Disney Youth Education Series

Disney Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.) offers the "Ultimate Field Trip" with interactive educational classes, taught by specially trained Disney facilitators. These hands-on, reality- based seminars transport students throughout the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks recreating classroom textbooks on the spot! Give us a call to plan a field-based program, where students can:

Witness and experience scientific principles
Relive American history
See, appreciate, and learn about the arts and literature
Participate in multicultural traditions world-wide
Experiment with cutting-edge technology
Explore nature and science-addressing environmental issues and conservation

Your students can swirl through G-force motion to test the laws of physics, meet people and experience what life is like on the other side of the globe, and check out all kinds of careers from business to acting. They get to ring a life-size replica of the Liberty Bell and sign their own Declaration of Independence. They research the world of animals in a real, working science laboratory and in the field, test their skills in the art of animation, and so much more! Your group will remember and build upon these hands-on adventures for years to come.

World-famous attractions like Space Mountain®, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™, and Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain™ are ready to engage the playful side of your students. These and other favorite Walt Disney World® Resort attractions are all available to your Youth Group in discounted Theme Park ticket packages, so the sky's the limit for your group fun!

Showbiz Magic at La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®

Get a unique look into the modern-day circus at La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®. Participants gain a greater appreciation of the preparation, training and support systems that create an experience that invokes the imagination, provokes the senses and evokes the emotions of people from around the world.

Ages: 11-15
Disney's World of Physics: Properties of Motion

Explore the physics concept of mechanics at select Magic Kingdom® Park attractions. This interactive program casts students into the role of Theme Park scientists as they enjoy hands-on examinations and activities of the basic properties of force, motion and gravity.

Ages: 8-18
Disney's Production Arts and Sciences

Acting as makers and marketers of visual media, students learn how technologies, techniques and storyboarding are shaping today's media and influencing audiences of all ages.

Ages: 11-16
Disney's Ocean Discoveries

Explore diverse marine environments with educators from The Seas with Nemo & Friends. As future environmental leaders, students learn about conservation challenges affecting marine habitats and marine life. This interactive program inspires students to be leaders in ocean conservation no matter where they live.

Ages: 8-15
Synergy in Science

Take an in-depth exploration of the interaction between creativity and technology. By investigating technologies at work in Epcot® attractions, students discover the magic behind entertainment technology and its application to daily life.

Ages: 6-11
Team Up for Wildlife!

Travel throughout Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and experience select attractions to discover how diverse people and animals respond to conservation challenges in the ever-changing world in which we live.

Ages: 11-18
Disney's Wild by Nature

Walk on the wild side and explore the fascinating and surprising world of animal behavior! From analyzing animal behaviors, to experiencing select attractions and participating in fun hands-on activities, students learn how animals utilize their natural adaptations to help them survive.

Ages: 7-15
Disney's Leadership Excellence: The Inside Track

Go to the head of the class, as current students become tomorrow's business leaders. Students investigate proven management strategies employed within The Walt Disney Company, see how effective leadership produces innovation and identify tactics they can adapt to help promote their own personal and professional success.

Ages: 14-18
The American Story

Live the rich history of the United States of America through the stories and attractions in Liberty Square and Frontierland®. Students gain an understanding of the conflicts and resolutions of the nation's people, as they strived to make E Pluribus Unum a way of life.

Ages: 8-18
Millenium Cultures

Discover how cultural gateways have been created through technology, communication and commerce. The culturally authentic pavilions of World Showcase serve as the backdrop for this interactive study of people and places around the world. Students learn that while cultures vary, all people share similar needs and interests in the global community.

Ages: 9-15
Making Waves with a Marine Career

Get a behind-the-scenes look at a variety of marine careers. Students discover the exciting world of marine mammal training, water sciences, aquarium and animal care, aquatic research, and conservation education.

Ages: 14-18
Dynamics of Technology

Blast off into the world of technological advancement - whether it's the race to space, the rush to safety or the push for new tools. Students enjoy an exclusive, pre-Park opening experience at Mission: SPACE® to gain a unique perspective on the complex factors that took man to the moon and beyond.

Ages: 11-18
Disney Animation Magic

The art of animation comes to life as students discover the history, creativity and innovation behind the creative process of bringing characters to life. Within the setting of Disney's Hollywood Studios™, the art of animation comes to life as students discover the humble beginnings of this art form and the rise of it through the innovations and passion of one man, Walt Disney.

Ages: 8-18
Career Discovery

Blast off in search of career path insights. Students discover how to navigate unexpected career highs and lows as they identify barriers to career development and formulate strategies for personal and professional success. School-to-work training has never been this much fun!

Ages: 11-16
Disney's World of Physics: Energy and Waves

Experience the Magic Kingdom® Park through an exploration of the science of light and sound. This interactive adventure studies select attractions to showcase the physics concepts of optics and acoustics, and their application in a real-world context.

Ages: 8-18
Magic Behind the Show: Improv and Teamwork

During this entertainment adventure, students participate in improvisational activities, practice and develop performance and team-building techniques, and come to know one another as members of a creative team. Using their new knowledge, they then perform a unique improvisational production.

Ages: 11-18
Keepers of the Kingdom at Disney's Animal Kingdom®

Journey behind-the-scenes, as well as on select attractions, to explore the variety of wild careers available in the zoological field. Students discover the innovative ways that Disney scientists and animal care staff are handling the complex issues surrounding animal nutrition, conservation and behavior.

Ages: 15-18
How Things Move

Discover the principles of how things move. This program helps young learners understand how the physical sciences contribute to powering favorite Theme Park attractions. Participants will explore the attractions at the Magic Kingdom® Park to learn about different forms of energy and the forces that push and pull machines.

Ages: 5-8
Captivating Moments: Images with Impact

Discover Disney story places and proven tools and techniques to create photographic images with impact. This program has been developed in conjunction with Jostens®, a leader in custom products and services that inspire and help people express themselves, celebrate experiences, recognize achievements and share stories.

Ages: 12-18