“And I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” . The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost . Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; . Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, . And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. . I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #learnwhileyouplay #happyfirstdayofunschool #cocoabeach #cocoabeachflorida #floridablue #flwx #floridasky #floridaskies #theroadlesstraveled #theroadnottaken #boardwalk #dunes #coastallife #saltlife #küstenliebe
And they say #dinosaurs are extinct! #didyouknow An ostrich kick can kill a human. You might think the danger lies in those pterodactyl-like toes, but it’s in the forceful forward impact. When defending themselves from predators, #ostriches must kick to the front to maintain stability, and those strong legs generate enough force to be lethal. . . . . #learnwhileyouplay #beyondthetextbook #mmschoolhouse #homeschool #homeisschool #unschool
#didyouknow The Liberty Belle Riverboat, that docks in Liberty Square and encircles Tom Sawyer Island, was originally named the Joe Fowler Riverboat, in tribute to the man who helped create Disneyland. The boat, however, was not quite ready for Walt Disney World’s opening day, but it did set sail one day later, on October 2, 1971. At the time, live entertainment could often be found on the ship’s deck , because there were not many sights for guests to see on the Rivers of America. The name of the attraction was changed during a 1996 refurbishment to tie the boat in with the surrounding Liberty Square. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #igers-wdw #magickingdompark #libertybelle #libertybelleriverboat #joefowler #libertysquare #libertysquareriverboat #riversofamerica #tomsawyerisland #frontierland #disneytrivia
#WaltDisneyWorld stopped Magical Express months ago and have now dismissed Mears, leaving Guests responsible for their own airport transportation. If you need a ride to/from MCO or Sanford (or anywhere in Orlando tourism areas), call @away_we_go_transportation now at 866-292-9934. They'll get you and/or your clients taken care of!!!! You can also email [email protected] or visit awaywegoco.com. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #wdwnews #awaywego #awaywegotransportation #wdwtransportation #mco #orlandotourism #needaride
Such good food! However, I think we enter the Twilight Zone when we dine there, because, according to that tagline, Mama Melrose is in a place that no longer exists! The Backlot is now Batuu. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #mamamelrose #mamamelrosesristoranteitaliano #thebacklot #backlot #dhs #dhsbacklot #throwback #disneyeasteregg #disneyshollywoodstudios
Don’t forget to #springforward tonight! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #timechange #daylightsavings #standardtime #loseanhour #itsmickeytime
What exactly is Goofy doing with that pickax??? #goofyscandyco . . . . #mmschoolhouse #disneysprings #goofy #goofyscandycompany #candy
Every journey begins with just a single step. Where will the journey lead you? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #staugustine #staugustinelighthouse #lighthouse #leuchtturm #inspiration #lighthousesteps #spiralstaircase #patterns #thejourney
Spring blooms were painful in prehistoric times! The dinosaurs weren’t the only things with a serious defense system. Check out those thorns on the flower stems outside #dinosaur at #dak! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #igers_wdw #disneysanimalkingdom #dinosaurride #prehistoricflowers #flowers #thorns #ouch
Breakfast of champions, anyone? #yum #didyouknow You can buy this mix and make a magical breakfast at home! Search for Carbon’s Golden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour at your favorite online retailer and start your day off with a sprinkle of this delicious pixie dust! . . . #mmschoolhouse #wdwfood #wdwwaffles #mickeywaffles #disneywaffles #carbonsgoldenwaffleandpancakemix
The Weasley house is in Alaska! Who knew?! Locals refer to it as the Dr. Seuss House, but the owner calls it his “poem to the sky.” I call it pretty cool! . . 📸: Google images . . #mmschoolhouse #harrypotter #weasley #weasleyfamily #weasleyhouse #drseusshouse #poemtothesky #alaska #architecture #cool
I sure hope they bring back Character encounters soon. I could sure use a Minnie hug! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #minniemouse #disneycharacters #disneycharactermeetandgreet #meetandgreet #bringbackmeetandgreets #igers-wdw
