Family’s Nature Hike Turns Into A Three Day Fight For Survival

Lisa Arneill
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Family’s Nature Hike Turns Into A Three Day Fight For Survival
When J.R Kimbler and his two children – Dakota, 10, and Jade, 6 – set out for a nature hike in Congaree National Park on Saturday they had no idea the day trip would turn into a fight for survival. Not long into their adventure they found themselves lost in the 27,000-acre park with no food, water, supplies or cell service. J.R Kimbler with his kids Dakota and Jade J.R. was able to send one text before his phone died, which set off a search party of 80 people who scoured the park by foot, boat and helicopter. A taxi driver, the South Carolina dad told ABC News he has no survival training, with the exception of  watching the ‘Survivor’ series on TV. Out in the wilderness for almost 60 hours, J.R. kept his kids alive by giving them dirty rain water, which collected in puddle, and unsuccessfully trying to eat wild turkey eggs. The family’s lucky break came when park ranger, Jared Gurtler, passed nearby. He heard J.R’s voice and responded.
“I eventually got what I thought was a human voice saying, ‘Please come help us,'” Gurtler said.
Thankfully they were dehydrated but OK.  Next time however, J.R’s plans are less ambitious!
“Somewhere indoors,” Kimbler said. “I’m going to Google it first.”

Unwind at the Naay Spa at El Dorado Resort, Mexico

Lisa Arneill
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Unwind at the Naay Spa at El Dorado Resort, Mexico
No vacation is complete without some you time and the Naay Spa at El Dorado Casitas Royale by Karisma excels at creating an experience that will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated.   This 20,000-sq-ft. facility provides guests with the opportunity to experience an impressive menu of traditional and alternative spa therapies. Naay Spa at Eldorado - outside My morning of relaxation started in the hot sauna. After sweating off a pound or two I cooled down quickly in the shower before making my way to the steam sauna for a pore opening vapour session. I was then escorted into the hydrotherapy room.  Here you can relax in the sensations pool, which has a bubble bed, a couple water falls to loosen up your body and jets to massage your legs.  Guests can also unwind in the whirlpool and then jump right into the cold water polar plunge pool. Naay Spa at Eldorado - Sensations Pool But just before I settled into my lounge chair with my mimosa I noticed an outdoor space with more lounge chairs, a meditation space and a second relaxing pool. Naay Spa at Eldorado - outdoor lounge and pool area Guests can also take part in a Mexican holistic ritual in the temazcal, which is said to purify and relax the mind and body.  A relaxing oasis, there was also a small herb garden and snacks to enjoy. Naay Spa at Eldorado - outdoor meditation and temazcal I was so into with the ‘pre-process’ that I almost forgot I hadn’t had my treatment. I really could have just lounged around all day. I chose a massage, and Rita my masseuse was a wizard. I rarely treat myself to a day at the spa but that morning made me realize that I really need to do it more. Naay Spa at Eldorado - after massage relaxation If you are staying at El Dorado Royale, El Dorado Casitas or, at Generations Riviera Maya like I was I highly recommend a trip to the Naay spa. The staff really goes the extra mile to ensure your time with them is extraordinary.  All three resorts also have many areas outdoor that guests can be pampered in while taking in the sounds of paradise. Please enjoy the quick video I made highlighting the spa! Please visit Karisma Hotels for more information

