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Find out why Educational Destinations is the 1st choice in Disney educational tours
View our 2 minute intro video to see what Educational Destinations can do for your group.
Are you looking for educational Disney educational tours for your group?
At Educational Destinations, each student Disney trip is custom-designed to meet your group's wishes, with no hidden costs. Our company is led by accomplished educators, dedicated to anticipating and exceeding your needs.
Are your students ready to learn from Disney's Environmental Exploration educational program in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort? Excited to explore the history of California's places and events from the gold rush to the Redwood Forests and beyond? Longing to discover how the energies of light and sound come together to create unforgettable attraction experiences? Disney provides an educational destination that glows with fun and adventure. Disney's most popular educational attractions include:
Your students will never forget the experience of travel. Couple your trip with an amazing destination that only Disney can deliver, and the adventure becomes a lifelong memory, one that will be passed down to generations. At Educational Destinations, we take the worry out of student travel so that you and your travelers can soak in every incredible moment.
Educational Destinations is led by accomplished, former educators, talented and well versed in designing custom itineraries for your students. We ensure your group travels to and from the destination following local, state and world-wide health recommendations.
With years of experience traveling to Disney destinations around the globe, Educational Destinations provides a plethora of knowledge from past trips utilizing all forms of transportation. But a Disney trip isn’t just about the educational opportunities in one of the parks.
Imagine visiting Omaha Beach in France, just one of the five D-Day landing beaches just before walking in the American Cemetery at Normandy. Picture your group touring the Shanghai Museum, Peoples Square and the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel in China, or discovering the great outdoors at the Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim, California. The options are limitless.
We provide a full-time Tour Director on every trip. You, your parents, school administration and students in the travel party can rest assured that the professional, highly trained and traveled guide will take care of every situation beginning with the departure from your school and ending upon your return after an amazing learning experience.
At Educational Destinations, from initial planning meetings with your trip designer to constant, in person and online support, we are truly with you every step of the way. Contact us today to begin your educational adventure.
Get ready for a magical experience at Disney Resort! There are numerous educational opportunities for your student group that are both memorable and rewarding.
Get ready for a magical experience at Disney Resort! There are numerous educational opportunities for your student group that are both memorable and rewarding.
Disney Imagination Campus aspires to be the leading student enrichment provider for educators who believe that imagination and creativity should be part of every student’s educational experience. It is the Disney Imagination Campus vision to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and doers. Through a comprehensive collection of performing arts workshops and performance opportunities, Disney Imagination Campus is committed to helping students learn how to apply their imaginations to solve many of the challenges they may face throughout their lifetime – in wildly creative ways. Disney Imagination Campus believes that new perspectives, creative thinking, fearless exploration and unfettered wonder can lead to amazing things. To further explore the options or have one of these educational features added to your next trip, please call 800.616.1112 or request your customized quote from one of our dedicated Travel Designers.
Browse all the Disney Imagination Campus options which include iconic workshops, performances and festivals.
Physics of Disney Parks (Workshop)
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
Students step into the shoes of Disney Imagineers as they explore how physics principles such as Newton's Laws of Motion, potential and kinetic energy, gravity, and more play in the design and operation of popular theme park attractions.
Open to: Some Grade School, Middle-Junior High and High School
Technology of Disney Parks (Workshop)
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
From audio-animatronics to light and sound effects, students will work in groups to get an inside look at how our Disney Imagineers dream, design, and use technology to enhance the Guest experience by immersing them in our stories.
Open to: Some Grade School, Middle-Junior High and High School
Leadership the Disney Way (Workshop)
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
Through hands-on learning and problem-solving scenarios, students will experience the real-world application of leadership principles as they interact with Disney leaders and discover their own personal leadership style.
Open to: Some Middle-Junior High and High School
Teamwork the Disney Way (Workshop)
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
In this workshop, participants learn the Disney philosophy and strategies behind high performing teams, while experiencing first-hand how collaboration and openness enable teams to overcome obstacles and achieve the ultimate goal...making magic for our Guests every day.
Open to: Middle-Junior High and High School
Theme Park Design (Workshop)
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
From visual design elements to practical considerations like Guest flow and maintenance, students will learn the concepts, philosophy and tools necessary to design a working theme park.
Open to: Middle-Junior High and High School
Immersive Storytelling (Workshop)
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
In this workshop, students will get an inside look at how Disney Imagineers create immersive environments that support the living stories of our theme parks.
