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Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

March 4, 2013 by Laura Gilbreath

Indepth report of the fifth annual Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. It featured the usual weekend events - the Expo on Friday and Saturday, the Royal Family 5K and Kids' Races on Saturday, and the half marathon on Sunday.

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FIRST-EVER D23 EXPO JAPAN TO BE HELD OCTOBER 12—14, 2013

February 25, 2013 by AllEars

The Walt Disney Company Japan announced today that it will stage the first-ever D23 Expo Japan, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. D23 Expo Japan, the first Expo to be held outside the U.S., will feature an array of engaging presentations, hosted by senior Disney creative executives, showcasing what's on the horizon from across The Walt Disney Company, including theme parks, movies, television, music, and interactive gaming.

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Welcome to the Bottom of the World – SeaWorld’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins

February 22, 2013 by AllEars

Behind the scenes tour with photos and videos of SeaWorld Orlando's new attraction Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins. Creative Director Brian Morrow describes various aspects of the attraction and answers questions.

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin to open May 24

February 20, 2013 by AllEars

Construction is on-schedule at SeaWorld Orlando's new attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, and the park has announced May 24 as its grand opening date. Check out our video of the announcement. Later in the week Deb will have a blog with extensive photos of the construction site.

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SeaWorld Orlando Bands, Brew & BBQ

February 12, 2013 by AllEars

SeaWorld partners with local restaurants for great BBQ, an array of beers and tops it off with a classic rock and country music concert. Check out Deb's report with photos and video. This year's event is held Saturdays and Sundays now through March 17th, 2013. The event area opens at 11:30am and closes at 7pm. Concerts begin at 4:00pm. Bands, Brew & BBQ is included with your park admission. BOTTOM LINE: I had a great time and hope to get back to see another concert and chow down on more BBQ before the festival ends!

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Disney Cruise Line Unveils New 2014 Itineraries and Ports

February 12, 2013 by Debra Martin Koma

In 2014, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded collection of European cruises highlighting the Greek Isles. Plus, Disney Cruise Line will depart for the first time from homeports in Venice, Italy and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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SeaWorld Orlando Returns Manatee to Central Florida Waters after Rehabilitation

February 6, 2013 by AllEars

A manatee was returned to the St. Johns River in Blue Spring State Park this morning after rehabilitating at SeaWorld Orlando for the last year.

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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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SEAWORLD ORLANDO’S BANDS, BREW & BBQ FESTIVAL STARTS NEXT WEEKEND

February 1, 2013 by AllEars

SeaWorld Orlando hosts an exciting concert lineup for its Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival, Saturdays and Sundays, February 9 – March 17. This year's event will be bigger and better than ever with two additional weekends of sizzling BBQ and incredible concerts. Bands, Brew & BBQ is included with park admission. And the best way to experience this festival is with a Fun Card where you pay for a day's admission and come back all year – with no blackout dates – to experience all of SeaWorld's remarkable events.

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Aquatica to Host the 4th Annual Special Olympics Florida Polar Plunge

January 24, 2013 by AllEars

Aquatica is pleased to be hosting the fourth annual Special Olympics Florida Polar Plunge 2013 on Saturday, February 2. Individuals and teams, alongside Special Olympics athletes, families, sponsors and community members will experience heart-warming and bone chilling-extremes as they take the plunge into the cold Aquatica wave pool to raise money for Special Olympics Florida.

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