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Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fantasmic

When Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989, it did not feature a nighttime fireworks display. A little bit of oomph seemed to be missing from the Park, so 9 years later, Imagineers decided to replicate a show that debuted at Disneyland in 1992, a show that plusses the run-of-the-mill fireworks by adding water and lighting [...]

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Mosaic Reviews: My Homeschool Grades

If you homeschool beyond the elementary years, you will need a reliable record-keeping system, especially if you intend to continue schooling through high school. Requirements vary per state, of course, but in general, grade scoring and progress tracking for Kindergarten through 5th grade is not as critical as tabulating high school grade points and credits. [...]

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The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow

Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow

Please welcome a very special Guest and dear friend of mine, Charlene Hanyzewski of 3D Travel Company! Charlene is a longtime Disney fan who successfully homeschooled all three of her now-grown children. She is not only a Travel Specialist with 3D, but she is also the coordinator for The Ultimate Field Trip! Learn more about [...]

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Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza

Walt Disney bust at DHS

Disney’s Hollywood Studios pays homage to stars of both the silver screen and the small screen. One very special area honoring past and present television greats—one that is often overlooked—is the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza. Located outdoors along the northeastern side of the American Idol Experience/Sounds Dangerous building, facing [...]

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Studio Backlot Tour

Studio Backlot Tour at DisneyÕs Hollywood Studios

One of my favorite places to take a break at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is on the Studio Backlot Tour. While the show is far from calm, it progresses at a leisurely pace and is a sit-down attraction—something my feet really appreciate during those long Disney days! The Tour begins at a special effects water tank [...]

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Toy Story Midway Mania

Disney’s Hollywood Studios turned a new leaf in 2008 with a name change and new attraction that would keep Guests coming back in droves. Toy Story Midway Mania solidified the Disney-Pixar merger and truly brought to life Andy’s beloved toys. Here, in the land “where toys come to work and play,” park visitors get a [...]

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Mosaic Reviews: The Etiquette Factory

The Etiquette Factory

If there’s one skill in life children need to learn, it is how to treat others respectfully. Especially in this age of aggression and bullying, where violent acts are newscast daily, today’s kids need to learn how to value others, to consider other people’s feelings, and to think, speak, and act appropriately—to help make others [...]

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Situated at the end of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Sunset Boulevard is the once-glamorous Hollywood Hotel. A mecca for stars of the silver screen during Hollywood’s Golden Age, the structure now stands abandoned with overgrown grounds and unkempt corridors, visages of its glory days dormant under dust and doom. You see, on Halloween night, 1939, a [...]

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April in Review at Magical Mouse Schoolhouse

April is in the books, and what a full month it has been! We are so glad you’ve joined us here and sincerely hope you’re having fun learning while you play where Disney IS school! In case you missed any posts, let’s take a look back at April in review at Magical Mouse Schoolhouse. This [...]

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Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Rafiki's Planet Watch

Today marks the 15th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. What better way to celebrate this milestone than with one of Animal Kingdom’s hidden gems? Rafiki’s Planet Watch is a place for all ages to get a close encounter with animals and Animal Kingdom’s back stage operation. You follow Rafiki! He knows the way! Animal Kingdom [...]

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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

Fantasmic

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 [...]

Coming Soon: $100 Home Depot Gift Card GIVEAWAY

Father's Day Home Depot Card Giveaway

Just in time for Father’s Day, we’re partnering once again with our friends at Tip Hero for a $100 Home [...]