Disney Infinity marries Skylanders-style video game with beloved Disney characters

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This week, Disney Interactive Studios officially announced it will jump on the Skylanders craze with its own version of the interactive video games called Disney Infinity. Judging by the popularity of the Skylanders franchise and the Disney brand, gamers probably are going to have a difficult time waiting until the June release date. For those … Continue reading "Disney Infinity marries Skylanders-style video game with beloved Disney characters"
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Build-a-Bear introduces Disney bear with Princess Weekend

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There was a little bit of Disney magic happening at Build-A-Bear Workshops across North America this past weekend, and my eight-year-old daughter and I dropped in at our local store to check out the festivities. To celebrate the new Disney Princess bear, which was released on Friday, Build-A-Bear invited girls to learn to curtsey and … Continue reading "Build-a-Bear introduces Disney bear with Princess Weekend"
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Disney Cruise Line offers Miami excursions on debarkation days

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Despite living in Orlando for almost two decades, I haven’t really spent any time in Miami. Sure, I’ve driven through the area on my way to the Florida Keys, but I haven’t taken the time to explore the city. That’s about to change for me this spring when my family plans to visit some of … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line offers Miami excursions on debarkation days"
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Creativity, technology bring new Disney toys to life in 2013

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Playtime can be serious business for The Walt Disney Co. The news coming out of Disney World this week about MyMagic+ and the coordinating MagicBand has many Disney fans excited about the application of radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology in the parks that will allow them to customize their vacations. But that isn’t the only high-technology … Continue reading "Creativity, technology bring new Disney toys to life in 2013"
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The many great reasons to visit Disney World in January

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In Orbitz’s annual travel index, Orlando has been named as one of the “Sure Bets for Great Deals in 2013.” This designation comes in large part due to the expansion of New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom and great deals year-round at the Disney World hotels. So, in light of that news, let’s take a look … Continue reading "The many great reasons to visit Disney World in January"
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Disney Live!: Mickey’s Music Festival is coming to Florida cities in March

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The newest Disney Live! stage production, Mickey’s Music Festival, returns to Florida in March, and some tickets already are on sale. Mickey’s Music Festival is an original story about — what else? — a music festival that features popular Disney songs remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country. More than 25 characters from … Continue reading "Disney Live!: Mickey’s Music Festival is coming to Florida cities in March"
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Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Disney and your kids

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There are plenty of options for kids to ring in 2013 with Disney this year. If your family is visiting Walt Disney World, each of the four theme parks has special events planned for New Year's Eve. (More details on AllEars.Net.) But if you'd like to celebrate outside the parks -- which presumably would be less crowded and less expensive -- with your favorite Disney characters and personalities, here are some possibilities.
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