Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling at Disney World
One of the questions I am asked most often is, “How can you use a trip to Walt Disney World as an educational experience?” There are many parents actually homeschooling at Disney World! If you are looking for learning opportunities, there are plenty available throughout each of the four Disney parks.
Homeschooling at Disney World (Educational Experiences)
We often think that Disney is just a place for fun (and it is!!) but it also has many attractions and programs that are geared toward learning about other cultures, the arts and the environment.
Here are ways to homeschool in each of the Disney World parks:
Homeschooling at Animal Kingdom
- Affection Section– Petting Zoo where kids can get hands on knowledge of gentle animals.
- Rafiki’s Planet Watch– Kids can go to Conservation Station, an animal care facility featuring hands-on exhibits and Habitat Habit!, a trail where they can view animals in their natural habitat.
- Animation Experience– This is a place where kids can learn to draw Disney characters! This is a great hands-on art activity that changes frequently.
- Discovery Island & Exploration Trail– Kids can learn about different animals, birds and reptiles while viewing them in their habitat on a self-guided tour.
- Wilderness Explorers program– Kids can learn about animals and their habitats and how to be a good citizen of the Earth.
Homeschooling at EPCOT
- Journey of Water– This exhibit allows kids to manipulate water in a number of ways while simutaneously teaching them about the importance of water conservation.
- Spaceship Earth– Kids will learn about the history of important events taking place around the world.
- Test Track– This ride teaches about aerodynamics and design and parents can extend the lesson by explaining physics.
- The Circle of Life– Kids can learn about conservation with this film featuring characters from The Lion King.
- Living with the Land– Learn about ecosystems and how food is grown.
- Caribbean Coral Reef Aquarium- See fish, sharks, dolphins and even manatees.
- World Showcase Kidcot Program– Teaches kids about different cultures and greetings in different languages.
- American Adventure– Kids will see such American figures as Benjamin Franklin & Mark Twain take them through the history of our great nation. They can also hear about our nation’s musical traditions if they get there a little before the show.
- Staav Church in Norway Pavilion- Houses ancient artifacts from Norway, including traditional dresses with a focus on Nordic mythology.
- Canada Pavilion– There is a film that teaches about the vast landscape of Canada.
- Bijutsu-kan Gallery– In Japan, kids can learn about myths & legends of that country and how they inspired Japanese art of anime.
- Reflections of China– Teaches about the different parts of the country.
- Flower & Garden Festival– Kids can learn about plants and flowers.
Homeschooling at Hollywood Studios
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular– Kids will enjoy watching how stunt scenes are filmed and can learn about production of Action Movies in this attraction.
- Walt Disney, One Mans Dream– Learn the life story of Walt Disney, and his impact on animation and film.
- Beauty & the Beast LIVE– Kids can get a true sense of the arts with this Broadway-worthy production.
Magic Kingdom
- Cinderella Castle– This castle was built with design elements that kids will find facinating, including forced perspective. Read these Cinderella Castle facts and don’t forget to go inside to see the mosaics.
- Hall of Presidents– Kids will learn about how the Constitution was formed and important American events.
- Carousel of Progress- This attraction takes you on a journey from the turn of the century til today. Kids will learn about how technology changed over time.
- Haunted Mansion– This attraction has many hidden design & architectual elements that can be discovered. Use these great facts about Haunted Mansion when using the ride as an educational experience.
Homeschooling at Disney World has become increasingly popular and these are just some of the ways you can use a trip to the parks to continue the learning process.
What ways do you use Walt Disney World as an Educational Experience?
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It’s great but Disney has gotten ridiculously expensive that as a Florida residents family of 3 it would cost us $500 for a pass for 1day. We earn minimum wage. How is that a bargain for Florida residents, it’s not.