Mmmm…I mean M&M!!! #yum Have you been? They have anything and everything M&M lovers are looking for! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #mandm #mandms #mandmstore #candy #chocolate #disneysprings
Do you see something odd here? Apparently, one of us ran this race 800 years in the future! 😲 It only took us 5 years to notice this #rundisney #starwars5k #fail! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #starwars #rundisneymedals #running #medals #oops #runtothefuture
Happy #lunarnewyear to our friends in China! In celebration of Festival of the Arts, we used the @goart_app to create this gorgeous virtual painting of Epcot’s Temple of Heaven at the China Pavilion. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #goart #goartapp #templeofheaven #china #epcotchina #epcotchinapavilion #cny #chinesenewyear #fota #festivalofthearts
Where are my #janeausten fans? Found the absolute perfect teapot at the Tea Caddy @ Epcot’s UK pavilion! Books are Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, and Pride and Prejudice. Isn’t it fabulous? (To be sure!) . . . . #mmschoolhouse #prideandprejudice #senseandsensibility #northangerabbey #janeaustenbooks #tea #teapot #iloveit #booksandtea #epcotuk #teacaddy
The Kingdom of Corona (which, btw, is not the originator of coronavirus, lol) will be cold and gloomy this weekend with expected lows in the 20s & 30s-brrrrr! But a cold day at Disney is still a magical day, so buy yourself that new hoodie you’ve been eyeing & that Rapunzel wig to keep your noggin toasty & head on over to the Parks! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #rapunzel #tangled #tangledrestrooms #kingdomofcorona #magickingdompark #igers_wdw
#didyouknow When The Walt Disney Company began its plans to build Epcot, they hired Ray Bradbury to help develop the storyline and script for an attraction that focused on the history of communication: Spaceship Earth. According to Imagineer Marty Sklar, “Ray did a story treatment that became the framework for the communication theme of Spaceship Earth at Epcot — and the first draft of his ‘summary’ ran 14 pages! Of course, he was the storyteller; it was our job to turn his prose and metaphors into a ride experience.” . . . . #mmschoolhouse #learnwhileyouplay #disneyhomeschool #disneyeducation #disneyschool #raybradbury #raybradburystories #epcot #spaceshipearth #igers_wdw
Traditionallly, statues like this one at Epcot’s China Pavilion are to guard the premises and people therein. This one, to me, looks rather worried! Maybe he’s just baffled by the people waiting 8 hours in line to buy a popcorn bucket. 🤪 . . . . #mmschoolhouse #didyouknow #epcot #china #epcotchinapavilion #lionstatue #figmentpopcornbucket #fota
I don’t need a #figmentpopcornbucket! #iamfigment! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #fota #festivalofthearts #artfulepcot #figment #epcot #epcotinternationalfestivalofthearts
OMGSH!!! Festival of the Arts starts this Friday! Will you be attending #artfulepcot this year? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #festivalofthearts #fota #epcot #livingart #epcotfestivalofthearts #arts #learnwhileyouplay
We were excited to see the elusive Mechanicus Truckus on our last Kilimanjaro Safaris tour! Have you ever spotted it? 🥸 . . . . #mmschoolhouse #kilimanjarosafaris #dak #disneysanimalkingdom #araresight #chevy #chevytrucks
When the fishing app says today is a 7, but these are the only fish you catch! 😜 . . . . #mmschoolhouse #fish #fishing #underthesea #thelittlemermaid #aoa #artofanimation #artofanimationresort #disneysartofanimationresort #disneysartofanimation #disneymovies
Thanks for your support this year! We appreciate your likes on our #bestnine and wish you a very happy and prosperous new year! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #happynewyear #thankyou
Fill in the blank: A rainy day at Disney is ____________________. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #rainydayatdisney #epcot #umbrella #pandaumbrella #mickeyears #disneyintherain #fillintheblank #wdw_igers
Merritt of Christmases to all of our fans, friends, and family!!! Happy holidays!!! 🎅🏻🎄 May all your wishes come true. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #merrychristmas #happyholidays #seasonsgreetings #disneychristmas #christmasatdisney #epcot #americanadventure
