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Many of us have been there. We’re all set to go to Walt Disney World for the trip of a lifetime, and we can’t wait to share this experience with our kiddos! But even though Disney is the Happiest Place on Earth, navigating its vastness with a toddler can be challenging at best, and a nightmare at worst. And few parts of the trip are more challenging than meal times. While we all agree that certain spots are inappropriate for small children — Victoria and Albert’s restricts patrons to the over 10 crowd — there are some choices that are better than others. And you may be surprised to know…it doesn’t all come down to characters. Below, we offer you a few choices from our picks for Best Spots to Eat with a Toddler – a brand new section in our just-released DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015. Pick up yours today for $4 off using code 2015 right here! We Love Him — But There’s More to Eating at Disney with Kiddos Than Just This Guy! Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom LodgeOne of my favorite spots to dine no matter who’s with me is Sanaa. Located in Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the restaurant is known for its exotic menu of African and Indian Fusion. And when I dine here, you know you’re gonna spy some incredible Butter Chicken on the table! Tandoori Trio with Butter Chicken and Spicy Chicken While the menu makes it a must-visit spot for guests who enjoy out of the ordinary cuisine, the restaurant is also quiet and rarely crowded — great features for guests who have a small fry in tow. But the real attraction for toddlers is the view! Forget animatronics on the Jungle Cruise — look out the windows at Sanaa’s sweeping vistas and you’ll see the real deal! View from Sanaa Sanaa overlooks Sunset Savanna and spying a zebra, giraffe, or other exotic animal is practically guaranteed! You Just Might View Some Animals While You Take in Lunch at Sanaa Here’s another TIP: Keep in mind when you make your advance dining reservation that the animals tend to retire early, and it may get dark on the savanna earlier than you think. Planning lunch or an early dinner at Sanaa during daylight hours is your best bet for seeing the wild side of the restaurant. Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood and Vine Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosAlthough there are puh-lenty of Character Dining options at Disney, some are better than others when it comes to entertaining babies and toddlers. We’ve chosen two in the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015, and Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood and Vine Restaurant is one of them. So, what sets Hollywood and Vine’s Play ‘n Dine apart? The characters! While practically all other Character Dining options at Disney involve either some subset of the Fab Five or Disney Princesses, Hollywood and Vine’s Play ‘n Dine features the original characters from the Disney Junior lineup! That means that your kiddo will come face to face with friends like Pirate Jake, Doc McStuffins, and Princess Sophia! Jake the Pirate Just May Try to Join You for Lunch! Seeing these beloved characters up close and larger than life is completely magical for most kiddos. And the buffet menu features lots of kid favorites, too. Even picky eaters will enjoy the spread! I Have Two Words for You: Chocolate. Fountain. Here’s another TIP: If you’re interested in sharing a meal with the funner-than-fun Disney Junior Gang, be sure to book your advance dining reservation for breakfast or lunch. Dinner offers a bountiful buffet — but no characters. (Maybe it’s past their bedtimes or something.) Coral Reef Restaurant in EpcotFinally, we come to another of our favorite spots for Disney dining with our small humans — Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant. Coral Reef Dining Room Coral Reef shares its view with neighboring attraction The Seas with Nemo & Friends, and the star of the show is the largest inland saltwater environment ever built! As you dine, you’ll experience the ever-changing waterscape of a thriving coral reef. (Check out a review of our recent lunch here.) How Would You Like to Share Lunch with This Dude? And thanks to the souvenir Fish Guides, a visit here can be as educational as it is fun! Besides, trying to identify all of the sea creatures will make the wait time go by in a snap. Use Your Souvenir Fish Guide to Keep Kiddos Busy Until Their Food Arrives For more Disney Restaurant suggestions that are great for Toddlers, be sure to order your copy of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015! We’ve got lots of suggestions that are guaranteed to keep your kid busy enough for you to shovel a bite or two of food into your mouth. Maybe even three! Ready for All of Our Best Tips?We’ve got TONS of Disney World Dining Tips in our big, bold, 490-page DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015 — and the guide is your ticket to planning your best Disney trip yet! The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015 is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With sample dining itineraries, plus our “Disney Dining at a Glance” section, featuring “Where Can I Find?” options, you’ll have everything you need to plan the best vacation ever. Click here to get your copy of The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015 E-book — and use code 2015 for an extra $4 discount for a limited time! What’s your favorite spot for sharing a meal with a toddler in Walt Disney World? Join the conversation in comments below! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Tips from the DFB Guide: How to Avoid Crowds When Dining in Disney World Tips from the DFB Guide: Expert Reviews of Walt Disney World Restaurants Tips From the DFB Guide: Our Top 3 Tips for Late Night Disney World Dining View the full article

