* October 2010 Earn Your E.A.R.S. registration is now closed. * The October 2010 Earn Your E.A.R.S. registration is now open! 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. A new project will be emailed this evening to those who have signed up. If you’ve previously registered, you do…
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Middle Grades
September Review
September has been one busy month! Were you absent from Magical Mouse Schoolhouse? Check out what you missed: The Earn Your E.A.R.S. Program launched this month as an academic incentive program. Over 200 students signed up, and we’re already seeing their assignments come in. Very proud of the students who are actively participating in their education! A new lesson goes out tomorrow. If you have not yet registered, a sign-up…
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Walt Disney World Transportation System
My family and I just returned from a magical vacation at Walt Disney World Resort, and while I’d love to be there still, my feet are overjoyed not to be walking miles and miles a day. There’s one aspect of a Walt Disney World vacation that just can’t be beat: the transportation system. Photo via Disney Parks Guests bound for Disney-owned Resort hotels via commercial flights to Orlando International Airport…
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Interview with Hidden Mickeys Expert, Steven M. Barrett
The guy on the right 😉 Magical Mouse Schoolhouse is privileged to welcome a very special Guest, Hidden Mickeys expert, Steven M. Barrett! Mr. Barrett first fell under Mickey’s spell after visiting Walt Disney World, a.k.a. The Most Magical Place on Earth, in 1989. Visiting twice yearly until relocating to the Orlando area in 1998, then hitting the Parks as often as possible, Steve and his family gained so much…
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The Ultimate Field Trip
It’s here! The 6th Annual Ultimate Field Trip to Walt Disney World Resort is finally here! The experience that sparked all my Disney passion actually began in 2004 when Carol Beth Scott and her family traveled to The Most Magical Place on Earth. They had such an amazing time they founded 3D Travel Company to enable other families find that same joy. The Scotts organized the Ultimate Field Trip (UFT)…
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Earn Your E.A.R.S.!
****PROGRAM IS CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER. PLEASE CHECK BACK ON OCTOBER 1 FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S REGISTRATION. THANK YOU!*****Hi! Thanks to so many who have already signed up! I apologize for the glitch in the registration about it allowing only one name per email. I have changed the form to enable you to enroll up to 4 students. If you’ve already signed up and/or have emailed me your additional students, there…
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August Review
Well, Summer is winding down as August draws to a close. If you missed anything this month, be sure to go back and review. You might just get a jump start on the new school year! Six months ago, Magical Mouse Schoolhouse opened the doors to a unique educational experience. We’re so glad you’ve chosen to join us that we celebrated all month with lots of giveaways! We hope you…
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Disney Youth Education Series
The Disney Youth Education Series (YES) is a curriculum taught onsite by specially trained facilitators at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Theme Parks are the classroom for these enriching educational opportunities which cover four disciplines: Leadership & Careers, Arts & Humanities, Physical Sciences, and Natural Sciences. QUICK FACTS from the Disney YES website: • Year-round educational opportunities offered seven days a week • Available to elementary, middle,…
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