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Mark your calendars, “Peter Pan” fans! This Disney classic is being added to the company’s Signature Collection in celebration of its 65th anniversary, and that means new bonus features. “Peter Pan” will be released on Digital and Movies Anywhere on May 29 and on Blu-ray June 5. In “Peter Pan,” fantastic adventures await the Darling … Continue reading "Peter Pan with new bonus features to be released again for home viewing"
New UP! A Great Bird Adventure show takes flight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onOn Sunday - Earth Day and Animal Kingdom's 20th birthday - the park's re-imagined bird show launched. UP! A Great Bird Adventure takes the place of Flights of Wonder and features the characters Russell and Dug from the Pixar movie, as well as the feathered stars.
Sneak peek and where to find Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th anniversary merchandise
Posted onAs with most special events at Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom's 20th anniversary celebration comes with a delightful selection of merchandise designed to mark the occasion. Some merchandise already is available, and many items will debut tomorrow on the actual anniversary date. Here's a look at what is being offered and where to find the items.
Bibs still available for some runDisney Star Wars Dark Side races this weekend
Posted onAs of the writing of this blog post, some of the Star Wars Half Marathon - Dark Side races -- the 10K, the half marathon and the First Order Challenge -- still have spots available.
Runners should register through Active.com as usual on the runDisney website. Deadlines for Last Chance Registration are 3 p.m. ET on Friday, April 20, for the 10K and the challenge. Runners interested in the half marathon have until noon ET on Saturday, April 21. These deadlines are in place as long as spots remain in the races; they can sell out at any point.
What we know about Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 4, including new release date
Posted onJust as Pixar Fest at Disneyland is starting and exciting details from Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World are being revealed, the news comes that the animated film Toy Story 4 has a release date. Originally slated for June 2017, the Disney-Pixar animated movie now is scheduled to hit screens in North America on June 21, 2019.
Register now for Aquatica Orlando’s Splash Bash for Girl Scouts
Posted onGirl Scouts of Citrus Council have just one more week to register for Splash Bash at Aquatica, SeaWorld Orlando’s water park. On May 19 to 20, local Girls Scouts of all ages are invited to an exclusive overnight celebration at Aquatica. The fun begins at 10 p.m. and continues until 5:30 a.m. the next day. … Continue reading "Register now for Aquatica Orlando’s Splash Bash for Girl Scouts"
Kids rise to STEM challenge with Star Wars Droid Inventor Kits from littleBits
Posted onFor Christmas, my 13-year-old daughter received the award-winning and oh-so-popular littleBits Droid Inventor Kit. I chose this as one of her gifts not only because she loves all things Star Wars but also because of the excellent reviews of this STEM-related toy. It combines fun with education, which is a winning combination for most parents, … Continue reading "Kids rise to STEM challenge with Star Wars Droid Inventor Kits from littleBits"
SeaWorld Orlando offers new shark immersion experience and new summer camps
Posted onI have written a lot about the unique experiences that SeaWorld Orlando offers children at its summer camps, and for the last three years my dolphin-loving daughter has experienced the fun for herself. She loved every minute of the five days! Registration is now open for 2018, and there are some changes to the camps. … Continue reading "SeaWorld Orlando offers new shark immersion experience and new summer camps"
Behind the Seeds tour at Epcot gives guests interactive walk through greenhouses in The Land
Posted onIf you are looking for an inexpensive tour at Walt Disney World that takes guests backstage, Behind the Seeds at Epcot just might be the one for you! This one-hour experience is a guided tour of the four greenhouses and aquaculture area of The Land and it only costs $25 per adult or $20 per child - 15 percent less if you are an annual passholder, Disney Vacation Club owners or Disney Visa cardholder.
Dapper Day events coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland this month
Posted onDapper Day -- a day designated for guests to dress up and visit the Disney Parks -- has become more and more popular each year. And although the celebration is not officially sponsored by Disney Parks, one report says that about 30,000 people participate in this event, which is held twice a year at each park.
