5 Educational Benefits of Disney to Keep Your Kid’s Mind Active During Summer
Shh: we have a secret you won’t want your kids to be in on. Ready? Okay – keep it between us – but a trip to Disney World isn’t just the most-exciting-thing-ever, but an educational opportunity for the summertime. Since your children are out of school (and wrecking every room in your house until you send them outside), they aren’t as actively using their brain power on the daily. But while you might nudge them to read a bit more (instead of watching countless YouTube video), a way to help them engaged without pushing them is to maximize your time at Disney to include learning opportunities. While traveling – in general – is an opportunity for kids to expand their view of their country and world, there are many attractions at Disney World that will teach them history lessons and get them dreaming about the future. In fact, the educational benefits of Disney are amazing!
Not sure where to map out your hidden mindful gems? Just chat with your Disney travel agent who will will make sure you get a dose of education in between back-to-back rollercoaster rides. Here’s a few ideas to get your brain brewing:
The Swiss Family Treehouse
Where It Is: Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
While you might have beloved memories of the Disney classic, ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ movie from many, many years ago, your child might not be as familiar. Even though they’re entertained by electronics galore these days, there’s no doubt this timeless story of adventure will get them excited.
And though it might be a tall order to get them to actually read a book before Disney, perhaps with a clever bribe, you can get them to flip the pages of The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss, published in 1812, before you board or while you’re traveling to Disney. Once they know the story, they’ll be pumped to witness this treehouse – which is a model of the treehouse home the family created when they were shipwrecked – at Disney World.
The Hall Of Presidents
Where It Is: Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Though you might be wary of visiting anything relating to U.S. history in a politically-charged environment, the infamous Hall Of Presidents is an opportunity for your kids to have a hands-on learning experience as they explore through every president of America, from Abraham Lincoln to JFK and more. How does it work? Your family will watch a presentation created by a Pulitzer Prize winning historian that tells the story of our country. Your kids will learn everything from the formation of the Constitution to the background of the American Revolution and the Civil War. To finish off the performance, you’ll hear speeches about the American Dream delivered by former presidents, George Washington and Barack Obama.
The Carousel Of Progress
Where It Is: Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
While your kids might have all of the luxuries of living in a modern century, with everything available at the push of a button or an Amazon Prime order, they’ll likely be surprised about how far we’ve come as a culture and country. That’s why the 21-minute audio-animatronics stage show about the progress of technology and household must-haves is a must-see for growing minds. Told by a character named John, your kids will be brought through 100 years of progress in a humorous way. With four acts, your kids will see how the gas lamp was created, along with the radio, the light bulb, the exercise machine and virtual-reality TVs and more were all created. Just be ready for plenty of questions as they walk back out into the park!
Epcot World Showcase
Where It Is: Disney World
As one of the main parks in Disney, your kids might roll their eyes at the arguably more laid-back and adult park that Disney World has to offer. But what they don’t realize is just how much they’ll learn about the foods they like, the cultures they relate to and the origins of their heritage they’ll discover, all by visiting Epcot. Before you go, get them a book of fun facts about the world so they can start paging through countries that interest them, and letting that dictate your travel schedule. At Epcot, you can explore everything from Canada and the United Kingdom to France, Japan, China, Mexico and more. You & your kids will find the educational benefits of Disney simply magical!
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Where It Is: Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
You probably won’t struggle to get your kid pumped about safari animals, especially since they’ve love tigers and elephants, basically since birth. But just imagine the lessons you can share with them about geography and biology when they join you on a safari ride inside Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Not only will they see giraffes, lions and cheetahs ‘roaming first hand, but the safari guide will share interesting fun facts along the journey, too.
These are just many of the educational benefits of Disney. If you and your family would like to experience these and other magical attractions, get a free quote below!