Disney California Adventure (DCA) does what its name implies—that is, it takes Guests on adventures to experience how beautiful and unique the Golden State is. The Condor Flats “land” of DCA rockets visitors away to a remote desert landing strip where innovative aircraft design and simulated flights demonstrate the pioneering aviation spirit. In fact, one [...]
The Disney Wonder Heads West
The same week Disney Cruise Line christened the Dream, its older sibling celebrated a new adventure of its own. The Disney Wonder, second “born” of this fleet family, headed West, through the Panama Canal to the Mexican Riviera, Los Angeles, and ultimately the Alaskan coast. The Wonder has 10 massive decks covering a total length [...]
The Aquaduck aboard the Disney Dream
When I was asked to guest post today, I had to write about my current favorite Disney topic: the Aquaduck aboard the Disney Dream. My kids are doing a series about the Aquaduck on their blog and they’re working on the video right now, which means we’re all immersed in this amazing new waterslide and I’m excited [...]
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Being budget-conscious travelers, my family tends to stay at value or moderate resorts when visiting the Vacation Kingdom, Walt Disney World. I’ve often wondered what benefits the Deluxe Resorts have to offer other than incredible Park views or scenic surroundings. Well, last week I was privileged to be housed at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and let [...]
First GIVEAWAY of 2011
Welcome to the 1st GIVEAWAY of 2011! For a chance to win a Magical Mouse Schoolhouse t-shirt AND a plush mini-Tigger, by 11:59PM Wednesday night, email jodi(at)magicalmouseschoolhouse(dot)com the correct answer to the following question: What are Daisy Duck’s nieces’ names? (Hint: There are 3 of them!) One winner will be chosen at random from among [...]
The Disneyland Hotel
The iconic Disneyland Hotel provides rest and relaxation along with convenience and magical Disneyland Resort benefits. Located right in the middle of the action, it is “steeped in history, yet full of modern luxuries,” and is currently undergoing even more improvements to plus Guests’ stay. The existing Never Land Pool with a Peter Pan and [...]
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, will open to Guests on August 29, 2011. Located on the west coast of O’ahu, Hawai’i, this family resort situated in the Ko Olina Resort & Marina will be Disney’s first on the Isles. No need for a theme park here. The lush tropicana itself is [...]
January 2011 Earn Your E.A.R.S.
Happy New Year! **Registration for January 2011 Earn Your E.A.R.S. is now closed! Next month’s registration will begin on February 1, 2011. ** Great big thanks to all who participated in last month’s Enriching Academic Reward Series, or E.A.R.S., an achievement program designed to encourage kids to continually reach for academic success. If you’ve previously [...]
2010 in Review & a Peek at 2011
What a great first year 2010 has been for Magical Mouse Schoolhouse! Thanks for joining us here where Disney IS school! We have put together a slideshow of your favorite posts. Take some time to visit them once more before you peek at what’s to come. 2010 Magical Mouse Schoolhouse Posts (click Menu box to [...]
December Wrap-up
December has been a magical month full of holiday celebrations. We launched the month with the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots drive at Walt Disney World. This mission would “deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them into becoming responsible, productive, patriotic [...]























