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. 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.
Sample itinerary
Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| 1 | Morning flight from Ireland | Guided sightseeing tour of Paris | Check in to your accomodation |
| 2 | Attend the Media LIVE! Conference | Time in Disneyland® Paris Parks | Free time in Disney Village. |
| 3 | Time in Disneyland® Paris Parks | Return flight to Ireland | |
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| Morning | Morning flight from Ireland |
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| Afternoon | Guided sightseeing tour of Paris |
| Evening | Check in to your accomodation |
| Morning | Attend the Media LIVE! Conference |
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| Afternoon | Time in Disneyland® Paris Parks |
| Evening | Free time in Disney Village. |
| Morning | Time in Disneyland® Paris Parks |
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| Afternoon | Return flight to Ireland |
| Evening |
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
- Register your students at the conference & take questions
Accommodation
Places to stay
Disneyland® Paris
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.
Q&A Session
Our lively and interactive question and answer session gives the students control to ask the questions they want answers to. All the speakers take to the stage to answer questions to provide different perspectives and to offer invaluable career advice from their own experience.
Workbook and Park Challenges
Our complementary workbooks are designed to be used as your group enjoy the Disney® Parks. The workbooks contain park challenges which encourage students to take a step back and critically appraise the resort from their subject perspective. These park challenges provide opportunity for problem solving, decision making as well as working together so that your students get the maximum from the their time at Disneyland® Paris.
LIVE! Events Team
Our LIVE! Events Team provide expert on-site support throughout your stay to make your trip as easy and memorable as possible:
- Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event
- Register your students at the conference & take questions
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.
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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Gaumont Cinema
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Evening meal experience at Billy Bob’s Country Western Saloon
Study themes & levels
The event is designed to complement studies across a wide range of topics for Transition Year, Leaving Certificate, Key Stage 4 and 5 students of Media Studies.
Media Representation and Media Audiences
- Understanding the meaning behind the content
- How audiences respond to and interpret media representations
- Diversity and representation in the media
Regulation in the Media Industry
- Function and types of media regulation
- How regulation reflects society, culture, politics and the economy
Digital Media
- How to plan and structure a media campaign
- Digital media platforms and skill set
- New media technologies, reaching and identifying new 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.
Transport
We offer flights from a variety of departure airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.
Flight
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Your own dedicated NST contact
- Bespoke tour itineraries
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
- Curriculum linked visit programmes
- Great value for money - no hidden costs
- Free group leader inspection visits
- Risk assessment guidance
- Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits
Whilst you're away
- Free educational resources
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Exceptional standards of coaching
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists guides throughout your tour
- 24/7 support just a call away
- Extensive group travel insurance
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
- You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
- School travel company of choice since 1996
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