Attention all High Schoolers Grad Bash is an amazing once-in-a-lifetime party with thrills, music, dancing and adventure. Seniors will enjoy Orlando's most thrilling rides and attractions, plus there'll be a live concert with one of today's hottest acts. Grad Bash takes place in Universal Orlando Resort’s two theme parks. In Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ your students can enjoy the world’s most cutting edge rides and attractions and in Universal Studios™ they can step right into their favorite movies, TV shows and stories. Entertainment
Live Concerts
Live DJs
Street Entertainment
and More
CITYWALK™ PRE-PARTY • 5PM - 8PM
Exclusive access to Universal CityWalk™
Unlimited buffet dinner*
Street Entertainment & live DJs
NEW! GRAD BASH MIX-IN
Access to both Universal Studios™ and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ beginning at 4pm
Easy entry between both theme parks via a dedicated event crossover path
Attractions available for both seniors and chaperones
WHY SHOULD WE ATTEND GRAD BASH? Grad Bash is the ultimate graduation celebration for high school seniors. Encompassing BOTH Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, it features the largest "footprint" of any Orlando graduation event. With cutting-edge rides and attractions, the hottest street entertainment and more, it's a party only Universal can throw! Plus, we let chaperones in on the fun with free Universal Express Unlimited ride access*, the popular chaperone-only lounges, complimentary breakfast and more! WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND GRAD BASH? High school seniors and their chaperones may attend this event. It is up to the discretion of your school administration to allow students to bring dates who are not graduating seniors. All participants must be either students or chaperones from your attending public, private or home school. Schools may bring their junior class officers to give them a preview of the Grad Bash experience so they can help promote it to their class next year. ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OUR CHAPERONES DURING GRAD BASH? Your head chaperone is required to check in immediately upon arrival. Please provide up to three cell phone numbers of chaperones attending the event. Please be sure chaperones check cell phones frequently and program phones to both vibrate and audibly ring. Chaperones may not leave the event until park close except for an emergency.
Chaperones are required to make sure that students follow the no smoking, no alcohol and no drugs policies throughout the entire evening. This is considered a school event, so all school rules and regulations should be enforced by all chaperones. DO OUR CHAPERONES RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION? Yes. One complimentary chaperone ticket is provided for every ten (10) student tickets purchased. WHAT KIND OF SECURITY WILL BE PRESENT? All bags, pockets and other items are checked for any illegal substances and weapons. For everyone's security, metal detectors are used to check guests at the event entrance. All questionable items will be confiscated at the gate. Security is visibly present throughout the park during the event. IS THERE A DRESS CODE? Seniors should wear comfortable clothing that lets them have fun while still looking their best. Download the Grad Bash Dress Code fact sheet. HOW DO WE KNOW SPECIFICALLY WHERE TO ARRIVE AND DEPART FROM THE EVENT? Four weeks prior to the event, you will be sent an information packet including everything there is to know about your Grad Bash experience including specific arrival and departure locations. WHAT IS THERE FOR CHAPERONES TO DO? In addition to the free admission, chaperones can skip the regular lines* at participating rides and attractions with complimentary Universal Express Unlimited ride access! Plus, chaperones enjoy special VIP extras including snacks and drinks all night long, complimentary breakfast, giveaways and games throughout the night, and the ever-popular chaperone-only lounges.