Don’t skip these activities for kids at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Multiple, well-spaced playgrounds are, without a doubt, the biggest draw for kids during the Flower & Garden Festival. Let's Get Moving, featuring Evos and Weevos play systems, is just cool to look at, let alone climb. One half is designated for ages 2 to 5, and the other half is for 6 years and older. Your child can jump, twirl, hang and spin -- all to catchy music from Disney Channel singers.

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Get the royal treatment with ‘Princess and The Frog’ parties, giveaways

At the Magic Kingdom, Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen continue to meet with visitors and will be honoring their subjects by handing out crowns in anticipation of the DVD release of 'The Princess and The Frog.' Also, Disney Store locations are hosting free themed parties nationwide Saturday.

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Disney to start construction of princess sets in Fantasyland expansion

Disney files notice that it's about start construction of areas featuring princesses from Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Sleeping Beauty.

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Earnhardt Jr. to guest star on ‘Handy Manny’ special on Disney Channel

Handy Manny puts the pedal to the metal in the series' second prime-time special, 'Handy Manny Big Race', at 7 p.m. ET March 20. NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. and N'Sync's Lance Bass will guest star on the show.

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Disney to sell annual pass good for all its U.S. theme parks

The "Disney Premier Passport" will cost $700 plus tax and include admission to all four parks at Walt Disney World and both parks at Disneyland.

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Don’t skip these activities for kids at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Children are given pre-printed pages that they line up on stands to make crayon rubbings in The Princess and the Frog Wedding Bayou. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Before I first visited the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival a few years ago, I didn’t expect to find much for kids;...
March 15th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Couscous Salad from the Moroccan Pavilion at Epcot

Moroccan Pavilion's Couscous SaladThe Morocco Pavilion is home to Restaurant Marrakesh, an exotic dining option in the Epcot theme park. The menu is a diverse roster of typical Moroccan fare such as roast lamb, couscous and harira soup. The chefs shared this couscous salad recipe with the Orlando...
March 12th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Get the royal treatment with ‘Princess and The Frog’ parties, giveaways

Disney Store locations nationwide are hosting parties Saturday in anticipation of the DVD release of 'The Princess and The Frog.' (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Disney is celebrating this weekend the DVD release of The Princess and The Frog on Tuesday. Most Disney Stores nationwide — including...
March 12th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Disney to start construction of princess sets in Fantasyland expansion

Walt Disney World, in the midst of early prep work for its Fantasyland expansion, has pulled permits for the three princess areas that will be built as part of the project. A few weeks ago, amid other permits for to demolish some existing structures, Disney filed notices to start construction of Cinderella’s...
March 12th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

Stir-Fried Noodles from Ohana at the Polynesian Resort

The flavors of peanuts, ginger and garlic mix in Stir-fried Noodles from Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Resort. Ohana restaurant in Disney’s Polynesian Resort is a family-friendly restaurant. Even the service is family style. Menu items include barbecue pork, turkey and beef skewers and marinated...
March 11th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Earnhardt Jr. to guest star on ‘Handy Manny’ special on Disney Channel

Handy Manny takes to the track in a prime-time special March 20. (photo by Disney Channel) Design a race car online and it could do a few laps on the Disney Channel when Handy Manny puts the pedal to the metal in the series’ second prime-time special, Handy Manny Big Race, at 7 p.m. ET March 20. NASCAR...
March 11th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

From the archives: Apple shooter dessert from the California Grill

Sweet treat: California Grill's Apple Shooter The California Grill, atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort, offers an inventive, refined menu influenced by the Pacific Coast.  And the spectacular views of the Seven Seas Lagoon, the Magic Kingdom theme park and fireworks rising over Cinderella...
March 10th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Disney to sell annual pass good for all its U.S. theme parks

Disney announced today that it will begin selling new annual passes good for admission to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The “Disney Premier Passport” will cost $700 plus tax and include admission to all four theme parks and both water parks in Orlando and both theme parks in Anaheim, Calif....
March 10th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

Bring wee ones out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Disney World

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant will host an all-day, family-friendly bash on March 17. (Walt Disney World photo) Ready for something besides green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Walt Disney World has a celebration planned for March 17 that makes room for even the wee ones. Raglan Road Irish Pub...
March 10th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Disney ends ‘Give a Day’ promotion after 1 million volunteers sign up

With a little help from Mickey Mouse, Chicago residents (from left) Danielle Rub, Dwayne Gibson and Marissa Sproul begin a volunteer project Sept. 29, 2009 at the Bethune School of Excellence in Chicago. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Walt Disney World) The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday ended a promotion offering...
March 9th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More
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