Introduction

Task

Additional Assignments:

1. Print out a map of the Magic Kingdom and highlight all of the places you went. (Individually)

2. Complete and print the itinerary worksheet provided.  Remember the starred attractions have a 45 minute wait and don’t forget the “must sees,” afternoon parade, night parade, and the fireworks. (With your partner)

3. Complete and print out the CLOZE story provided.
(With your partner)

4. Using the Word Processor, write a diary entry,
“My Day in the Magic Kingdom.”(Individually)

5. Finally, you must design an ad, poster, or travel brochure advertising your favorite attraction, restaurant, or place in the Magic Kingdom, which must include at least two Disney “Trivia Tidbits.”  (Individually)

Process

      By searching the Internet, using written materials, brainstorming, and forming personal opinions, you will be able to advise others your age what to see on a one-day adventure to the Magic Kingdom. As you view the resources available, use the information to complete the CLOZE story and determine which Disney “trivia tidbits” you will want to use in your advertising project.  A planned itinerary would be so helpful to those interested in vacationing at the Magic Kingdom. You and your partner will have created your ideal plan to recommend.
 
 
 
 

  Itinerary for a Magical Day in the Magic Kingdom

Guests: _________________________        Date: ________
 
 
 

9:00-10:00a.m.
10:00-11:00a.m.
11:00-12:00p.m.
12:00-1:00p.m.
1:00-2:00p.m.
2:00-3:00p.m.
3:00-4:00p.m.
4:00-5:00p.m.
5:00-6:00p.m.
6:00-7:00p.m.
7:00-8:00p.m.
8:00-9:00p.m.
9:00-10:00p.m.
10:00-11:00p.m.
11:00-12:00a.m.

Name: ___________________________      Date: ________
 

                      Magic Kingdom Cloze Story
 

      My family and I love Walt Disney World (WDW.)  We would go there every year if we could.  My favorite place is the _____________.  The feeling I get when I enter the park and first step back in time on _______________is magical itself.  Here you can actually get a haircut at the ________, or watch the glass blowers at _______________.  If it is a sunny day, you may want to buy your Mickey Mouse ears or a hat at ______________.
     WDW first opened in _______ with only ___ attractions,
__ hotels, 3 golf courses, rental boats and a campground.  Walt Disney World now covers ______ sq. miles which is twice the size of ______________.
        As you move into another land you pass through the massive and beautiful medieval _______________ which stands approximately _____ feet high.  In ______, we were there for the _____ anniversary of WDW when the castle was painted pink and designed to look like a birthday cake.  My husband and I were celebrating the same anniversary as WDW, so we had a great time with the celebrations.
     Once through the castle’s massive archway you enter Fantasyland.  Here in this land of enchantment for children, you can ride Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel.  This carrousel was built in New Jersey in ____.  Other favorites here are Peter Pan’s Flight, It’s a Small World, and Dumbo, the Flying Elephant.  Colored teacups spin their riders on ______________________.   This ride, popular with 9-20 year olds, is based on the 1951 movie __________________.