#didyouknow The train featured in the ‘04 Christmas classic, The Polar Express,” is a real locomotive! The Pere Marquette 1225 operated in Michigan from 1941-51, when it was retired in favor of diesel engines. Learn more here https://bit.ly/3yY10ej . . . . #mmschoolhouse #polarexpress #train #trains #steamengine #trainhistory #traintrivia #trivia #christmasmovies #christmasbooks #christmasclassic
Merry Christmas Eve from Florida!!! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #merrychristmaseve #merrychristmas #christmas #christmastree #christmaspalmtree #florida #floridachristmastree
Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo hopes you have a merry Christmas? Tigger, that’s hoooo!!! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #tigger #disneychristmas #christmasatdisney #merrychristmas #happyholidays #seasonsgreetings #bouncebouncebounce
Found the Griswold’s Florida home! 😂 Actually, it looks great and is very festive! 💝 Do you go all-out like this, or are you a minimalist like me? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #griswoldfamilychristmas #griswoldchristmas #christmasvacation #christmaslights #merrychristmas #happyholidays
Let’s take a vote! Which do you prefer? #cinderellacastle with projections (pic 1) or with lights (pic 2)? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #wdw_igers #disneychristmas #disneyatchristmas #christmasatdisney #disneyafterdark #merrychristmas #happyholidays #magickingdompark
I miss it more each year…sigh.💙 Did you ever see the #osbornelights? It was truly spectacular! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #disneychristmas #disneyatchristmas #disneyafterdark #osbornefamilyspectacleofdancinglights #dhs #tbt #imissit
Do you have a favorite #Disney ornament? This one doesn’t top my tree, but it tops my list! °o° . . . . #mmschoolhouse #disneyornaments #dosneyornament #disneychristmas #mickeymouse #ochristmastree
Snow White and the dwarfs need to decorate for Christmas! . . #didyouknow Thatched roofs used to be for the poor, but now they are for the chic elite in modern-day England and parts of the United States. The technique looks quite simple but is actually very intricate and requires a five-year apprenticeship to become a master thatcher. . . #mmschoolhouse #learnwhileyouplay #disneyschool #disneyeducation #homeschool #disneyhomeschool #snowwhitecottage #sevendwarfs #snowwhiteandthesevendwarfs #sevendwarfsminetrain #magickingdompark #igers_wdw
Is it just me, or does Gertie look angry? Scrooge McDuck must have paid her a visit! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #gertiethedinosaur #gertie #dhs #disneyshollywoodstudios #christmasatdisney #disneychristmas #wdw50
Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends! We are thankful for you! 🥰 . . . . #mmschoolhouse #happythanksgivng #thanksgiving #disneythanksgiving #pooh #ohpooh #poohbear
Look closely at the top right of the Tower, and you can see Hotel Guests dancing in the ballroom! I think we are catching a glimpse of “the 5th dimension!” . . . . #mmschoolhouse #the5thdimension #fifthdimension #hth #tot #hollywoodtowerhotel #twilightzone #twilightzonetowerofterror #christmas #disneychristmas #dhs #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneyafterdark
Ahoy from Epcot’s Canada Pavilion! #didyouknow When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, he proposed answering, “Ahoy!” This sounds like pirate speak in our modern world, but back in 1876 when he patented his technology, “Ahoy!” was the standard greeting. The telephone actually helped popularize the distinctly American “Hello!” and today that is the most popular greeting around the world. “Hello” came down through various British, German, and French iterations from the 1500s “hola” meaning “ho”(ahoy) + “la”(there). . . . . #mmschoolhouse #america #yayamerica #alexandergrahambell #telephone #hello #ahoy #etymology #learnwhileyouplay
Caught the golden snitch, I mean Stitch! What’s your favorite golden celebration figure? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #goldensnitch #goldenstitch #stitch #liloandstitch #wdw50 #wdw50thanniversary #wdwgoldenanniversary #igers_wdw
Thank you to all who have served our nation! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #veteransday #thankaveteran #thankavet #usa #usamilitary #usarmedforces #thankyou
Where at Walt Disney World am I? OK, that’s not fair! Thousands of #palmtrees enhance the Most Magical Place on Earth. While this is not a Christmas tree, it definitely adds magic to the view! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #whereat #whereatwaltdisneyworld #wdwpalmtree #disneytrees . . Btw, this one is at Coronado Springs!