Open to: Some Grade School, Middle-Junior High and High School
Soundtrack Sessions: Instrumental (Workshop)
During this workshop, students will experience the excitement, focus and fast-paced energy of a professional recording studio environment as they sight-read and work directly with industry professionals to create a truly magical instrumental ensemble piece.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
This Disney Performing Arts Workshop is great for:
Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, String Orchestra, Full Orchestra and Marching Bands
Open to: Middle-Junior High and High School
Soundtrack Sessions: Vocal (Workshop)
During this workshop, students will experience the excitement, focus and fast-paced energy of a professional recording studio environment as they sight-read and work directly with industry professionals to create a truly magical vocal ensemble piece.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
This Disney Performing Arts Workshop is great for:
Concert Choir, Mixed Choir, Treble Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Madrigal Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Choir, Gospel Choir and Show Choir
Open to: Middle–Junior High and High School
Dance Disney (Workshop)
Learn what it takes to be a Disney Parks performer by working with professionals from Disney Live Entertainment who will teach choreography and staging techniques from one of the many shows performed at Disney Parks across the world.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
This Imagination Campus Event is great for:
Dance Team, Drill Team, Cheer, Color Guard and Show Choir
Open to: Grade School, Middle-Junior High and High School
Disney Broadway Magic (Workshop)
Get an inside look into the fundamentals of musical theater with industry professionals who will lead students through fast-paced rehearsals of a scene from one of Disney’s worldfamous shows.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
This Imagination Campus Event is great for:
Concert Choir, Mixed Choir, Treble Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Madrigal Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Choir, Gospel Choir and Show Choir
Open to: Middle School and High School
Marching Band Performances (Performance)
Discover the excitement — and the magic — of being in the spotlight on the most magical of stages as you perform for an audience marching down one of our iconic parade routes at a Disney theme park.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
This Imagination Campus Event is great for:
Marching Bands
Open to: Middle–Junior High, High School and Drum Corps
Instrumental Stage Performances (Performance)
Participants in this amazing experience will learn what it means to be a professional performer both on and off the stage as they step into the spotlight center stage to dazzle an international audience of Disney park Guests for a once-in- a-lifetime performance.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
This Imagination Campus Event is great for:
Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, String Orchestra, Full Orchestra
Open to: Middle–Junior High and High School
Vocal Stage Performances (Performance)
Participants in this amazing experience will learn what it means to be a professional performer both on and off the stage as they step into the spotlight center stage to dazzle an international audience of Disney park Guests for a once-in- a-lifetime performance.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
This Imagination Campus Event is great for:
Concert Choir, Mixed Choir, Treble Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Madrigal Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Choir, Gospel Choir, Show Choir
Open to: Middle–Junior High and High School
Dance Stage Performances (Performance)
Participants in this amazing experience will learn what it means to be a professional performer both on and off the stage as they step into the spotlight center stage to dazzle an international audience of Disney park Guests for a once-in- a-lifetime performance.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort
This Imagination Campus Event is great for:
Dance Team, Drill Team, Cheer and Color Guard
Open to: Middle–Junior High and High School
Festival Disney Instrumental (Festival)
Festival Disney is a positive and educationally meaningful music festival for talented middle and high school concert choirs, orchestras and concert bands to spruce up their performance skills, gain a competitive edge and seize the opportunity to explore the Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort
This Imagination Campus Event is great for:
Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, String Orchestra, Full Orchestra and Marching Band
Open to: Middle-Junior High and High School
Festival Disney Choral (Festival)
Festival Disney is a positive and educationally meaningful music festival for talented middle and high school concert choirs, orchestras and concert bands to spruce up their performance skills, gain a competitive edge and seize the opportunity to explore the Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks.
Locations Available:
Walt Disney World® Resort
This Imagination Campus Event is great for:
Concert Choir, Mixed Choir, Treble Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Madrigal Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Choir, Gospel Choir and Show Choir
Open to: Middle-Junior High and High School
The Trip Account app is offered to our groups as they travel.
Included in your trip, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.
Powerful Director Tools
Interactive Checklists, Pop Up Communications, Emergency Notifications.
Tools for all travelers
Live Itineraries, Group Messaging, Photo Gallery and much more.
Everything you need for your next trip.
The Trip Account app is available for iPhone and Android.
See our difference
It’s no surprise that Educational Destinations sets and exceeds student travel standards. We aim to provide the best service, communication, experience and safety for all of our groups. When researching for your travel provider, please download this PDF checklist HERE to ensure that your group is taking advantage of all of the essential building blocks of a successful, safe, and FUN trip! If you have questions or are ready to get started on your next trip, please call 800.616.1112 or request your customized quote.
Custom Designed Trips
ED will create a custom designed trip for your group that is shaped by your priorities, goals and wishes, and powered by your passions. ED is committed to listening and working one-on-one with you to build the perfect trip for your students. There are no stock trips here - just your trip.
Group Travel Specialists
Led by award-winning teachers, ED exceeds the needs and expectations of students, teaching staff, parents and administrators. ED anticipates group needs and delivers group wishes, without surprises or hidden costs. Our experience and expertise enable us to bring the best quality trips, events, experiences and opportunities to your group.
All-Inclusive Price
ED’s custom trips are cost-effective and inclusive, without hidden costs – a great value for your travelers. Charter coaches, flights, hotels, meals, sightseeing, events, taxes and gratuities are covered for each traveler. A 24/7 Emergency Contact System is included for each traveling group.
Cutting Edge Technology
Through ED's parent company, ED is the only student travel company providing Trip Account, an internet-based program that provides you a complete trip resource center 24 hours a day. Also included in your trip is the Trip Account App: Educators, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.
Personal Tour Director
A signature feature of every trip is the ED Tour Director, always right by the teacher’s side, managing all travel aspects of your trip: transportation, events, meals, lodging, tickets and more. Our TD’s training and management skills let the teacher focus on the students and education.
Safety is Priority #1
ED is pro-active on safety, sending the Tour Director World Aware® alerts, sharing best practices in travel safety, emergency procedures and travel hints with chaperones and staff, ensuring traveler accountability, monitoring vendor service/performance and tellng travelers of changes or emergencies with the Trip Account App.
Trusted Leader in Travel
ED is an active member of these respected travel suppliers and organizations: Walt Disney World & Disneyland, Universal Orlando, American Bus Association, National Tour Association, Student Youth Travel Association and more. View all ED’s partners and awards here.
Doing the right thing
ED is deeply committed to high quality educational group travel. We love what we do, and we work hard to do it better than everyone. Creating memorable performance trips that leave positive, life-changing impressions on your students and community is a privilege that we don’t take lightly. Please talk to us about your next trip.
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