California Teen Survives Five Hour Flight To Hawaii In Airplane’s Wheel Well

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California Teen Survives Five Hour Flight To Hawaii In Airplane’s Wheel Well
We all are eager to get away from our homes from time to time, go on a vacation, see an exotic location or two. It clears our minds of the mundane and helps refresh our souls and our senses. But, most of us vacation the proper way, purchasing our airline tickets and anything else we’ll need to get away from it all for a little bit. A 15 year-old California boy went on one incredible adventure over the holiday weekend when he found his way into an airplane’s wheel well for a freezing-cold five-hour flight that landed in Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines The Santa Clara, California boy was seen climbing out of the Boeing 767’s left rear wheel well on Sunday by airport employees, where he was immediately escorted inside and was interviewed by the FBI. Honolulu FBI spokesman Tom Simon says,
“He got very lucky that he got to go to Maui but he was not targeting Maui as a destination. He passed out in the air and didn’t regain consciousness until an hour after the plain had landed.”
Experts are baffled at how the teen survived the five-hour flight in the unpressurized space, where temperatures often fall below zero, and the air becomes extremely thin, making nearly impossible for a human to stay conscious. teen stores away in airplane wheel A study conducted by the FAA has found that some people can survive because their bodies enter a hibernation-like state. Isaac Yeffet, former head of security for the Israeli airline El Al says that despite the billions of dollars invested, the United Sates airport security still has it’s weaknesses, stating,
“Shame on us for doing such a terrible job, perimeters are not well protected. We see it again and again.”
Representative Eric Swalwell of the San Francisco Bay Area commented via Twitter, saying,
“I have long been concerned about security at our airport perimeters. #Stowaway teen demonstrates vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.”
On Monday, the authorities began the task of trying to figure out how the teenager evaded the multiple levels of security at the airport, including their wide-range video surveillance, police officers and German Shepard dogs. Rosemary Barnes, San Jose International Airport spokeswoman says that the airport’s employees monitor the security video feeds that are all over the 1,050-acre airport 24 hours a day. She adds that none of the employees had noticed the image of an unidentified person walking around the airport ramp and approaching the flight bound for Hawaii until security agents had reviewed the footage after the plane had touched down in Hawaii and the boy had been located. Various areas around the airport are surrounded by barbed wire fence, but some are not, and those areas can easily be scaled, where one would find access to the tarmac and easy access to the planes grounded there. Barnes says that the boy had found his way onto the tarmac sometime during the night, “under the cover of darkness.” Hours later at Kahului airport in Hawaii, surveillance footage showed the teen getting himself out of the wheel well after the plane had landed, according to a statement by Hawaii’s Department of Transportation. The video was not released due to the pending investigation. Alison Croyle, Hawaiian Airlines spokeswoman said after the flight had arrived, airline personnel had spotted the boy on the ramp, after which they immediately notified airline security. Croyle adds,
“Our primary concern now is for the well-being of the boy, who is exceptionally lucky to have survived.”
Inside the airport, checkpoint security is handled by the Transportation Security Administration, while the outside airport perimeters are monitored by the local authorities, in addition to federal law enforcement. Currently, the airport police are collaborating with the TSA and the FBI to review security. The teen has been released to child-protective services in Hawaii, and was not charged with a crime. The owners of the California airport are not planning on pressing criminal charges against the boy, according to the information currently available. SOURCE

