Disney planning, homeschool magic, and family learning adventures
Hidden Mickey Forest! Attractions Magazine recaps the efforts of Cast Members in 1992, as they planted 50,000 pine trees in a very familiar shape. The original reforestation project was planned in an area devastated by drought years before. One team member added, “Besides making the land more …
Meet the Characters with your Walt Disney World Official Autograph Book! Meeting Mickey Mouse for the first time is a MAGICAL experience! If character meet and greets are going to be a big part of your family vacation, you will want to be prepared. Here are …
**Disclaimer: This attraction has been retired/discontinued.**
About INNOVENTIONS at Epcot®Located in the heart of Epcot®, Innoventions is a unique attraction filled with hands-on, interactive exhibits. Guests discover how science and technology can simplify and enhance their lives today and tomorrow. This interactive playground allows guests to experience new products and services, and understand how technological breakthroughs will change the way we live.
Environmentality Corner
Discover how you can protect and preserve our environment with a “green” mentality. Learn about papermaking and even make a sample to take home.
Where’s the Fire
According to the online site Fire Chief: “Where’s the Fire?” is a 4,000-plus square foot exhibit designed by Walt Disney Imagineering in cooperation with Liberty Mutual’s fire safety specialists and the U.S. Fire Administration.
The exhibit includes:
“Where’s the Fire?” Game House – Two teams of up to 15 guests each search six rooms (kitchen, family room, child bedroom, bathroom, home office and garage) of a house to find and eliminate fire hazards using a specially designed, technologically unique, hand-held “safety light.” Team members, divided into groups of up to three per room, aim their “safety light” onto a wall-sized projected image in each room to find and extinguish hazards. Deciding if the hazard could cause a fire requires discussion: all members of the group must collectively aim their lights at the hazard to fix it. Correct decisions earn points, incorrect or slow decisions mean a point deduction, or worse – a fire!
“Play It Safe” house for younger children – Children five and under are twice as likely to die in a fire than the rest of the population. So younger guests will learn a very important message in this four-room miniature house: don’t hide during a fire. Special lighting will simulate the direction fire travels – telling children the best way to exit a home. The “Play It Safe” house also teaches parents that they should develop and practice an escape plan with their family at home.
“Burning Questions” fire safety quiz kiosks – Three touch-screen kiosks present a timed safety quiz, testing guests’ knowledge of fire facts. Thinking fast is key – when the screen bursts into flames, time is up.
30-foot fire truck – A technologically advanced interactive pumper truck greets all guests at “Where’s the Fire?” Designed and built by W.S. Darley & Co. of Melrose Park, Ill., the truck lets guests see how a pumper operates and learn about the equipment worn, carried and used by firefighters. One side of the truck has a “Badges of Honor” display – Liberty Mutual’s tribute to the important role of paid and volunteer fire fighters in this country. This interactive display allows guests to see information about their local fire department, including an image of their fire department’s patch.
See Scout Related Requirements or Electives:
During your Walt Disney World vacation, your scout will have the opportunity to practice his home & family skills as you plan for your vacation, while traveling to WDW, dining at the restaurants, and visiting the parks. Throughout the Cub Scout ranks, there are many Home & Family goals built …
it’s a small world is a popular, musical boat ride located in the Fantasyland area Magic Kingdom Park. The ride features over 300 brightly costumed audio-animatronic dolls dressed in the style of the children of the world, frolicking in a spirit of international unity, and singing the attraction’s title song, which …
Celebrating a special event at Walt Disney World? Stop by the Guest Services, just inside each park, or at your Disney resort, and ask for a complimentary button to wear during your visit.
Celebration buttons are available for 1st Visits, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Family Reunions, and more.
Visiting Walt Disney World is the perfect way to celebrate family milestones and traditions. These special occasion buttons always generate special attention from the Cast Members as well as other guests.
