By Robert Yoshioka This morning we said good-bye to Cape Town as we boarded our flight up South Africa’s Garden Route to George. The views from the flight were absolutely stunning – this coastal region is where lush forests meet pristine beaches and would rank high among aviary, simian and human travelers alike. This was perfect …
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By Robert Yoshioka Continuing our awesome avian encounters from yesterday’s penguins, this morning we set off to visit a raptor wildlife rehabilitation and conservation center in Spier. We were given an up-close and personal introduction to their numerous eagles, hawks, falcons, owls and, my favorite, vultures! It was awe-inspiring to watch these majestic birds soar …
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What You Will Need: Heavy printer paper Clear tape or glue • Scissors • Hole punch Wooden dowel or pencil Coins or candy Kids, have an adult help you with the scissors. How to Make the Dreidel: Download and print onto heavy paper. Trim along solid lines. Fold along dashed lines. Glue or tape where …
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By Beth Deitchman It’s time to deck the halls—which, for Disney fans, means the time has come to put away the Disney décor… and bring out the Disney holiday décor! Mickey and Minnie Baus—which does, indeed, rhyme with M-O-U-S-E—know a thing or two about Disney holiday magic. The couple’s home, located just a skip and …
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By Robert Yoshioka Refreshing ocean views from the Cape of Good Hope kicked off our morning. Originally thought to be the southernmost tip of Africa, this was an important stopping point for ships sailing between Europe and the eastern colonies. Two oceans’ currents from two completely different Oceans meet in these waters, resulting in wild …
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By D23 Team As we celebrate the holiday season and Mickey’s milestone 90th anniversary, D23 is pleased to share this festive depiction of a scene from Mickey’s Christmas Carol, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this yuletide. Originally designed as the 1983 Christmas card from The Walt Disney Studios, the piece represents the Studios’ tradition of …
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Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs. baking potatoes (3 to 4 potatoes) ½ medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered 1 large egg 2 tbsp. matzo meal or unseasoned dry breadcrumbs 1 tsp. kosher salt ¹/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 cup canola oil Applesauce, crème fraîche, or sour cream for serving Chopped chives for garnish Instructions: …
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By Robert Yoshioka A little over seven months ago we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the Party for the Planet festival, brand-new photo locations and Wilderness Explorers badges, limited-edition merchandise and a very special Adventures by Disney Safari to South Africa hosted by Joe Rohde and Dr. Mark Penning. Now, after just …
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By Beth Deitchman Disney Junior is getting ready to take fans on an incredible and mysterious journey to Jalpur, a magical land inspired by the cultures and customs of India. Production is under way on a brand-new animated series, Mira, Royal Detective, slated to debut on Disney Junior Channels and programming blocks around the world …
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By Karina Schink Today marks the fifth anniversary of Frozen, and we maintain that the day the Arendelle palace gates were opened is one of the best in history! In honor of this super-cool achievement, here are five ways to celebrate Frozen (dancing through the night optional, though definitely encouraged). Watch the film What can …
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