We cover key material from the most popular examination specifications. Our aim is to bring classroom teaching alive through an exploration of the working practices in the design and operation of roller coasters at Disneyland® Paris.
Key Topics
The practical application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics will be shown through the investigation of:
Roller Coaster Design
● How the principles of Galileo and Newton play a major part in roller coaster design
● The use of mathematical principles –algebra, trigonometry, geometry
● Designing with CAD/CAM
● Systems and control technology
Roller Coaster Materials
● Characteristics of resistant materials
● Mechanical properties
● Use of metals, wood and fabrics
Audio Animatonics
● Control systems
● Engineering
● Maintenance
Theming
● Graphic design
● Construction and surface finishes
● Meeting customer needs
Landscaping
● Landscaping with water and plants
● Sustainability
Special Effects
● Computer generated images
● Chemical reactions
● The senses
Take a look at our Roller Coaster Experience at Disneyland® Paris Brochure for prices
Your tour price will include:
- Return coach travel and Channel crossings
- Two nights' accommodation at Disney's Hotel Cheyenne, situated at Disneyland® Paris
- Continental breakfasts
- One day Hopper Ticket for both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park
- One curriculum-led seminar featuring subject-specific case studies, interviews with Disneyland® Paris managers and exclusive behind-the-scenes video footage
- Interactive workshop
- Subject-specific assignments
- Study Experiences Education Pack
- Services of the Study Experiences resort services and education teams throughout your stay
- One free teacher place for every ten students
The Four Day Study Experience includes all of the above with an extra's night's hotel accommodation and either a day in Paris or a second day in the Disney® Parks.
Hull-Zeebrugge Five Day Tour with crossings
Ideal for groups based in the north of England and Scotland.
Days One & Two
You will be collected by coach from your school or college and take an overnight crossing on the ferry, with cabin berths included. On arrival in Zeebrugge, you will travel on to Disneyland® Paris, where there will be some time in the late afternoon to enjoy admission to Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park.
Day Three
Your day will include your chosen workshop/seminar plus a day’s admission to both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park.
Days Four & Five
This morning you have the opportunity of visiting Paris en-route to Zeebrugge in time for your overnight crossing back to Hull, once again with cabin berths included. On arrival in Hull you will complete your journey back to your school or college.
Eurostar Travel Option
We are able to offer both the three and four day tours with return Eurostar travel from London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford International Stations to Disneyland® Paris.
The Eurostar high-speed rail service brings you to the centre of Disneyland® Paris from London in just over two and a half hours.
As the Eurostar service arrives during the early afternoon and departs in the evening, we offer the option to pre-book additional days’ entry to the Disney® Parks. Please note that you will need to make your own travel arrangements to St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford stations.
Flight Travel Option
We are also able to offer both the three and four day tours with flights to Paris from your choice of Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, London Luton, London Gatwick, Manchester and Newcastle airports.
In France, we will then provide return coach transfers between the airport and Disneyland® Paris, however please note that you will need to make your own travel arrangements to and from your chosen UK departure airport.On confirmation of your flight times, should timings permit, we will offer the opportunity to purchase additional days’ entry to the Disney® Parks.
