Learn to draw Frozen’s Elsa, Anna and Olaf at Walt Disney World

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"Frozen" fans will be happy to know that some of their favorite characters have been added to the choices at the Animation Academy inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios. Guests now can learn to draw Elsa, Anna and Olaf. (Don't worry: If your budding artists is not going to be at the theme park any time soon, he or she still can learn the techniques from Disney character artist Brian James Fichtner in the videos included.)
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Author Ridley Pearson announces sequels to popular Kingdom Keepers series

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Fans of the Kingdom Keepers series who are sad after finishing the final installment this spring won't have a longer-than-usual wait to be reunited with some of their favorite literary characters. That's because author Ridley Pearson announced on his website and social media this week that he is working on a trilogy that picks up where book seven, "The Insider," left off. And, true to the pattern of the last several years, the first follow-up novel will be released next spring. "The Return: Disney Lands" has a publication date of March 31, 2015.
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Disney Cruise Line’s Fantasy sails Saturday on voyage with Dooney & Bourke events

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Disney Dooney & Bourke fans who don’t mind booking last-minute travel just might be interested in the Disney Fantasy cruise that leaves Port Canaveral (an hour’s drive from Orlando) on Saturday, July 12. The sailing offers several special events featuring varied interactions with the renowned handbag company, which has had a partnership with The Walt … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line’s Fantasy sails Saturday on voyage with Dooney & Bourke events"
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Disney Store hosts free events based on “Planes: Fire and Rescue” for kids in July

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Beginning today, Disney Stores nationwide are celebrating Dusty and friends with free “Planes: Fire & Rescue” events on Saturdays in July. No registration is necessary. At the events, children ages 3 and older can train to become Aerial Fire Fighters while learning about the story of “Planes: Fire & Rescue,” which will be released in … Continue reading "Disney Store hosts free events based on “Planes: Fire and Rescue” for kids in July"
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Character pirate dinner at Disney’s Vero Beach is a treasure

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If your child loves pirates, this could be the landlocked place for you! Reservations are strongly recommended for the pirate dinner, but I was able to book a table for my family of four the day before, even during a holiday week. The pirate dinner is served from 5 to 9 p.m., and we chose to dine at 5 p.m. because we had plans for a Brevard County turtle walk later that night.
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What you need to know about taking food into Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World is full of tempting treats, to be sure, but purchasing every snack, drink and meal on property during a vacation can get expensive — especially with young kids. That’s why many visitors choose to bring at least some of what they plan to consume with them. (Of course, there are other reasons … Continue reading "What you need to know about taking food into Walt Disney World"
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Disney Junior’s Jake and Sophia to kick off tour that focuses on doing good

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Recently, I wrote about the Disney Dreamer and Doer awards, which have served for more than 30 years to inspire elementary-, middle- and high-school students in Central Florida to become involved with their communities in positive ways. Now, Disney is introducing that message of service to even younger students. Beginning next month, Disney Junior’s “Pirate … Continue reading "Disney Junior’s Jake and Sophia to kick off tour that focuses on doing good"
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Kids with World Cup fever can register for Disney Soccer Academy

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If the excitement of the World Cup has your child dreaming of being the next big soccer star, one way to channel that enthusiasm is with a four-day clinic at the Disney Soccer Academy. The summer camps take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. Although two of the camps have … Continue reading "Kids with World Cup fever can register for Disney Soccer Academy"
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Review: SeaWorld’s Shamu’s Celebration: Light Up The Night and Generation Nature LIVE

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SeaWorld’s Summer Nights kicked off Saturday — the first official day of summer — with two new shows. My family and I were invited to the final dress rehearsals on Friday for Shamu’s Celebration: Light Up The Night and Genreation Nature LIVE, and I have a lot to share with you about them. Let’s start … Continue reading "Review: SeaWorld’s Shamu’s Celebration: Light Up The Night and Generation Nature LIVE"
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