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The American Adventure Pavilion and feature attraction takes guests on a trip through America’s history. The 30 minute show chronicles Americas illustrious past and promising future through audio-animatronics, film and music. Beginning with the landing of the Mayflower, watch and see how the American ideals …
Scouts who need to complete a family tree for an adventure elective requirement or a Merit Badge requirement should start with their name and include at least two additional generations. While completing a family tree, parents and scouts can discuss the history, traditions, and culture of their …
Would your family like to incorporate family worship and church services into your vacation planning?
While Disney does not regularly offer on-property church services, there are a variety of ways your scouting family may worship while on vacation.
A list of area churches and denominations is available here.
While on vacation, consider having private family worship time. A simple private service may include reading from the Bible, singing a favorite family hymn and prayer.
In your Disney resort room, you will find a Bible placed by Gideons International, each member of the family could take turns sharing their favorite Bible verses.
If your vacation time happens while your scout is completing their faith core adventure, consider using this workbook to plan a simple service with a scouting twist. Please note the size of the workbook and only print pages as needed.
Faith Core Adventure requirements:
Disney traditionally offers church services in the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for Easter and Christmas.
There are usually three services, a Catholic Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. and a Protestant service at 9:00 a.m. Please check with your resort concierge to verify times and locations.
What to do if you get separated at a theme park Even if your child misplaces you for just a few minutes, it can be a frightening experience – so it is a good idea to have a few simple steps to follow. Teach your …
For the Boy Scouts of America, the safety of the youth is an important part of the Scouting experience. In fact, the BSA National Health and Safety Committee developed the “Sweet Sixteen” of BSA safety procedures for physical activity. These 16 points embody good judgment and common sense applicable to …
During your Walt Disney World vacation, your scout will have the opportunity to practice his sports & physical fitness skills as you plan for your vacation while traveling to WDW, dining at the restaurants, and visiting the parks.
A Scout is clean, friendly, helpful and obedient while practicing camping skills.
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During a visit to Walt Disney World, scouts will be able to complete these elective requirements: Identify five different types of boats. Explain the safety rules that you need to follow before participating in boating. Identify the equipment needed when going boating. Discuss the importance of …
During a visit to Walt Disney World, scouts will be able to complete these elective requirements while swimming at the resort pool: Show that you can put on and fasten a life jacket the correct way. Show how to enter the water safely, blow your breath …
Disney Campfires are a great way to unwind after a busy park day. Enjoy a crackling campfire and many activities including stories, sing-alongs, and marshmallows.
Campfire activities available at:
Come for the Campfire – Stay for a Movie!
Disney invites guests to cozy up for outdoor screenings of their favorite Disney films immediately following the campfire activities, at select resorts.
Want a little more Disney magic? Experience the ultimate Disney campfire. Bring your own marshmallows and sticks, or purchase a s’mores kit from the resort shop.
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Finding a hidden treasure is right up Disney’s alley…it’s magical! The anticipation of the hunt, the excitement of the journey, and the jubilee of discovery combine to create a thrilling game-like adventure for scouts. Geocaching at Walt Disney World is a fun activity to reinforce the Geocaching …
Wildlife Field Guides are available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. As you enter the expansive lobby of the Jambo House, there is a gigantic picture window with a view to 30 acres on the Savannah, enjoy the African animals from the elevated viewing area, Arusha Rock. …
During your Disney vacation, Scouts and families can take ‘bicycle hikes’ along tree-lined paths, through lush meadows, past tranquil canals, and more. It’s bicycling bliss!
To meet scout sporting and physical fitness goals, scouts fulfill requirements and adventures by learning about bicycles, safety gear, and how to keep safe and have fun while riding. There’s no better place than at Walt Disney World Resorts and Parks to enjoy a family bike ride.
At several resorts, both adult bikes and children’s bikes—some with training wheels—are available for rent on a first-come, first-serve basis from the following hotel locations:
Helmets and child seats are complimentary with all bike rentals.
Cover more ground when you rent a surrey bicycle to explore waterfront boardwalks and woodsy pathways.
