio’s Cedar Point offers student groups exciting performance opportunities on its stages alongside some of the most famous thrill rides in the world.
Workshops & Clinics with Industry Professionals
The heart of a theme park performance tour is the chance for students to learn from working professionals. At parks across the country, ETA arranges hands-on workshops and clinics in instrumental music, vocal performance, and dance, led by clinicians and park entertainment staff who perform at a world-class level every day.
Marching bands refine their technique, musicality, and visual performance. Choirs work on tone, phrasing, sight-reading, and ensemble dynamics in skill-building clinics, and sometimes record in professional studio sessions. Dancers train in precision and teamwork, often learning choreography used in real park shows directly from professional choreographers. These sessions push students to grow as performers while giving them an inside look at what a career in the entertainment industry demands.
Parades & On-Stage Performances
Nothing compares to the thrill of performing for a live park audience. Depending on the destination, ETA can secure spots for your group in park parades, where students march or perform along iconic routes lined with cheering guests, or on park stages in high-energy venues designed for world-class entertainment.
Your ensemble might march down one of the most famous parade routes in the world, perform a choreographed routine on a park stage, or join a festival alongside student groups from across the country. For competitive groups, we can arrange adjudicated performances where students receive expert feedback to refine their craft. Whatever the format, performing in front of a park audience gives students a memory and a sense of accomplishment they carry for the rest of their lives.
Rehearsals & Preparation Events
A great performance starts well before students step on stage, and ETA builds dedicated rehearsal and preparation time into every performance tour. Groups get scheduled rehearsal opportunities to run their program, adjust to the performance space, and settle any nerves before the main event.
Our Trip Planners coordinate the timing and logistics so rehearsals fit smoothly into the itinerary alongside workshops, performances, and park time. From sound checks to final warm-ups, we make sure your ensemble feels ready and confident when the moment arrives. This careful preparation is part of what makes an ETA performance tour run so smoothly for directors and students alike.
For Directors Who Want More Than a Trip
Is a Theme Park Performance Tour Right for Your Group?
Theme park performance tours are an excellent fit for a wide range of student ensembles, including:
- Marching bands and concert bands
- Concert choirs, show choirs, and vocal jazz ensembles
- Musical Theatre performers
- Dance teams and companies
- Orchestras and string ensembles
Whether your group is performing competitively or simply for the joy and experience of it, a theme park performance tour pairs meaningful growth with an unforgettable adventure.
Performance Travel Experts
Why Directors Choose To Travel with ETA
With more than 30 years planning student travel, Educational Travel Adventures has helped thousands of directors give their students the experience of performing on a major stage. We understand the unique logistics of moving an ensemble, transporting instruments, and coordinating performances, and we handle all of it so you can focus on your group.
- Custom performance itineraries built around your ensemble, skill level, and goals
- Reserved performances, parades, workshops, and rehearsal time at the park of your choice
- Instrument and equipment transportation handled from start to finish
- Secure online registration and family payment portal with flexible payment options
- Proven safety and on-site support, including vetted partners, 24/7 assistance, and experienced Tour Managers throughout the trip
Let’s give your students a stage they’ll never forget.
Theme Park Performance Tour FAQs
What types of groups can perform on a theme park performance tour?
ETA arranges performance tours for marching bands, concert bands, choirs, vocal ensembles, musical theatre groups, orchestras, string ensembles, dance teams, show choirs, and jazz ensembles. Whether your group performs competitively or for the experience, we can build a program to fit.
Which theme parks allow student performances?
ETA plans performance tours at a wide range of parks across the country, including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Dollywood, Hersheypark, Six Flags, Knott’s Berry Farm, SeaWorld, Schlitterbahn, Busch Gardens, and Cedar Point. Each park offers its own mix of stages, parades, and workshops, and your Tour Manager will help you choose the best fit for your group.
What is the difference between a performance, a parade, and a workshop?
A performance typically takes place on a park stage in front of a live audience, and may be adjudicated for competitive groups. A parade puts your ensemble on an iconic park route performing for guests along the way. A workshop or clinic is a hands-on learning session led by professional clinicians or park entertainment staff. Many performance tours combine all three.
Do students get time to enjoy the park too?
Absolutely. Park admission and scheduled time to enjoy the attractions are built into every performance tour. The goal is to balance the thrill of performing with the fun of experiencing the park as a group.
How does ETA handle instrument and equipment transportation?
ETA coordinates instrument and equipment transportation as part of your performance tour package, so directors do not have to worry about the logistics of moving large or delicate items. Your Tour Manager manages these details from departure through return.
How far in advance should we book a theme park performance tour?
We recommend booking 9 to 12 months in advance, as performance slots, parade appearances, and workshop times at the most popular parks fill quickly, especially during spring performance season. Starting early gives your group the best selection of dates and venues with availability, and gives families more time to budget through payment installments.
Book Your Theme Park Performance Tour
From marching down Disney’s Main Street to performing in a world-class amphitheater, a theme park performance tour gives your students a stage, an audience, and a memory that lasts a lifetime. ETA handles every detail, from reserved performances and workshops to instrument transportation and park admission, so you can focus on your ensemble. Start planning your theme park performance tour today.
