Are you a homeschool family hoping to turn your Disney World vacation into an educational experience? Or, just interested in learning? Read below, 10 Educational Homeschool Experiences At Disney World.
Epcot
1. Spaceship Earth is a slow moving journey through space and time, as you travel through the history of communication. This attraction is found within the parks icon, the ball.
2. The World Showcase at Epcot is a wonderful destination to explore cultures around the world. Take time to visit each of the 11 countries represented at the World Showcase.
3. Visit the Land Pavilion in Future World and find the attraction, Living with the Land. Get a behind the scenes, educational boat ride through greenhouses that produce food for select restaurants and learn about eco-systems.
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
4. Each building has a door and the 2 numbers on that door indicate the year that type of door was in use in American homes. Learn about American History by adding an 18 to the front of the number and you’ll know when this door was first found in America. The style pictured above is from 1826.
5. Find The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square as well See the Presidential Seal, located in the center of the waiting area, surrounded by a gate at The Hall of Presidents attraction. This is the only place other than the White House where this seal can be found.
6. The Liberty Bell found in this area of Magic Kingdom is made from the same mold as The Liberty Bell found in Pennsylvania. There were 50 bells cast from the original and given to the 50 states. Since Pennsylvania already had one, they sent theirs to Disney World.
Hollywood Studios
7. Interested in a biography of Walt Disney? Visit Walt Disney Presents for a self-guided museum style experience. Learn about the man with a dream that started it all.
Animal Kingdom
8. Board the Kilimanjaro Safaris and enjoy an 18-minute expedition into the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. Where guests can see 34 different species of African wildlife such as Elephants, Flamingos, Giraffes and more.
9. Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch is a great spot to learn about animals and more. Board the Wildlife Express train to begin your journey to the education center.
10. In DinoLand U.S.A., take a look at Dino-Sue. She is a life-size replica of an Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton (originally discovered in South Dakota). Consider a lesson on dinosaurs prior to your Animal Kingdom trip.
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