Choose a 2- or 4-person Surrey bike for an outing that’s fun for the whole family!
Don’t miss your chance to cruise along the banks of the Sassagoula River, pedal down the promenade by Barefoot Bay, or wheel around a woodland trail.
Scouts can build their own theme park ride! Visit Epcots Innovention building and stop by Sum of All Thrills. This is where scouts and their ride partners will take a turn in the Designer Lab creating their one-of-a-kind ride experience. Using an interactive touchscreen design panel, …
Have you heard? Timon and Pumbaa are Wild About Safety. Safety is part of their problem-free philosophy and they want it to be part of yours too. Safety is an important part of the Scouting experience. The best way to stay safe in the outdoors is to …
Disney offers a behind the scenes tour of the Living with the Land attraction in Epcot’s Future World. Behind the Seeds is a kid-friendly, interactive journey backstage in The Land Pavilion living laboratories.
Scouts visiting this agricultural exhibition will interact with amazing plants, insects, and fish—and even see American alligators. On this fun yet educational walk through the hydroponic greenhouses participants will:
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Dining at Disney is a fun part of your vacation. From Character Meals to 5 Star Restaurants and everything in between, deciding where to dine at Disney is a major part of planning your WDW vacation. It’s easy to plan a family picnic experience at Disney. From your Resort Hotel food court, …
Cub Scout Cooking & Nutrition During your Walt Disney World vacation, your scout will have the opportunity to practice his cooking & nutrition skills as you plan for your vacation, while traveling to WDW, dining at the restaurants, and visiting the parks. Throughout the Cub Scout ranks, …
Walt Disney World is not only a place of magic and fantasy but also a treasure trove of educational experiences. For homeschooling families seeking to teach American history in a unique and engaging way, a visit to the Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom Park is a must. Since its opening in 1971, this iconic attraction has brought to life the heritage of the United States and showcased the symbolic importance of the presidential office. In this blog post, we will explore three exciting activities that homeschooling families can do before and during their trip to the Hall of Presidents, providing an enriching learning experience for children of all ages.
Before embarking on your journey to the Hall of Presidents, take some time to delve into American history. Engage your children in a research project about the presidents of the United States, their contributions, and the challenges they faced. Encourage them to explore the significance of the presidential office and how it has evolved over time. Together, create a timeline of the presidents, highlighting key events during their terms. This activity will not only enhance your children’s knowledge but also foster critical thinking and analytical skills.
As you make your way through the Hall of Presidents, make sure to catch the latest update featuring President Joe Biden. The attraction officially debuted in August 2021, Disney Imagineers captured their hard at work bringing the 46th President of the United States to life. Take advantage of the behind-the-scenes look offered by Disney Imagineers, which showcases the creative process of programming an Audio-Animatronics replica of the President. Learn how the team meticulously crafted President Biden’s replica, complete with his tailored clothing, props, documents, and even the table adorned with special items significant to the President. This firsthand experience will provide your children with a unique understanding of the attention to detail and the craftsmanship involved in bringing history to life.
One intriguing aspect of the Hall of Presidents is what happens to the presidents after their term ends. Former President Donald J. Trump’s Audio-Animatronics figure now graces the stage alongside other esteemed leaders. Engage your children in a thought-provoking discussion about the legacy and impact of past presidents. Encourage them to reflect on how historical events shape our nation’s future and how the decisions made by each president contribute to the ongoing story of the United States. This exercise will foster critical thinking, empathy, and an understanding of the complexities of leadership.
A trip to the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park is a fantastic opportunity for homeschooling families to combine education and entertainment. By engaging in pre-trip research, exploring behind-the-scenes insights, and contemplating the aftermath of presidential terms, children can gain a comprehensive understanding of American history and the significance of the presidential office. Walt Disney’s vision of sharing the story of liberty’s leaders with new generations lives on through this iconic attraction. So, pack your bags, embark on this educational adventure, and watch as history comes to life before your eyes at the Hall of Presidents.
