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Tips for visiting Walt Disney World and SeaWorld when it’s cold outside

January 3, 2014 by AllEars

Florida might be a subtropical paradise, but it does get cold here at times, as this week's front proves. How will the cold affect your visit to Orlando theme parks such as Walt Disney World and Seaworld? When the mercury dips below 50, some things change even if others remain the same. Here are a few things of which to be aware.

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What makes Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park unique

July 18, 2013 by AllEars

With its almost year-round warm weather, Central Florida is a natural location for an abundance of water parks. However, even though many places charge similar admission prices — about $50 per day — not all water parks deliver the same experience. Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach certainly are among the best-themed with … Continue reading "What makes Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park unique"

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon vs. SeaWorld’s Aquatica: Who has the better after-2 p.m. pass?

June 8, 2013 by AllEars

As Orlando residents, my family and I have had various combinations of theme-park passes since our kids were toddlers. For several years, those included the popular water parks: either Disney's Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon or SeaWorld's Aquatica.

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Hidden Mickeys at Disney’s Water Parks

February 1, 2013 by Steve Barrett

Over at Typhoon Lagoon, some of the walkways are lined with logs on end. In several places around the park, the log ends form classic Mickeys, like this image on the left of the walkway near the top of the long stair climb to Humunga Kowabunga.

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Disney Abstract Photography in Blue

December 5, 2012 by Lisa Berton

A brief reminder that one last blog showcasing your photos from the Black and White Challenge will post in a few weeks. Get your images in now to make the cutoff of Friday, December 21st. You can find the details and links about the challenge and get in on the action. It seems that I … Continue reading "Disney Abstract Photography in Blue"

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Record-Setting Attempt at Disney’s Blizzard Beach

June 14, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney’s Blizzard Beach joined 500 host locations for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson event June 14, 2012. It was part of a worldwide simultaneous effort to break the Guinness World Record set last year. The global swim lesson, aside from great fun, brings awareness to the importance of water safety.

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HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ returns tonight with 11 new shows

June 1, 2012 by AllEars

After a one-hour special in February, the second season of “My Yard Goes Disney” returns tonight at 8 p.m. ET on HGTV. The special and recent presentations at Walt Disney World by host Brandon Johnson offered fans a look at all the wonderfully themed and unexpected elements the show will feature this season. During the … Continue reading "HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ returns tonight with 11 new shows"

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Blizzard Beach Booty

June 25, 2011 by Lisa Berton

What in tarnation were YOU thinking? :shakes head in disbelief: Tsk, tsk, tsk. Forgot your swimsuit? Run out of sunblock? Lost the flop to your flip? No worries. Everything you need for an afternoon of Blizzard Beach water park fun can be found at Beach Haus. Well…everything except for postcards. Just sayin’. This gift shop … Continue reading "Blizzard Beach Booty"

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Unexpected Findings in Disney Parks

March 30, 2011 by Lisa Berton

The ground is paved with cement, the sun is beating down, and the humidity is taking it’s toll From out the corner of your eye you spot a Guest walking around in a dress, high heels, and carrying a clutch as if she’s at a party no one else was invited to. For whatever reason … Continue reading "Unexpected Findings in Disney Parks"

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Maintains Classic Look Thanks to Environmentally Friendly Paints

March 29, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Currently refreshing its facade, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is getting its most environmentally friendly treatment ever thanks to a touch up with special “green” paints. Standing at 199-feet-tall, the Tower of Terror attraction is being covered from top to bottom using a special low volatile organic compound paint, … Continue reading "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Maintains Classic Look Thanks to Environmentally Friendly Paints"

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