Hillsborough County woman complains her former male colleagues were paid more and files class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court. Hillsborough County woman complains her former male colleagues were paid more and files class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court. View the full article

The University of South Carolina says there is no longer a threat on campus after shots have been fired at its new School of Public Health in a busy section of downtown Columbia. View the full article

The Orlando Magic fired coach Jacque Vaughn on Thursday, ending his two-and-a-half-year tenure with the franchise, the team announced today. View the full article

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, in a rare moment of contrition, acknowledged Thursday that he mishandled the way he forced out the head of the state's law enforcement agency. View the full article

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs has been named Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Co. View the full article

MLS Commissioner Don Garber Joins Kaká, Orlando City SC Officials and Local Leaders to Kick-Off #FillTheBowl Campaign. View the full article

Once again this year, we’re bringing our popular Happy Lunar New Year celebration to Disney California Adventure park. From February 19–22, we’ll celebrate the “Year of the Sheep” with a joyous tribute to the Lunar New Year, bringing the Paradise Gardens area of the park to life with music, dancing, vibrant red and gold décor, hanging lanterns and more. Lunar New Year is a multi-day annual tradition observed within the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. For those who celebrate it, it is the customary time to reflect on the past and step into a new life of hope, prosperity and happiness. To commemorate the occasion, guests of all ages are invited to share in a colorful, enriching experience that includes live performances, kid-friendly activities, a daily procession and special appearances by Mulan and Mushu, along with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Chip ‘n’ Dale dressed in their Lunar New Year costumes! You can also look forward to delicious food and event-specific merchandise – including an exclusive T-shirt, pin and set of traditional red envelopes. This Happy Lunar New Year celebration is going to be filled with joy and community togetherness. It promises to be an event you won’t want to miss! Happy Lunar New Year Celebration Returns to Disney California Adventure Park by Shawn Slater: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

A few days ago we found out that FastPass+ testing for Lunch at Be Our Guest Restaurant would end on February 24th. FastPass+ testing has been available to Disney Resort guests through email invitation for some time, and it was indeed a test, allowing guests to try out systems such as the first time use of FastPasses for a restaurant as well as methods for pre-ordering food for their entire party. Be Our Guest Restaurant! Now that FastPass+ opportunities for lunch are coming to an end, this relatively new system (in regard to restaurants, anyway) is giving way to a tried-and-true: the opportunity to make Advance Dining Reservations for lunch at Be Our Guest Restaurant will be available for all Disney World guests beginning February 25th. Guests can use the My Disney Experience app, website, or call 407-WDW-DINE to obtain their reservations — exactly the way they would make their reservations for lunch or dinner at any Disney restaurant that accepts Advance Dining Reservations. However, lunch guests will retain the ability to pre-order their meals! While Advance Dining Reservations can be made 180 days out from the desired dining date, the window for pre-ordering meals using My Disney Experience will open 30 days prior to the reservation date. Pre-Ordering Meals at Be Our Guest Restaurant for Lunch The ordering kiosks will still be available inside the restaurant for those who do not wish to pre-order. Kiosk Where You Place Your Order Pre-ordering will affect lunch only, and dinner at Be Our Guest restaurant will operate as usual. We look forward to bringing you updates on any further developments! What do you think of making Advanced Dining Reservations for this popular lunch spot? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Starting Oct. 27th: Make Your Disney Dining Reservations 180 Days in Advance News! Be Our Guest Restaurant Reservations Can Be Made Starting August 20th! News! Lunch FastPass Testing to End at Be Our Guest Restaurant View the full article

