1. Disneyland Paris Residential Trip 2018
Parent’s Information Meeting
Wednesday 10th January 2018

2. Welcome! Date of departure Tuesday 30th January 2018 08:30 am Return
Friday 2nd February 2018
17:00 pm

3. Staffing on the trip Shelagh Badger Tony Woods Sally Woods
HEAD OF MEDIA STUDIES
Tony Woods
HEAD OF YEAR 12
Sally Woods
RESOURCE BASE FOR HEARING IMPAIRED
Lisa O’Sullivan JOURNALIST and MEDIA INSTRUCTOR
School Emergency contact will be:
Dr Alick Robertson

4. Included in the cost of the trip:-
Travel via EUROTUNNEL
Accommodation – bed and continental breakfast in The Cheyenne Hotel
Tickets to the Disney parks
2 Seminars and a Workshop
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show - meal included
Meal at King Ludwig’s
Group Hoodie

5. Clothing Dress for warmth layers thick, waterproof coat waterproof footwear hat, gloves, scarf, thick socks, Suitcase – not too large
Meals
- Tuesday at Buffalo Bill’s Wednesday at King Ludwig’s
Dinner on Thursday night and lunches will need to be purchased
Bring lunch and snacks for the journey and remember you will need supplies for the return journey, too!

6. DEPARTURE Meet at the school bus bay at 08:15 am Tuesday 30th January
Check in with your member of staff
Wait to be told to get on the coach
We will leave as scheduled
DO NOT BE LATE!

7. PUPILS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
a high standard of behaviour is expected throughout the visit
make the visit enjoyable for everyone by following all instructions given by the staff
be on time to all meeting points – in the Village as well as in the parks
remain in groups of at least 4 at all times
collect a park guide on entry and to ensure knowledge of where and when to meet the group – keep school mobile number at hand
avoid noise after the lights out curfew and never go into other pupils’ rooms
keep rooms neat and tidy throughout stay there will be inspections!
NO PUPIL WILL SMOKE OR DRINK ALCOHOL ON THIS VISIT
This is forbidden by Disney and could lead to expulsion from the park, village and hotel.

8. PUPILS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
During the Study Experience seminars, at the Gaumont Cinema in the Village:-
Arrive on time – 10 mins before start time
Turn off mobile phones
Go to the loo before entering the cinema
Do not use laser pens or flash photography during the sessions – avoid interruptions
Bring your note books and pens in order to take notes for use in your work sessions

9. PUPILS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!! (obviously!)
To complete the booklet supplied to enhance media understanding
Be prepared to be tired – out all day from breakfast until late. Very little time spent in the hotel.
Keep room tidy – spot checks by us as well as Disney staff
You will not leave your room without permission and not at all after lights out
Disney security patrol the school areas and have the authority to eject rule breakers from the site – they are sticklers for rules!!

10. Money and food
Allow for Euros per meal – expensive and range is limited – bring as many snacks from home as possible.
Allow for snacks on the journey – we will stop at services as the driver requires breaks.
Save money for the journey home – this means for food. We will have breakfast at the hotel but are leaving before lunchtime, so need to prepare for a snack while travelling.
Souvenirs – plenty of opportunities for shopping!!!! It is not cheap (a lot of the items you can get in Disney store in Lakesiders!!)

11. MEDICATION AND HEALTH
over the counter medication safe to carry but please bring a letter and the information from inside the packaging to confirm what the medication is and what it is for
Last minute illness – contact me at the school until 17:00 pm Mon 29th Jan. If ill the night before we travel use the emergency number to inform me of situation.

12. INSURANCE
The trip is covered by the school’s insurance and basic medical is covered by the EHIC
If pupils bring valuable items such as ipads it is their responsibility to look after them – the school does not take responsibility
There is a safe in the room to lock valuables away – don’t forget the combination though!

13. Tuesday 10th January 2018 Wednesday 11th January 2018 ITINERARY
08.30 am
Depart from school bus bay.
Travel to Folkestone and then to Calais.
The crossing will be at 11:20 am.
Continue on to Disneyland Paris and the
CHEYENNE HOTEL
Disneyland Paris
P O BOX 105
Marne La Vallée
France
REMEMBER TO BRING A PACKED LUNCH AND SNACKS FOR THE JOURNEY
18:00 Approximate time of arrival at the hotel – unpack and orientation
19:00 Workbook session
21:00 Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show (meal incl)
00:00 Pupils to be in their rooms, doors locked and red light on!
Wednesday 11th January 2018
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel (timing is approx)
09:30 Walk to Magic Kingdom
10: :30 Magic Kingdom – complete photography tasks
18:00 Seminar 1 at the Gaumont Cinema in Disney Village
19:00 Evening meal at King Ludwig’s in Disney Village
21:30 Workbook session at hotel
23:00 Pupils in their rooms
- doors locked and red light on!

14. ITINERARY Thursday 1st February 2018 Friday 2nd February 2018
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel – time tbc
09:30 Leave hotel to walk to Disney Studios
10: :45 Disney Studios
11:00 Workshop at the Gaumont Cinema - Village
12:00 – Disney Studios
18:00 Seminar 2 – Gaumont Cinema – Village
18: Magic Kingdom for the lights and firework d display from 19:00
20: Time in the Village – shopping and dinner
22: Return to hotel for a study session.
Packing and a room inspection
23:00 Pupils in rooms – doors locked and red light on!
Friday 2nd February 2018
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Clean rooms and pack luggage
09:00 DEPART Disneyland Paris!
14:50 Depart Calais on EUROTUNNEL
17:00 Approximate arrival time back in Rayleigh at
the school bus bay.
Obviously travel times are at the mercy of the traffic on the day and pupils will be able to telephone parents/guardians with more detailed arrival times as we travel.
PUPILS WILL PHONE HOME ONCE WE ARRIVE IN ENGLAND WITH APPROXIMATE TIMINGS.

15. FINAL BITS AND PIECES
Final details and further reminders to be sent home if anything changes
Regular checks with County, and Foreign Office are ongoing, regarding advice for travelling abroad and any other recommendations they may have for us.

16. PAPERWORK Any questions? Passports and medical cards Medication
all need to be in as soon as possible
passport numbers needed for final paperwork.
these will then be kept in the school safe.
Medication
Pupils must carry this themselves with a note explaining what
it is and what it is to be used for.
Medical/Consent form
- vegetarians/vegans
Any questions?

17. DISNEY Here we come! THANK YOU.