February 2012

6 Disney closes new Habit Heroes exhibit after criticism for stigmatizing fat kids   Orlando Sentinel
Salon
 Disney closes new Habit Heroes exhibit after criticism for stigmatizing fat kids   Orlando Sentinel
Disney closes new Habit Heroes exhibit after criticism for stigmatizing fat kids
Orlando Sentinel
By Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel Epcot's new Habit Heroes attraction, which tackles childhood obesity, has landed in big fat trouble. Shortly after its unofficial opening this month, the interactive exhibit was blasted by critics for stigmatizing fat
Disney's fat-shaming failSalon

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6 Overnight schedule for Magic Kingdoms One More Disney Day   Orlando Sentinel
Central Florida News 13
 Overnight schedule for Magic Kingdoms One More Disney Day   Orlando Sentinel
Overnight schedule for Magic Kingdom's One More Disney Day
Orlando Sentinel
By Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel To keep Walt Disney World guests' spirits up overnight at the One More Disney Day 24-hour celebration, Magic Kingdom attractions will operate, extra entertainment will be offered, and the famed Disney characters
Magic Kingdom open 24 hours for Leap DayCentral Florida News 13
Disney's Magic Kingdom to stay open 24 hours for Leap DayPalm Beach Post
Magic Kingdom Open 24 Hours TodayWESH Orlando
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) -Huffington Post
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Disney’s Princess Half Marathon 2012 race recap – Washington Times

by DisneyWorld Fan Girl on February 29, 2012

6 Disneys Princess Half Marathon 2012 race recap   Washington Times
Washington Times
 Disneys Princess Half Marathon 2012 race recap   Washington Times
Disney's Princess Half Marathon 2012 race recap
Washington Times
At Disney's Princess Half Marathon in Walt Disney World in Florida, I channeled my inner Cinderella and believed that I could break my half-marathon personal record (PR). Disney races aren't for PR's many people say. Just have fun, they tell you.
Run with Sage: Sage Steele runs it downESPN
A look at Disney's 2012 Princess Half Marathon – World's largest women's Orlando Attractions Magazine (blog)

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Leap Day Deals: Snag These Once-in-Four-Years Offers – DailyFinance

by DisneyWorld Fan Girl on February 29, 2012

6 Leap Day Deals: Snag These Once in Four Years Offers   DailyFinance
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 Leap Day Deals: Snag These Once in Four Years Offers   DailyFinance
Leap Day Deals: Snag These Once-in-Four-Years Offers
DailyFinance
For the first time ever, the Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida are staying open for 24 hours straight. The event started at 6 am Feb. 29. Some Disney restaurants are joining in the festivities with extended hours.
'Leap' for free food, deals at Chick-fil-A, others on Leap DayBay News 9
Leap Day Sparks Major Sales and CelebrationsAnnenberg TV News
Leap Day Only DealsBetter Business Bureau (blog)

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6 Enthusiastic crowd kicks off Disney Worlds 24 hour One More Disney Day   Orlando Sentinel
Inside the Magic
 Enthusiastic crowd kicks off Disney Worlds 24 hour One More Disney Day   Orlando Sentinel
Enthusiastic crowd kicks off Disney World's 24-hour 'One More Disney Day'
Orlando Sentinel
By Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel Disney enthusiasts stood shoulder to shoulder, crammed in the courtyard between Magic Kingdom's turnstiles and train station, as the Walt Disney World theme park opened at 6 this morning for a 24-hour stint.
Leap Year: 24-Hour Celebration At Walt Disney World And DisneylandHuffington Post
Disney World kicks off Leap Day celebrationThe Ledger (blog)
The Town of Anthony; Disney World—and Rolf's!—Invite You to Celebrate Leap DayPatch.com
Inside the Magic -Palm Beach Post
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6 Enthusiastic crowd kicks off Disney Worlds 24 hour One More Disney Day   Orlando Sentinel
Inside the Magic
 Enthusiastic crowd kicks off Disney Worlds 24 hour One More Disney Day   Orlando Sentinel
Enthusiastic crowd kicks off Disney World's 24-hour 'One More Disney Day'
Orlando Sentinel
By Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel Disney enthusiasts stood shoulder to shoulder, crammed in the courtyard between Magic Kingdom's turnstiles and train station, as the Walt Disney World theme park opened at 6 this morning for a 24-hour stint.
Leap Year: 24-Hour Celebration At Walt Disney World And DisneylandHuffington Post
Disney World kicks off Leap Day celebrationThe Ledger (blog)
The Town of Anthony; Disney World—and Rolf's!—Invite You to Celebrate Leap DayPatch.com
Inside the Magic -Palm Beach Post
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 Top Family Friendly Spring Breaks   on a Budget   SYS CON Media (press release)
Top Family-Friendly Spring Breaks – on a Budget
SYS-CON Media (press release)
What Makes It a Deal: Located near Epcot, the rates are extremely reasonable for a Disney property — under $100 per night — and guests receive all of the usual advantages of staying at a Disney resort, including extra Magic Hours,

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Run with Sage: Sage Steele runs it down – ESPN

by DisneyWorld Fan Girl on February 28, 2012

 Run with Sage: Sage Steele runs it down   ESPN
Run with Sage: Sage Steele runs it down
ESPN
The "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. Archive Sage: The biggest surprise to come out of this experience is that I actually
Disney's Princess Half Marathon results: Rachel Booth wins, sets course recordExaminer.com
Records Set At Disney's Princess Half Marathon WeekendWESH Orlando
Disney Princess Half Marathon: Former FSU graduate student sets record in victoryOrlando Sentinel

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Disney’s fat-shaming fail – Salon

by DisneyWorld Fan Girl on February 28, 2012

6 Disneys fat shaming fail   Salon
Salon
 Disneys fat shaming fail   Salon
Disney's fat-shaming fail
Salon
In a bone-headed stab at promoting healthy lifestyle choices, the happiest place on earth became a considerably less hospitable environment when it debuted a new interactive “Habit Heroes” exhibit at Epcot. Guess who the villains were?
Disney: Now in the Business of Shaming Fat KidsHuffington Post

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6 Disney ready for 24 hour Leap Day at Magic Kingdom   Central Florida News 13
Central Florida News 13
 Disney ready for 24 hour Leap Day at Magic Kingdom   Central Florida News 13
Disney ready for 24-hour Leap Day at Magic Kingdom
Central Florida News 13
For the first time ever, the Magic Kingdom will stay open for 24 hours starting at 6 am on Leap Day, Feb. 29, to celebrate 'One More Disney Day.' Walt Disney World is known for celebrating all kinds of special occasions. So what better time to leap at
'One More Disney Day' overnight entertainment announcedThe Ledger (blog)
Disneyland Paris 20th anniversary: A big year at the resort that survivedDaily Mail
Overnight schedule for One More Disney Day at Magic KingdomOrlando Attractions Magazine (blog)
Inside the Magic -The Desert Sun (blog)
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