Bella Vida Resort Kissimmee4 Bed, 3 Bath, Sleeps 10Kissimmee, Florida This fantastic Bella Vida Vacation Townhome is a four star complex that includes spacious townhomes designed for those Disney visitors looking for top end accommodations at great rates. Resort amenities abound at Bella Vida with Huge 6700 sq ft resort clubhouse, over fifteen acres of lakes, Arcade, internet cafe and activities for the children. Enjoy your private patio with private pool, lush landscapes,
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Kidani Village is a Disney Vacation Club property at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. (Walt Disney World) Beginning Friday, Camp Kidani at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be discontinued, WDWmagic.com reports. Camp Kidani is a daily educational program designed specifically for children ages 6 to 12 who are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Participants work with a guide on a project centered on the culture and animals of Africa. Same-day reservations may be available at 407-WDW-DINE, so guests have two more days to take advantage of this program. Camp Kidani runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and does not include food. Cost is $30 plus tax for the first child and $28.50 plus tax for each additional child in the same family. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. New learning opportunities are expected to be introduced at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Simba’s Clubhouse, the children’s activity center for ages 3 to 12, is not affected by this closing. Read more about Disney’s kids’ activities centers here .
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Face-painting is complimentary during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Of the many fun things to do at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, our children really look forward to the face painting — and it’s free. That’s a good deal because designs usually range from $10 to $15 at the booth in Mickey’s Toontown Fair. Most of the regular designs are offered during party hours, the folks at Walt Disney World said, though ones that are very time-consuming have been taken off the menu. We try to make this our first stop of the evening because the face painting is popular, and the lines can get long. This year we joined the queue at 6:45 p.m. — 15 minutes before the party actually starts — and the artists were already offering the complimentary service. We had a 30-minute wait, but it easily could have been longer if the makeup artists weren’t so skilled. My kids used the time to study others’ choices and debate the looks displayed on the board. By the time they reached the chair, their minds were made up. My daughter chose Toon Girl, which bears a strong resemblance to Minnie Mouse, for herself and me. My son, who was dressed as Mario from the popular video games, requested a black mustache, a ghost Mickey Mouse on one cheek and a Mickey Mouse pumpkin on the other. The artist was happy to accommodate his special request. After admiring themselves in mirrors, it was time for photos, of course. Here’s a look at the transformation in a short video that my husband, Steven, created:
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Windsor Palms is a family resort, only 3 miles from Disney World! With a luxury 7,500 square foot clubhouse with amenities that consisting of a large heated swimming pool, separate toddler pool and spa, 24-hour security, Gated entrance, Business Center with High Speed Internet Connection, WiFi Available for Guests, Game room with Pool & Ping pong tables, Pool table and Arcade Machines, 2 Tennis Courts, Sand volleyball court, Basketball Court, Children’s playground, Picnic / Barbecue area, Gym & e…
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The Sandcastle Club at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort offers kids a magical evening while parents have a night out. (Steven Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Recently, my kids got to experience a little bit of magic without me at Walt Disney World. My husband and I dropped them off at one of the six children’s activity centers, where kids ages 3 to 12 are supervised and can play video and board games, participate in arts and crafts, color, read, play with a variety of toys and watch movies. When we arrived, my almost-8-year-old son made a beeline for the wall of Wii and Playstation systems, while my almost-6-year-old daughter admired the dress-up clothes and coloring choices. We had no doubt our kids would have fun, and we were confident they were safe as well. The doors to the center beeped loudly any time they were opened, and cast members were quick to check who was coming or going. The ratio of adults to children was better than average. There were two adults and four kids in the center when we arrived. When we returned, there were three adults and about a dozen children. Parents wanting to rely on more than their cell phones also can request pagers. Most of the centers are open daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Dinner is included for children in the centers between 6 and 8 p.m. My kids loved getting to “order” their dinners. Choices included a hot dog with fries and fruit; macaroni and cheese with fruit; chicken tenders with fries and fruit; fish nuggets with fries and fruit; cheese pizza; and grilled cheese with fries and fruit. You do not have to be staying at a Disney hotel to use the children’s activity centers. Everyone pays the same rate — $11.50 per hour per child with a two-hour minimum. (Children must be potty-trained.) Although walk-ups are welcome, reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Kids activity centers are located in most deluxe resorts: ** Simba’s Clubhouse at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge ** Never Land Club at Disney’s Polynesian Resort ** Cub’s Den at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge ** Sandcastle Club at Disney’s Yacht and Beach clubs ** Mouseketeer Club at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa ** Camp Dolphin at Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan resorts At the end of the evening, children are offered another treat: cookies and milk. I had my own sweet end to the evening when my daughter said,”Mommy, I forgot all about you because I was having so much fun!”
