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Universal Orlando Resort™ Student Travel
STARS Performance Programs & Youth Group Adventures
Universal Orlando Resort has become one of the nation’s premier destinations for student travel, offering an exciting combination of immersive theme parks, educational experiences, and performance opportunities. From thrilling attractions inspired by blockbuster films to hands-on learning programs led by Universal professionals, students experience entertainment, teamwork, and creativity in unforgettable ways.
Unforgettable Group Experiences
Whether you’re planning a concert band tour, choir trip, orchestra performance, dance team travel, theater program, leadership retreat, senior class trip, or educational adventure, Universal Orlando provides customizable experiences designed specifically for school and youth organizations.
Why Choose Universal Orlando for Student Travel?
Universal Orlando offers far more than incredible attractions. Student groups can combine exciting theme park experiences with educational workshops, leadership programs, and nationally recognized performance opportunities.
Highlights include:
- Four world-class theme parks
- STARS Performance Programs
- Universal Studies educational programs
- Youth group ticket packages
- Leadership and career development experiences
- STEAM learning opportunities
- Thrilling attractions and immersive lands
- Convenient on-site hotels and dining
Universal creates an exciting environment where learning and entertainment come together for an unforgettable student tour.
Explore Universal Orlando Resort
Student itineraries can include one or more of Universal Orlando’s exciting theme parks.
Step into the worlds of movies and television while exploring attractions based on some of the biggest franchises in entertainment.
Popular experiences include:
- Harry Potter and Diagon Alley
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
- MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack
- The Bourne Stuntacular
- DreamWorks Land
Adventure comes alive through immersive lands and some of the world’s most acclaimed attractions.
Highlights include:
- Hogsmeade
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
- Jurassic World VelociCoaster
- The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
- Marvel Super Hero Island
- Seuss Landing
Universal’s newest theme park expands student travel opportunities with immersive environments, groundbreaking attractions, and innovative storytelling experiences.
Students can explore multiple themed worlds while experiencing next-generation attractions that showcase creativity, technology, and entertainment design.
For groups looking to relax between performances or educational experiences, Volcano Bay offers a tropical water park featuring water slides, wave pools, and family attractions.
STARS Performance Programs
Universal Orlando’s STARS Performance Program gives qualified student performing groups the opportunity to showcase their talents while working with entertainment professionals. Performance opportunities are subject to application approval, scheduling availability, and program requirements.
Eligible performing groups may include:
- Concert Bands
- Marching Bands
- Jazz Bands
- Choirs
- Show Choirs
- Orchestras
- Dance Teams
- Colour Guards
- Drumlines
Universal Studies Educational Programs
Universal Studies transforms the theme parks into interactive classrooms where students learn through real-world examples in business, entertainment, technology, engineering, storytelling, and leadership. Current offerings include programs in marketing, leadership, career development, special effects, storytelling, STEAM, and sound design, though offerings may vary by season.
Program themes may include:
Students explore:
- Leadership development
- Guest service excellence
- Marketing strategy
- Brand management
- Career exploration
- Teamwork and communication
Students discover how science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics are used throughout Universal attractions and entertainment.
Topics may include:
- Ride technology
- Special effects
- Animation
- Storytelling
- Engineering concepts
Performance workshops may include experiences for:
- Band and Orchestra (Sound Design)
- Choir
- Dance
These sessions allow students to work alongside Universal teaching artists and entertainment professionals in collaborative learning environments.
Universal Orlando offers specialized pricing and travel programs for a variety of youth organizations, making it an excellent destination beyond traditional school performance tours.
Available group categories include:
- Pre-K–12 School Groups
- Concert Bands
- Choirs
- Orchestras
- Dance Teams
- Theater Programs
- Church Youth Groups
- Youth Sports Organizations
- Scout Groups
- College & University Groups
- Senior Class Trips
- Educational Travel Programs
- Customized packages may include:
- Multi-day park tickets
- On-site hotel accommodations
- Meal options
- Educational programs
- Performance opportunities
- Group-friendly itineraries
Sample 3-Day Universal Orlando Student Tour
Day 1 – Welcome to Universal
Morning
- Arrive in Orlando
- Hotel check-in
- Group orientation
Afternoon
- Universal Studios educational workshop or leadership program
- Explore Universal Studios Florida
Evening
- Dinner at Universal CityWalk
- Evening attractions and entertainment
Day 2 – Performance & Adventure
Morning
- STARS Performance rehearsal (if scheduled)
- Student performance or performance workshop
Afternoon
- Universal Islands of Adventure
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
Evening
- Group celebration dinner
- CityWalk entertainment
Day 3 – Epic Experiences
Morning
- Universal Epic Universe
Afternoon
- Continue exploring Epic Universe or enjoy Volcano Bay (depending on your ticket package and group preferences)
Evening
- Depart for home
Perfect for Every Student Group
Universal Orlando student tours are ideal for:
- Concert Bands
- Marching Bands
- Jazz Bands
- Choirs
- Show Choirs
- Orchestras
- Dance Teams
- Theater Programs
- Leadership Programs
- Business & Marketing Classes
- STEM Academies
- Church Youth Groups
- Senior Class Trips
- College Groups
Every itinerary can be customized to include performances, educational workshops, theme park admission, hotel accommodations, and dining experiences.
Start Planning Your Universal Orlando Student Tour
Whether your students hope to perform through the STARS Performance Program, participate in an engaging Universal Studies workshop, or simply experience the excitement of Universal Orlando Resort, our travel specialists will design a customized itinerary tailored to your educational goals, performance schedule, and budget.