Media LIVE! Student Event at Disneyland® Paris
Inspire their future career at our Media LIVE! conference. Bring media studies to life for your students and fire their future career ambitions by showing them the many different paths a career in media could take at our Media LIVE! conference - all whilst enjoying the magic of Disneyland® Paris!
Event dates:
Monday 23rd February 2026 - request a quote
Monday 22nd February 2027 - request a quote
Leading industry experts will deliver presentations to give a unique insight into the media business, offering real life experiences to ignite your students’ aspirations whilst perfectly complementing the curriculum at KS5. Students can also put their own questions to the experts during a Q&A session.
Meeting your learning objectives - Media LIVE! is designed to meet course aims by encouraging and developing an enthusiasm for studying Media Studies. Learn more about our full range of LIVE! events here.
Prices start from£465pp
Price Shown includes
- Return travel by executive coach
- 2 nights' B&B accommodation
- 1 day Hopper Park ticket
- Entrance to the Media Live! student event
- Curriculum-linked workbook for students
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Services of the Events Team in Disneyland® Paris throughout your stay
- 1:10 free place ratio based on teachers sharing twin rooms
Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from selected departure points.
Event overview
Expert speaker presentations - a chance to gain an understanding of the dynamic and changing relationships between media forms, products, media industries and audiences and the global nature of the media.
Q&A session - interactive question and answer sessions offering invaluable career insight and advice.
Team park challenges - encourage students to take a step back and critically appraise the resort as part of a synergised media enterprise - see in action how Disney use synergy to promote their brand, loyalty and merchandise.
The Events Team in Disneyland® Paris will provide support throughout your stay, they’ll:
- Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event
- Host a teacher meet & greet with coffee & pastries
- Register your students at the conference & take questions
Speakers for 2026 Media LIVE!
Afua Hagan
Afua Hagan is a distinguished, award-winning broadcaster and one of the leading voices on diversity in the UK. A TV News Anchor, Presenter, Commentator and Journalist who regularly appears on ITV, BBC, LBC, Times Radio and talkRADIO, Sky and CNN, to name a few.
A passionate and experienced journalist, Afua is Managing Editor of Black Business Magazine, a title that aims to deliver high-quality, educational and inspirational content. They are at the forefront of the Black business revolution, capturing the stories of trailblazers and providing valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of building successful enterprises. In 2024 Afua delivered a hugely successful TEDx Talk on Diversity and Inclusion, titled “Too Dark for Daytime TV”.
Arnaud Gayet
Arnaud is the Social Media & CRM Manager for Disneyland Paris. He started his career with Disney in 2000 and over the past 26 years has progressed from operational roles in merchandise, hotels, guest relations and attractions to now co-leading the Disneyland Paris social media team. In 2007-2008, Arnaud also served as Disneyland Paris Ambassador, representing the destination during its 15th anniversary through a variety of internal and external events.
Arnaud’s current remit include content production, editorial planning and communication strategy for Disneyland Paris social media platforms.
Arnaud will showcase some highlights of Disneyland Paris’ strategic approach on social media and share examples of how this strategy is applied to bring marketing campaigns (and the magic!) to life on social media across Europe and the world.
Remel London, Facilitator
Remel London is an award winning TV & Radio presenter and online video blogger.
As a blogger, Remel and has gained over 13,000 followers on twitter, as well as over 3 million views combined across several YouTube channels. A confident and experienced corporate host, Remel has hosted numerous events including, The MOBO awards nominations launch, the Music For Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall and the 2018 Rocking Ur Teens Girls Conference.
Remel London is very passionate about her local community and is the founder of the Showcase and Networking event The RateMePlz Live Show created to support emerging talent across the country.
In 2015 Remel London was chosen to be an official ambassador of the Rocking Ur Teens National Youth Organisation and aspires to influence young women in the UK.
Remel will feature as Facilitator for Computing LIVE! on 23rd February only.
Tony Jopia
Tony Jopia is an award-winning Director and Producer with over 30 years’ experience across film, television, and international broadcasting. Formerly European Head of Creative at Sony Networks, Tony has since built a prolific career developing and directing globally released feature films, high-profile television pilots, and large-scale channel launches for major networks including Amazon, Paramount, MGM, Discovery, ITV, Disney Channel, FilmFour, and Sky.
Tony will explore with your students what it truly means to become a creative force in the world of film and television. Drawing from over three decades of experience working with some of the biggest names in global broadcasting and independent cinema, Tony will share a roadmap for unlocking creativity, building a career, and sustaining a fulfilling artistic journey.
Package options & sample itineraries
2 Night Coach Travel Package
Sunday to Tuesday
1 DAY PARK TICKET
Sunday: Morning departure for Paris, overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: LIVE! Student Conference & Free time in the Disneyland® Paris parks. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Tuesday: Return coach travel.
3 Night Coach Travel Package
Sunday to Wednesday
Sunday - Wednesday
2 DAY PARK TICKET
Sunday: Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris, overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: Live! Student Conference & Free time in park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Tuesday: Day trip to Paris. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Wednesday: Morning free in the Park. Return coach travel.
3 Nights Overnight Coach Travel Package
Saturday to Tuesday
2 DAY PARK TICKET
Saturday: Late evening departure. Night time channel crossing
Sunday: Morning arrival at Disneyland® Paris. Day free to use your Disneyland® Pass. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: Live! Student Conference & Free time in park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Tuesday: Return coach travel
2 Night Eurostar Travel Package Sunday to Tuesday
1 DAY PARK TICKET
Sunday: Afternoon departure from St Pancras International. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Monday: LIVE! Student Conference & Free time in Park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Tuesday: Free time to enjoy the Disney Village. Early afternoon departure. Arrive back in London early evening.
Evening activities
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Explore the parks: Disneyland® Park & Walt Disney Studios® Park
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Shopping in the Disney Village®
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Disney Illuminations Night Time Show
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Gaumont Cinema
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Evening meal experience at Planet Hollywood or Billy Bob’s Country Western Saloon
Study themes & levels
The event is designed to complement studies across a wide range of topics for Key Stage 4 and 5 students of Media Studies.
Study themes include:
- Media language
- Media representation
- Media industries
- Media audiences
The whole experience perfectly complements classroom learning.
Educational resources
In order to help you prepare for the Media LIVE! Event, you will receive supplementary information about how each speaker will link to the curriculum as well as a list of desired outcomes. This can be used to follow up with your students when you return.
Places to stay
Chateau de Grande Romaine
The perfect base to explore the best that Paris has to offer, Château de Grande Romaine residential centre is enjoyed by groups looking for a French trip with a difference! A convenient location that benefits from over 70 acres of stunning grounds and woodland for your students to relax in after a busy day of excursions.
B&B Hotel Paris Disneyland
A very large hotel with 400 rooms, located in Marne La Vallée close to Paris Disneyland. It is a very modern, designer-style hotel with nicely-decorated and comfortable rooms.
Only a few minutes from Disneyland Paris, this large hotel is ideally situated for groups travelling to Disneyland, and is recommended by Disneyland Paris. A free shuttle stops in front of the hotel every 10-15 minutes to get to either the Disney® Parks or TGV / RER Chessy Marne La Vallée station, for Paris, operating from 6.00am until 11:50pm.
Expert's comment
It is a real pleasure to participate in Media LIVE!, especially alongside such an interesting range of industry speakers. The biggest plaudits should always go to the student attendees though, and the Media Live! audiences are as engaged, challenging, passionate, talented and articulate an audience of young people as you could hope to meet!
Lucy Brett, BBFC