From the moment you step onto Main Street and the classic Disney music fills your ears, Disneyland is an enchanting place to take a school trip. But with so little time and so much stuff to see and do, it’s not easy to know where to start.
To help you make the most of your trip, we’ve compiled a list of 12 must-see attractions for school trips at Disneyland Paris.
This is a great way to keep classmates focused throughout the day. Why not see who can get the most autographs and set point-scoring challenges to make this into a compelling game.
This runaway mine train takes you on a wild ride through rugged mountain ranges and rapid rivers – so make sure you hold on tight. Like any white-knuckle ride, this one’s always a hit with school groups, but you’ll need to have enough staff with you to wait with those who don’t fancy it – this can be a rocky ride.
Thrill seekers will also love Phantom Manor. Classes will uncover the chilling tale of an ill-fated bride and groom through spooky twists and turns.
For extra points, see which class members can locate the Sarcophagus in Boot Hill cemetery.
This is an interactive laser mission that will get pulses racing. Patrons ride in a Star Cruiser to help Buzz battle his mortal enemy Zurg.
This high-speed, half-pipe ride inspired by Toy Story is just for the dare-devils of the class.
Visit the salty seas and squalid shores from the hit film series Pirates of the Caribbean on this flume-based ride.
This ride gets patrons acquainted with the depths of the ocean as you crash through the waves of the East Australian current. Although this one’s listed as a ‘Big Thrills’ ride, it’s ok for any child over 1.07m and is more tame than the likes of Big Thunder Mountain and Indiana Jones.
One of Disney’s classic parades, Disney’s 'Stars on' features a star-studded cast - including the likes of Ariel, Cruella and Aladdin - showing off their ultra-customised Disney-style rides.
Centred around a fictional tale in which an elevator-full of people mysteriously disappeared under the influence of some spooky undertaking, this one’s not for the faint hearted.
For a spot of real Disney magic, take in this magnificent light show cast on La Château de le Belle au Bois Dormant in the heart of the park.
For those willing to venture away from the rides, Walt Disney Studios is a second park located at Disneyland Paris where you can discover all the secrets behind Disney animation. Dedicated to all things behind-the-scenes, this is the ideal place for students to learn about the skill, collaboration and teamwork that goes into producing a classic Disney film.
PanoraMagique is one of the world’s biggest hot air balloons, and is capable of carrying up to 30 passengers. Located just on the edge of Disney village, book your tickets and climb aboard take a magical ride over the whole resort.
Have you taken a school trip to Disneyland Paris? If so, have we missed off any of the best attractions? If you know of some better ways to spend your day at Disneyland we’d love to hear them, so do get in touch via the WST Twitter feed.
WST runs a number of school trip programmes to Paris, with selected ones featuring excursions to Disneyland. For more information about any of our trips, contact us to speak to one of our travel specialists or request a quote today.