Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes tickets on sale for Orlando dates

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One of the longest-running and popular Disney On Ice productions, “Princesses & Heroes,” is returning to Orlando in September, and tickets went on sale this weekend. Feld Entertainment describes the show this way: “Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves and Prince Eric breaks Ursula’s slithering spell to reclaim his … Continue reading "Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes tickets on sale for Orlando dates"
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Auntie Kau’i at Disney’s Polynesian Resort teaches guests to hula dance and make leis

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Disney's Polynesian Resort offers its guests many ways to be immersed in the South Pacific cultures it represents. For my young daughter, that meant spending time with Kau'i Brandt, better known as Auntie Kau'i, in the first-floor lobby of the Great Ceremonial House each day during our recent stay. At age 81, Auntie Kau'i is a Disney legend, having been with the Polynesian resort almost since it opened.
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Review: Lilo and Stitch Best Friends Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian

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One of the highlights during my family's stay at Disney's Polynesian Resort this week was the Lilo and Stitch Best Friends Character Breakfast. My son was really looking forward to this experience -- which we had never done before -- because he would get to meet with his two favorite characters, Mickey Mouse and Stitch. I was looking forward to sharing the experience with my family and good friends. Plus, I was eager to enjoy my favorite Mickey waffles, too.
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Actors from Disney Channel’s ‘Teen Beach Movie’ kick off Typhoon Lagoon beach party

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Actors Garrett Clayton, Kent Boyd and Chrissie Fit surprised guests at the water park on Friday when they appeared with a high-energy DJ spinning remixes of retro tunes on the stage by the clock tower adjacent to the wave pool. Joined by other costumed bikers and surfers, the trio made their way into a crowd of mostly kids to dance, hula hoop and toss beach balls.
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Orlando’s Gatorland offers another kind of animal kingdom that will appeal to families

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When I was invited to spend the day at Gatorland -- "The Alligator Capital of the World" on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando -- with a group of Central Florida bloggers, I was sure it would be a VERY different theme-park experience than my usual visits to Walt Disney World and SeaWorld. I have to admit to being a bit squeamish about the killer reptiles, and I wondered how quickly my children would get bored in a gator-centric environment. After all, my young kids are more accustomed to huggable Mickey and friends and smiling sea mammals at the theme parks. But as we found out on our first visit, Gatorland offers quite a few fun activities for families -- and not all directly involve the park's star reptiles.
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Don’t miss: Roasting marshmallows and making s’mores at Walt Disney World hotels

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Many of us, the young and the young-at-heart, have fond summer memories of roasting marshmallows and making s’mores. Whether you enjoy the sweet treats blackened or just lightly toasted, you can make your dessert just the way you like it at Walt Disney World. Most of the moderate and deluxe hotels at the Disney resort … Continue reading "Don’t miss: Roasting marshmallows and making s’mores at Walt Disney World hotels"
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