It’s the most magical time of the year at Magic Kingdom Park! #didyouknow •Decorations are stored offsite. It requires 150 tractor-trailer truckloads to deliver them to 24 resorts, 4 theme parks, Disney Springs, and other locations. •8.5 million holiday lights are strung throughout Walt Disney World Resort. •98 percent of that lighting is LED. •1,300 trees are decorated throughout property. •The Christmas tree at Magic Kingdom’s entrance has a base 25 feet wide. •The 70-foot-tall tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort features nearly 35,800 white LED lights. •300,000 yards of ribbon and bows drape Christmas trees across the property. •15 miles of garland are strung and 1,300 wreaths hung across the Resort. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #waltdisneyworld #disneychristmas #wdwchristmas #themostmagicalplaceonearth #mostmagicaltimeoftheyear #magickingdompark #magickingdomchristmas #magickingdomchristmastree
Mickey & Daisy look adorable in their 50th anniversary attire! Tell us one of your favorite Walt Disney World memories! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #wdw50 #wdw50thanniversary #waltdisneyworld #waltdisneyworld50thanniversary #mickeymouse #daisyduck #wdw_igers #igers_wdw #disneyworld50 #theworldsmostmagicalcelebration
As #pitbullawarenessmonth draws to a close, I will leave you with our beautiful golden-eyed #pibble. These dogs are the sweetest, most sensitive, loyal, and loving breed I know! Vinny here is so devoted to Dad, really doesn’t like his picture taken, and even says his prayers (pic 3)! It is not they who should have a bad rap, but the people who have mucked up their image. 😡 #dontbullymybreed #savethepibbles . . . . #mmschoolhouse #pitbull #pitbulls #pitbullsofinstagram #instapitbull #instapibble
Don’t you just hate it when your dessert is too pretty to eat? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #foodie #wdwfoodie #wdwfood #dessert #wdwdessert #lionking #tiffins #tooprettytoeat #yum
Just when you think this view can’t get any better… . . . . . #mmschoolhouse #spaceshipearth #epcot #wdw50 #goldenhour #goldenhouraftertherain #aftertherain #disneyintherain #oohaah #whataview
Happy 50th anniversary to the Most Magical Place on Earth! . . 📷: @disneyimagemakers . . . #mmschoolhouse #disneyworld50 #waltdisneyworld50 #wdw50 #cinderellacastle #disneyfireworks #happybirthday #happyanniversary #goldenanniversary #disneyimagemakers
Do you see Tick Tock Croc chasing the Jolly Roger??? #cloudart . . . . #mmschoolhouse #disneyclouds #peterpan #captainhook #ticktockcroc #jollyroger #thejollyroger #clouds #gulfcoast #beach #sunset #floridasunset #gulfsunset #sunsetart #sunsetclouds #küstenliebe
I crossed off a #bucketlist item today! If you’re ever looking for a non-Park day and don’t mind a little drive, head up toward Gainesville to Two Tails Elephant Ranch! #happybirthdaytome (a day early) . . . #mmschoolhouse #elephants #asianelephants #2tailsranch #2tailselephantranch #elephantconservation #savetheelephants #whatabeauty #rideanelephant
Ahhh, what a sight! #fallisfun . . . . #mmschoolhouse #igers_wdw #disneyinthefall #mickeypumpkin #mickeyjackolantern #jackolantern #magickingdompark #wdwrr #waltdisneyworld #waltdisneyworldrailroad
#didyouknow Zebras have black skin! You can tell by this one’s black nose. Their fur is mostly white with black or dark brown stripes. Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern, kinda like snowflakes or human fingerprints. This little beauty posed prettily on the Kilimanjaro Safaris. (I usually only see zebra butts, lol!) . . . . #mmschoolhouse #dak #disneysanimalkingdom #animalkingdom #animalkingdompark #kilimanjarosafari #kilimanjarosafaris #zebra #zebratrivia
Nature is slowly reclaiming the ruins of what once was the elaborate grounds of the Maharajah’s palace. #onlyatdisney . . . . #mmschoolhouse #igers_wdw #maharajahjungletrek #dak #disneysanimalkingdom #disneydetails #immerseyourself
Sorry I’m a couple days late for #nationaldogday! This is our Vinny “mouse” 😂 He wasn’t too thrilled with the ears, but he’s always a good sport. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #dogday #vinny #pibble #pitbullsofinstagram #mickeyears #minnieears #gooddog #i❤pibbles
My favorite Character encounter!!! It used to be PUSH, but they took him away a few years ago. 😰 Who do you like to greet at the Parks? . . . . . #mmschoolhouse #kevin #up #dak #disneysanimalkingdom #disneycharacters #disneycharacterencounters #meetandgreet #disneymeetandgreet #characterplay #waltdisneyworld #igers_wdw
Gertie the Dinosaur may seem misplaced, calling Disney’s Hollywood Studios home instead of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Really, though, she’s very much at home in the bygone era of the silver screen! #didyouknow Gertie the Dinosaur was the first cartoon celebrity! She debuted in a 1914 animated short by American animator Windsor McKay, who used the film as part of his Vaudeville act. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #dhs #disneyshollywoodstudios #gertie #gertiethedinosaur #echolake #silverscreen #disneytrivia #animation
What a beautiful “goodnight!”. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #disneyscoronadosprings #coronadospringsresort #palmtrees #igers_wdw #goodnight
