For some students in India, this year's summer vacation is going to be different from most. In a sign of globalization and how much purchasing power there is in India, 11 school groups are going to be going to Disney World. From the press release:
This summer students will fly halfway around the world to experience education - Disney-style. For the first time, school groups from India will take part in the numerous educational offerings of Disney Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.) at the Walt Disney World Resort.
The 11 school groups represent Amritsar, Phagwara, Jalandhar, New Dehli, and Surat, India.
Some of the programs the groups will enjoy include "Disney Production Arts and Sciences" which demonstrates the art of movie making from storyboarding to marketing a production; "Disney Animation Magic" where students learn the history of animation and the impact that Walt Disney had on the medium; "Dynamics of Technology" shows how technology has advanced society, and "Properties of Motion: Energy and Waves" will explain how visual effects are used in Disney attractions. "Ocean Discoveries," "Making Waves with a Marine Career," and "Disney Leadership Excellence," are also part of the groups’ itineraries.
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Student Groups from India Travel to Disney Parks for Education this Summer
Students take part in Disney Youth Education Series Programs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – This summer students will fly halfway around the world to experience education - Disney-style. For the first time, school groups from India will take part in the numerous educational offerings of Disney Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.) at the Walt Disney World Resort.
The 11 school groups represent Amritsar, Phagwara, Jalandhar, New Dehli, and Surat, India.
Some of the programs the groups will enjoy include "Disney Production Arts and Sciences" which demonstrates the art of movie making from storyboarding to marketing a production; "Disney Animation Magic" where students learn the history of animation and the impact that Walt Disney had on the medium; "Dynamics of Technology" shows how technology has advanced society, and "Properties of Motion: Energy and Waves" will explain how visual effects are used in Disney attractions. "Ocean Discoveries," "Making Waves with a Marine Career," and "Disney Leadership Excellence," are also part of the groups’ itineraries.
Traditionally, travel agencies from the region offered student packages to the Northeast and California. With the increased demand for specialized trips to Florida, Smithsonian Travel in New Delhi worked with Receptively Yours travel in Ocoee to create packages for Central Florida. The packages include several days at the Walt Disney World Resort, including a minimum of two Disney Y.E.S. programs.
Disney Y.E.S. areas of study include physical and natural science, culture and leadership, art, humanities and history. For more information on Disney Y.E.S. programs call toll-free 1-800-603-0552 or visit www.DisneyYES.com.
Contact for Editors
Christine DeMichael
Disney Youth Group Programs
407-566-7187
Christine.demichael[at]disney.com