Orange County deputies have identified the 22-year-old man shot and killed inside an apartment complex near the University of Central Florida late Wednesday. View the full article

Gunfire on an Apopka roadway early Thursday led to the arrest of a wanted suspect in an earlier shooting that wounded an 11-year-old girl, police confirmed. View the full article

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This week’s animation tutorial will take you “to infinity and beyond!” Heather Worley from Animation Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is prepped and ready to show you how to draw the perfect Buzz Lightyear. For previous animation tutorials on some of your favorite Disney characters, check out the list below: Learn to Draw Special Edition: ‘Frozen’ Voice Actor Josh Gad Tests His Skills at Drawing OlafLearn to Draw Mickey’s Pal Pluto at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Learn to Draw Hiro from ‘Big Hero 6′ Learn to Draw Baymax From ‘Big Hero 6’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Learn to Draw Rapunzel’s Buddy, Pascal, at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosLearn to Draw Stitch at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosLearn to Draw Winnie the Pooh at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosLearn to Draw Jack Skellington at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosLearn to Draw Oswald the Lucky Rabbit at Disney’s Art of Animation ResortLearn How to Draw ‘Frozen’s’ Anna at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosLearn to Draw Disney Characters at Animation Academy at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosDo You Want to Draw a Snowman? Learn How at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosLearn to Draw Buzz Lightyear from ‘Toy Story’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios by Jennifer Fickley-Baker: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

This week's animation tutorial will take you “to infinity and beyond!” Heather Worley from Animation Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios is prepped and ready to show you how to draw...From:Disney ParksViews:5711ratingsTime:17:40More inTravel & Events

