SCHOOL HIGHLIGHT…

BOHUNT HORSHAM TRIP TO ORLANDO, BY LEO, YEAR 10

Orlando, Florida was an experience that we will never forget. The travel day began with our trip to Gatwick airport where we flew to Florida. It was a long journey but excitement was high. We made it to the hotel, where we had our first experience of American cuisine, then headed to bed, excited for the week to come.

Day one, the beginning of our adventure, of course we started with the classic American breakfast which was absolutely delicious. Our first stop was the Kennedy Space Centre, where we learned about the history of space exploration and the incredible feats of engineering that have made space travel possible. We went into the Atlantis building where they had a simulator of an actual space launch. We also learned about the history of the space shuttle and how it revolutionised space travel during the space race in the late 20th century. In the evening we went to WonderWorks, an interactive science museum with a variety of hands-on activities and exhibits, an upside-down house with unique floors with weird and wonderful attractions. As we made our way up the floors each level offered a different experience. We made it to the top floor, called the basement, where we played a game of laser tag.

On day two, we visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where we explored Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge doing the Star Tours ride. We also visited Toy Story Land, with the Slinky Dog Dash ride and Toy Story Mania all themed around the film. We also had the opportunity to ride some of the most thrilling rides in the park, such as the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which took us by surprise with the speedy launch and the Tower of Terror, a ride themed around a haunted hotel.

Day three was the first of our two days at Universal Studios, the first park was the Islands of Adventure, our first stop was the Marvel Super Hero Island with some really intense rides such as the Hulk Coaster. and the Spider-Man simulation where you are reporters for the famous Daily Bugle. Next up was Jurassic Park, another intense ride on the famous Velocicoaster where you get a brief view of the whole resort along with a 360 degree corkscrew over the lake. We also had the chance to explore the first part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade, a district with a replica of the actual Hogwarts castle, it was such an immersive experience.

Day four began with a special tour of Universal Studios Park. Our tour guides taught us the backstory of the buildings and streets situated around the park. We learned that some movies had even been filmed on the very street we were standing on.

Many of us decided that we would stop for lunch in the Simpsons food court where they offered a wide variety of foods including the infamous Krusty Burger. We then moved our way around to the second part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. To end off an amazing day, we ate at the famous Hard Rock Cafe with the traditional American Diner experience.

Day five, the final day of our trip, we began with a walk down to a souvenir gift shop with all things Florida, we bought presents for friends and families. The next stop was the Boggy Creek Airboat ride, they had their own alligator sanctuary and we even got to feed them some food. The boat ride itself was fascinating as we saw some alligators in their natural habitat, whilst we sped across the lake. We then set off back to the airport for our return home. Once we had returned we were all in agreement that it had been the best school trip we had ever experienced- memories that will last a lifetime.