PTO is planning an amazing Disney Senior Trip for the Class of 2026!
In the spirit of Project Graduation events that are offered by many high schools in the U.S. to provide a celebration free from drugs and alcohol, Desert Mountain PTO will offer an optional overnight trip to Disneyland for Desert Mountain High School graduates.
DEPART FROM DM: After the graduation ceremony on Thurs, May 21, 2026, at approximately midnight
ARRIVE AT DISNEY: Approximately 9am on Friday, May 22, 2026
DEPART FROM DISNEY: Grads will meet and board buses by 9:30pm.
RETURN to DM: Early on the morning of Saturday, May 23, 2026 at approximately 6am.
This is the beginning of Memorial weekend.
The cost is $450 per graduate ($425 for PTO members), which includes 1-day Disneyland/California Adventure hopper ticket and motorcoach bus transportation with chaperones.
A $100 non-refundable deposit will be collected
Monday, October 20 through Friday, November 7.
The balance of the trip cost will be due by Friday, February 20 3pm.
If you haven't registered as a PTO member family for the school year, join PTO with trip sign-up and SAVE $25 on the final payment. Make sure to login with your membership email to receive the discount.
Limited seats are available. Students will be added to a waitlist once all spots are full.
Parent Info Session Slides here.
If you have questions about the trip after reading the FAQs below, or are interested in being a trip chaperone, contact projectgrad@dmpto.org.
This trip is not sponsored by SUSD or DMHS.
| Question |
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| Why didn’t we choose Disney Grad Nite? |
Disney’s Grad Nite dates did not align with DMHS’s traditional Senior trip date, being immediately following graduation. |
| Is this a DMHS / SUSD sponsored trip? |
No, this is a DM PTO Sponsored trip. |
| What’s included in my ticket price? |
1-day Disneyland/California Adventure Park Hopper pass, round-trip transportation on a motorcoach, and chaperones
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| How do I pay for my ticket? |
Online at dmpto.org. PTO member families need to login to their PTO account to be eligible for the $25 discount on the final payment |
| Why are you requesting a deposit? |
Deposits are required to secure your seat on the bus and reserve your ticket. |
| Can I pay in full? |
After deposits are collected, you will receive a link to make the final payment by February 20, 2026 at 3pm.
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| When is the last day to pay? |
Deposits are due by November 7, 2025 to reserve your spot and final payment will be due February 20th, 2026 |
| What is the Refund Policy? |
There are no refunds. Tickets and buses are reserved and purchased based on commitments from deposits. |
| What time should I arrive to DMHS on Thursday, May 21, 2025? |
Plan to arrive by midnight after graduation on Thursday, May 21, 2026. |
| What time will the bus depart for Disney, Anaheim, California? |
The buses will depart for Anaheim at 12:30am, just after midnight of Thursday, May 21st. |
| What time do we plan to return to DMHS on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026? |
We will be returning on Saturday May 23rd at approximately 6am. |
| What transportation are we using? |
Arrow Stage Lines - motorcoaches |
| Can I provide my own transportation to and or from the event? |
No, you must take the provided transportation from DMHS to Disney AND from Disney back to DMHS. We are unable to make any exceptions. |
| How do I get my ticket if I meet you there? |
You must take the provided transportation to Disneyland in order to get your ticket. Tickets will be provided by the chaperones after grads board their assigned bus. |
| Can a bus leave earlier from Disney to return home? |
No. All buses are on the same schedule. The drivers are required to be off of the bus to get required rest. The same drivers and buses will make the roundtrip.
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| Are meals provided? |
No, grads will need money for meals in the park. |
| Will there be snacks on the bus? |
Students are welcome to bring their own snacks. Water will be provided. |
| Will we stop for food on the way there? |
No, there are no stops planned. |
| Are there bathrooms on the bus? |
Yes |
| Is there Wi-Fi on the bus? |
Yes, there is Wi-Fi on the buses. |
| What should I bring? |
Cell phone, charging cord, backup charger, comfortable shoes, money, pillows and blankets will also be great to sleep on the way to and from Disneyland. |
| Will there be Chaperones? |
Yes, adult chaperones will travel on the bus with graduates and be available inside the park. Graduates will be free to enjoy the parks by themselves, with periodic check-ins with their assigned chaperone. |
| Is the park open to the public that day? |
Yes |
| What should I do in the event of an emergency? |
Grads will be given the phone number for their designated group chaperone where they can call / text privately or text the group. |
| My Grad Has Special Requirements: |
Please email projectgrad@dmpto.org if there are concerns or special requirements for your student.
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| Bus Assignments: |
A Sign-Up genius is emailed as we get closer to the event so you can select your bus. |
| Am I able to charge my phone on the bus? |
The bus is equipped with charging ports. However, there is no guarantee from the bus company that all ports will be operational. Grads and chaperones are encouraged to bring a portable charger and charging cord for backup. |
| Am I able to choose a friend to sit with on the bus and be with on the trip? |
Yes, you may sign up to ride on the same bus. Buses are open seating and you can arrange to sit together. Grads are fully independent in the parks. |
| Will the grads and chaperones be able to get items off the bus during the day while at Disney if they need to? |
No. The buses drop off in the Disney parking lot and proceed to a hotel where the drivers have required rest time. The buses are not available again until the departure from Disney. Please make sure to take all items with you that are needed in the park. |
| If we have paid for everything, but last minute there's an emergency and grad isn't able to come, is there any option? |
All payments are non-refundable. |
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Other info for Senior Parents and Guardians - Class of 2026
Yearbook Photos: Grads Photography - Glendale Studio before Nov 6th
Cap, Gown & Tassel: To order the Jostens package necessary for graduation, click here
Next PTO Graduation Committee Meeting: Thurs, Oct 23rd 8am in the DM library
Senior Sunrise: October 24 6-7am on DMHS JV Baseball field by the Football field.
Senior Picture Day: November 6th 7:30am-1pm in DM Auditorium
Prom 2026: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Senior Breakfast: tentatively set for Wednesday, May 1st, 2026
Senior Sunset: TBA
Last updated on 10/21/2025.