Winter got you down? Here’s to dreaming of the warm summer months ahead with a little help from some Disney friends at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in 1985. I’m especially a big fan of Goofy’s sunglasses. Aloha from Florida! Disney Days of Past: A Peek at the Polynesian by Nate Rasmussen: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Welcome back to Disney 14 Days of Love! Oh boy do I have something special for you. If your loved one’s character traits are fun, sweet, creative and caring, then this post is for you, pal. Are you “all ears” to learn more? If you’re just joining us and wondering what the excitement is all about, check out Sunday’s post to take the “Discover Your Disney Side” quiz and learn more. Throughout the year, you ask for new creative gifts, from welcome and birthday surprises to glowing eyed pumpkins and stockings at Christmas. With so many great options to choose from when creating our magical offerings, Disney Floral & Gifts has turned the tables and put the magic in your hands. You spoke and we listened. How would you like to “imagineer” a creative gift for your special someone with our Custom Gift Builder, exclusively at the Walt Disney World Resort. Choose from a large selection of toys, treats and tokens of affection the possibilities are endless. With this experience, you have the power to create the gift and the memory. First, pick a container from our wide selection of exclusive baskets, bins, and character totes and you’re off. Fill it with goodies, delicious treats and fun tinkering toys for the young ones, keepsakes, beverages, and specialty surprises for the adults. You can choose from any items in the Custom Gift Builder to put into your container, then a Disney Floral & Gifts Basketeer will design your creation just for you and your special someone. To make it even simpler, follow these three easy steps to learn how you can “imagineer” your own gift: Step 1: Select your container. Choose a basket, tote or tray. Step 2: Fill your container. Choose between an assortment of gifts and treats. Step 3: Complete your order and leave the rest to us! How simple is that? With Custom Gift Builder, you’ll be able create your own gift for a loved one in no time. Heading to the parks soon? Great. Add one of the Mickey Ear Hats and an official Walt Disney World autograph book and pen along with other snacks and keepsakes to prepare you for your visit. With hundreds of surprises to choose from, a gift can be “imagineered” to create a magical moment for anyone and for any occasion. Speaking of preparing for your visit, make sure to tune into 14 Days of Love tomorrow, where I’m going to let you know about a new welcoming experience that will feel just as if Mickey and Minnie have come to your Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort room. Now the magic is in your hands. If you were to create the ultimate custom gift for a loved one, what would it look like? Check out our website and channel your inner Imagineer by creating a Disney memory. Then, share your Disney creation by commenting below or using #14DaysOfLove. Looking forward to revealing our new surprise with you tomorrow! Day 5 – Imagineer Your Magical Surprise with 14 Days of Love by Jean Volante: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Frozen Fun has taken over the Disneyland Resort, and with it comes new entertainment, activities, shopping, and fun eats! The Snowberry Twist has debuted at Maurice’s Treats and it’s a pretty tasty addition to the other “Twists” that they serve up! Maurice’s Treats in Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire The Snowberry Twist is $3.89; it’s blueberry filled and topped with edible glitter and blue sugar crystals. Snowberry Twists on Display It’s hard to see in the photo, but the edible glitter is in the blueberry filling. This treat is pretty & delicious! Snowberry Twist Close Up Snowberry Twists are sort of a hybrid of a croissant and a jelly donut. The pastry is flaky and served up warm. They are also generously sized and perfect for sharing. The blueberry filling is not overly sweet or artificial tasting. I definitely enjoyed the flavor. It’s no Pumpkin Twist, but it was still great! The filling is also thick, making the twist easy to eat without getting too messy! Snowberry Twist Close Up If you’re a Frozen Fan, I suggest grabbing a Snowberry Twist and settling in for a showing of Frozen at the Royal Theater. If you’re not a Frozen fan, grab one and get the heck out of that area! Regardless, twists from Maurice’s Treats are not to be missed. It’s a great little snack stop in the heart of Fantasy Faire. Have you been to Maurice’s Treats? Do you have a favorite twist? Are you looking forward to trying the Snowberry Twist? Let us know in the comments below! Heather Sievers is the Disney Food Blog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist. See more of her columns here! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Dining in Disneyland: The Pumpkin Twist from Maurice’s Treats News! Maurice’s Treats Opening in Disneyland Park Disney Recipe: Strawberry Twists from Maurice’s Treats in Disneyland View the full article

I’m thrilled to kick off my first story for the Disney Parks Blog as one of the authors who will be sharing updates from this year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. It begins March 4 and blossoms for 75 days. Fittingly, “Fresh Epcot” is the theme this year. And today I have a trio of freshness to share with you: Blockbuster Blooms All the way from Arendelle, Anna and Elsa topiaries will make their royal debut at this year’s Festival. Set in a garden vignette from the icy “Frozen” world, it’ll be a perfect selfie opportunity at World Showcase Plaza. Botanas Botanico The new Outdoor Kitchen between France and Morocco pavilions will showcase treats like Cachapas with Farmer’s Cheese, a sweet yellow corn pancake, and Seafood Ceviche with shrimp, scallops and grouper with mango and avocado. Wash it down with the fresh non-alcoholic punch, La Tizana. Add a splash of Santa Teresa RHUM Orange Liqueur for an adult twist. Bands Our new concert series, Garden Rocks, spans the decades. Pablo Cruise and The Little River Band will perform on the America Gardens Theatre stage for the first time, while Gin Blossoms (opening weekend!) En Vogue, John Secada and Taylor Dayne are Festival newbies. To learn more, visit EpcotInBloom.com. Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Returns March 4 by Victoria Lim: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