     You can get excited about the future in  ____________ .  The biggest attraction here is  _______________.  This roller coaster ride speeds through the dark at _____mph.  Monsters from another planet seem to reach out and grab you at ____________________.  This attraction may be too intense for some children.  The voice of ________________ adds to the fun and adventure as you enter the world’s first time machine and travel back in time and beyond in ________________.  When it’s time to relax, try a ___ minute ride on the Tomorrowland  Transit Authority, formally called the ______________________.  This peaceful excursion is a great way to get an overview of most of the attractions in Tomorrowland.
     As you enter __________________, you will be proud to be an American.  The _________________is a remarkable use of Audio-Animatronics where the leaders of our nation seem to come alive.  Or, you can ride along with a ghost at the ______________,where one of the biggest jobs is keeping the place dirty, not clean.
      Looking for adventure?  Adventureland provides entertainment and fun on the _______________ as you ride a boat through the jungle and encounter wild beasts and headhunters.  This attraction is best enjoyed during the daylight. One of the Magic Kingdom’s best is the ten-minute cruise with Pirates of the _____________.  Here guests set sail and experience a raid on a small town, dodge the cannon fire, and sing along with the pirates as they sing their rendition of  ___________________________.
      The biggest attraction in Frontierland is Splash Mountain.  This water journey takes you through the exploits of  _________ as he heads for his ________________.  This attraction was based on Disney’s 1946 film,  ____________.  Riders get a wet thrill as they drop down ___ stories into the stream below.  Frontierland also includes the delightful animatronics and charm of the Country Bear ___________.  The wildest western coaster ride is  ___________________.  This scenery was designed after the _________________and includes a small mining town, billy goats, and bats!
      The newest neighborhood in the Magic Kingdom is
______________________.  This small village in vibrant colors is a favorite of small children.
      As for food and restaurants, the Magic Kingdom has much to offer any budget. One of our favorites is the Plaza Restaurant which is famous for its banana splits, floats, and ice cream ______.  Just outside this restaurant is a great place to view the fireworks each evening.  My husband and I love Tony’s Town Square Restaurant based on the Disney classic, _____________________.  Winnie the Pooh and Friends join the guests for their meal at the __________________.  Character meals are also available at many other restaurants in the park.  Fine food, with each particular theme, is tempting to the visitors in all seven of the lands.  From expensive to moderate, snacks to specialty drinks, everyone’s tastes can be more than satisfied.
      Finally, as night falls, the entertainment and excitement builds.  An absolute “must see” is The Main Street Electrical Parade.  Building lights and streetlights are turned off and the twinkling of more than _______ lights on floats, characters, and costumes makes its way along the parade route.  This parade made its debut in ______.  My visit is not complete without seeing the parade at  ____p.m. and sometimes again at ____p.m.. In between the parades, _____________makes her way flying down from the castle to begin _______________, the nightly fireworks display.  After dark, just like in the daytime hours, everything is designed for happiness and joy for young and old alike.
      The Magic Kingdom is so appropriately named.  A magical place to get away to a world without problems and just enjoy all that you possibly can.  When I retire I hope to someday be a part of this place where I can work with the sole purpose of bringing joy and pleasure to those around me.  Employees at the Magic Kingdom are called ___________.

      There is so much more that I haven’t mentioned, the Monorail, the  Walt Disney World Railroad, Aunt Polly’s Dockside Inn. I could go on and on.  Sights and sounds, magic to enjoy, it’s all here at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.  I hope you enjoy your magical WebQuest and if you have never been to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in person, I certainly hope you are someday able to experience it first hand.  Then you to can remember the “magic” with me.

Resources

1. Walt Disney World Homepage
2. Walt Disney World
3. Magic Kingdom Virtual Tour
4. Disney Online Official Sights
5. TUDLP Walt Disney Biography
6. Laughing Place .com
7. Pete Werner’s Unofficial Online Guide to Walt Disney World
8. Intercot Walt Disney World: Inside and Out
9. Disney Magic
10. Friends of Disney Alliance

URL:

http://www.disneyworld.com
http://www.solarius.com/dvp/wdw/index.html
http://www.vr-usa.com/disney/jvaframe.htm
http://www.tudlp.org/official.html
http://www.tudlp.org/walt.html
http://www.laughingplace.com
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/ridesattractions.htm
http://www.intercot.com
http://www.wdwmagic.com
http://www.disneycorner.com 

Print:

1. Walt Disney World; Expert Advice from the Inside Source: Birnbaum Travel Guides
2. Frommer’s Walt Disney World and Orlando by: Frommer and Mary Meehan
3. Walt Disney World; The Unofficial Guide to WDW 2000 by:  Bob Sehlinger
4. Passporter Walt Disney World; The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake by: Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx
5. Walt Disney World 4Teens by Teens by: Wiley
6. Various travel brochures and pamphlets

Electronic:

1. Internet: Google, Altavista, etc.
2. Microsoft Word
3. Power Point

Evaluation

Comments:
 
 

Conclusion

     Hopefully your day in the Magic Kingdom has been a memorable and enjoyable one.  With so much to do and see, perhaps you could return again soon.
      This WebQuest adventure to the Magic Kingdom will probably take about 2 weeks to complete, depending on the choices made, class size, and age of the students.  It has been designed for middle school students and adapted for Title I learners.  Maybe your next visit could include more days in the Magic Kingdom or a visit to one of the other parks in Walt Disney World.  This would help expand your WebQuest adventure.  Remember, all of this is the result of one man’s dream.  You too can believe in the “magic” of your dreams!
 

Suggested Extension Activities:

*   Write a story about a person’s first trip to the Magic Kingdom

*    Write an essay about Walt Disney and how his kingdom began.

*    Create a word search puzzle using Magic Kingdom vocabulary.

*    Conduct a survey of classmates and teachers to see who has been to
      the Magic Kingdom how recent.

*    Create a PowerPoint slide for the information found and advice for a
      one-day adventure to the Magic Kingdom.

Linda Hackney
hackneyl@vcsc.k12.in.us
Clark Middle School
500 Buntin Street, Vincennes, IN  47591

Last Updated:  11/17/00