Walt Disney Imagineering celebrates finalists in annual theme-park design competition

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UPDATE: The team with students from Ohio University and the University of Washington won first place for its Mickey’s Magic Garden project. Second place was awarded to the team from the University of Texas, and the North Carolina State University team earned third place. Potential Walt Disney Imagineers gathered this week in California for the … Continue reading "Walt Disney Imagineering celebrates finalists in annual theme-park design competition"
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Disney movie review: ‘The Finest Hours’

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Walt Disney Studios’ “The Finest Hours” delivers an exciting adventure appropriate for families that has enough action sequences to keep audiences on the edges of their seats. What it doesn’t give us, however, is another blockbuster about a tragedy at sea like James Cameron’s dramatically satisfying “Titanic,” and that’s largely due to the lack of … Continue reading "Disney movie review: ‘The Finest Hours’"
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Walt Disney World creates family fun at Orlando’s Paws in the Park fundraiser, festival

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Love animals? Join Walt Disney World and other sponsors of Orlando’s Paws in the Park on Valentine’s Day weekend for some family fun that includes your furry babies. On Saturday, Feb. 13, the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando hosts its annual event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Eola. Paws in the Park … Continue reading "Walt Disney World creates family fun at Orlando’s Paws in the Park fundraiser, festival"
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Introducing 2016 Disney Parks Moms Panel and upcoming website changes

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Disney fans on social media channels have been taking note for several weeks as excited tweets and posts reveal those who had been given coveted spots on the 2016 Disney Parks Moms Panel. This month, however, The Walt Disney Company has officially revealed the full panel, and there are fewer new members than in past … Continue reading "Introducing 2016 Disney Parks Moms Panel and upcoming website changes"
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Celebrate 10th anniversary of Disney Channel’s ‘High School Musical’ with TV special Jan. 20

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Has it really been 10 years since the first “High School Musical” movie debuted on Disney Channel? My family and I remember it like it was yesterday, and I know we are not alone in our fond memories of the trilogy. The official anniversary is tomorrow (Jan. 20), and most of the cast returned to … Continue reading "Celebrate 10th anniversary of Disney Channel’s ‘High School Musical’ with TV special Jan. 20"
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Disney fans will find speakers, demonstrations from theme parks at Orlando Science Center’s Otronicon

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Otronicon, the annual four-day Orlando Science Center event celebrating technology, starts today. Disney fans will find plenty to inspire them, including an interactive exhibit presented by Walt Disney World that takes participants behind the scenes of some of the resort’s most popular attractions. Now in its eleventh year, Otronicon has grown from a conference for … Continue reading "Disney fans will find speakers, demonstrations from theme parks at Orlando Science Center’s Otronicon"
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SeaWorld Orlando promotes animal care, conservation at upcoming Wild Days

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Beginning Saturday, Wild Days return to SeaWorld Orlando for the third year. Wild Days are three themed weekends designed to showcase the park’s conservation efforts and inspire guests to get involved in protecting and preserving the Earth’s wild animal population. Included with regular admission are special interactive shows, the opportunity to meet leaders in the … Continue reading "SeaWorld Orlando promotes animal care, conservation at upcoming Wild Days"
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Review: Jungle Skipper Canteen at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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My family and I were among those excited to dine at the first new sit-down restaurant in the Magic Kingdom since Be Our Guest opened in 2012. Our first opportunity was when we were in the theme park on New Year's Eve. Sounds impossible, especially because Skipper Canteen isn't taking reservations, right? We actually didn't think it was that bad because we were prepared to wait to try something new.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of Winter the dolphin, to launch digital TV series

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Fans of Winter the dolphin, who starred in “Dolphin Tale” and “Dolphin Tale 2,” soon will be able to see the famous dolphin in a digital television series filmed at and around Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The first episode of “Rescue-Clearwater” will be released on Feb. 1. “Rescue-Clearwater” is being billed as “the real-life follow-up to … Continue reading "Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of Winter the dolphin, to launch digital TV series"
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