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Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia: Animal Kingdom Celebrates 15 Years

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Did YOU know today’s Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia about Disney’s Animal Kingdom? On this date, Earth Day, April 22, 1998, Walt Disney World Resort opened the gates to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park! It was always Walt Disney’s intention to have live animals in a Disney park. In fact, his original plans for Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise included [...]

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CNN Call for Mickey Ears Hats Pics

In memory of the late Annette Funicello, an original Mickey Mouse Club Mousketeer and Disney Legend who passed away earlier this week, CNN is calling all EARS! That’s right, they want pictures of you in your favorite mouse ears hats, and they want to know the story behind it. Here’s what the call for submission [...]

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About Magical Mouse Schoolhouse

We’d like to offer a Pooh-sized welcome to all new fans! We’re so glad you’ve joined us here at Magical Mouse Schoolhouse, a unique blog that plusses the homeschool experience and prompts home educators to think outside the textbook. Our bi-weekly posts incorporate teachable moments found in Walt Disney entertainment—from the history of Walter Elias [...]

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April 2013 Earn Your E.A.R.S.

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Welcome to the April 2013 edition of Earn Your E.A.R.S.! The Enriching Academic Reward Series, or E.A.R.S., is an achievement program designed to encourage kids to continually reach for academic success. As a homeschooler, I emphasize learning. I do not stress getting good grades, and so my children do not always appreciate the value of [...]

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It’s GIVEAWAY Friday: 1 Still Open & 2 Coming Up

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Do you like FREE stuff? Me too! This GIVEAWAY Friday, we want you to enter our MAD MARCH event before it closes, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek at new opportunities that are coming soon. Ready? Click the image below to enter MAD MARCH! Hurry, it ends on the 30th! Up for [...]

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The Healing Power of Disney Magic, with Kim Dillen

To quote Mickey Mouse, “Oh boy!” We have got one super special Guest with us today. Please welcome my friend Kim Dillen! Kim is a Registered Nurse, wife, and mother to two amazing children. She is also a member of the 2012 Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Kim’s joining us today to share two of [...]

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SignMYi App from MazTouch Software

I have discovered one of the coolest apps on the market! The new SignMYi app from MazTouch Software takes autographed photos to an all new—digital—level. Inspiration hit software developer Mike Brennan when he and his wife took their children to Disneyland last year. They realized they needed a better way to keep track of their [...]

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Tips for Traveling to Walt Disney World with Kids

Please welcome another special Guest! Today we have Alea from Diary of a Scrapbooker. Alea is a diehard Disney fan whose kids participate in our Earn Your E.A.R.S. program. She’s got some great travel tips for visiting the Disney parks with kids that I’m sure you’ll find pretty resourceful. Hi, I’m Alea! In addition to [...]

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Disney’s Magical Storytelling: Pirates of the Caribbean

Welcome to those of you joining me from DELIGHTFULLY DISNEY and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the Final stop on our Magical Blogorail. I was excited to see this month’s Blogorail topic! Storytelling is the essence of Disney entertainment, and I’m not just talking about TV shows and movies. Nothing is done [...]

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Disney DIY Trip Savings Jar

If you haven’t seen it, head over to my post at Chip & Co. to learn how to make your own Disney trip savings jar! Add MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE to your home library!

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Nutrisystem Success Week 3 #NSNation #sponsored

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Alright, y’all! Here are some foods I’ve eaten this week: Turkey sausage, ham, and cheese omelet Beef, bean, and cheese [...]

Father’s Day $100 Home Depot Card GIVEAWAY

Father's Day Home Depot Card Giveaway

Father’s Day is just around the corner! We have joined event sponsor Tip Hero and some awesome friends on the [...]

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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When Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989, it did not feature a nighttime fireworks display. A little bit of oomph [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Character Movie Stars

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Apple TV GIVEAWAY

Apple TV Giveaway

We’ve joined some friends for another incredible GIVEAWAY! Welcome to the Apple TV Giveaway Event hosted by Famous Free Samples! [...]

Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia: Citizens of Hollywood

Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia

Did YOU know today’s Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia about Citizens of Hollywood Shelby Mayer? My family absolutely loves to interact with [...]