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 [...]
Mosaic Reviews: 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mosaic Reviews: We Choose Virtues Flashcards
Virtues are positive character traits that benefit not only those who practice them, but also those with whom they interact. As a member of the Mosaic Reviews team, I recently received a set of flashcards to review, from a company called We Choose Virtues. We Choose Virtues was created by Heather McMillan three years ago [...]
Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum
One of our friendly fans, Laurie Smith, gave us this great information on a new museum at the Osceola County Welcome Center! If you’re a road-tripper like my family, or if you’re looking for other things to do in the Orlando area while visiting the Vacation Kingdom, take the kids over to this museum for [...]
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 [...]
MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE Book Giveaway
Our friend Melissa from Picturing Disney recently read MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE: Learn While You Play at Walt Disney World Resort, and gave it raving reviews! (Read about it here!) She thought the book was such a good resource she wants to give away an autographed copy to one lucky fan. All you have to do [...]
Magical Blogorail Yellow: Counting Down the Days
Welcome to the first stop aboard Magical Blogorail Yellow! Enjoy the ride as we share with you the ways we prepare for our Disney vacations before leaving home. My family just booked our next Walt Disney World vacation, and while the trip is still several pretty far off, we’re already counting down the days till [...]
Magical Mouse Schoolhouse: February Review
February‘s drawing to a close, and March is about to spring upon us. Did you miss anything at Magical Mouse Schoolhouse this month? Let’s review! We opened the month with a ride through magical Disney storytelling aboard Magical Blogorail Yellow, and with an all-new Earn Your EARS project for our subscribed participants. Then, of course, [...]
























