Losing a tooth at Walt Disney World can be a pixie-dusted experience

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This month, my family discovered a new side of Tinker Bell when we stayed at Walt Disney World for the weekend to celebrate my children’s birthdays. Can you believe the resident fairy knows the Tooth Fairy and often steps in for her when children lose their teeth while they are staying at the resort? Earlier … Continue reading "Losing a tooth at Walt Disney World can be a pixie-dusted experience"
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Disney movie review: “The Pirate Fairy”

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SPOILER ALERT! Everyone familiar with the Disney film classic “Peter Pan” knows that fairies and pirates have a history with one another. Now a new Disney movie release adds a little back story to the swashbuckling adventures of both Captain Hook and the easily piqued pixie Tink. Disney’s Tinker Bell movie franchise is back this … Continue reading "Disney movie review: “The Pirate Fairy”"
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First look at new Tinker Bell movie, ‘The Pirate Fairy’

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It looks as though the creators of the Disney Fairies franchise have found a way to draw more interest in the already-popular, direct-to-DVD movies, perhaps especially from the young boys in the family. The fifth installment is titled "The Pirate Fairy," and what boy doesn't like pirates? The latest movie featuring Tinker Bell and her friends is scheduled to be released on April 1, and Walt Disney Home Entertainment has been sharing more details recently.
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Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party is a delicious way to view Wishes fireworks

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My 11-year-old son has had many special experiences at Walt Disney World because we live locally and are annual passholders. But one event he hadn't been to and *really* wanted to attend was the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party. Disney fireworks are among his favorite attractions, and to be able to see them from the perfect vantage point while eating unlimited sweets -- well, that was the perfect birthday celebration recently.
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Jim’s Attic: The Park Princess Problem

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Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. My nieces have grown too old for the Disney Princess merchandise and my … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Park Princess Problem"
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Metering Modes with Fairy, Silver Mist

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Let’s get technical, technical. I wanna get technical. Let’s get into intermediate photography skill level in regards to metering. Don’t you walk away when I am talking to you. You can do this. It’s a good lesson that will broaden your knowledge, starting with an explanation of metering. Your digital camera’s metering system reads the … Continue reading "Metering Modes with Fairy, Silver Mist"
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‘Secret of the Wings’ allows Tinker Bell and Disney Fairies to sparkle in 3D

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My elementary-school-age children have happily anticipated and enjoyed each direct-to-DVD movie in the Tinker Bell series. Today, the fourth installment hits shelves, and we think it’s the best yet. Disney’s “Secret of the Wings” is another computer-animated chapter in the back story of Tinker Bell, Disney’s most famous fairy. It originally was to be called … Continue reading "‘Secret of the Wings’ allows Tinker Bell and Disney Fairies to sparkle in 3D"
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