One of the children described the day as the "best day ever" and another gave it a "100 out of 10" rating. Children from Years 3 and 4 were taken on the surprise school trip to the capital, but it was not until they arrived at the immersive Moana Experience in the capital that they realized what was really happening. The event at Potters Field Park was organized by Woodrow and Disney.

During the event, Johnson signed autographs and took selfies with the 50-strong group of children and teachers. He also recorded a video selfie describing the pupils as the "coolest kids in the world." As The Rock himself told the BBC, they were "losing their minds, going bonkers and going crazy. It was awesome."

These kids are awesome - they're amazing and they're getting good grades and they are listening to their teachers, and that's so cool.

Pupil Lottie said it was "very exciting because he is a pretty famous celebrity and I was very shocked." She added, "He was very sweet and kind and saying hello to everybody and doing high-fives." Lottie also commented, "[The other students] will be a little bit jealous." Sophia stated that she and her friends "knew straight away and got really excited" when they saw "all the Moana stuff," while Lucy said "it was a complete surprise" which left her "speechless." Amelia told the BBC, "We all came across the bridge and were like, 'Are we doing that?' and then our teachers gave us clues." She also recalled, "When I asked my teacher if that's what we were doing, she wouldn't look at me straight whilst saying no." Amelia further added, "I was like, 'is that actually Dwayne Johnson?'"

It was very exciting because he is a pretty famous celebrity and I was very shocked. He was very sweet and kind and saying hello to everybody and doing high-fives. [The other students] will be a little bit jealous.

Head teacher Daniel Woodrow said he had grown up watching Johnson during World Wrestling Entertainment fights and was equally thrilled. "I am a huge fan and I think The Rock is incredible. I said to him that I had 30 years' of 'thank yous' to pass on to him, but that wasn't the time," he said. Woodrow added that Moana is a special film for him and his 11-year-old daughter, Emma, and it has inspired her to want to be a marine biologist.

He and Disney have given the children the most incredible day and memories that will last a lifetime.

The entire St Gregory Primary School is expected to enjoy a further private screening of the film later this summer, with drinks and sweets paid for by Johnson.

In related news, Toy Story 5 achieved a record opening weekend for its franchise, marking a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.

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