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Superstar Parade Features Gru’s Whole Despicable Me Crew In 2012 Universal Studios Florida introduced the Disney-like Universal’s Superstar Parade, featuring dancers and performers, four large and elaborate floats inspired by cartoons, and a very mixed bag of street-prowling Universal characters. The featured franchises are Dora the Explorer (with acrobatic monkeys swinging from her float), SpongeBob SquarePants (accompanied by a phalanx of in-line skating fish), E.B.

Magic Kingdom Castle Forecourt Show is Uplifting The Magic Kingdom is home to great attractions and some really amazing live entertainment, from street musicians to elaborate shows. As of June 17th, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire is the newest show in town. It features original songs and characters from Disney flicks such as The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Frozen. Luckily the master

Swimming with Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins at Discovery Cove Inspired by a large number of requests for dolphin swims, as well as the success of the original Dolphin Interaction Program, SeaWorld created Discovery Cove in 2000. This intimate sub-park is a welcome departure from the hustle and bustle of other Orlando parks; the relaxed pace here could be the overstimulated family’s

A Look at the NEW Animal Kingdom Nighttime Entertainment The park—with its lush flora, winding streams, meandering paths, and a population of more than 1,000 animals—has always been an attractive family destination. With the new Animal  Kingdom nighttime entertainment, Disney hopes that guests will stay longer in the park. While waiting for the debut of Rivers of Light, guests can enjoy The

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America Offers Character Meet-and-Greets Nickelodeon Universe has two colored “spots” offering meet-and-greets with Nickelodeon characters. The Blue Spot is located across from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock and adjacent to Crazy Cars and Pineapple Poppers. The Green Spot is found directly across from the Log Chute exit. Signs at both spots provide the daily character appearance schedule. Guest Services