Science Trip to Orlando Florida
Inspire the scientists of the future with an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime science school trip to Orlando, Florida!
With a worldwide reputation as the land of fun and sun, Orlando is a great destination to combine fascinating and valuable science activities with the fun and excitement of theme parks.
Visit the Disney parks and enjoy the Disney Youth Educational Series (YES programme), or visit Universal with their STEAM programmes. And, of course, the Kennedy Space Center is a must for any science group! Here you can tour launch areas, meet an astronaut, and even view a launch (subject to schedule).
Suggested Itinerary (8 days, 6 nights)
Visit the Kennedy Space Center
Tour the Kennedy Space Center, enjoy a shuttle launch experience, take part in an astronaut encounter and much more as you explore the history of spaceflight.
The Kennedy Space Center is NASA’s primary launch centre for human spaceflight, so this is an incredibly exciting visit and a must-do on a science school trip to Orlando!
The visitor centre is divided into mission zones organised by chronological era, so it’s easy for your students to follow the history of space exploration!
Did you know?
In the 1960s the public could enjoy self-guided tours in their own cars along a predetermined route through Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The popularity of this led to the development of the visitor centre complex, which offers a much more immersive experience of US space exploration!
Visit Orlando Science Center
The Orlando Science Center offers four floors of exciting exhibits, incredible giant screen movies and engaging live programming!
The centre’s mission is to provide exciting experiences of science and technology, thereby promoting public understanding of science. This makes it the perfect choice for a science school trip to Orlando.
Your students can learn all about artificial intelligence, ‘hike’ through Florida’s ecosystems and find out how life on Earth is possible!
Did you know?
The centre also hosts regular live science shows and events to help bring the subject to life and make science even more exciting!
Visit Universal Studios
‘Ride the movies’ at this incredible theme park!
Universal Studios invites guests in to go behind the scenes of world-famous movies and boasts numerous attractions, rollercoasters and live shows!
The park is organised into eight themed areas, that are all centred around a lagoon – Production Central, New York City, San Francisco, London/Diagon Alley, World Expo, Springfield, Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone and Hollywood.
Did you know?
Universal Studios is a working film studio with a back lot consisting of six sound stages – so, if you’re very lucky, you could be recruited as an extra!
Day 1
Morning
Flight from UK to Orlando
Afternoon
Transfer to accommodation on arrival
Evening
Optional evening meal at local restaurant
Day 2
Morning
Visit to one of the Disney theme parks with a session in the YES programme
Afternoon
E.g. Properties of Motion Physics Lab - explore the effects of centripetal force and test Newton's First Law of Motion
Evening
Optional evening meal at local restaurant
Day 3
Morning
Visit the Orlando Science Center
Afternoon
Time for shopping at a mall
Evening
Optional evening meal at local restaurant
Day 4
Morning
Visit to the Kennedy Space Center with the Space Pass Plus option including a tour and shuttle launch experience
Afternoon
Continue visit to the Kennedy Space Center
Evening
Spend an evening at Wonderworks, including the Outta Control Magic Show Dinner
Day 5
Morning
Visit to one of the Disney theme parks with a session in the YES programme
Afternoon
E.g. The Evolution of Technology - explore the attractions of Future World at Epcot to understand how human needs drive the development of tech
Evening
Optional evening meal at a local restaurant
Day 6
Morning
Visit Universal and take part in a STEAM programme
Afternoon
E.g. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Science - students learn a heartpounding lesson in physics to see what makes rollercoasters so thrilling
Evening
Optional evening meal at a local restaurant
Day 7
Morning
Enjoy a Boggy Creek Everglades airboat ride
Afternoon
Transfer to accommodation
Evening
Overnight flight to the UK
Day 8
Morning
Arrive back in the UK
Afternoon
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Evening
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2-day Disney park ticket with 2 YES programmes
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2-day park to park Universal ticket with educational programme
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6 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
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Airport coach transfers with return via local mall
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All flights including tax
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Daily park transfers
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Detailed information pack
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Entrance to Wonderworks, with dinner, and the Orlando Science Center
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Free staff place ratio 1:10
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Itinerary planning service
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex admission
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Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Supports learning in STEM
- Mechanics
- Ecosystems and biodiversity
- Sustainability
- Electrical circuits
- Atomic structure
GCSE
- Supports learning in STEM
- Earth and atmospheric science
- Forces and motion
- Ecosystems
- Electricity and circuits
- Light and the electromagnetic spectrum
- Atoms, elements and compounds
Key Stage 3
- Supports learning in STEM
- Earth and the atmosphere
- Motions and forces
- Physics in outer space
- Ecosystems
- Electricity and electromagnetism
- Waves: sound, energy and light
Primary
- Earth and space
- Forces and magnets
- Living things and their habitats
- Plants - form and function
- Life cycles
- Animals: skeletons and systems
- Nutrition
- Light and shadows
Educational activities and visits
Kennedy Space Center
A science tour to Orlandois not complete without a trip to Kennedy Space Center. Just 45 minutes from Orlandothe NASA’s… Read More
Orlando Science Center
For over fifty years, the Orlando Science Center has been a place that inspires curiosity, exploration and encourages learning in… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Disney's Magic Kingdom Park
Follow your Disney dreams to a place where storybook fantasy comes to life for children of all ages. Seek out… Read More
Universal Studios
You’re the star at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. At this… Read More
WonderWorks, Orlando
WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind with 35,000 square feet of “edu-tainment”. The attraction combines education and entertainment… Read More
Accommodation
Get going with a great breakfast. Start your morning in Orlando with our free hot breakfast offering everything from eggs, waffles and meat to healthy options like yogurt and fresh fruit.All of our clean, comfortable, well-appointed guest rooms feature TVs, refrigerators, irons and ironing boards, hair dryers and coffee makers, along with premium bedding and more.All our guests can also enjoy free WiFi and the use of our refreshing outdoor pool.
The La Quinta Inn and Suites is located near to all the main sites of Orlando.
Room amenities include free high speed internet access, a coffee maker, ironing board, alarm clock and a TV with 30 channels of HD programming, premium cable and Plug-and-Play.
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, spa, a fitness center and a delicious breakfast where you can choose from waffles, bread and muffins, hot and cold cereal, fresh fruit, bagels, milk and all-you-can-drink coffee and juice.This hotel offers a great base for our student groups with bright and fresh feeling rooms in an excellent location.
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
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2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip
4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Zoe Campbell — Tour Advisor
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
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