Welcome back, Disney World passholders! Here’s what you missed during the blockout

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Friday marks the end of the summer blockout period for some local Walt Disney World annual passholders, and if you’re like my children, you’re counting the minutes! Silver annual passholders — Florida residents who have not been able to access the theme parks all summer — gain re-entry tomorrow (Aug. 12). And although some of … Continue reading "Welcome back, Disney World passholders! Here’s what you missed during the blockout"
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Disney launches new YouTube fashion series ‘Destination: Disney Style’

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On Tuesday, Disney launched a new YouTube series, “Destination: Disney Style,” that takes viewers to different countries “to explore the unique ways its characters and stories are interpreted through fashion,” according to the press release. The five-part series is hosted by YouTube stars LaurDIY, Jaleesa Moses, Meredith Foster and Lucy & Lydia. Each episode gives … Continue reading "Disney launches new YouTube fashion series ‘Destination: Disney Style’"
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American Girl launches rewards program for frequent shoppers and visitors

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The American Girl brand recently announced it has launched a loyalty program, meaning frequent shoppers now can earn rewards for their purchases. Orlando is home to one of only about two dozen American Girl stores in the United States, and visitors there can take advantage of this program. As the parent of a tween girl … Continue reading "American Girl launches rewards program for frequent shoppers and visitors"
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Tips for customizing your Disney Cruise Line vacation

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If you’ve never been on a Disney Cruise Line vacation, you may not know about some of the less-publicized activities, entertainment and dining options available to you. Here are a few things my family and I have learned from our sailings with Disney Cruise Line that may make your trip even more enjoyable. Pool time … Continue reading "Tips for customizing your Disney Cruise Line vacation"
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What to do before you board your Disney Cruise Line ship

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My family and I have been on several Disney Cruise Line vacations, and we have found that some advance planning helps customize our time at sea and make it an even more memorable vacation. Here are ideas about some of the things you can do to prepare for your Disney Cruise before you set sail. … Continue reading "What to do before you board your Disney Cruise Line ship"
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Enter sweepstakes this week to win tickets to family friendly O-Town MacDown

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If you love macaroni and cheese dishes, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Aug. 20 when the O-Town MacDown takes place at Osceola Heritage Park. And through Friday (July 15), you can enter a sweepstakes for the chance to win four tickets to the event. O-Town MacDown is a family friendly, mac and cheese … Continue reading "Enter sweepstakes this week to win tickets to family friendly O-Town MacDown"
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Fans take to Twitter to ask Disney Junior to renew ‘Doc McStuffins’

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A popular Disney Junior television show has not yet been renewed, and fans are so concerned they have taken to social media to tell the Disney Channel network how they feel. Comedian W. Kamau Bell made a call to action and even celebrities have joined the #RenewDocMcStuffins movement. “Doc McStuffins” is a show that stars … Continue reading "Fans take to Twitter to ask Disney Junior to renew ‘Doc McStuffins’"
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Island Nights and other new summer offerings at SeaWorld’s Aquatica water park

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Beginning tomorrow (July 8), Aquatica will stay open an extra hour for its Island Nights presented by Coca-Cola on Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 6. SeaWorld Orlando’s water park will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Island Nights. During the summer celebration, guests can experience kick-off parties with a DJ and dancers, … Continue reading "Island Nights and other new summer offerings at SeaWorld’s Aquatica water park"
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