Science tour to Orlando by air: 8 days, 7 nights

Florida is perfect for educational trips focusing on Science and technology. There are numerous excursions to educate and inspire your students including the Disney YES program, the NASA Kennedy Space Centre and the Everglades. A trip to Orlando certainly brings the fun factor to learning!

Suggested itinerary

Day one
Fly to Orlando from the UK

Day two
Full day visit to Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park 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 three
Full day visit to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Day four
Full day visit to 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 five
Full day visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Day six
Visit the Kennedy Space Center – Lunch with an Astronaut guided tour

Day seven
Boggy Creek air boat ride on the Everglades to view the wildlife, incl. the Florida alligator
Visit a shopping mall en route to the airport
Fly back to the UK

Day eight
Arrive back in the UK

Excursion locator map

Excursion Ideas

  • Boggy Creek Airboat Ride - The Everglades

    Subject range: Science, STEM

    What you’ll experience:Glide through the wetlands on this thrilling Florida wildlife tour. The airboat tour starts with a leisurly ride down a natural canal viewing exotic birds, turtles and the Florida alligator in their own natural environment. After this you will fly through the swamps experiencing the feel of an airboat ride.

    Select says:A Boggy Creek airboat rides is the best way to experience the beautiful Florida Everglades.

  • Disney® Animal Kingdom

    Subject range: Science, STEM

    What you’ll experience:Experience the magic of nature at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on your next school trip. There is so much to experience here including Kilimanjaro Safaris, the Maharajah Jungle Trek, Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and a variety of other shows and world-class attractions.

    Select says:You can also explore the world of Pandora with some brilliant attractions based on Avatar.

  • Disney® Epcot Centre

    Subject range: Science, STEM

    What you’ll experience:Epcot is one of the four main Disney parks and focuses on technological innovation. The different sections of Epcot park are dedicated to a variety of themes including technology and science and are sure to give an unforgettable experience.

    Select says:Attractions in the Future World area of Epcot include Spaceship Earth, Innoventions, Misson: Space and so much more!

  • Disney® Magic Kingdom Park YES Programme

    Subject range: Science, STEM

    What you’ll experience:Disney Youth Education Series ‘YES’ programme provides hands-on activities for students in applied science and environmental studies.

    Select says:Using the magic of Disney is an engaging and exciting way to reinforce learning!

  • Kennedy Space Center

    Subject range: Science, STEM

    What you’ll experience:A must for your Orlando itinerary, at NASA’s launch headquarters students come face-to-face with Space Shuttle Atlantis®, explore the massive 363 foot-long Saturn V moon rocket at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, tour NASA’s spaceflight operations, interact with immersive simulators and exhibits, and so much more. This is an excellent learning opportunity with authentic NASA science, technology. engineering and maths.

    Select says:Located just 45 minutes from Orlando.

Science trip to Orlando by air: 8 days, 7 nights Accommodation

La Quinta Inn & Suites

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Location: International Drive, Orlando

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This hotel offers a great base for our student groups with bright and fresh feeling rooms in an excellent location.

Rooms: All rooms are en-suite.

Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool and spa, fitness centre, free high-speed internet access. Meals: Free 'bright side breakfast' with choices including waffles, bread, muffins, hot and cold cereal, fresh fruit, bagels, milk and all-you-can-drink coffee and juice.

Rosen Inn

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Location: International Drive, Orlando.

Capacity: 315

This is the sister hotel to the Rosen Inn International, this accommodation is also located in International Drive and is close to the Walt Disney theme parks.

Rooms: All rooms are en-suite, accommodating up to 4 students per room.

Facilities: The hotel offers 2 swimming pools, a video arcade games room, lobby gift shop, free Wi-Fi and security patrolling hotel 24-hours daily. Meals: Full American breakfast is available in house at a supplement.

Rosen Inn International

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Location: International Drive, Orlando.

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This is a great choice for groups wishing to be close to the attractions of Florida. It offers an excellent standard of facilities and is located just a short coach journey to Walt Disney World.

Rooms: All rooms are en-suite, accommodating up to 4 students per room.

Facilities: The hotel offers 2 swimming pools, a video arcade games room, lobby gift shop, free Wi-Fi and security patrolling hotel 24-hours daily. Meals: Full American breakfast and buffet dinner available as a supplement.