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Don’t you find manatees just absolutely adorable? Alternately and affectionately referred to as “sea cows” for their rather rotund bodies and gently grazing nature, did you know that the manatee is the official marine mammal of the state of Florida? Therefore, it seems only natural that for some, manatee encounters play an integral part in having the ultimate Floridian experience. ...

Pixar Animation Studios, longtime co-partner and subsidiary to the Walt Disney Company, has an ongoing commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering respect and appreciation for all kinds of people. By successfully representing different cultures and ethnicities and honing in on those specific, personal characteristics and stories that speak to every person’s own unique yet relatable experiences, Pixar has made watching ...

It’s true that no two Disney Resort hotels are exactly the same, and each one packs its very own exclusive originality. But that doesn’t mean we never see similar installments across the board. Just as twin attractions can be found within different Disney Parks, there are a couple of accommodations by Disney that may have you doing a double-take when ...

You don’t have to wait until the evening for happy hour to indulge in an enticing cocktail. Truth be told, cocktails can accompany any occasion, any time of day. And yes, that even includes breakfast and brunch time. With so many great locations all throughout Walt Disney World Resort and in neighboring Disney Springs hailed for their breakfast and brunch ...

In most parts of North America, the dawning of spring is synonymous with being a time of rebirth and renewal—a time to get back into nature, and—if you happen to have a green thumb—the time to get your gardening on. Planning which plants to plant, and coming up with fun-themed gardening patterns can be a great joy, even to those ...

Any longtime Walt Disney World vacationer can tell you that booking a trip to the most magical place on Earth these days is a whole different experience from what it was just a few short years ago. From ongoing mitigated responses to the recent pandemic to the discontinuation of well-known services along with policy changes across the board in general, ...

People have praised the latest Disney-Pixar animated feature film, Turning Red (2022), for its originality and unique deliverance of a one-of-a-kind storyline. I agree that there are several novel aspects at work within the film, many of which we’ve yet to see play out in prior works of animation from Walt Disney Entertainment. One example is the way adolescence is ...

Have you ever wondered where Disney World locals head to when they aren’t actively visiting the parks or hanging out at Disney Springs? It may be difficult to believe that anyone would even want to go anywhere else, but there are in fact alternative places that area residents like to head to for shopping, dining, and more low-key experiences in ...

Visiting Walt Disney World Resort? You certainly have plenty of palatable pies to pick from! Both conventional classics and uniquely flavored novelties make up the grand ensemble, with various specialties forever emerging at locations all throughout the Parks, Resorts, and within Disney Springs. Here are 10 tasty examples that you simply must try. 10. Entrée Pies Not all pies are ...

If you consider Disney World to be the apple of your eye, as far as vacationing goes, you’re not alone. And if you are particularly fond of that sweet, juicy fruit referenced by that noted saying and just happen to be at Walt Disney World Resort at the moment, then you’re right where you need to be. Not only are ...