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ORLANDO - WALT DISNEY WORLD® Youth Education Series EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM PACKAGES

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Physical Science 

"Disney's World of Physics: Energy & Waves"
     3rd - 12th Grade.     Physical Science
Experience the Magic Kingdom® Park through the mind of a Theme Park scientist! This interactive adventure studies select attractions to showcase the physics concepts of optics, of optics, acoustics and magnetism in a real world context. Special hands-on examinations bring this program to life with a unique Disney touch! (Magic Kingdom® Park)

"Disney's World of Physics: Properties of Motion"
     3rd - 12th Grade.     Mathematics and Science
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.  (Magic Kingdom® Park)

"Dynamics of Technology"
     6th - 12th Grade.     Science and Technology
Take a revealing look into the world of technological creativity. The exciting new technologies and inventions showcased at Innoventions serve as the backdrop for this cutting edge program. Students discover how imagination, ingenuity and science drive innovations that may fulfill the wants and needs of humankind, today and tomorrow. (Epcot®)

"Synergy in Science"
     1st - 5th Grade.     Science and Technology
Take an in-depth exploration of the interaction between creativity and technology. By studying technologies at work in Epcot attractions,  students discover the "magic" behind entertainment technology and its application to daily life. (Epcot®)

Natural Sciences

"Disney's Ocean Discoveries"
     4th - 10th Grade.     Marine Sciences and Conservation
Explore the diverse marine environments of a tropical island with scientists and educators from the Living Seas. As leaders of the island, students learn about conservation challenges affecting the marine habitats and  marine life. Using a problem based approach, students develop ideas to make effective conservation decisions. Utilizing both the onstage and backstage facilities, this interactive program inspires students to make effective conservation decisions, understanding that they can be leaders in ocean conservation no matter where they live.  (Epcot®)

"Disney's Wild By Nature"
     4th - 10th Grade.     Animal Behavior
Explore the fascinating and surprising world of animal behavior! Through animal observations, data collection, hands-on activities and discussion, students learn how discoveries in animal behavior are helping us preserve and manage critically endangered species and habitats. (Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park) 

"Team Up For Wildlife"
     6th - 12th Grade.     Natural Sciences and conservation
Join the team of Disney's Animal Kingdom scientists to study animal research challenges, social structures, communication, behaviors, and nutrition. Armed with the tools to make effective conservation decisions, students use the problem-based learning to develop an action plan for a real-life conservation dilemma. This hands-on program takes place backstage and inspires students to play a more active part in the protection and preservation of wildlife and wild places.  (Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park) 

"Everyday Chemistry"
     4th - 9th Grade.     Science and Technology
The science of chemistry is de-mystified as participants discover how the millions of things we use everyday are the result of chemistry. Participants will be amazed, amused, and enlightened through hands-on experiments and Theme Park attractions that unlock the imagination and inspire creativity. When you get right down to the basics, we are all chemists. (Epcot®)

Arts & Humanities

"The American Story"
     2nd - 12th Grade.      Social Studies & History
Live rich history of the United States of America through the stories, and setting of the 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.  (Magic Kingdom® Park)

"Disney's Animation Magic"
     3rd - 12th Grade.     Animation Art
Explore the artistry and history of animation and how one man's creativity, passion, and innovation pioneered the way for today's Disney animation classics. With a newfound appreciation of the animation process, students try their hands at the art of animation.  (Disney-MGM Studios)

"Magic Behind the Show: Improv & Teamwork"
     6th - 12th Grade.     Performing Arts and improvisation (3 1/2 hours)
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 perform a unique improvisational production on an exclusive Disney stage.  (Downtown Disney®)

"Millennium Cultures"
     5th - 12th Grade.     Social Studies
Discover how cultural gateways have been created through technology, communication and commerce. The culturally authentic pavilions of World Showcase serve as a backdrop for this interactive study of people and places around the world. Students learn that while people are all different, all share similar needs and interests in the global community. (Epcot®)

"Showbiz Magic at La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®"
     6th - 12th Grade.     Performing Arts
Discover the art and innovation of La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®. Inside the Cirque du Soleil® theater, participants will 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. (Downtown Disney® West Side) [Prerequisite: Attendance to a performance of La Nouba]

Life Management

"Career Discovery"
     6th - 12th Grade.     School-to-work Careers
Ride a roller coaster and 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. (Disney-MGM Studios)

"Disney's Production Arts & Sciences"
     3rd - 12th Grade.     Production Arts & Media Library
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. Explore the unwritten language of images through digital photography and the art of editing, and discover the relationship between passive and active viewership.  (Disney-MGM Studios)

