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Kilimanjaro Safari Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Beginning this spring, Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will undergo some wild changes, aimed at giving guests the opportunity to see more of their favorite animals, specifically zebras, during the 20-minute open-air ride. Though zebras have long been part of Kilimanjaro Safaris, they are often overlooked because of their location on the … Continue reading "Kilimanjaro Safari Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels to Reward A+ Teachers in 4th Annual Contest

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Students can nominate favorite teacher for chance for both to win Disney vacation ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 — The Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels has partnered with Walt Disney World® to once again honor outstanding K-12 teachers with its 2012 A+ For Teachers at Downtown Disney essay contest. The fourth annual contest, which kicks … Continue reading "Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels to Reward A+ Teachers in 4th Annual Contest"
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Finding Fixtures in the Ink & Paint Shop at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

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From the Disney Parks Blog When Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opens this coming May, guests will find a colorful new merchandise location called the Ink & Paint Shop. For the past several months, Lyndsey Vincent, a recent intern on the Walt Disney World Professional Internship Program, has been diligently working on one important thing … Continue reading "Finding Fixtures in the Ink & Paint Shop at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Japan

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 1/500s shutter, f5.6, The Japan pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase is the theme for our Pics of the Week this week. This beautiful 5-story pagoda stands at the entrance to the pavilion and was inspired by an 8th-century shrine in Nara, Japan. Just step inside this … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Japan"
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Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks

Posted on by Jack Spence
You either love ’em or you hate ’em. There isn’t much middle ground when it comes to the Tea Cups. I categorize this attraction as a “Spin & Puke” ride so you can guess what camp I’m in. Actually, I will venture onto the Tea Cups just as long as my fellow passengers swear on … Continue reading "Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks"
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Eli Manning is Coming to Disney World!

Posted on by AllEars
Eli Manning is planning to come to Walt Disney World Resort! Eli stared into a TV camera and shouted those famous words – “I’m going to Disney World!” It was the 45th time a superstar athlete or celebrity has screamed that line that will be part of the now iconic Super Bowl commercial airing nationally … Continue reading "Eli Manning is Coming to Disney World!"
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Walt and the Promise of Progress City: Site Design

Posted on 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: Site Design"
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Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World

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From the Disney Parks Blog “Better-for-you” options at five mini shops serving breakfast, lunch and dinner is the overarching theme of the new Landscape of Flavors food court still being tweaked for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, opening in May. The new restaurant will be adjacent to the lobby. “The idea is that you customize … Continue reading "Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World"
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President Obama at Walt Disney World: “America is Open for Business”

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The eyes of the nation were focused on Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday as President Barack Obama unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives to attract more international visitors and make the United States the world’s top tourism and travel destination. “People want to come here. And China and Brazil are … Continue reading "President Obama at Walt Disney World: “America is Open for Business”"
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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on by Mike Scopa
No this is not about my New Year’s Resolutions…it’s about some New Year’s Resolutions I’m hoping that perhaps we may see happening in 2012 when we next visit Walt Disney World. I’ve been thinking long and hard about what I would like to see and have been doing this for a long time so this … Continue reading "New Year’s Resolutions"
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