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Science LIVE! Student Event at Disneyland® Paris

Show your students science in action at our Science LIVE! Conference. Learners get the opportunity to come face to face with speakers who are specialists in their field at our Science LIVE! conference - all whilst enjoying the magic of Disneyland® Paris!

Event dates: 

Monday 3rd March 2025 - request a quote

Monday 2nd March 2026 - request a quote

Our expert speakers are selected to meet the learning objectives of the Science curriculum and students can put their own questions to our experts during a Q&A session. As part of this immersive science event students take part in park challenges covering the fundamentals of Science. 

Meeting your learning objectives - Science LIVE! is designed to meet course aims by encouraging students to develop their curiosity about the world around them, giving them insight into how science works, and appreciation of its relevance to their everyday lives. Learn more about our full range of LIVE! events here, or view the rest of our available school science trips.

Sample itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Morning flight from Ireland Guided sightseeing tour of Paris Check in to your accomodation
2 Attend the Science LIVE! Conference Time in Disneyland® Paris Parks Free time in Disney Village.
3 Time in Disneyland® Paris Parks Return flight to Ireland
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Morning Morning flight from Ireland
Afternoon Guided sightseeing tour of Paris
Evening Check in to your accomodation
Morning Attend the Science LIVE! Conference
Afternoon Time in Disneyland® Paris Parks
Evening Free time in Disney Village.
Morning Time in Disneyland® Paris Parks
Afternoon Return flight to Ireland
Evening

Event overview

Expert speaker presentations - through real life experiences our speakers will give students the chance to hear how science progresses through hypothesis, practical experimentation, observation, theory development and review.

Q&A session - an interactive question and answer session to support an understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science and help students answer scientific questions about the world around them.

Team park challenges - challenges encourage students to apply observational, practical, enquiry and problem-solving skills, in a new and unique learning environment.

The Events Team in Disneyland® Paris will provide support throughout your stay, they’ll: 

  • Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event 
  • Register your students at the conference & take questions 

Accommodation

Places to stay


Previous Event details & speakers at LIVE! events

Flow Adepoju

Florence Adepoju, better known as Flow, is the BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science graduate founder of cult beauty brand MDMflow. Named within Forbes 2018 Top 30 under 30 Podcast series, Flow has ensured MDMflow can reach customers via Boots.com, Harvey Nichols and Nasty Gal. Following the success of the brand, Flow has launched into a new mission to drive the number of women in science, and to promote STEM careers to girls in schools.

Flow will enlighten your students about the science behind the development and formulation of cosmetic products.

Prof Brendan Walker

Brendan Walker is an experienced public speaker and broadcaster. A true polymath, his expertise span art, design, science, technology, and engineering. He has spoken at Tate Modern about his work, as well as delivered science and technology Christmas public lectures. He currently holds the post of Professor of Creative Industries at Middlesex University.
 
Brendan is founder-director of Studio Go Go Limited – a 21st century ride design company supported by Innovate UK. He recently gave the keynote at the inaugural symposium of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions industry in Florida. He is also founder-director of Thrill Laboratory, and regularly features in character as 'The Thrill Engineer', which has included appearances on The One Show, Bang Goes The Theory and Blue Peter.

Brendan will bring his expertise of the science behind rollercoasters and theme park attractions to life for our Science LIVE! audience.

LIVE! Events Team

Our LIVE! Events Team provide expert on-site support throughout your stay to make your trip as easy and memorable as possible: 

  • Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event 
  • Register your students at the conference & take questions 

Workbook and Park Challenges

Our complementary workbooks are designed to be used as your group enjoy the Disney® Parks. The workbooks contain park challenges which encourage students to take a step back and critically appraise the resort from their subject perspective. These park challenges provide opportunity for problem solving, decision making as well as working together so that your students get the maximum from the their time at Disneyland® Paris.

Q&A Session

Our lively and interactive question and answer session gives the students control to ask the questions they want answers to. All the speakers take to the stage to answer questions to provide different perspectives and to offer invaluable career advice from their own experience.

Jon Chase - Facilitator

Jon Chase is a science communicator, author and science rapper based in South Wales. He has an intense passion for scientific thinking and believes that knowledge should be made available in a way that allows as many people as possible the opportunity to gain access to it.

He has presented science for BBC learning on TV and YouTube and also co-authored books on The Science of Star Wars and The Science of Harry Potter. In 2017 he was awarded the Josh Award in Science Communication but is most well known for his science raps, which he has produced for various learning establishments and organisations including NASA, BBC, CH4 and Chester Zoo.

Jon will feature as Facilitator for Computing LIVE! on 3rd February only.

 

Alexandra Knight, BEng MSc CEng FIMechE FWES

A Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the ImechE and Fellow of the Women’s Engineering Society, Alexandra has worked on numerous high profile engineering projects from improving the asset integrity management of submarines to IOT predictive analytics for the Forth Road Bridge. Named in 2023 as one of the top Inspirational Businesswomen in STEM at the House of Lords, Alexandra is founder and CEO of STEMAZING, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to inspiration and inclusion in STEM, and has featured on TV shows on Channel 5, Prime and CuriosityStream as an engineering expert.

With a true passion for her work and for driving increased diversity and inclusion in engineering, Alexandra is sure to inspire your students with the possibilities that can be brought to life with a career in STEM.


Evening activites

  • Explore the parks: Disneyland® Park & Walt Disney Studios® Park
  • Shopping in the Disney Village® 
  • Gaumont Cinema
  • Evening meal experience at Billy Bob’s Country Western Saloon

Study themes

The event is aimed at Junior Certificate & Key Stage 4 (GCSE) students of Science and is designed to complement studies within the AQA, OCR and Edexcel syllabus.

The Science Behind Superheroes

Students will discover how some of the amazing feats performed by their favourite superheroes really work and the scientific principles that explain them.​

The Science Behind Star Wars 

Topics from across the science curriculum brought to life via the medium of Star Wars. 

  • How to build a lightsabre; batteries, energy, plasma and heat density
  • The speed of light and spaceships
  • The diversity of life through aliens
  • Artificial intelligence and robots

The Science Behind Disneyland Paris

Key science principles and considerations in roller coaster design and ride creation including:

  • Changes in energy, forces and motion. 
  • The use of fire and materials in special effects 
  • The use of electricity and circuits to produce inputs and outputs such as light sensors and sound buzzers etc.

The whole experience perfectly complements classroom learning.

 


Educational resources

In order to help you prepare for the Science LIVE! Event, you will receive supplementary information about how each speaker will link to the curriculum as well as a list of desired outcomes. This can be used to follow up with your students when you return.


Transport

We offer flights from a variety of departure airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Your own dedicated NST contact
  • Bespoke tour itineraries
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
  • Curriculum linked visit programmes
  • Great value for money - no hidden costs
  • Free group leader inspection visits
  • Risk assessment guidance
  • Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

  • Free educational resources
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Exceptional standards of coaching
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists guides throughout your tour
  • 24/7 support just a call away
  • Extensive group travel insurance

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
  • You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
  • School travel company of choice since 1996