A new Value Resort property has opened at Walt Disney World allowing vacationers to feel immersed in some of the most popular Disney-Pixar films. Art of Animation Resort opened in phases between May and September 2012, with four separate wings each celebrating the rich stories, characters and animation of The Lion King, Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid and […]
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Walking about the campus of Valparaiso University recently, I proudly thought that this was the same campus that I walked as a student merely a few years before. As sudden shock hit me and my pace slowed, those few years were, in fact, were 30 years ago! With new eyes I started looking at the
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When Walt Disney shared his concepts for a theme park in Florida, the results became Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Themed areas within Magic Kingdom pay tribute to the adventurous wild west, colonial America, exotic ports of call, outer space travel and beloved fairy tales. One section, known as Fantasyland, was every princess lovers dream
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For a getaway to enjoy magnificent museums, significant art influences, and momentous history, head to the lone star state of Texas. Whether in the heart of one of Texas’ dynamic cities or in a quaint, authentic country or coastal town, travelers will be able to visit world-class exhibits, explore the soul of Texas and observe
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The Prohibition craze that’s manifesting in the nation’s bars, bookstores and TV programs will spark even more interest when the American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition makes its debut at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, which is curating and hosting the first-of-its-kind exhibition from October 19, 2012 to April 28, 2013. The exhibit contains
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With a casual, relaxed atmosphere, and locals who take good beer seriously without taking themselves too seriously, San Diego is a welcomed escape for a libation vacation. Industry innovators like Karl Strauss and Stone Brewing make their homes in San Diego, and the region boasts an enviable number of award-winning breweries and a wide variety
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Whether it’s on tap, in bottles, cans or kegs, beer is what “made Milwaukee famous.” From legendary German brewers Blatz, Pabst, Schlitz and Miller to modern craft brew masters, Milwaukee’s beer heritage and culture still thrives today. Great beer, great places to drink it and food to pair with it can all be found on
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Los Angeles can be an expensive city to visit, but don’t overlook the free things to do in LA that can be just as much fun while stretching the travel budget. There are plenty of parks, beaches, and places to walk, but here are six FREE ideas that are often overlooked: Griffith Park Observatory The
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Lions, tigers, bears and many other creatures reside at New York’s Bronx Zoo, the largest urban zoo in the United States. In fact, thousands of birds, mammals, reptiles and primates can be found throughout the facility’s 265 acres of park lands and natural habitats. Bronx Zoo visitors have plenty choices of what to see, both
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He created picture perfect art representing picture perfect American lives, but Norman Rockwell’s own life was anything but perfect. He went through three marriages, suffered from depression, was under fairly regularly psychiatric care, and was told that he wasn’t a “serious” artist. Yet, at his death at the age of 84, he had amassed a
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