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Garage Sale Gold

Posted on by Gary Cruise
There are Disney treasures everywhere. Just everywhere! And Guest Blogger Gary Cruise and his wife Carol have found some nice Disney collectibles at garage sales, at flea markets, at thrift shops and rummage sales proving the old adage: "One man's trash is another man's treasure!"
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SeaWorld Orlando’s TurtleTrek takes visitors on amazing journey

Posted on by AllEars
Thanks to a new Orlando attraction, we now have a better understanding of some Florida wildlife that we got to see in a completely new way. TurtleTrek opened at SeaWorld Orlando just in time for the summer crowds, and we recently joined the tourists to check it out. TurtleTrek is the first 3D domed 360-degree attraction in the world, and that's certainly the best part of the experience. Inside the theater, about 200 audience members are immersed in the story of Nyah, following the green sea turtle from hatchling to adult. The computer-generated movie is even from her perspective, which adds to the larger-than-life feeling.
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Disney On Ice brings new ‘Rockin’ Ever After’ show to Orlando and Lakeland

Posted on 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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Golden Oak

Posted on by Jack Spence
Golden Oak is a community of new homes located at the north end of Disney property. The entrance is off of Vista Boulevard (just east of the Fort Wilderness Campground). The 980-acre community (when finished) will feature the world's largest Four Seasons Resort (444 guest rooms) surrounded by approximately 450 single-family luxury homes. Connecting the various neighborhoods and the hotel will be recreational pathways, footbridges, parks, and gardens, all surrounded by undisturbed natural forest. The master-plan was developed by Walt Disney Imagineering. Although Disney will maintain the day-to-day operation of the community, the land was de-annexed from Reedy Creek and residents will be part of Orange County. Homes and lots are purchased with full ownership. Prices range from $1.5 million to $8 million.
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