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Easter activities at Disney World a sweet treat for kids

April 10, 2012 by AllEars

Toddlers are invited to pose with oversized Easter eggs on the lawns at Epcot’s U.K. pavilion. This year, my children and I visited Epcot on Easter Sunday for the first time. Of course, we couldn’t wait to check out the special holiday events, most of which were held outside the United Kingdom pavilion. The setting … Continue reading "Easter activities at Disney World a sweet treat for kids"

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The Walt Disney Family Museum

April 8, 2012 by Gary Cruise

“If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”. Scott McKenzie – 1967 That popular song by Scott McKenzie drew flower children from across North America and around the world to San Francisco in 1967. It was the Summer of Love. Not many people sport flowers in their hair … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Family Museum"

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DisneyQuest is more than video gaming for kids

April 7, 2012 by AllEars

DisneyQuest, Walt’s Disney World’s five-story gaming attraction at Downtown Disney, is all about the video games, right? Yes, but that’s not all there is to do. The entire second floor is set up for kids — and adults — to explore their creativity by making art, music and roller coasters. At the Animation Academy, guests … Continue reading "DisneyQuest is more than video gaming for kids"

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Tips to keep kids happy while waiting in line at Disney World

April 5, 2012 by AllEars

Large-screen video games were added to the Space Mountain queue. The weeks before and after Easter are some of the busiest at Walt Disney World, which means that even with using FASTPass, you are going to be spending time in lines for attractions, as well as restaurants, transportation, stores and bathrooms on your vacation. That’s … Continue reading "Tips to keep kids happy while waiting in line at Disney World"

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Disney World creates themed Easter baskets and lets guests customize their own

April 3, 2012 by AllEars

Beginning this week, the Easter Bunny’s helpers hop into high gear at Walt Disney World resorts, preparing for the holiday on Sunday. Guests at each hotel will be able to purchase pre-made Easter baskets — or they can customize their own. The pre-made baskets are themed to pirates, princesses and Mickey Mouse, and they are … Continue reading "Disney World creates themed Easter baskets and lets guests customize their own"

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Disney author Ridley Pearson shares what’s coming next in ‘Kingdom Keepers’ series

March 31, 2012 by AllEars

Author Ridley Pearson debuted his new ‘Kingdom Keepers V: Shell Game’ at Downtown Disney on March 29. “This is Ridley Pearson, Ace Detective, Kingdom Keeper, currently hiding out somewhere in Walt Disney World with a suspicious-looking woman with a long, long pen and a piece of paper.” So began my interview this week with author … Continue reading "Disney author Ridley Pearson shares what’s coming next in ‘Kingdom Keepers’ series"

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The Pirate’s League at Disney World gives families swashbuckling makeovers

March 29, 2012 by AllEars

My son happily waits for his pirate makeover. The Pirate’s League in the Magic Kingdom immerses guests in the swashbuckling world of pirates and their wenches by transforming them into new recruits for Captain Jack Sparrow’s crew. We set out one day last fall to give my then-8-year-old son an experience he had been yearning … Continue reading "The Pirate’s League at Disney World gives families swashbuckling makeovers"

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Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant: Downtown Disney’s Overlooked Dining Location

March 28, 2012 by Andrew Rossi

When it comes to dining at Downtown Disney, I have a certain group of restaurants that are my favorites which I tend to go to again and again. On a recent trip to Downtown Disney, however, I decided to try a restaurant that I have never even set foot in despite the countless times I … Continue reading "Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant: Downtown Disney’s Overlooked Dining Location"

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Magical makeovers at Disney World’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique create princesses

March 27, 2012 by AllEars

My daughter and her Fairy Godmother in training at the Downtown Disney location. If your children love to play dress-up, you won’t want to miss Walt Disney World’s fantastic experiences for transforming guests into princesses and pirates. Both the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and The Pirate’s League have just introduced new makeovers and packages, too. We … Continue reading "Magical makeovers at Disney World’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique create princesses"

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Walt and the Promise of Progress City: Spatial Manipulation

March 27, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the next few months, AllEars.Net will be 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: Spatial Manipulation"

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