Media Studies trip to Los Angeles: 5 days, 4 nights
A school trip to the “City of Angels” offers students a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world and the universally recognised heart of the entertainment and film industry. Walk in the steps of the stars on Hollywood Boulevard, view the Hollywood Sign from the Griffith Observatory and relax at the iconic Venice Beach.
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Sony Studio Tour
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What you’ll experience: See behind the scenes at this historic studio founded in 1912, home to famed musicals such as The Wizard of OZ and Singin’ in the Rain. The long-running game shows “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy” are also filmed here.
Select says: Learn how some of the most famous films were produced.
Disneyland
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What you’ll experience: Discover the magic at Walt Disney’s original theme park where classic Disney stories are brought to life. Travel the thrilling Thunder Mountain Railroad, fly the Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon on an interactive mission, or hurtle through the cosmos on Space Mountain.
Select says: Have a fun-filled day at the “Happiest Place on Earth”.
Universal Studios
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What you’ll experience: Dive into a full-on Hollywood movie experience at one of the oldest Hollywood film studios. The studio tour will take you through film sets of classics such as “Jaws” and “War of the Worlds” providing an insight into the world of film magic. Delve further into the movie world with a range of themed attractions from Jurassic Park to the Simpsons.
Select says: Universal is known as “The Entertainment Capital of LA”.
Santa Monica/Venice Beach
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What you’ll experience: Take a break from the glitz of the film world in super-cool Santa Monica with its vibrant street-life, amazing ocean views and lively pier. Stroll along the boardwalk at Venice Beach and experience the energetic yet laid back feel in this iconic seaside spot.
Select says: Santa Monica pier juts out almost a quarter of a mile into the Pacific.
Warner Bros. Studio
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What you’ll experience: Tour the backlot of one of the principle working studios in LA. Learn secrets of the movie-making process in the soundstage experience, enter the world of DC Super-Heroes and sit under the Sorting Hat on the set of Hogwarts.
Select says: WB studios has 10 backlots covering an area of 110 acres!
Griffith Observatory
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What you’ll experience: The Griffith Observatory located on Mount Hollywood within Griffith Park offers outstanding views across LA city and its surrounds, including the city’s most famous sign – the Hollywood sign. It also houses one of the world’s best planetariums.
Select says: Over 7 million people have gazed at the sky through the observatory’s 1935 Zeiss telescope.
Media Studies trip to Los Angeles: 5 days, 4 nights Accommodation
Four Points Sheraton Westside
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This comfortable hotel is conveniently located in Culver City close to Santa Monica and within easy reach of central LA.
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Hilton Doubletree, Norwalk
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A well positioned hotel near Disneyland with good access to all the sights.
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