FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - Student Days - Scarborough Renaissance Festival

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Student Days - FAQ

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What are the dates and times for Student Days?
Student Days are Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Gates open at 9AM and close at 2:30PM.

Why do I need to make a reservation?
Student Days fill up quickly, so we encourage you to begin planning your visit now! Reserve your preferred date as early as possible, with or without payment, by phone, fax, mail, or online. When making reservations by phone, please call 972-938-3247 ext 11, or 1-888-533-7848 ext 11. See the Reservation Form for complete details.

When do I have to pay?
To guarantee your reservations, payment must be received by April 15, 2009. Payment can be made by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. Checks should be made out to Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

Why did we receive wristbands?
Classes are admitted with individual wristbands. Adult and Student wristbands are different colors. Wristbands are mailed upon receipt of full payment but additional admissions may be purchased at the ticket window upon arrival. We suggest that you write your school name and contact phone number on each wristband, to help identify students that get separated from their groups.

What is the best time to arrive?
The earlier, the better. Gates open at 9AM and you'll want to arrive early to be able to experience all of the attractions and entertainment available at Student Days.

What happens when we arrive?
Festival staff will meet your group at your bus or other vehicle in the parking lanes and provide complimentary programs listing performance times, craft demonstrations, and menu items. You will be directed to proceed to the front gates as a group. All of your students must be wearing their wristbands to be admitted. Chaperones arriving separately should be directed to meet your group at the front gate.

Do I need to stay with my students?
With 35 acres of discovery and learning, we ask that teachers and chaperones remain with their students throughout the day.

Is the park handicapped accessible?
Scarborough Renaissance Festival is completely handicapped accessible.

Can we leave the park and come back in?
Students are not allowed to leave the park without a teacher or chaperone.

What is the cost for food and drink?
Food and beverage prices are specially reduced for Student Days and will range from $1 to $4 per item. Festival food items include Giant Turkey Legs, Pizza, Sausage on a Stick, Stuffed Baked Potatoes and more.

What is the 'Royal Lunch'?
A Royal Lunch Package is available for only $6, and includes a choice of entrée, dessert and beverage.

Can we bring our lunches?
Your students can also bring bag lunches. They can be stored on your bus and retrieved when needed. Students are not allowed to leave the park without a teacher or chaperone, so please take only the number of students necessary to bring back the lunches for the rest of the class.

Can I use my season pass at Student Days?
Scarborough Renaissance Festival Season Passes are not valid for Student Days.

Are there refunds, exchanges or replacements on Student Days tickets?
We DO NOT refund or exchange any types of tickets. If the customer wants to speak to someone else about this, take their name, daytime phone number and the nature of the complaint and we will get back to them during the week.

Entertainment: The Royal Joust ~ Birds of Prey Demonstrations ~ Variety of Period Music ~ Renaissance Dances ~ Sword Fighting Demonstrations ~ Story Tellers ~ Juggling ~ Theatre Arts ~ Comedy & Magic Shows ~ Interactive Villagers ~ Petting Zoo ~ Sheep Herding Demonstrations

Artisan Demonstrations: Glassblowing ~ Pottery Making ~ Bookbinding ~ Armory & Chain Maille ~ Printing on a Gutenberg Press ~ Blacksmithy ~ Soap & Candle Making ~ Coin Minting ~ Metal Foundry ~ Sword Making ~ Jewelry Making ~ Glass Torch Work ~ Broom Making

All Entertainment and Demonstrations are included in your admission price!
Entertainment and Artisan Demonstration schedules are contingent upon performer
& artist availability and subject to change without advance notice.

Additional Activities: Student Days also offer an exciting selection of games, rides and attractions at special discount prices ranging from $1 to $3 each. These include the Live Butterfly Habitat, the Yorkshire Tower Dungeon, human-powered rides and games such as Dragon Swings, Fight the Knight, Test of Strength, Live Carousel, and Jacob's Ladder. Artisan and craft items may be purchased for $2 and up.