One of my favorite locations at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, is the Maka‘ala Lanai, just outside the Maka‘ala lobby. Here guests take in a panoramic view of the beautiful Waikolohe Valley, including the Pu‘u Kilo – a large volcanic remnant that serves as the valley’s visual centerpiece. Today, the “Unforgettable Details of Aulani” series continues on the Disney Parks Blog with a review of the significance of this massive geological element and how it enhances the Aulani story for guests visiting this beautiful resort in Hawai`i! The goal of Walt Disney Imagineering was to make the resort’s landscape look as if it was already there. With this in mind, it was vital to the Aulani story for this lava outcropping to have a starring role. Aulani Cultural Advisor Kahulu De Santos shared with me that “pu‘u” means “hill” and “kilo” means “seer” or “observe” and that the name of the centerpiece is a reference to the many hidden images embedded within the hill’s surface. These images reveal themselves to guests who are “seers,” or those who watch closely. As the sunlight shifts throughout the day, keep an eye out for an owl, an eel, a whale, a shark, and even a sea turtle on the jagged-edged surfaces of the Pu‘u Kilo! For guests at Aulani, the Pu‘u Kilo is also largely a place of recreation. Two of the major highlights are the water slides: Volcanic Vertical and Tubestone Curl. If you’re feeling adventurous, I would definitely recommend the Volcanic Vertical – a body slide that immediately plunges riders into total darkness through the center of the Pu‘u Kilo. Tubestone Curl, on the other hand, is designed as a one- or two-person slide that carries riders past the uppermost ridges of Pu‘u Kilo before splashing into the Waikolohe Stream. Are you more tempted to splash down Volcanic Vertical or Tubestone Curl while at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa? Let us know in the comments below. Unforgettable Details of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa: Pu‘u Kilo by Tyler Slater: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

For the many fans who see them perform regularly in Disney California Adventure park or at Tortilla Jo’s in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, the Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea need no introduction. And it probably won’t surprise their fans to learn that the two-time GRAMMY award-winners have been nominated for a sixth time in the Best Regional Mexican Album (including Tejano) category. To celebrate, and in recognition of their loyal followers, the Mariachi Divas will celebrate their nomination with a free concert at noon on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Downtown Disney District. The Divas, founded in 1999, are nominated this year for their album “15 Aniversario.” In 2014, they became the first mariachi group in history to receive a second GRAMMY, for their album “A Mi Manera.” Their first GRAMMY, for the 2009 album “Canciones De Amor,” marked the first time in history that an all-female mariachi group had been a nominee and a winner. The 57th GRAMMY awards ceremony will take place this Sunday, Feb. 8. GRAMMY-Nominated for a Sixth Time, Mariachi Divas Will Perform Free on Thursday in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort by John McClintock: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

