Disney’s Vero Beach helps kick off 2017 Tour de Turtles

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Disney's Vero Beach will help kick off Tour de Turtles next weekend on the East Coast of Florida, and the state's visitors and locals alike have several opportunities to join in the fun surrounding the marine marathon. This is the 10th year for Tour de Turtles, and there will be 20 sea turtles representing four different species. The turtles leave from various nesting beaches around the world, including one in front of Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and will be tracked for about three months. The turtle that swims the farthest during that time will be declared the winner.
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Spoiler-free details about Descendants 2 premiere tomorrow

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It’s finally here! Well, just about. In a little over a day, Disney “Descendants” fans will be able to find out what’s next in the lives of the children of infamous Disney villains when the sequel premieres. July 21 has been a highly anticipated date for many Disney Channel fans, including one at my own … Continue reading "Spoiler-free details about Descendants 2 premiere tomorrow"
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Disney Pic of the Week: 1980s

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The 1980s… sadly I never stepped foot in the Magic Kingdom or Epcot during the 80s. So, once again I have to go elsewhere for a photo. Did you know Epcot once had real elephants in Future World? It did, in a special event called the Daredevil Circus Spectacular. Here is a photo a friend … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: 1980s"
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Celebrate Christmas in July at Walt Disney World

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Now through July 30, the Marketplace side of Disney Springs will be celebrating Christmas in July with merchandise, entertainment and treats. Some of the holiday-themed activities include: -- Santa, dressed in his summer vacation attire, meeting and taking photos with guests at Disney's Days of Christmas each day from 1 to 10 p.m. -- a DJ spinning Christmas beats. -- holiday face-painting -- Disney Springs fountains decked out for the season. Admission and parking in two garages at Disney Springs are free.
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Interactive missions allow guests at Disney’s Pandora to earn conservation donations

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Think you know everything there is to know about the new Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? I certainly thought I knew more than most after writing about this new land for years. Somehow, though, I missed the announcement of a new mobile interaction that allows each guest visiting Pandora to … Continue reading "Interactive missions allow guests at Disney’s Pandora to earn conservation donations"
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Disney Pic of the Week: 1970s

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1970s… when it all came to be in Florida. I actually did visit a few times in the early 70s. Sadly cameras, film and developing were very expensive then, especially for someone in college. The following is an official Disney photograph of Roy O. Disney and some friends. If you have any photos from the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: 1970s"
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium visitors can meet Dolphin Tale actors this month

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If you or someone in your family loved the “Dolphin Tale” movies, this month might be the perfect time to visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where the film was shot and Winter and Hope, the dolphins, live. The young stars of the movie — Nathan Gamble (Sawyer), Cozi Zuehlsdorff (Hazel) and Austin Highsmith (Pheobe) — are … Continue reading "Clearwater Marine Aquarium visitors can meet Dolphin Tale actors this month"
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Big Changes Coming to Disney’s Yacht Club Dining

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Several dining locations at Disney's Yacht Club Resort have undergone or will be undergoing a number of changes: -- The Market at Ale and Compass is a new casual dining spot with a small merchandise area and 28 seats. It offers both made-to-order and grab 'n go menu items, along with a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, beer and wine, and a station that has specialty coffees and smoothies. You can see the menu for the new market HERE. -- The Ale and Compass lounge, located in the lobby of the Yacht Club, is being re-imagined and will reopen in October with a new interior. The lounge will be expanded to 58 seats and will offer a new menu of classic cocktails and "light bites." -- The Captain's Grille restaurant will become Ale and Compass Restaurant, with a new menu of New England-inspired comfort food. The restaurant, which will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, will feature an on-stage hearth oven.
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