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Visit the New Fantasyland
Posted Dec 13 2012 by Travel Channel Producer in Family Travel, Hot Topics with 5 Comments

This week, Walt Disney World officially opened the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom. New Fantasyland is an extension of regular Fantasyland (home of classic Disney rides and many, many strollers). When guests enter the Enchanted Forest, they arrive at Maurice’s Cottage …

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Orlando Amusement Parks Launch Exciting Upgrades
Posted May 4 2012 by Kwin Mosby in Amusement Parks, Family Travel, Hotels with 0 Comments

by Troy Petenbrink Orlando, the home of Mickey Mouse and sunshine, is the No. 1 tourist destination in the US. It attracts over 50 million annual visitors — and it’s gearing up for more. As Orlando approaches its summer season, it is launching many new …

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Set to Open in California
Posted Dec 12 2011 by Kwin Mosby in Amusement Parks, Entertainment, Family Travel, Hot Topics with 4 Comments

by Christina Ricchiuti, PackedSuitcase.com Get ready, West Coast Muggles … the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in California! Just when you might think that our favorite boy wizard’s been replaced by the latest literary craze (I’m looking at …

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Killer Whale Returns to Perform at SeaWorld
Posted Apr 4 2011 by Kwin Mosby in Amusement Parks, Family Travel with 0 Comments

The orca responsible for his trainer’s death last year is performing at SeaWorld Orlando again. The killer whale Tilikum was back in the pool performing for crowds last week. The whale will also be part of the “One Ocean” show at SeaWorld, which debuts April …

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