Disney Homeschool Days

In exactly three weeks, on October 9, our family will be gathering in Disney's Hollywood Studios with other homeschool students and parents from around the country for one of our favorite events at WDW--Disney's Homeschool Days. Although it's becoming more popular each year (as is homeschooling, which is growing at a rate 7 times faster than public school enrollment!), this has been one of the best kept secrets at Disney World. And, hey, let's keep it that way, OK? Just between you and me, I kinda like the low crowds. ;-)

What's so great about homeschool days? Well, for starters, it's the best field trip ever! As homeschoolers, the world is our classroom, and in this case the World is our classroom! (Get it?) The presentations are amazing! You get behind-the-scenes perspective from a panel of Disney experts, and you learn a ton of fun Disney trivia. And it's fun to be with like-minded families that have a similar perspective. Sure, there are all different kinds of homeschoolers, but we have that one big thing in common. Oh, yes--there's also the little matter of the great discount tickets to Walt Disney World. That's pretty cool too. In fact, hands down, Homeschool Days are the best priced tickets I've found anywhere--better than Undercover Tourist, better than AAA, better than Disney's other educational programs. Yes, even better prices than employees get (aside from free passes, of course).

So if you homeschool, you owe it to yourself to check out Disney's Homeschool Days. Typically this event is in the fall (usually October), but it has been in January also. And they don't typically announce the dates until about 6 months out. Check the Disney Youth page often.