Orlando’s Gatorland offers another kind of animal kingdom that will appeal to families

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When I was invited to spend the day at Gatorland -- "The Alligator Capital of the World" on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando -- with a group of Central Florida bloggers, I was sure it would be a VERY different theme-park experience than my usual visits to Walt Disney World and SeaWorld. I have to admit to being a bit squeamish about the killer reptiles, and I wondered how quickly my children would get bored in a gator-centric environment. After all, my young kids are more accustomed to huggable Mickey and friends and smiling sea mammals at the theme parks. But as we found out on our first visit, Gatorland offers quite a few fun activities for families -- and not all directly involve the park's star reptiles.
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Don’t miss: Roasting marshmallows and making s’mores at Walt Disney World hotels

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Many of us, the young and the young-at-heart, have fond summer memories of roasting marshmallows and making s’mores. Whether you enjoy the sweet treats blackened or just lightly toasted, you can make your dessert just the way you like it at Walt Disney World. Most of the moderate and deluxe hotels at the Disney resort … Continue reading "Don’t miss: Roasting marshmallows and making s’mores at Walt Disney World hotels"
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Disney’s lovable puppies return in ‘Super Buddies’ DVD

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Who can resist watching a litter of Golden retriever puppies play? Certainly not me or my kids, especially since we have our own mischievous Golden, Sunshine, at home. Add a little Disney magic to a naturally amusing gathering, and the antics of the pups easily became a popular movie series. The franchise began in 1997 … Continue reading "Disney’s lovable puppies return in ‘Super Buddies’ DVD"
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Disney Infinity: My kids preview game with help from artist, designer

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Disney Interactive Studios invited gamers and Disney guests on both coasts to play its much-talked about new gaming system, Disney Infinity, this past week for the first time. At E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, players formed long lines to try their hands at the game that has been compared repeatedly to Activision's Skylanders. In Orlando, the game was set up for two days at Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney's West Side.
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Fantasia Gardens at Walt Disney World offers miniature golf for beginners, pros

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Fantasia Gardens is located across from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel near Epcot. It is home to two very different courses: A traditional miniature golf course by the same name and Fantasia Fairways, an 18-hole golf course with water hazards, sand traps, roughs designed to be played only by putting. Make no mistake -- Fantasia Fairways is a challenging course for serious golfers.
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Radio Disney to travel Central Florida this summer with family entertainment

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The Road Crew from Radio Disney AM 990 is going to be traveling back and forth across Central Florida this summer, bringing music, games and prizes to a lot of family friendly local events. The experiences are inexpensive or free and often include prizes and fantastic giveaways. Here’s the upcoming schedule for those Disney DJs: … Continue reading "Radio Disney to travel Central Florida this summer with family entertainment"
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Disney Infinity debuts at E3 today and possibly at Downtown Disney later this month

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With only two months until the scheduled launch of Disney Infinity, the highly anticipated gaming system that is expected to give Activision’s Skylanders a run for its money, the marketing is ramping up. Participants at the three-day E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles that begins today will be among the first to play. It … Continue reading "Disney Infinity debuts at E3 today and possibly at Downtown Disney later this month"
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