Where at Walt Disney World am I? We stayed at one of the most underrated WDW Resort hotels this week, and I’ve gotta say I would definitely “live” there again! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is often dismissed as a boring place for business people and conferences, but it has a lot to offer! From delicious dining options to a pyramid water slide to varied architecture and more, not to mention the recently added Gran Destino tower, this property has truly landed itself near the top of my favorites list! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #wdw #waltdisneyworld #igers_wdw #wdwhotels #coronadospringsresort #grandestino #disneyflowers
Have a safe and happy Independence Day, friends! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #4thofjuly #independenceday #happy4thofjuly #happyindependenceday #muppets #asalutetoallnationsbutmostlyamerica #dhs #hollywoodstudios #disneyshollywoodstudios #sameagle #happybirthdayusa
Put your face in the movies! That’s right! I am Princess Leia! . . . . #refaceapp @reface #mmschoolhouse #starwars #princesslea #lukeskywalker #chewie #chewbacca #iminthemovies
I’m glad my phone knows where “home” is! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #homeiswherethemouseis #disneysanimalkingdom #dak #animalkingdom #wdw #igers_wdw #dismemories #disfavs
Peter Pan’s Flight takes Guests right into Walt Disney’s classic 1953 animated film, Peter Pan. Passengers board a colorful galleon and sail high into the London sky, glimpsing the Darling children’s nursery, flitting past Big Ben and Tower Bridge, veering toward the second star to the left, then straight on till morning. The ship descends into Never Land, in sight of volcanic peaks and sparkly waterfalls, around Mermaid Lagoon and past Skull Rock, amid the Lost Boys mission, and right into Pan and Hook’s dramatic duel. As the journey draws to an end, we know that all is well, because “Hook is a codfish!” or is, at least, crocodile bait. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #peterpan #peterpansflight #neverland #imsoflyineverland #faithloveandpixiedust #pixiedust #secondstartotheright #magickingdompark #disneyattractions
Sometimes I feel I’m being watched 😳 . . . . #mmschoolhouse #coffee #minniemouse #grogu #disneymug #disneymugs #minniemug #grogumug #babyyoda #disneycoffee #disneyinyourday #goodmorning #coffeeplease
“Rrrwwwwaaa mmmhhh aarrrwww!” #soprofound What’s your favorite Chewie quote? 🥸 . . . . #mmschoolhouse #chewie #chewbacca #chewiequotes #chewbaccaquotes #myfavoritewookiee #wookiee #wookieespeak #starwars #starwarsgalaxysedge #batuu
Happy Mother’s Day to all the #disneymoms out there! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #mothersday #happymothersday
Even surrounded by construction walls, #spaceshipearth is a beautiful sight to see! As of 4/21, 75,000 “Points of Light” have been installed in preparation for the “Beacons of Magic” lift show coming to SE later this year. I can’t wait to see this classic “plussed,” can you? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #epcot #epcotspaceshipearth #beaconsofmagic #pointsoflight #epcotoverhaul #plussed #disneyplussed #mostmagicalplaceonearth #didyouknow #disneydetails
#didyouknow The most famous Muppet bike ride may be from The Muppet Movie when Kermit sets off from his Florida swamp on a Schwinn. However, that wasn’t Kermit’s first frolic on two wheels! According to @muppetwiki, “The first instance of Muppet biking occurred in The Muppets Valentine Show, in which Kermit rode a bicycle in the ‘Froggy Went A Courtin' number until he crashed it into a fence.” Don’t worry about topiary Kermie, though. He is safe—and stable—near Epcot’s UK Pavilion! . . . . #mmschoolhouse #kermit #kermitthefrog #kermitbike #kermittopiary #epcot #epcotflowerandgardenfestival #epcotflowerandgarden #epcotinternationalflowerandgardenfestival #flowerandgarden #topiary #muppets #muppetstrivia #disneytrivia
Are you at a crossroad? I suggest following the second star to the right and straight on til morning! There, you’re sure to find “home.” °o° . . . . #mmschoolhouse #crossroadsoftheworld #dhs #mickeymouse #disneyshollywoodstudios #waltdisneyworld #disneymagic #peterpanquote #secondstartotheright
It’s my 2nd fave season - the Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Even amidst all the construction (and deconstruction - appropriate with the trendy deconstructed foodie treats), FotA delivers artful fun that’s pleasing to the eye, ear, and tastebuds! It runs through the 22nd, so head on over if you haven’t been yet. . . . . #mmschoolhouse #artfulepcot #artfulepcot2021 #fota #epcotinternationalfestivalofthearts #festivalofthearts #epcot #art #goart #goartapp #create #learnwhileyouplay
The claw has chosen! ahhhhh! This is one of the few whirling attractions that don’t make me sick. What’s your favorite spinning ride? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #toystory #toystoryalien #toystoryland #playbig #andysbackyard #dhs #disneyshollywoodstudios #alienswirlingsaucers
Where at Walt Disney World’s #magickingdompark would you see this walkway medallion? . . . . #mmschoolhouse #waltdisneyworld #whereat #disneytrivia #doyouknow #whereisit #disneydetails #foundit