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• Car keys: In need of cheap copies

  In my haste to get the family back in the house after a long evening, I misplaced my keys.

  I was sure they would reappear shortly, but it's been a month now. Fortunately we had an extra set.

  I have been stunned at how expensive it is to replace these keys. $180 [...]

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• New Fantasyland celebrates grand opening

  
  From left, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs, Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White, ABC’s “Once Upon a Time”), pop star Jordin Sparks and Mickey Mouse cut the ribbon to officially open New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
  
  
  Walt Disney World celebrated its [...]

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• Splitsville set to open at Downtown Disney Dec. 19

  
  The wait is almost over for the opening of Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. Set to open Dec. 19, Splitsville offers plenty of food, fun and games for both families and adults.
  
  The upscale, two-story retro-style bowling venue is the largest [...]

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• 'Odd Life of Timothy Green' star Odeya Rush: Being different is beautiful

  Like her character, Joni Jerome, in Disney’s “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” out on DVD and Blu-ray Dec. 4, Odeya Rush is wise, unique and insightful. She was born in Israel and moved to the United States when she was 9 years old. The talented, 15-year-old, up-and-coming star has [...]

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• Holding Leo's Hand: Watching Little Brother

  "How many autistic children do you have?"

  The question stunned me. We had brought Leo, 3, and his brother Angelo, 1, to an event at Nova Southeastern University, where other autistic children and their parents had an opportunity to relax, play and mingle. Leo was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, [...]
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• Chris Pine: ‘Rise of the Guardians’ is like ‘The Avengers’ for kids

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  Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman — we all know who they are, but what we didn’t know is that they’re part of an elite superhero-like force, the Guardians, who silently watch over and protect us during their off seasons.
  At least that’s the premise [...]

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• Jam with Radio Disney this weekend at Zoo Miami

  Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take the whole family to Zoo Miami on Saturday for an event celebrating the release of “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” on Blu-ray and DVD, out today.
  
  Jam out with Radio Disney from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and participate [...]

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• Publix deli line: Why I order ahead

  It's not good for my kids to see me stress out as we approach the Publix deli line.

  The line is often 10 people deep, and no one looks happy. Everyone is confused over whether to take a number or not. Inevitably, the person in front of me has a seemingly' [...]

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• Tim Burton’s ‘Frankenweenie’ is electric

  
  Victor Frankenstein and Sparky in "Frankenweenie" directed by Tim Burton and presented by Walt Disney Pictures. Photo/Disney
  
  
  It’s a film of opposites. Black and white. Good and evil. Fun and fright. But only one word comes to mind when summing it up: Magical.
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• Brandeis Books: When you need a book fast and you don't want to pay full price

  
  If your kid is like mine, she tells you the night before that she needs a book for school the next day, and she expects you to magically produce it.

  I always chide her for not giving me enough notice. Then I check the library to see if I can [...]

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