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Ideas for celebrating kids’ birthdays at SeaWorld Orlando

August 8, 2013 by AllEars

Since we began visiting SeaWorld Orlando regularly a couple years ago, my son has been fascinated with orca whales and my daughter’s love of dolphins has grown. Naturally, when their birthdays rolled around last year, they wanted a celebration that featured their favorite marine animals. (My children’s birthdays are one day apart, so some years … Continue reading "Ideas for celebrating kids’ birthdays at SeaWorld Orlando"

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AMC Downtown Disney 24 offers family friendly movie experience

August 6, 2013 by AllEars

Like many places at Walt Disney World, the AMC Downtown Disney 24 offers an experience beyond what you typically would expect at a similar multiplex at the shopping mall. From special programs to foods and premium seating, AMC Downtown Disney 24 has helped set a new standard for movie theaters -- and it's all definitely family friendly.

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Tips for dining with young kids on Disney Cruise Line

August 3, 2013 by AllEars

For many adults, one of the pleasures of going on a cruise vacation is the food. Not only are the portions abundant, but so are the choices. In addition, passengers have the opportunity to dress up and be served multiple-course dinners in beautifully decorated restaurants. Many guests enjoy this change of pace from their everyday lives, and they look forward to the experience each night. This is true of parents, too, but those of us with young children probably need to take a little time at home to help our kids prepare for these "fancy dinners." And we need to adjust our own expectations, as well.

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Preview of 2013 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

August 1, 2013 by AllEars

At a Tables in Wonderland dinner on Saturday at Walt Disney World, guests were invited to preview some of the offerings for this year's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The popular event, which begins Sept. 27, allows Walt Disney World visitors to taste their way around the world via kiosks that sell foods and beverages representing various countries.

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Captain Cook’s at Polynesian Resort serves many of Disney World’s most popular foods

July 30, 2013 by AllEars

I'm pretty sure the most important thing you need to know about Captain Cook's Snack Company at Disney's Polynesian Resort is that it sells Dole Whips. (Yes, there is a place outside the Magic Kingdom where you can get that popular pineapple dessert!) But you might not be aware that some equally popular Disney foods can be found at Captain Cook's, too.

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Disney Cruise Line celebrates Halloween on the High Seas

July 27, 2013 by AllEars

My family and I enjoyed sailing aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship last year at Christmastime, and that journey made the holiday a unique occasion. But as much as I love Christmas, Halloween always has been my favorite holiday at Walt Disney World, thanks to the trick-or-treating fun of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line celebrates Halloween on the High Seas"

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You’re invited to Tour de Turtles kickoff near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

July 25, 2013 by AllEars

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will help kick off Tour de Turtles 2013 at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, and the public is invited to watch the beginning of this truly amazing race. Started in 2008 by the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Tour de Turtles is a fun way to learn about the long migration of sea turtles from … Continue reading "You’re invited to Tour de Turtles kickoff near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort"

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Radio Disney kicks off TRYathalon tour; DisneyXD to air competition in August

July 23, 2013 by AllEars

Radio Disney kicked off a national tour this weekend designed to bring the fun of DisneyXD’s TRYathalon to kids across the United States. Orlando is one of the upcoming stops, and kids are invited to come out to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 10 a.m. Aug. 31 to experience it. Part of … Continue reading "Radio Disney kicks off TRYathalon tour; DisneyXD to air competition in August"

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SeaWorld Orlando releases 4 rehabilitated manatees at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

July 20, 2013 by AllEars

On Thursday, my 8-year-old daughter and I felt like we had stepped onto the set of the television show “Sea Rescue” when we witnessed a SeaWorld Orlando team release four rehabilitated manatees into the wild. Although many people know that SeaWorld entertains and educates people through its theme parks, another goal of the company is … Continue reading "SeaWorld Orlando releases 4 rehabilitated manatees at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge"

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What makes Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park unique

July 18, 2013 by AllEars

With its almost year-round warm weather, Central Florida is a natural location for an abundance of water parks. However, even though many places charge similar admission prices — about $50 per day — not all water parks deliver the same experience. Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach certainly are among the best-themed with … Continue reading "What makes Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park unique"

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