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The Bay Slides empty into the wave pool at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) It’s summer in Orlando, which, happily, means trips to the Disney World water parks for us. Both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are a lot of fun for families — but we’re seeing them from a different perspective this time around. We had come to know well the little kids areas — Tike’s Peak and Ketchakiddee Creek — when our children were shorter than 48 inches. In those play areas, little ones have their own tube rides, slides and fountains and they delight in getting to do what big kids do in their sections of the water parks. Tike’s Peak and Ketchakiddee Creek are well-planned for preschoolers and toddlers. Now, my almost-6-year-old and almost-8-year-old have graduated to bigger thrills. At Blizzard Beach, that means we’ll be seeking chairs near the Ski Patrol Training Camp. At Typhoon Lagoon, we’ll be camped out by the Storm Slides. I’m not deluding myself, though, because I don’t think we’ll be sitting down much — except for lunch. After having annual passes to the Disney water parks, I wrote a comprehensive description of both places here . You can also see a collection of photos from Blizzard Beach here and all the fun things to do at Typhoon Lagoon here . In addition to buying a one-day admission ($43.67 for adults; $37.28 for kids ages 3 to 9) to a water park, guests have these options: ** Water park hopper annual pass ($106.45 for adults; $85.73 for kids ages 3 to 9) ** Disney Quest / Water parks annual pass ($137.39 for adults; $105.44 for kids ages 3 to 9) ** Florida resident after 2-p.m. water park annual pass ($63.90 for adults; $51.12 for kids ages 3 to 9)
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Woody and Buzz Lightyear have their friendship tested in 'Toy Story 3.' (PIxar Animation Studios/Walt Disney Pictures photo) SPOILER ALERT: This post reveals some of the plot of Toy Story 3 . Like so many other families, we were looking forward to seeing Toy Story 3 this weekend, and it didn’t disappoint us. We laughed, cried and even cheered with the others in the crowded theater. I was a little concerned ahead of time after reading tweets about parents not wanting to see Lotso Bear at Disney World after all, adults weeping throughout the film, and possible scary scenes for children. Toy Story 3 does tug at the heartstrings — of some adults. In the beginning, when Andy is getting ready for college, he must decide what to do with his favorite childhood toys. For parents like myself, the decision and toys’ sense of rejection is tainted by our own sentimentality regarding our children and their journey to adulthood. When I looked around the crowded theater, I only saw adults wiping their eyes, not children. My kids said afterward that they just took the story at face value — they obviously don’t have the life experience to feel too sad about the situation. About halfway through the movie, we find out that Lotso Bear is not quite as nice as he seems. We were all surprised about that, having met the cuddly bear at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently. The new character meet-and-greet had us all scratching our heads because Lotso isn’t a likeable character. He doesn’t redeem himself at the end of the movie; he merely receives a fitting punishment for his behavior. And, of course, the ending is a real tear-jerker, again for some adults or perhaps older children. It’s tough not to be moved when it appears that the toys’ luck has finally run out and they are going to accept their somewhat scary fate together. The plot twists near the end of the movie keep viewers in suspense and sniffling. While some of the jokes went over my kids’ heads, so did plenty of the angst, allowing them to enjoy the characters they know well. We found Toy Story 3 to be a great finale to the trilogy and a good movie to watch together as a family.
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Jedi Mickey and R2-MK, a new character at Disney's Star Wars Weekends, are kid-friendly options for meet-and-greets. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Parents will pose their children in front of anything or anyone at Walt Disney World, it seems. When it’s the iconic Cinderella Castle or Mickey Mouse, it’s expected. But what happens when kids are asked to stand next to a unfamiliar character? Sometimes it works out, but many times the unsuspecting parents have asked their child to do something they fear. When my daughter was about two years old, she loved Winnie the Pooh and asked to see him every time we stepped foot on Disney World property. The first time the request was made, we stood in line for a meet-and-greet. When we got to the front, she was terrified of the furry character towering over her and hid behind me. Yet, when she was in her stroller and we’d pass by, she’d call out, “Hi, Pooh!” every time. So, we learned that distance was the key at that age. The opportunity to see many unusual — and even scary — characters is upon us again with the last of Star Wars Weekends taking place today through Sunday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The characters, such as Storm Troopers, can be quite intimidating as they wander the streets. Many younger kids tend to shy away from them, even walking on the opposite side of the street. When my son was about three-and-a-half and going through his Star Wars phase, he said he wanted to get autographs from Darth Vader and the Storm Troopers. But when it was time, he too decided he needed some distance between himself and the bad guys. At that point, though, the Disney actors broke character just enough to coax my son in doing what he wanted to. And that was perfect because he came away with the impression that Darth Vader wasn’t all bad. If you want to skip the realistic Sci Fi characters altogether but still get some special memories from Star Wars Weekends, be sure to visit Jedi Mickey and Princess Leia Minnie during their meet-and-greets. They are adorable and always popular. This year, R2-MK joins them for the first time.
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A parent’s perspective: When kids are scared of Disney characters