"Keepers of the Kingdom at Disney's Animal Kingdom®"

     11th - 12th Grade.     Conservation and careers
To inspire active participation in the protection and preservation of wildlife and wild places. During this in-depth program, students get an insider's look at the innovative ways that Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is meeting the challenges of animal care and conversation. (Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park)

"Disney's Leadership Excellence: The Inside Track"
     9th - 12th Grade.     Business and leadership
See how effective leadership produces innovation. Tomorrow's business leaders discover proven management strategies employed within the Walt Disney Company and identify tactics they can adapt to help promote their own personal and professional success. (Epcot®)

"Making Waves with a Marine Career"
     10th - 12th Grade.     Marine Science and Careers
Discover the wild and wet world of marine careers. Students "submerge" themselves into the field of Discover the wild and wet world of marine mammal training, water chemistry, aquarium and animal care, research, and conversation education. Through behind-the-scenes observations, hands-on demonstrations and discussions with The Living Seas staff, students learn how to use their skills to "make a splash" in this fascination field.

All Y.E.S. programs are designed for elementary, middle and high school levels*. Unless noted otherwise, programs are 3 hours in length. A minimum of 10 students are required unless otherwise stated*.

WHY CHOOSE ACADEMIC TRAVEL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN ARRANGING YOUR ORLANDO DISNEY Y.E.S. TRIP?
The responsibility of leading your students on an educational tour to Orlando is an important decision. When you compare apples to apples, you'll see that trip price alone does not always determine value. We don't eliminate quality or service in our tours just to give you a reduced price for a trip that you may not be satisfied with. Quality and service are not free.. but the small additional cost and the personal touch are well worth it in the long run. We can give you numerous good reasons for choosing Academic Travel Services as your group travel company:

A.T.S. has been selected as a member of Walt Disney World® /Disneyland® Youth Travel Planner Advisory Board
Your payments to us are covered by a Consumer Protection Plan (conditions apply)
A personal A.T.S. travel consultant assists with your tour planning
Your group stays in excellent hotels that are experienced in accommodating student groups. Disney's All-Star Resorts: Music, Movies and Sports or Disney's Caribbean Beach and Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter accommodations are available at additional cost.
A professional full-time (24-hours/day) local Tour Director is assigned to your group alone while in Orlando to assist you
Breakfasts (deluxe continental or buffet) are included in your trip price
Counter service meal coupons¹ are provided for convenient in-the-park meals
You choose your dates of travel
Itineraries are customized to meet the interests and specific needs of your group
Free promotional materials (park maps, videos, registration forms)
We can assist in arranging round-trip transportation by motorcoach from your school or departure point or round-trip air transportation from a nearby airport (with local motorcoach transportation/transfers in Orlando from an airport nearby)
Insurances, including PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY and ERRORS and OMISSIONS are included in your package. Optional COMPREHENSIVE and POST DEPARTURE TRAVEL INSURANCE² can be included for a small additional fee.
All admissions, fees, taxes and gratuities are included (excluding gratuities for your tour director). It's a discretionary matter for you to determine if the tour director has done a satisfactory job or gone above and beyond your expectations and to reward the tour director accordingly.
Additional fee options such as Medieval Times Dinner Theatre and Tournament, Pirates Dinner Adventure, Dixie Stampede, Arabian Nights, Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Theater, cookouts/BBQs, nightly security, Cocoa Beach/Ron Jon Surf Shop, Kennedy Space Center, swamp cruises, etc., are available
Extra days and/or additional seminar programs may be added for an additional cost to any proposal or trip itinerary

¹NEW!! Starting in October 2006 Disney will begin offering Disney Dining Cards as an option to the Counter Service Meal Coupons. You designate the dollar value you want for your group in $1 increments beginning at $5 and going up to $1,500. They will only be valid for food purchases throughout the Walt Disney World parks and resorts with the exception of refillable souvenir drink mugs offered at the resorts. Ask about this new feature when you inquire about your group's trip.

²Comprehensive and Post Departure Travel Insurance can be included (for an additional fee) in your trip as well. Post Departure Travel Insurance covers the following once the trip is in progress: Trip Interruption, Trip Delay, Missed Connection, Baggage & Personal Effects, Baggage Delay, Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expenses, Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation, and Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services. Limits are placed on each feature above and will be explained in your right of refusal letter included with your booking paperwork. Comprehensive Travel Insurance is available for an additional fee. It includes everything listed in the Post Departure Travel Insurance Plan plus Trip Cancellation coverage and becomes effective on the day of application. See the FAQ section of our web site for specific details pertaining to either insurance.

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