Photo Finds: Simpsons’ Springfield at Universal, Kings Bowling, gift shops and more – April 15, 2013

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By Kevin Yee More structures are going up in the upcoming Springfield section at Universal Studios Florida, near the Simpsons ride, and some are sporting familiar facades (Moe’s Tavern, Krusty Burger). We tour the new King’s Bowling on International Drive. We also look at still more track for Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster and glance at…

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‘Fairies Week’ to bring together Disney Fairies for Limited Time Magic

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From April 15 through 21, 2013, it’s ‘Fairies Week’ featuring the Disney Fairies at Walt Disney World apart of Limited Time Magic. Tinker Bell will be joined by some of her friends including Iridessa, Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn, Vidia and even Terence at Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook in Adventureland.

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Out of the Loop: Legoland Hotel in California now open – Videos/Photos

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By Andy Guinigundo, Video by Benson Ma, Photos by Jason Ma Carlsbad, Calif. – April 5, 2013 marked the Legoland Hotel grand opening at Legoland California Resort. This three-story, 250 room hotel represents the largest expansion in the resort’s history. Each and every room is Lego themed after one of three popular Lego lines: pirate,…

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‘Living’ Captain Hook topiary meets, and surprises, guests at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival

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A Captain Hook “living topiary” made a special one-time appearance today at Epcot as part of the International Flower and Garden Festival. Park guests lined up throughout the day in the United Kingdom pavilion to have their photo with him, and he took many by surprise when he moved.

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‘Finding Dory’ sequel to ‘Finding Nemo’ to be released on Nov. 25, 2015

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It’s no April Fool’s joke – The sequel to Disney – Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” has been announced. Entitled “Finding Dory,” the sequel will be released on Nov. 25, 2015. The new adventure takes place about a year after the first film and features returning favorites Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang, among others. Set in part…

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Spring Fling brings bunnies and egg hunts to Disney World for the next Limited Time Magic

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Walt Disney World will be celebrating spring over the next week at Magic Kingdom and Epcot as part of the next Limited Time Magic. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny have been meeting guests at Magic Kingdom for the past couple of weeks and they’ll continue to do so plus make appearances at Epcot for Spring Fling…

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Baby aardvark and Southern ground hornbills born at Busch Gardens Tampa

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Busch Gardens Tampa recently welcomed three new residents to the park. A baby aardvark was born on Feb. 6, 2013 and two baby Southern ground hornbills where hatched on Feb. 15 and 19. The healthy baby aardvark is expected to grow to more than 120 pounds within its first year of life and the hornbills…

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Downtown Disney to become Disney Springs over the next three years

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Downtown Disney as it is known today, along with the Downtown Disney name will be going away over the next three years. Disney Springs will fully spring to life in 2016, adding more shopping, dining and entertainment amid open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm.