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On Monday, April 22, 2013, Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrated two festivities -- Earth Day 2013 and the theme park's 15th anniversary.
The day began with an opening ceremony at the Tree of Life that featured Josh D'Amaro, Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment, as speakers. Because this was open to the public -- and held before rope drop -- it garnered quite a crowd as fans gathered to celebrate and park-goers waited to be let into the rest of Animal Kingdom. The highlight was a performance of The Lion King's "Circle of Life."
15 things for families to love about Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onSince the park opened 15 years ago, though, there have been additions large and small that have made the park what it is today -- a place where guests can enjoy world-class entertainment and see and learn about the animal inhabitants of the Earth. In honor of Monday's anniversary and Earth Day celebration at Animal Kingdom, I offer 15 things that kids and families love to do at Disney World's newest theme park.
Disney XD takes 2 approaches to Healthy Living campaign
Posted onThis month, Disney XD has involved viewers in two new initiatives that are part of Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living campaign. If my elementary-school-age children are like typical viewers, though, one campaign project is more likely to make an impact than the other. On Sunday, the network premiered the first half of “The Greatest Action … Continue reading "Disney XD takes 2 approaches to Healthy Living campaign"
Girl Scouts can celebrate and learn at Walt Disney World this summer
Posted onGirl Scouts and their troops can participate in Disney Youth Education Series programs designed just for them at the Orlando theme park from May 25 through June 30, and registration is open through May 1. Girls Unite offers educational activities in the areas of leadership (dream), science & technology (act), and conservation (change) that are tailored to grade levels and give participants a taste of a different Disney park for each course.
AT&T U-verse puts live Disney network shows online and on mobile devices
Posted onGood news for Disney fans who subscribe to AT&T’s U-verse services in their homes: The company announced this week that a set of new apps will allow viewers to watch Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior live on their iOS, Android, Xbox and Kindle Fire devices. The new mobile streaming is available at no … Continue reading "AT&T U-verse puts live Disney network shows online and on mobile devices"
Entire family can participate at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and runDisney events
Posted onAs most runDisney fans know, registration opened this week for the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, the group’s flagship event that will be held Jan. 8 to 12. Because the weekend has become so popular, runDisney announced it has added races and made changes to better accommodate the growing number of runners who routinely … Continue reading "Entire family can participate at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and runDisney events"
How fans can be Kingdon Keepers for a day at Walt Disney World
Posted onPearson will be back at Walt Disney World to meet fans and sign books toward the end of the run. He is scheduled to appear from 4 to 6 p.m. April 10 at Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney Marketplace and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 11 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Admission is required to attend the theme-park signing.
Hands-on fun with Innoventions attractions can make Epcot guests feel like superheroes
Posted onSometimes, there's nothing more magical than hands-on interaction fun with a Disney Parks attraction, and that's the idea behind the Innoventions concept at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Tour Disney Fairy houses at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival and learn how to create one at home
Posted onOne of my family's favorite displays at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is the Pixie Hollow Garden. Sure, the topiaries of Tinker Bell and her fellow fairies are amazing, but what we really like to study are the miniature fairy houses.
It’s curtains for Disney Channel Rocks! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after April 6
Posted onSince 2007, the theme park has offered guests the opportunity to see their favorite "High School Musical" songs performed -- and even participate in the show by learning dance steps from the professionals. Disney World recently announced that the current show, Disney Channel Rocks!, will have its swan song on April 6.
