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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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Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

When you’re done exploring Rafiki’s Planet Watch and are ready to gain more insight into conservation techniques as they apply to Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Wildlife Reserve—or to the wilds of Africa and throughout the world—take the Wildlife Express train back to the village and enter the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. Pangani means “place of enchantment” [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Disney Parks Wild Side

Disney wild side

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Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia: Animal Kingdom Celebrates 15 Years

Walt Disney with tigers

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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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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Animal Kingdom’s Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids

The tale unfolded at Maharajah Jungle Trek is one of hope for our planet, that although Man is occasionally a poor steward over creation, nature is resilient. That’s a very good lesson to remember when we journey down the Chakranadi River at Animal Kingdom’s Kali River Rapids. Kali River Rapids is an adventurous jaunt aboard [...]

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Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia: The Oasis

AK Oasis parrots

Did YOU know this Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia about Animal Kingdom’s Oasis? The animals inhabiting Animal Kingdom’s Oasis were chosen because they are perceived to have a gentle disposition, thus adding to the sense of welcome the area is intended to convey. get the InLinkz code ©2013 Magical Mouse Schoolhouse, your Disney homeschool resource! Add MAGICAL [...]

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Maharajah Jungle Trek

Maharajah Jungle Trek sign

As we continue our visit to Animal Kingdom’s Asia, let’s slow things down a bit and stroll the Maharajah Jungle Trek. This walking tour takes us outside the village of Anandapur to the ruins of a former sultan’s palace. Nature has grown into and through this long-abandoned site, but evidence of the grandeur that once [...]

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Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Alrighty, we have learned while we played at Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, outrun extinction on DINOSAUR, and relaxed with a snack at the many eateries the Park has to offer. Let’s keep moving onward to the next Animal Kingdom adventure! Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is one of my favorite attractions in all of [...]

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Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia: Expedition Everest

Did YOU know today’s Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia about Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest? The building structure, the ride system, and the support for the Audio-Animatronics Yeti are separate and discrete systems that reach all the way down to the ground-level foundation without touching any other structure along the way. This complexity was made possible through 4-D [...]

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Nutrisystem Success Week 3 #NSNation #sponsored

Nutrisystem chocolate shake

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

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 [...]