Overview
Launch your students into a world where science comes to life on an educational adventure through Florida. Future astronauts, biologists, and physicists will explore Kennedy Space Center, discover the ecosystems of Florida’s wetlands, and have some well-earned fun at Magic Kingdom® and Hollywood Studios®.
Excursions & Highlights
Your program at a glance, including guided tours, independent visits, photo stops, and immersive activities.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Orlando, FL
Lunch
WonderWorks visit
Walk through the door of this wacky, upside-down house and explore over 100 interactive science exhibits, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, a black-light laser tag arena, and a 4D XD motion theater.
Wonderworks Outta Control Dinner Show
Enjoy unlimited pizza and spend the evening laughing while watching — and even becoming a part of — the show!
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Breakfast
Wild Florida Day Program
Program If you dare, you’ll experience up close encounters with alligators, snakes, or other animals! Students will explore Florida’s most unique ecosystem on an airboat ride in the wetlands and learn about the unique traits and characteristics of wetland species as they see alligators, snakes, and other animals. They will also consider the sensitive nature of wetland habitats and efforts toward restoration and conservation.
Lunch
Wild Florida Day Program cont.
After lunch, join an animal encounter discussion, followed by a motorcoach tour through the 85-acre safari area.
Dinner
iFly STEM Program
Get airborne in a safe and fun environment. Group will participate in the STEM Education Program. Get ready to fly.
Day 3
Breakfast
Kennedy Space Center visit
Launch into a world of wonder, exploring rockets, historic spacecraft, and moon mission exhibits at this most famous port between our world and outer space.
Gateway Deep Space Launch Complex
Discover the current cutting-edge space exploration innovations paving the way of human deep space travel. Then, enter the spaceport of the future, Spaceport KSC. With your commander steering the path, launch aboard one of four unique journeys through the solar system and beyond during an immersive ride.
Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit
Learn the incredible story of NASA’s 30-year Space Shuttle Program at the new Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit. View this massive shuttle from different angles and see the wear and tear of its 33 missions. Students can explore the interactive shuttle launch simulator.
Lunch at Kennedy Space Center
Saturn V Center at Kennedy Space Center
Board the bus for an Apollo/Saturn V Center tour, where you will see a 363-foot moon rocket! Don't miss the Firing Room Theater, which re-creates an Apollo launch, and the Lunar Theater which depicts the first moon landing.
Cocoa Beach visit
Visit the gateway beach to Kennedy Space Center Complex. Enjoy a walk along the beach before a visit to the Pier for shopping.
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Walt Disney World® Magic Kingdom
Discover the magic of Disney’s iconic park with Cinderella Castle, thrilling rides, dazzling parades, and fireworks. Sail with Pirates, soar with Dumbo, and explore classics like Space Mountain and Haunted Mansion.
Lunch at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World® Magic Kingdom
After lunch group remains at Magic Kingdom® to experience and explore all of the shows and attractions.
Dinner at Magic Kingdom
Day 5
Breakfast and hotel check-out
Walt Disney World® Hollywood Studios
Climb aboard the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, team up with Andy and the gang in Toy Story Land, or ride the thrilling Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™—all while enjoying your favorite live Disney shows throughout the park.
Lunch at Hollywood Studios
Depart for home
Dinner
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldStrides Course Leader - a dynamic destination expert who brings learning to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Field Research Guide (Discovery Journal)
Scenes From Recent STEM Trips
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.