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Say goodbye to Snow White’s Scary Adventures at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

May 31, 2012 by AllEars

Another one of the Magic Kingdom's original attractions closes today, May 31. After 40-plus years, Snow White's Scary Adventures will be shut down and the space reconfigured as part of the multi-year Fantasyland expansion project. The new Princess Fairytale Hall, which will be built in the building that now houses Snow White's Scary Adventures, is set to open late in 2013.

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Walt and the Promise of Progress City: The Florida Project

May 29, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the past few months, AllEars.Net has been highlighting exclusive excerpts from Sam Gennawey’s book, Walt and the Promise of Progress City. The book explores the process through which meaningful and functional spaces were created by Walt Disney and his artists, as well as how guests understand and experience those spaces. It also … Continue reading "Walt and the Promise of Progress City: The Florida Project"

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Meet Merida from Disney-Pixar’s Brave at Magic Kingdom

May 29, 2012 by AllEars

A new character officially began meeting guests May 18 at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Merida, the main character from Disney-Pixar's "Brave," is the fearless and impulsive daughter of Scotland's King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Her archery skills are as legendary as her impetuousness. She gets into a bit of trouble in the animated film, which debuts in theaters June 22, and must prove her bravery to save the kingdom.

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D23 Fanniversary: Boston

May 27, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

by Scott Lopes and Monica Cesar Photos by Scott and Barbara Lopes It was a long awaited day for Disney fans in Boston, MA, as Disney’s D23 held its third Fanniversary event on May 20 at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. (I’ll stop at this point to add a disclaimer: the rest of this article … Continue reading "D23 Fanniversary: Boston"

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Be aware of changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends

May 26, 2012 by AllEars

AllEars.Net's Kristin Ford highlights changes within Disney's Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends that might affect the way you tour the park. For example, the Disney Channel Rocks! street show is set up a little differently, and there's a one-way traffic pattern for guests exiting Tatooine Traders, who are directed down the ramp toward the Streets of America.

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Tips for securing celebrity autographs at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends

May 24, 2012 by AllEars

Blogger Kristin Ford shares advice on getting celebrity autographs during Star Wars Weekends.

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Disney’s Star Wars Weekends offer galaxy of fun for kids

May 21, 2012 by AllEars

Star Wars fans will be in their element at Disney's Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends. But even if your kids cannot tell Luke Skywalker from Anakin Skywalker, they still can have a great time celebrating The Force. Blogger Kristin Ford shares some of the special activities that will appeal to younger event attendees, including the new-this-year Droid Factory.

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Aspiring young chefs can learn to cook at 3 Downtown Disney restaurants

May 19, 2012 by AllEars

Young chefs work with about 30 feet of fresh pasta dough. UPDATE: The class on June 23 has sold out. Levy Restaurants has added a second class on June 24 at the same time and price. It’s probably no surprise that many kids love to help their parents in the kitchen, but it’s often with … Continue reading "Aspiring young chefs can learn to cook at 3 Downtown Disney restaurants"

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Disney Channel, Disney Parks to host open auditions for performers

May 17, 2012 by AllEars

Selena Gomez, who starred as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, was discovered at a Disney Channel open casting call. Ever wonder how stars such as Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato got their start with Disney Channel? Like thousands of other hopeful child performers, they showed up for an open casting search the network … Continue reading "Disney Channel, Disney Parks to host open auditions for performers"

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A mom’s tips for finding Disney Crocs for all sizes

May 15, 2012 by AllEars

Crocs were invented in 2002, the same year my first child was born, and they quickly became a staple for my kids. Once my son and daughter were steady on their feet, we invested in a pair for each. Because we live in Orlando and have annual passes for Walt Disney World, I could not … Continue reading "A mom’s tips for finding Disney Crocs for all sizes"

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