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Disney World’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique offers Merida makeover

July 10, 2012 by AllEars

Through July 28, both Walt Disney World locations of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are offering a special makeover -- The Merida Package -- in honor of the star of Disney-Pixar's "Brave."

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Mickey’s Backyard BBQ is great All-American activity for the summer

July 7, 2012 by AllEars

Open-air "All You Can Eat" Barbecue with live country music and characters at Fort Wilderness. Held Seasonally.

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Disney On Ice brings new ‘Rockin’ Ever After’ show to Orlando and Lakeland

July 5, 2012 by AllEars

Disney On Ice is making its annual stop in Central Florida in September, and this time a new princess will be putting on her skates. Merida from Disney-Pixar's Brave joins other popular royalty in "Rockin' Ever After." We took our kids to see a couple of Disney On Ice shows when they were younger, and we all really enjoyed the experiences. The producers and choreographers adeptly bring Disney stories to life, linking them together in one cohesive production.

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Best places to see Disney World fireworks outside Magic Kingdom

July 3, 2012 by AllEars

A view of Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from the Polynesian beach. Some of the best places to watch the Fourth of July fireworks at Walt Disney World, in my opinion, require planning ahead a bit — or a touch of pixie dust. With America’s birthday just around the corner, you may need to wish for that … Continue reading "Best places to see Disney World fireworks outside Magic Kingdom"

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Phineas & Ferb attraction opens at Disney World

June 30, 2012 by AllEars

Epcot's scavenger hunt through the global pavilions, Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, reopened last week as Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure. Recently, my kids and I accepted two missions from Phineas and Ferb's pet platypus so we could check out the new version of this game.

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Dumbo interactive queue for kids soft-opens at Disney World

June 28, 2012 by AllEars

As has been the recent trend at Walt Disney World, another attraction is set to reopen with an interactive queue. For parents like me, these are welcome additions to help break up the long waits for our impatient children. It’s hard enough to wait in a long line when you’re an adult, but when you’re … Continue reading "Dumbo interactive queue for kids soft-opens at Disney World"

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Disney’s ‘Brave’ storybook, comic apps loaded with cool features

June 26, 2012 by AllEars

Two new apps from Disney Publishing have a lot of fun to offer kids who enjoyed seeing the new Disney-Pixar animated movie “Brave.” They allow readers of all ages to relive the story and to become part of the experience with interactive features. “Brave: Storybook Deluxe” stays true to the story of Merida, a Scottish … Continue reading "Disney’s ‘Brave’ storybook, comic apps loaded with cool features"

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Finding art opportunities for kids at Disney World

June 21, 2012 by AllEars

Do you have a budding young artist in your family? If so, you might be surprised to learn that there are many opportunities for your child to explore his or her creativity while you’re on vacation at Walt Disney World. In recent years, Disney World has built on the popularity of the Magic of Disney … Continue reading "Finding art opportunities for kids at Disney World"

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Disney aims to better kids’ health by banning junk-food ads, improving theme park meals

June 20, 2012 by AllEars

Earlier this month, The Walt Disney Co. announced the next steps in its Magic of Healthy Living campaign: banning most junk-food advertising on its programs for kids and helping guests recognize healthy food in its theme parks and at retail stores with new labeling. I applaud and appreciate these moves. Established in 2006, Disney’s nutrition … Continue reading "Disney aims to better kids’ health by banning junk-food ads, improving theme park meals"

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Epcot’s VISION house: A Disney World attraction for adults, older kids

June 19, 2012 by AllEars

The recent rain in Central Florida finally helped me persuade my kids and their friends to check out VISION house, a new attraction in Epcot’s Innoventions that opened on Earth Day this year. Like many younger guests, they didn’t want to take time away from rides and favorite activities for a tour, but the wet … Continue reading "Epcot’s VISION house: A Disney World attraction for adults, older kids"

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