A quick correction regarding the prices I mentioned -
With the exception of airfare, the ~$450 is all-inclusive. It's for 3 or 4 nights lodging, transportation to and from the competition, and admission media into all 4 of Walt Disney World's theme parks.
It wouldn't even be close to $600 a night for your students.
Team 271 booked outside of the FIRST packages at a cost of ~$500/student, I think. It may have been more, though.
Personally, Christina and I made our reservations on our own, and we payed (individually) ~$300 for airfare, ~$250 for lodging, ~$200 for park tickets, and ~$150 for meals. Don't ask about souvenirs
You can find last year's booking information here -
http://www2.usfirst.org/2k1comp/manu...ionals-pt2.pdf
I don't recall the name of the hotel we stayed at with team 271, but Christina might. I'll ask her when I see her later this morning.