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Physics of Disney Parks Workshop

How does a roller coaster work? Students on a physics field trip to Disney Parks can learn the answer to that and more!

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Overview

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Learning Objectives

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Additional Information

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Pricing

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Overview

From thrilling attractions to iconic entertainment, Disney Parks are dynamic, real-world physics laboratories. In this unique science workshop, learn the role that physics plays in the design and operation of Disney theme park attractions and entertainment—with principles including Newton’s 3 laws of motion, gravity and potential and kinetic energy.

Students’ curiosity about real-world physics will be additionally sparked when they step into the shoes of a Disney Imagineer—and explore the myriad ways physics is applied to every element of the theme park experience. Some might even wonder how to become a Disney Imagineer!

Learning Objectives

After completing the Physics of Disney Parks workshop, students will be able to:

Participate in various hands-on opportunities to apply the scientific method
Collaborate with peers in creative problem-solving scenarios
Take part in brainstorming sessions to design attractions
Hypothesize, analyze and experiment to uncover how specific theme park attractions and entertainment work
Create concepts for a new Guest experience
Define speed, velocity, acceleration, inertia, force, friction and more
Compare and contrast attractions and the principles of physics governing them

Educational Standards: Our Academic Workshops meet many National Common Core and California State Standards and will assist teachers in reinforcing classroom learning to help prepare students for college and careers, through real-world experiences. For more details on specific education standards met through our programs, workshops, and performance experiences, please contact your Disney Imagination Campus Representative.

Additional Information

At the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the Physics of Disney Parks workshop is available for students in grades 4 through 12.*
At the Disneyland Resort in California, the Physics of Disney Parks workshop is available for school students in grades 5 through 12 and college.*
A minimum of 15 students is required per organized group to participate in one of these physics workshops.
*Subject to change. Please see your Disney representative for questions.