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frequently asked questions
1. What should I bring on the trip? Required items: • Current student ID • Money for food, lockers, souvenirs Suggested items: • Portable phone chargers & cords. • Plastic bag to protect electronics on water rides • Light jacket or change of clothes depending on the weather. • Closed-toe shoes and an extra pair of socks (in case your feet get wet on a water ride). Other: • Comfort items (pillows, blankets for bus ride). • You are allowed to bring a bag/backpack that is no larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high.
2. What should I wear on the trip? Comfortable, casual attire and good walking shoes. Bring a light jacket or hoodie as it may get cold at night. Do Not wear masks or costumes, clothing with objectionable material, excessively torn clothing, or clothing which exposes excessive portions of skin which may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment. No bare feet.
3. I take medications. Can I take them on the trip? All medications, whether over the counter or prescription need to be noted on your Medication Form. Only medicines listed will be allowed on the trip. Over the counter medications need to be in the factory sealed packaging. Prescription medications need to be in the pharmacy bottle with original labeling showing the student’s name, dosage requirements, and medication description. All medications will be subject to verification during check-in. If you need to make changes to your forms, please email us: mmhs2026gradnite@gmail.com. Changes to forms must be made by May 25, 2026.
4. Can I ride with my friends on the bus? In May, we will share an online bus sign-up list. We will do everything we can to honor those requests. Once set, bus changes are not allowed.
5. What are the buses like? Each bus has: • Charging plugs • Restrooms • 54 seats (each with its own seatbelt)
6. Can we play music on the bus? You are welcome to bring your own devices and headphones to listen to music so long as it is not loud enough to disturb others.
7. Can we leave personal items on the bus? You can leave pillows, blankets, or other personal items on the bus. The buses will be leaving the premises with the drivers and will not return until the 2am pick-up time. Do not leave items of value on the bus.
8. What if I need help? Find the nearest park security person or park employee asap. The park has our group’s contact information and will call us. Your safety is the most important thing. If park personnel are not nearby, contact your chaperone immediately. Please use the buddy system while in the park. It doesn’t matter if your buddy has a different chaperone. They can contact their chaperone and that chaperone will get help.
9. What if I lose my park ticket? Students are encouraged to put their name and phone number on their tickets before entering the park. Then, take a picture of your ticket, barcode side, so you have access to it at all times on your phone. Tickets should be treated like cash. Disney will NOT replace lost or stolen tickets. This is why it’s best to keep a photo of it on your phone. You can always visit the Disney Chamber of Commerce for assistance in attempting to get a replacement ticket, no guarantees. It is essential to inform them that you are with Mira Mesa High School.
10. Is there Wi-Fi in in the park? Yes. Disney now offers complimentary Wi-Fi in select areas of the parks. Select the network “Disney-Guest”.
11. Is there a park map that shows the location of restrooms, lockers, charging stations, wait times, etc? Yes. There are many apps, but the best one is the Disneyland app by Disney since it is updated frequently. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disneyland-wait-times-maps-park-hours-more/id1022164656?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disney.wdpro.dlr&hl=en
12. Will there be someplace to charge my phone? Yes, there are charging kiosks available for a fee. We suggest if you have a portable charger you bring it.
13. Can I upgrade my Grad Nite ticket with a Lightning Lane Pass? Yes! With Lightning Lane passes, you can skip the standby line and instead join a shorter line for select attractions. Lightning Lane passes are subject to availability. Valid park admission and park reservations are required.
14. Will there be lockers available to use? California Adventure does have lockers, and we suggest you obtain one as early as possible since the park will be at capacity. Locker fees run approximately $7-15 each.
15. Can I bring an unopened water bottle into the park? No. Students may not bring any food or liquids into the park. You may bring an empty plastic or aluminum water bottle to be filled with water inside the park. Glass bottles are prohibited.
16. Do I have to ride the bus to and from Grad Nite? Yes, unless you need to leave early for unexpected reasons (illness or dismissal from the premises). In both cases, the chaperone will release the student from the event to the parent/guardian picking up the student as listed on the Parental Form.