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Celebrate platypuses, valentines and Black History Month with Disney Channel and Disney XD

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Disney Channel is educating its young viewers about Black History Month and celebrating Valentine’s Day with two new campaigns this month that aim to get kids thinking about the world around them. In addition, the countdown to National Platypus Day has begun. This past weekend, Disney Channel and Disney XD actors began posting #ShowSomeHeart messages … Continue reading "Celebrate platypuses, valentines and Black History Month with Disney Channel and Disney XD"
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Sneak peek: Disney toys to debut at American International Toy Festival 2013

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Want a sneak peak at what you may be buying for kids’ birthdays and holidays later this year, Disney fans? The American International Toy Fair 2013 begins Sunday in New York City, and plenty of Disney toys will be displayed before making it to store shelves soon. Perhaps the most extensive Disney toy collection at … Continue reading "Sneak peek: Disney toys to debut at American International Toy Festival 2013"
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2013 is a crowning year for Disney princesses at Disney World and Disneyland

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Some might say that 2013 is the year of the Disney princesses. After all, gorgeous new locations are being designed for the royal ladies at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and they open this year. On the West Coast, Disneyland Fantasy Faire is the new area where guests can meet, interact and learn the … Continue reading "2013 is a crowning year for Disney princesses at Disney World and Disneyland"
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Don’t miss seeing Oscar-nominated Disney animated short ‘Paperman’ online

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day — and the Oscars — a touching Disney animated short is available online. “Paperman,” which was widely seen in theaters with screenings of Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” in November, has been released on YouTube. The six-minute short is set in the 1940s and follows a couple after their chance meeting … Continue reading "Don’t miss seeing Oscar-nominated Disney animated short ‘Paperman’ online"
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SeaWorld’s Aquatica offers families water park fun with marine life

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Walt Disney World may have revolutionized themed water parks here in Orlando, but SeaWorld has created its own unique and kid-friendly version, too, that is equally as fun. Over the last several months, my family and I have explored Aquatica, and we have been impressed with what it has to offer. Until recently, my experience … Continue reading "SeaWorld’s Aquatica offers families water park fun with marine life"
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Fulfill your need for speed at Test Track 2.0 in Epcot

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My family and I finally got to ride the new Test Track at Epcot last weekend, and -- though we all still enjoy the ride -- we're divided on whether we prefer the new version or the previous one. For those who haven't read about Test Track 2.0 since it officially reopened on Dec. 6, the popular thrill ride was closed for more than half of 2012 while the inside of the attraction was re-imagined. Though the actual track for the cars remains the same, it feels altogether different with the new minimalist storyline, new futuristic imagery inside the attraction and new interactive concepts for guests to enjoy while waiting in line.
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Tell your kids about their heritage with personalized books sold at Epcot

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Deanna Bufo Novak A new retail stand at Epcot shares the same mission as the World Showcase portion of the Walt Disney World park — to educate visitors about countries around the globe. In this case, though, the nations are those that make up an individual child’s heritage. At kidsHeritage, Inc., guests design personalized books … Continue reading "Tell your kids about their heritage with personalized books sold at Epcot"
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Disney World’s reworked Habit Heroes attraction opens

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Habit Heroes, an exhibit at Epcot's Innoventions that teaches guests about healthy lifestyles, reopened on Friday. It soft-opened in February 2012 but quickly was closed after widespread criticism about the game's insensitivity to overweight children. The story and the focus have changed. Childhood obesity is not the overall theme; instead, it's healthy living for everyone. And rather than entering a 100-year-old gym, visitors now prepare for a futuristic battle against the bad guys who contribute to unhealthy lifestyles: The Scorchers, whose goal is dehydration; The Zappers, who aim to distract people from being physically active; and The Blocker Bots, who block guests from getting the nutrients they need. Visitors learn to fight these villains with a different method in each room as they prepare to become Habit Heroes.
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