If “A dream is a wish your heart makes” then do I have a surprise for you! Many little girls dream of being a princess. How do we know? If you have “royalty” living in your “castle” it’s pretty obvious. Lol. They love playing dress up with gowns and tiaras, and many times, they create their very own “live-action” fairy tale, perhaps involving you in part of their epic adventure? There may also be a few requests for a pony that can live in the garage, or their bedroom? You’re smiling, you’re remembering a moment in particular huh? That’s great. This gift was designed with you in mind then. If your sweetheart has princess character traits, you can now provide her with a new magical moment like none other. If you’re wondering what all the excitement is about, take a peek at Sundays post, Show your Disney Side, and take the quiz so you can learn how to create a “Disney magical moment” for the little princess in your life as part of our 14 Days of Love series. So I have a question: What if your little sweetheart could be proclaimed a princess at the Disney World or Disneyland parks, by their favorite fairy tale princess. Would you do it? Of course you would. And truth be told, if no one was looking, you might slip in as her stand-in if need be? To meet a Disney Princess is so magical, but to be proclaimed a princess, now that’s a moment fit for a storybook right? Perhaps her storybook? Well, due to the interest of our WDW Mickey and Minnie’s Valentine Surprise, and DLR Mickey and Minnie’s Valentine Surprise we’re expanding our experiences and releasing the first in a series of “storybook moments” for little ones. What’s included? Inside a pink “Storybook Moment” bag is a royal invitation to any Princess meet and greet, a princess sash, fairy tale tiara and personalized storybook proclamation, but it’s missing a signature to make it official. She needs to go to a Princess meet and greet to get a Princess signature for her proclamation. And so the fairy tale begins. You help prepare her for this royal moment by draping the sash on her, placing the tiara on her head, then take her to a Princess meet and greet. Once at the meet and greet, her princess will sign her declaration and recognize her as part of the royal court. Want to see one take place? Now, imagine your little ones reaction getting prepared for this moment, then experiencing it. The stories she’ll tell later and the keepsakes to place in her room will remind her that she’s loved and accepted for the essence of her. To check it out, click on to this WDW “My Storybook Moment” link or DLR “My Storybook Moment” link to look at the keepsakes included. The price is $128.95, not including tax and delivery. The gift is available to pre-order as part of our 14 Days of Love series, with delivery on property starting May 15. You can also call a Disney Floral & Gifts Dream Maker at WDW (407)WDW-GIFT or DLR (714-781-GIFT). Your surprise can be delivered to a resort room in preparation for the next day’s visit to the parks, or you could send it to a WDW character dining location too. As her fairy godmother or godfather you have so many magical possibilities. And, if you’re looking for an outlet to create more magical moments for those you care about, tune in tomorrow. For those who enjoy “building” a magical moment as well as experiencing one, this post will be for you. Sound “cool”? I can’t wait to share, I just hope I don’t get “frozen” in the moment. (Wink). In the meanwhile, I think there’s a little one somewhere who’s waiting for a fairy tale moment. #Disney14DaysofLove. Day 4 – Experience ‘My Storybook Moment’ at Meet and Greets by Jean Volante: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Experience 'My Storybook Moment' at Disney Parks Many little girls dream of being a princess. They love playing dress up with gowns and tiaras, and many times, they create their very own “live-action” fairy tale. Create a Storybook Moment...From:Disney ParksViews:301100ratingsTime:02:19More inTravel & Events View the full article

Happy New Year everyone! (Can you believe it’s already February?) In my role as an Education Manager for Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, I have the opportunity to help coordinate fun animal awareness events at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We have plenty of exciting events and celebrations coming up this year, so stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details on 2015 events! The first event of the New Year is coming up next month. As many in the United States will soon prepare to move their clocks an hour forward for Daylight Savings time, we will also “spring forward” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate frogs, toads and other amphibians! Guests visiting Rafiki’s Planet Watch on March 5 will have the opportunity to learn about various amphibians and participate in fun, amphibian related activities! Hop on by to examine amphibian adaptations, try leaping like a frog, listen to and identify frog calls, and make toad abodes (special homes for frogs and toads) for their backyards. Can’t make it to the event, but still want to celebrate amphibians? Invite a bug-zapping amphibian into your backyard by placing an overturned pot (toad abode) in your yard as a new home. Frogs provide a free pest-control service (they eat billions of harmful insects annually, including mosquitoes and their larvae)!Use fewer chemical pesticides on your lawn to keep amphibians healthy.Create a habitat for frogs by building a pond, planting native shrubs, and leave leaves and logs in your yard.Take part in a local pond or stream clean-up to ensure that native amphibians will have a clean home.Plan a family outing to a local pond to hear different species of frogs communicate with one another.Did you know that, according to some estimates, as many as one-third of the known amphibian species are threatened by extinction because of loss of habitat, climate change, pollution and disease? In an effort to help reverse this decline, our animal care experts are raising the critically endangered Puerto Rican crested toad at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Once old enough, tadpoles are released into their native habitat to re-populate an area where these toads once thrived. These are just some of the many ways our team works to conserve nature by reducing the decline of species in the wild and increasing the time that kids and families spend in nature to instill life-long conservation values. To find out more about Disney conservation efforts, visit www.disney.com/conservation. Hope to see you soon! Wildlife Wednesday: Learn How to Protect Wildlife March 5 at the ‘Spring Forward’ Event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom by Erin Gallagher: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article