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Disney to shut down Club Penguin and replace it with Club Penguin Island app

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It’s with some wistfulness that I received the news last week that The Walt Disney Company is shutting down its Club Penguin website. Disney acquired the popular kids virtual world in 2007, and my children spent a couple years enthralled with it. Apparently, though, its popularity has been waning so Disney is closing the online … Continue reading "Disney to shut down Club Penguin and replace it with Club Penguin Island app"
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Don’t miss Disney’s Club Penguin Hollywood Party and new EP

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If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you probably know that my 10-year-old son loves Disney’s Club Penguin web-based video game. He can’t wait to log in to the virtual world each day and see what is new, and he’s far from alone. Club Penguin is the most popular online game for children. This … Continue reading "Don’t miss Disney’s Club Penguin Hollywood Party and new EP"
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Disney’s Club Penguin video game involves kids in charity donations

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Here’s a reason to actually encourage your child to play on the computer. Disney’s Club Penguin, one of the largest online virtual worlds for kids, is donating $1 million to charities during the holiday season, based on its players’ actions. Club Penguin kicked off its annual “Coins for Change” program on Thursday, and it runs … Continue reading "Disney’s Club Penguin video game involves kids in charity donations"
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Disney character costumes among kids’ top picks for Halloween 2012

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Party City analyzes pop culture, the latest fashion trends and Hollywood blockbusters to prepare for the year’s biggest costume crazes. This year, the Halloween retailer is sharing which characters you can expect to see when you open the door to trick-or-treaters. It’s probably no surprise that Disney characters are perennial favorites. Classic Disney Princess costumes … Continue reading "Disney character costumes among kids’ top picks for Halloween 2012"
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Disney spends millions on Club Penguin Internet safety campaign for kids

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Although it doesn’t feature the traditional Fab Five, Club Penguin is one of The Walt Disney Company’s wildly popular products. In fact, since Disney acquired the online game in 2007, it has grown to be one of the largest virtual worlds for children, with 175 million accounts worldwide, according to some sources. Because of its … Continue reading "Disney spends millions on Club Penguin Internet safety campaign for kids"
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