Science LIVE! Student Conference Event for KS4 at Disneyland® Paris
Event Dates:
Monday 2rd March 2026
Monday 1st March 2027
Show your students science in action at our Science LIVE! conference. A half-day conference where students will hear from a variety of passionate scientists, combined with practical student activities all within the magic of Disneyland® Paris.
Fun and learning in one!
Our speakers are science communicators passionate about showing learners how science works. By applying the principles they learn in the classroom to the real world, learners gain an appreciation of its relevance to their everyday lives. They will have the opportunity to ask questions and get more insight into working in science during the interactive Q&A sessions.
As part of the immersive event, each student will receive their own workbook in advance of the event for pre-trip preparation as well as science park challenges to complete whilst enjoying the Disney® Parks. These challenges cover the fundamentals of Science at KS 4 and encourage students to apply their knowledge in a new and unique learning environment.
Prices start from£465pp
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| 1 | Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris by coach. | Overnight at Disneyland® Paris | |
| 2 | SCIENCE LIVE! conference | Free time enjoying the magic of the Disney Parks including the Disney Fireworks | |
| 3 | Return Coach Travel | Arrive back at School | |
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| Morning | Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris by coach. |
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| Afternoon | |
| Evening | Overnight at Disneyland® Paris |
| Morning | SCIENCE LIVE! conference |
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| Afternoon | Free time enjoying the magic of the Disney Parks including the Disney Fireworks |
| Evening |
| Morning | Return Coach Travel |
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| Afternoon | |
| Evening | Arrive back at School |
Price Shown includes
- Return coach travel
- 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at Chateau de Grande Romaine*
- Park Hopper Ticket
- Attendance at the Science LIVE! Conference
- Curriculum-linked workbook for students
- Group Travel Insurance
- 1:10 free place ratio for staff on a twin room basis
- Support from our Events Team in Disneyland® Paris throughout your stay
Based on 40 passengers Eurostar and flight options available.
*On-site Disney hotels and additional nights also available.
Who Is This For?
The event is aimed at Key Stage 4 (GCSE) students of Science and is designed to complement studies within the AQA, OCR, Edexcel syllabus as well as complementing WJEC and SQA qualifications.
Topics from across the Science curriculum brought to life at our event include:
- Key concepts in Biology, Physics & Chemistry
- Changes in energy, forces & motion
- Conservation of energy
- Chemical changes
- Space & space weather
The whole experience perfectly complements classroom learning.
Places to Stay
Event details and 2026 speakers at LIVE! events
Dr. Sai Pathmanathan
Dr Pathmanathan is a science education consultant with over 20 years of experience in science education and informal science learning. She develops hands-on science activities, educational resources and writes non-fiction children's books. Her debut book, Utterly Jarvellous published by Bloomsbury, was the winner of the 2021 Teach Primary Book Award for STEM. As well as creating these resources Sai runs free workshops for schools, families and communities (locally, nationally and internationally), often using hands-on activities, storytelling and entertainment media. Sai also consults on science communication and public engagement projects, especially around ones that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in education.
Many people think that the entertainment media is purely about fun. There’s nothing to learn, is there? But actually in order to be believable and authentic, those in entertainment media actually work very closely with experts in various fields, including the sciences. In a world where biodiversity, sustainability, climate change and looking after our planet’s health to help our own health is becoming increasingly important, we might need to turn to the entertainment media to raise awareness of these issues. Sai’s talk will cover how and what we can learn from entertainment such as animated Disney feature films, how our brains work when we watch these movies and what inspirational environmental messages are embedded in many of them.
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.
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.
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.
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
Dr Matt Pritchard -Facilitator (2nd March only)
Dr Matt Pritchard is a Curator of Wonder. His amazing performances both inspire and inform, and his enthusiasm for dynamic learning will captivate your students, leaving them excited for our Psychology LIVE! speakers.
Previously Matt conducted research at Durham University before working at Thinktank Science Museum. In addition to this experience, he has 25 years working as a professional magician and is an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle - one of only 300 people in the world to hold this distinction.
Matt is a TEDx speaker, Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association, runner up in the 'Illusion of the Year Contest' 2020, and an inadvertent TikTok sensation.
