Orlando Science

from £1295pp

Based on 6 days

Suitable for Secondary Schools

Overview

Known as the 'Sunshine State', Florida is an unforgettable destination for school science trips! Based in Orlando, this tour combines educational activities with the fun of theme parks.

Schools visiting the Disney Parks take part in YES programmes with many workshops geared towards science, and then tour the Kennedy Space Center - where they have an opportunity to become an astronaut for the day!

Our Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Flight to Orlando and transfer to your accommodation for leisure time.
Day 2

Visit the Kennedy Space Centre. The admission includes the Space Shuttle Atlantis and Shuttle Launch Experience, IMAX 3D Space Films, Great Balls of Fire Exhibit, Angry Birds Space Encounter, viewing of the Rocket Garden, etc.

Optional extra – Guided tour of the KSC or have lunch with an Astronaut!

Visit the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Day 3

Visit Disney’s Epcot with YES Programme: The Evolution of Technology, Disney Youth Education Series.

Explore the attractions of Future World at Epcot to develop an understanding of how human needs and wants drive the development and acceleration of technology.
Day 4

Visit Disney’s Magic Kingdom with YES Programme: Properties of Motion Physics Lab 301, Disney Youth Education Series.

Explore the effects of centripetal force and test Newton's First Law of Motion using the attractions of Magic Kingdom Park as your learning lab.
Day 5

Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

Airport transfer and an overnight flight home.
Day 6

Arrive home.

Orlando has so many fantastic science visits on offer, so if this sample itinerary isn't quite what you had in mind just Request a Quote and let us know which changes you'd like. Take a look at our 'Orlando: Space and Adventure' itinerary if you're interested in a longer itinerary!
Alternatively you can get in touch on 0121 271 0121 or [email protected] to plan your ideal visit.