Disney World is the perfect destination for school trips. Yes, everyone loves the rides, restaurants, and resorts, but school groups can also participate in Disney-sponsored arts and science workshops held right in the park. So whether it’s an educational field trip, a high school band trip, or just a fun senior class trip, Disney World is the perfect destination for any youth organization. Let’s take a closer at how to book a school trip to Disney World and how your organization can take advantage of Disney group discounts.
Are you organizing a school trip to Disney World? If so, consider reaching out to the Disney Travel Agents at The Vacationeer for assistance. Their services are completely free and can prove to be invaluable as you navigate the challenges of planning a youth group travel to Disney World. They can even assist with processing individual payments to take the stress off of the organizers. Contact them now for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Disney’s Student Group Tickets offer a special opportunity to explore Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at discounted prices exclusive to youth organizations. These discounts are available throughout the year.
To be eligible for these discounts, school groups must have a minimum of 10 guests aged between 3-22 years and should be affiliated with an accredited educational institution, religious organization, or another type of organized youth group. The number of Group Leaders and extra Guests should not exceed the total number of youth guests in the group.
Eligible youth groups for these discounts include, but are not limited to:
Qualified school groups can also access special discounted rates at Walt Disney World Resort by participating in the Disney Imagination Campus program, formerly known as Disney Youth Programs. This program is designed to provide unique educational experiences in a fun, interactive environment.
Disney Imagination Campus provides a variety of educational and performance opportunities, enhancing the traditional theme park experience with a focus on learning and creativity.
The Disney Imagination Campus ticket packages for 2024 cater to schools across the United States, offering diverse experiences based on location.
Both categories provide access to immersive theme parks, self-guided learning activities on mobile devices, and various workshops and performance opportunities throughout the year. This enables groups to customize their experiences the way they choose.
Each package type includes varying options and additional details, such as seasonal pricing variations. For the most accurate and comprehensive pricing, it’s recommended to visit the official Disney Imagination Campus website or consult directly with The Vacationeer. They can provide detailed information and assist in selecting the best package for your group’s educational goals and budget.
Disney Imagination Campus offers a plethora of educational and performance opportunities, enhancing the traditional theme park experience with a focus on learning and creativity. Here are the programs available to students in 2024:
For more information on courses offered by Disney Imagination Campus or to book your school group for a Disney World workshop, please contact The Vacationeer. They can be your Disney liaison and coordinate every aspect of your visit!
Here’s what you need to do as you book a trip for your senior class trip, band trip, or other school group or organization.
Determine the best time to go to Disney World for your youth group. This decision will be based on certain factors like crowds, seasonal weather, availability of Disney Youth Programs classes, academic schedules, etc. Consult our Disney Crowd Calendar to get an idea of the crowd sizes.
There’s an in-park resort to fit any budget.
Disney Value Resorts are the least expensive tier of in-park hotels. They offer basic accommodations, no-frills (but very adequate) dining options, and bus transportation to the theme parks. Disney Deluxe resorts are the most expensive resort tier and offer the biggest rooms, nicest amenities, and the best transportation options to the parks. Disney Moderate resorts offer a nice middle-ground in terms of price, amenities, and transportation to the parks.
All Guests staying at Disney Resorts will receive an advance booking window for dining reservations, Lightning Lane ride selections, and more perks than Guests staying at non-Disney hotels. See our Comparison of Disney World Hotels page for more on the resorts.
Disney’s Dining Plan simplifies the way you eat at Disney World. There are several different tiers of the Disney Dining Plan to accommodate a wide range of eating habits and budgets. Learn more on our Disney Dining Plan Calculator page.
Another option is to just pay out-of-pocket. Paying as you go may save you money (especially if you’re a light eater), but, if you plan on eating at table service restaurants and/or have a big appetite, then the Disney Dining Plan may be the way to go.
Booking your dining reservations in a timely manner is crucial to the success of any school trip to Disney World. You really have to make your reservations early or else you may get shut out of some of the best dining experiences at Disney.
See our Disney Reservation Calculator and determine when you should book your reservations.
It can be a pretty complicated process to coordinate a payment plan for every single person in a group of 10+. Why not let the Disney travel specialists at The Vacationeer help you with this process? They can book every aspect of your Disney school group trip, including purchasing the park tickets, hotel stays, dining plans, and booking your dining reservations (not an easy task!). Plus, your dedicated Disney travel planner can process separate payment plans for each student.
All of this and their services are 100% free of charge. It’s really the way to go!
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It is a good idea to create an itinerary before your school group arrives at Disney World. But where do you start? After all, Disney World is home to 4 theme parks, two water parks, and dozens of resorts and restaurants. It’s a huge place!
If this information overload is stressing you out, then I’d recommend reaching out to The Vacationeer for assistance. They can help you make sense of this massive resort and plan a magical school outing.
Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful trip!