Avatar to Come to Life at Disney Theme Parks


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Avatar Theme Park at Disney World Orlando

Disney seems to be the biggest Avatar fan of all, as it recently announced plans to bring the mythical land of Pandora to life at Disney theme parks around the globe. According to the film's director, James Cameron, two new upcoming Avatar films will help to develop Pandora in theme park form in greater detail. "Our goal is to go beyond current boundaries of technical innovation and experiential Read more

When Did You First Visit Disney?


Updated 07/13/11 9:11 AM · Posted by babysugar · 12 comments

When Did You First Visit Disney?

With schools' rolling spring breaks in full swing many families' thoughts turn to the magical world of Disney. Whether it be frolicking with the princesses, riding It's a Small World or taking pictures with Mickey and his pals, the Disney theme parks have caught the attention of youngsters and their parents for generations. But with single day ticket prices costing as much as $68 per child – Read more

Shades of Green — A Disney Resort For Military Families


Updated 05/18/08 6:31 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 12 comments

Shades of Green —  A Disney Resort For Military Families

I can't believe I had never heard of this place until I cracked open the Times yesterday — Shades of Green. It's a vacation spot for soldiers on active duty (and other eligible service folks) to call their own when they come home to visit their families or need a vacation. Nestled within Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, the name is inspired by camouflage colors and features everything you'd Read more

Walt Disney Banning Children?


Updated 02/08/09 9:09 AM · Posted by babysugar · 19 comments

Walt Disney World Restaurant Bans Children

Children dream of going to the wonderful world of Disney to meet their heroes, wear mouse ears, ride the Dumbo ride, and eat cotton candy. And, most parents love taking their kids to Disney to fulfill those childhood fantasies while relaxing a little bit themselves. Apparently, some adults, in the midst of all things Disney, will be able to relax kid free according to a Tampa Bay news Read more

The Five Best Races For Women


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Best Races For Women From Marathons to 5Ks

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com Women's races offer a decidedly different vibe than their coed Read more

The Muppets' Music Man Bret McKenzie on His Oscar Nod and Taking a Silly Job Seriously


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Bret McKenzie Interview on The Muppets

Bret McKenzie is up for an exceedingly rare honor this year, with his ballad "Man or Muppet" earning one of just two nominations in the Oscars' best song category. I caught up with The Muppets' musical supervisor today at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to chat about the awards attention and the unique experience of penning music for Kermit and company. The New Zealand native talked about fighting Read more

Pixar Announces New Dinosaur and Inside-the-Human-Mind Movies at D23


Updated 08/21/11 5:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pixar Announces New Movies at D23

At yesterday's Disney expo D23, Pixar fed the fandemonium by announcing two all-new movies now in production. This year marks the animation studio's 25th anniversary, and judging by yesterday's offerings, their innovative spirit shows no signs of fading. The first film they unveiled explores what the world might have been like if dinosaurs were never wiped out by a giant asteroid, but continued Read more