Disney debuts reading apps for children of different ages

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In recent weeks, Disney has released a versatile group of digital apps based on classic characters. Most work on all Apple devices — the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. My 7-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son tested a group of beautifully illustrated storybooks with me. The “The Lion King: Timon’s Tale” and “Tangled: Storybook Deluxe” are the … Continue reading "Disney debuts reading apps for children of different ages"
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Beauty and the Beast in 3D: A Review

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When I first heard about Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” hitting the theaters in 3D I wasn’t sure if that tease would motivate me into spending the money to see a film I had first seen in theaters 21 years ago and that I own on DVD. It did, and I am glad it did. … Continue reading "Beauty and the Beast in 3D: A Review"
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Storytime with Belle

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Avid reader and occasional flatware chorus line-participant, Belle, used to tell stories at the Magic Kingdom. Nowadays she is busy telling Prince Adam how she forsees her new digs and restaurant opening in late 2012 in Fantasyland. Uh oh! I hope she’s not a bridezilla. Check out the attitude and body language. Disney Pic of … Continue reading "Storytime with Belle"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Beauty and the Beast

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My favorite Disney animated film is Beauty and the Beast. The combination of story, characters, music, songs and some of the best mix of hand drawn and computer assisted animation still has it as the only animated film to be nominated for Best Picture by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Oscars. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Beauty and the Beast"
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Epcot’s France Pavilion – Part One

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I would never say that one World Showcase pavilion is more beautiful than another. Each is picturesque and captivating in its own way. But I would certainly be willing to use different adjectives to describe each pavilion. For example, I would call Morocco mysterious. Serene would work well to describe Japan. And one might use … Continue reading "Epcot’s France Pavilion – Part One"
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Enchanted Tales with Belle – A Peak Behind the New Fantasyland Walls

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Information and Photos from the Disney Parks Blog by Jennifer Fickley-Baker “Beauty and the Beast” was released in theaters in 1991, and to say that I was obsessed with this movie is putting it mildly. I was 12 years old when it debuted and I must’ve seen the film at least 10 times that summer. … Continue reading "Enchanted Tales with Belle – A Peak Behind the New Fantasyland Walls"
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Beastly Perennials

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Disney fans and horticulturists alike rejoice in the many topiaries found at Walt Disney World, especially during Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. Shaped as characters from movies and television, the topiaries draw attention from kids to grandparents. Just don’t touch them, the topiaries, that is. If you haven’t yet guessed, our Disney Pic of the … Continue reading "Beastly Perennials"
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Beauty and the Beast Revived on the West Coast

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See Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the El Capitan Theatre, September 24 – October 7! This March, the live Broadway musical extravaganza, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, presented by NETworks, is coming to the Pantages Theatre. Tickets for this engagement will go on presale in early December. In advance of this new show, the … Continue reading "Beauty and the Beast Revived on the West Coast"
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The Red Beast

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Remember this photo? This is how my photos looked when I first attempted to photograph Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage with my Nikon D70 camera. Up until then, the camera’s automatic White Balance setting was handling photographing around the Walt Disney World resort a breeze. I was able to save this photo via … Continue reading "The Red Beast"
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Disney Movies and Stitch Limited Edition Pins – Auction #7

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Auction #7 – Disney Auction Disney Movies and Stitch Limited Edition Pins – Collectables for a Cause For complete rules scroll to the bottom. This year, I am again participating in my 11th Avon Walk for Breast Cancer! To demonstrate my commitment to this cause, I am auctioning some special items from my personal collection … Continue reading "Disney Movies and Stitch Limited Edition Pins – Auction #7"
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