I read today that Disney Theatrical Productions is exploring the possibility of a Muppets musical on Broadway. How fun would that be?! So, in honor of this, I present today’s Friday Photo:

It’s our first official week of summer vacation, so I’m going to keep my post brief and fun. Here’s a great tip this Thursday: when staying at Walt Disney World property, be sure to carve out some time to visit your resort’s fabulous pool(s)! Disney has some of the most fun, unique “watering holes” in the country, and you’ll want to take advantage of them, providing the weather cooperates. Here are a few of our favorites:

the “dragon” pool at Port Orleans French Quarter

Yacht & Beach Club

Ariel at the Piano Pool (All-Star Music)

The Big Blue Pool (Art of Animation)

Grand Floridian

End-of-school-year nostalgia. My big girl is now in the 5th grade!

I’ve shared this tip before, but in light of a sale going on at DisneyStore.com, I thought it was worth re-sharing. If you want to bring a little extra magic to a Walt Disney World vacation for your child, it’s fun to offer a small gift for each day of your trip. Sometimes I’ve found Disney-themed trinkets and toys at Dollar Tree, Target, or Walmart. But my favorite are from the Disney Store.

Right now, there are several great options for small toys and plush dolls on sale at DisneyStore.com. Click on this link to take you directly to the page of items eligible for coupon code BONUS, which will give you 40% off of prices listed. I actually ordered several of the adorable bear dolls for gift bags at my daughter’s Brave-inspired birthday party coming up in June. (I’ll be sure to post details after the party!) They were originally $9.50, but after sale and coupon code, they were just $2.39 each! They also have mini bean bag plush of several of the Sugar Rush characters from Wreck It Ralph for around $3.50. You’ll also find character silverware, plates, and water bottles all for under $5. The less expensive items seem to go quickly, so log on now to snag your bargains!

We did a little homeschool art with a Disney theme–pinatas! We used Mickey-shaped balloons, covered them in papier mache, and then painted them to look like Mickey. Now, we just need to have a fiesta so we can fill ‘em and smash ‘em! (Or maybe not…it might be too sad to break them.)

Are your kids fans of Club Penguin? Apparently, they’re not alone, since CP is the #1 virtual world for kids! If your kiddos just can’t get enough, they’re in luck, because CP has just released its first-ever collection of the hit singles they know and love from the website–along with a never-before-released bonus track.

Since I’m not an expert on Club Penguin, I deferred to my girls (ages 6 and 9) for their opinion. They both gave the EP and enthusiastic thumbs-up! My girls love the title track, “The Party Starts Now,” and following close behind on their favorites list were “Puffle Party (Gotta Have a Wingman)” and “Cool in the Cold.”

As any good parent should, I listened (and consulted the lyric sheet) with a critical ear (and eye) for anything objectionable and troubling and can happily report that I found nothing. While kid pop may not be your cup of tea, parents, you can at least rest easy with regard to its content. The worst thing I could find was use of the word “skivvies”–and that’s just pirate talk!

You can purchase The Party Starts Now by clicking below, and your children can visit Club Penguin to play and explore for free or sign up for a subscription membership that provides access to additional features for a fee.