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Builders’ show draws half its peak turnoutArticle from Orlando Sentinel:

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February 19, 2012|By Sara K. Clarke and Jason Garcia, Orlando Sentinel

The National Association of Home Builders reported last week that its 2012 International Builders’ Show drew more than 51,000 people to the Orange County Convention Center.
The show, which at its peak drew more than 100,000 people to the sprawling, county-run convention center, ended its four-day run in Orlando on Feb. 10.

Organizers said the show featured exhibits from more than 900 suppliers representing various aspects of the home-building industry. The show also included more than 165 educational sessions [...] Continue Reading…

Heading to Walt Disney World?Article from Dubuque Telegraph Herald:ORLANDO, Fla. — First things first: We go through Epcot security, where they paw through our bags to make sure we don’t spoil anyone’s day with bombs or pistols, then we juke around the enormous faceted sphere that symbolizes Progress, or something. Straight up toward the fountain, around to the right, and huzzah: free Coke. All you can drink. It’s the World of Coke attraction, with flavors from around the globe.
I pour a glass of Beverly, an Italian drink described by most people as a remarkably undrinkable abomination, and give it [...] Continue Reading…

Kelly Clarkson’s Magical Day at Walt Disney WorldArticle from The Gossip Girls:

Posted Sunday February 19, 2012 8:41 PM GMT

Having herself a magical weekend in the Sunshine State, Kelly Clarkson paid a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Sunday (February 19).
The “Mr. Know It All” singer wore an ear-to-ear smile on her face as she joined alongside Princess Belle and Beast from Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ while situated in the Rose Garden area of the Magic Kingdom theme park.

The previous night, Miss Clarkson was busy doing what she does best – as [...] Continue Reading…

Several Braves Are Early Spring Training Arrivals At Disney WorldArticle from The Chattanoogan:LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Many Braves players have said last year’s September collapse would serve as motivation as they prepare for the upcoming season. This seems to be true based on the number of early arrivals at Spring Training.
Braves pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to camp Sunday, and position players have until Friday to inform the team that they have arrived in the Orlando area.
But Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman were among the impressive number of position players taking batting [...] Continue Reading…

Thomaston girl headed to Disney World thanks to Bert’s Big AdventureArticle from Thomaston Times:by Ashley Biles Thomaston Times
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Bruton Band Invited to Perform at Disney WorldArticle from Williamsburg Yorktown Daily:By Amber Lester Kennedy Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Bruton High School Band has a magical weekend in their future at the happiest place on Earth.
The 65-member band will spend their Memorial Day weekend entertaining thousands of visitors at Disney World, in Orlando, Fla. The band will perform in the nighttime electrical float parade in the Magic Kingdom, and have a chance to [...] Continue Reading…

Super MVP Eli Manning to Disney World; Patriots to Aruba?Article from The Phinsider:

We’ve all seen the commercial, the one where the Super MVP, this year Eli Manning, declares that he is heading to Disney World. Then we all get to see scenes of the MVP hanging out with Mickey Mouse during a parade. It happens every year, and it’s actually a highlight for the MVP.
But, this year, there’s a twist. Not for Manning, for bot the New England Patriots. When the New York Giants won Super Bowl XLVI, they got to raise the Lombardi Trophy and get a parade [...] Continue Reading…

Eli Manning Makes Return Trip to Disney WorldArticle from NBC 6 Miami:

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In this handout image provided by Disney Parks, Super Bowl XLVI MVP and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning takes a celebratory ride with Mickey Mouse Monday at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The celebration at the theme park took place only one day after Manning led his team to a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.

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Disney World trip a dream come true for whole familyArticle from www.kamloopsnews.ca:

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Jennifer Harbaruk and daughter Lizzie are taking a trip of a lifetime to Walt Disney World next week. The whole Harbaruk family (Dad and two older brothers included) is going courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s B.C. and Yukon chapter.

January 31, 2012 By Catherine LittDaily News Staff Reporter
She may only be three years old, but Lizzie Harbaruk knows how to pack a suitcase — she travelled back and forth for chemotherapy three times a week for an entire year.
But, on Monday, when the little Kamloops girl packs her [...] Continue Reading…

JHS band march at Disney WorldArticle from Jacksonville Daily Progress:JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville High School bands get cheers and applause during halftime performances in town, but this time, they got them from a larger crowd — in Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.Through a Disney program called Magic Music Day, the band was selected to march through the Magic Kingdom during Christmastime, band director Mike Bullock said.“To qualify to attend, you have to send videos and recordings of the group and just hope they select you,” he said.According to the Disney Youth website, the Performing Arts Onstage program is [...] Continue Reading…

Bonnie Sweeten, mother who faked kidnapping to go to Disney World, sentenced …Article from CBS News:Bonnie Sweeten
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(CBS/Reuters) PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania woman who faked her own kidnapping while actually going to Disney World was sentenced Thursday to more than eight years in prison.
40-year-old Bonnie Sweeten is charged with swindling her employer and family members out of more than $ 600,000.
CBS Philly reports a tearful Sweeten today told the judge she was sorry. She apologized to all the victims from whom she stole a total of more than $ 1 million.
At the sentencing in U.S. District Court, [...] Continue Reading…