DVD Review: Tales from Earthsea

Disney and Studio Ghibli are bringing Gorō Miyazaki’s epic film “Tales from Earthsea” to DVD on March 8, 2011. This story is based on the “Earthsea” fantasy book series by Ursula K. Le Guin. This is the first film adaptation of any part of the the “Earthsea” series, as previously,

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Intrepid Traveler authors at March 13 Ormond Beach bookfair

Five authors from The Intrepid Traveler, including a Disney Legend, will take part in a “Meet The Authors Bookfair & Festival” on Sunday, March 13, noon to 3 p.m. at the grounds and plaza in and around the Ormond Beach Library, 30 South Beach St., Ormond Beach. The event is

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Richly-hued roses, petunias, violas and other colorful flowers adorn the 18th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival presented by HGTV

EXPLOSIONS OF COLOR: Richly-hued roses, petunias, violas and other colorful flowers adorn the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. The festival, which runs 75 days March 2 – May 15 at Walt Disney World Resort in…

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Chip and Company Disney Week In Review for March 7th

Time for another look back at the top Disney stories that we shared on Chip and Company over the last week. We take you from a Small World to Big Europe. From a long speech to a long walk. And from cartoons to charity. All of this is only 11

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Price Charming and Princess Aurora waltz royally during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

: In a ballroom of flowers, Price Charming and Princess Aurora waltz royally during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. The festival, which runs 75 days March 2 – May 15 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., features dozens of

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Disney Experts Help Establish National Pool Safety Code

Two Walt Disney World Resort cast members recognized as experts in water quality and aquatic safety have been tapped to join a national panel that will establish standards for constructing and operating swimming pools. Amy Duck, a safety and health manager and Michael Beatty, a manager with engineering services, will

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How Detailed Should Your Park Touring Plans Be?

Touring plans are a very personal thing and vary from group to group. Even if you don’t have a plan, that’s your plan – you don’t have a formal plan. People vary in their approach from the “wing its” to the “plan every moment of the day” types. Many people

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Anytime is a good time to eat at Chef Mickey’s

On our most recent DisneyWorld vacation we had the opportunity to experience Chef Mickey’s not once but twice. We ate here for Breakfast and ventured in for Dinner as well. While the food is as different as night and day the experience was not. Like a cool breeze from an

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Races Around The World- an Intro to runDisney

Already in 2011, over 70,000 people have participated in runDisney events.  But, what is runDisney and what are these events?  RunDisney is the official “brand” for all of Disney’s endurance events. Throughout the year, runDisney hosts many different endurance weekends and events. Starting in January with the annual Walt Disney

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Off to Neverland On Disney Cruise Line

“Off to Neverland, and aaawwaay we go!” When you “think of the happiest things” (vacation planning!) what comes to mind? Running through the parks sun up to sun down, racing to attractions, worrying about advanced dining reservations or would you rather be like the mermaids in the lagoon…relaxing and splashing

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Oldies But Goodies – Fatigue Is Our Enemy

One of the most frequent complaints I hear from my fellow Seniors when they travel to Walt Disney World is that they are so tired out by the second or third day they couldn’t enjoy the rest of their visit. There are a number of things that can cause this

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Toy Story team possibly together again in new movie

Disney studios is working toward pairing Tom Hanks and Tim Allen in a movie centered around the Jungle Cruise attraction in a live-action film. This is an attempt by Disney to revive it’s original Disneyland attraction. Producers and script writers have been chosen, director has yet to be named. Script

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