Nintendo to launch Disney Magical World video game

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Beginning tomorrow, Nintendo is launching a new Disney video game — “Disney Magical World” for its 2D and 3D handheld systems — in North America. (A version of it was released in Japan last year under a different title, “Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life.”) Like with many of its other video games, Disney relies … Continue reading "Nintendo to launch Disney Magical World video game"
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Tips for using your Walt Disney World MagicBand with Disney Infinity game

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Disney Infinity fans have known since the game system launched that if they receive and use a MagicBand, they can unlock special theme park content once they get home. With the rollout this week of MagicBands to day guests — meaning everyone has access to the RFID bracelets — I thought it might be a … Continue reading "Tips for using your Walt Disney World MagicBand with Disney Infinity game"
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Disney movie review: “The Pirate Fairy”

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SPOILER ALERT! Everyone familiar with the Disney film classic “Peter Pan” knows that fairies and pirates have a history with one another. Now a new Disney movie release adds a little back story to the swashbuckling adventures of both Captain Hook and the easily piqued pixie Tink. Disney’s Tinker Bell movie franchise is back this … Continue reading "Disney movie review: “The Pirate Fairy”"
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Families: Don’t miss these foods at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival

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Last year, after five years in the making, outdoor kitchens debuted at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. The kitchens are similar to the popular kiosks at Epcot's Food and Wine Festival, which serve up appetizer-size portions of dishes from around the world that normally are not available at Epcot. This year, we took a less formal approach and decided to just let the kids eat what appealed to them at each kitchen. As they have gotten older, my children look forward to the food component of the two Epcot festivals more and more. But I think even picky eaters can find foods that appeal to them in this setting, and it's fun to help decide what the family will try.
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A young model from Orlando helps Walt Disney World spread its magical message

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Recently, my family was excited to see that one of my daughter’s friends was pictured in a full-page color ad for Walt Disney World in the Orlando Sentinel. And that piqued my curiosity about how child models are chosen for the company’s advertising campaigns and what is involved with that experience. In this case, Kayla … Continue reading "A young model from Orlando helps Walt Disney World spread its magical message"
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Best foods to take home from Walt Disney World

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Many of us have our favorite foods at Walt Disney World — those meals, snacks or sweets that we just *have* to taste as soon as we get the parks or hotels. What is it for you? Is it a world-famous Dole Whip? A Mickey waffle? A peanut butter-and-jelly milkshake? Or something more substantial, like … Continue reading "Best foods to take home from Walt Disney World"
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Walt Disney World and Nickelodeon Suites offer summer Girl Scout events

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Two Orlando resorts are offering Girl Scouts the journeys of a lifetime. Walt Disney World and Nickelodeon Suites have separate summer programs, and registration is open now for both. If Girl Scouts choose to visit Walt Disney World with their troops, they can learn about the the many disciplines that it takes to run the … Continue reading "Walt Disney World and Nickelodeon Suites offer summer Girl Scout events"
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Disney World’s new Festival of Fantasy Parade is a spectacle for the senses

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Like just about everyone else who has seen the Magic Kingdom’s new daytime parade, Festival of Fantasy, my son and I loved it. Festival of Fantasy Parade showcases many parade firsts — from special effects and a new soundtrack to the soaring heights of floats and new characters. Because there is so much to see, … Continue reading "Disney World’s new Festival of Fantasy Parade is a spectacle for the senses"
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