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Local Disney blogger featured in Southern Living Magazine
ReporterA Disney vacation is one that can create a lifetime of memories for a family. But planning for one, doesn't happen overnight. That's why it helps to get tips from the experts. Chuck Lionberger is the man behind the blog, "Disney Daddy." He...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Human Interest, Amusement and Theme Parks, Travel
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Disney tickets now have a Magic Kingdom premium
For many years, as it grew from one theme park to four, Walt Disney World adhered to a simple principle: Each of those parks, no matter how disparate the attendance, was worthy of the same ticket price. No longer. When Disney raised ticket prices this...
Tags: Corporate Officers, Services and Shopping, Zoology, The Walt Disney Co., Prices
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Theme parks seize on Potter's success to peddle new must-have items
At Universal Orlando, visitors can buy mugs of butterbeer pulled straight from the pages of the "Harry Potter" books — or eat Krusty Burgers made infamous by "The Simpsons" television show. At Walt Disney World, they can sample LeFou's Brew or The...
Tags: Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Bars and Clubs, Services and Shopping, The Walt Disney Co.
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Partnership for cruise line The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), founded nearly 200 years ago to advance geographical science, is to...Tags: Media Industry, Music Theater, Breast Cancer, Aquatica, Jason Taylor
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Work assignment: Just be human
As regular readers of this column know, my last vacation involved a cactus and the unfortunate perforation of my buttocks. (Thank you for all the sympathy cards.) So I'm pleased to report that on a recent trip to Disney World — aka "Mickey Mouse's...Tags: Chicago Tribune Columnists, Rex Huppke, Donald Trump, Amusement and Theme Parks
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Universal to add more themed hotel suites
The minions are coming to a hotel room near you. Universal Orlando announced that each of the 18 kids' suites in its Loews Portofino Bay Hotel are being renovated to feature a theme based on the movie "Despicable Me," complementing Universal Studios'...
Tags: Islands of Adventure, Corporate Officers, Aquatica, Amusement and Theme Parks, Interior Policy
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New Disney app for iPhones and iPads helps you share your stories with photos, videos and more
Orlando SentinelIt's probably fair to say that most everyone who visits Walt Disney World has a story about their experience that they would like to share. It might be a simple tweet, a Facebook update or even a Google+ post with a photo. But what if you’re...Tags: Google+, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Twitter, Inc.
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George Seel: Engineer helped transform Orlando with work on airport, Disney and I-4
Winter Park resident George Seel loved seeing the start and completion of a construction project, having been a key player in several landmark developments from Walt Disney World to Orlando International Airport. "He was always involved, up until the...
Tags: U.S. Army, Science and Technology, Interstate 4, Orlando, Orlando International Airport
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Review: SeaWorld's water park doesn't live up to Aquatica name
I was overjoyed when I first heard SeaWorld San Diego was going to build an Aquatica water park. The original Aquatica at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida was an instant success, setting a new standard for excellence and excess in the water park industry...
Tags: Aquatica, Orlando, Google Inc., Amusement and Theme Parks, Social Media
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"Warning: Gay Day at Disney 6/1" banner flown over Central Florida
Orlando SentinelA plane with the banner "Warning: Gay Day at Disney 6/1" is flying around Central Florida. This morning, the plane appeared to be making loops from as far north as Altamonte Springs to as far south as Belle Isle, but it was hard to tell from the ground....Tags: Tampa, Orlando, Belle Isle, Amusement and Theme Parks, Altamonte Springs
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'Rainbow Mickey' souvenirs come out for Gay Days
Mickey the merchandiser has gone loud and proud, in a subtle sort of way. Walt Disney World will be the gathering spot for thousands of gays, their friends and families this weekend, as the 23rd annual Gay Day takes place Saturday at the Magic Kingdom....
Tags: Orlando Restaurants, Amusement and Theme Parks, Auction Service, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians
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Disney's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at New Fantasyland reaches construction milestone
The track has been completed on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction based on Disney's film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is set to open as part of New Fantasyland in spring 2014. The...
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