Five Family Friendly Things To Do In La Paz Mexico

Lisa Arneill
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Five Family Friendly Things To Do In La Paz Mexico
Multigenerational travel isn’t just a trend for some families, but a way they can build memories together that will last a lifetime.  La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico offers many great activities that cover a variety of age groups, making it the ideal destination for families of all ages. The contrasting landscape of pristine, shallow blue waters – ideal for families with young children- and enigmatic deserts offer a unique backdrop to travelers looking to relax, celebrate a milestone or embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Located  following five family “must-dos” when traveling to La Paz. Balandra Beach Board fun Baja’s fleet and enjoy a tour of Espiritu Santo, a UNESCO protected area directly north of the Bay of La Paz. Both kids and adults will enjoy swimming with sea lions at a rocky group of islands called Los Islotes. Known as the largest sea lion colony in the world, Los Islotes is deemed by Scuba Diving Magazine to have the “best animal encounters of 2014.” Watching sea lions sunbathe and interact in their natural environment surely beats any trip to your local aquarium. Stop into El Bismarkcito (located on Paseo Alvaro Obregon, between Constitucion and Hidalgo) to savor the local flavors of the sea. The establishment is a family-friendly seafood restaurant, which offers the freshest seafood and best shrimp tacos in town without burning a hole in your pocket. With a variety of kid-approved substitutes for seafood, the dreaded “I won’t eat that,” won’t be a topic of discussion this time. El Bismarksito Afterward, please the little ones with a short walk over to La Fuente (located on Alvaro Obregon and Ocampo) offering a great selection of homemade and organic ice cream flavors, such as Jamaica (hibiscus), cucumber with chile and Pitahaya (dragon fruit), and for less adventurous palettes, good old-fashioned vanilla and strawberry ice cream. To truly feel like a local, you can spend an afternoon strolling down El Malecón(boardwalk). Approximately three-quarter miles of paved cement, the boardwalk is the heart of the city, attracting locals and tourists alike. Watching the sun set from the boardwalk is a family affair in La Paz, and the kids will feel right at home playing amongst the massive sea-themed bronze sculptures that line the strip. The beaches of La Paz are located within minutes of the town’s center. Escape the city and find miles of white sand and crystal-like waters all to yourself.  Balandra Beach, with waters so shallow that bathers can walk to the other side of the bay, is perhaps one of La Paz’s most famous natural sanctuaries. El Telecote Beach, quite popular among children for its warm and shallow waters, is equipped with Jet Ski, kayak and paddleboard rentals. Celebrate nature with an eco-tour in La Paz. Companies like RED sustainable travel offer turtle conservation expeditions that will top your list of educational and enriching experiences. The kids will be excited to put their marine biologist hats on and head out to monitor sea turtles, interact with researchers and care for the endangered species. turtle conservation expeditions La Paz

UK Family’s Car Bursts Into Flames In The Middle Of Tour Through Lion Enclosure

Lisa Arneill
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UK Family’s Car Bursts Into Flames In The Middle Of Tour Through Lion Enclosure
A UK family is lucky to be safe after their vehicle burst into flames while they were visiting Longleat Safari Park over the weekend.  In most car fire situations everyone would just get out, but in this case they were in the middle of a tour through the Lion enclosure. Video released by another tourist shows Helen Clements minivan on fire in the part of the safari park that is home to 12 lions. Helen Clements Car on fire in the Lion Enclosure at Longleat Safari Park Helen was visiting Longleat Safari Park with her nine-year-old son George and daughter Charlie, 12, on Good Friday when their vehicle overheated. She told the BBC,
“I thought the car had overheated. Then basically, we thought: ‘No, that’s not steam, that’s actually smoke’. “It was getting thicker and thicker and obviously coming into us, and then obviously we saw flames.”
Immediately sounding her horn, she caught the attention of ranges who came over to extinguish the flames in the front of her van.
“Unfortunately they were shouting to us: ‘Get back in the car, do not get out of the car’. “It was a situation of – what do you do? Do you get out of the car because you’re on fire? And they’re telling you to get back in the car, so that was the dilemma.”
Thankfully the family was evacuated to a ranger vehicle with no injuries. Helen Clements Car on fire in the Lion Enclosure at Longleat Safari Park Another visitor who was touring the park said,
“We were stuck for 20 minutes in the enclosure not moving. We saw the lions being chased back to their pen by the keepers in a Land Rover quite rapidly. “Then the queue started moving and we could see smoke. Then the firefighters arrived and as we passed the fire was out.”
A spokesman for Longleat Safari Park said,
“On Friday April 18 at around 1pm, a car overheated in the first lion enclosure at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park. “The occupants of the vehicle, a female and two children, were quickly picked up by rangers who transferred them into their vehicle and the fire service was called. The car subsequently caught fire after the guests had been escorted out of their car. The lions were cleared from the enclosure and the safari park was closed. A route was cleared for the fire engine, which arrived quickly and extinguished the fire. In total the safari park was closed for 15 minutes. No-one was injured in any way and no lions were hurt. The vehicle has now been safely removed and the safari park has fully reopened to visitors.”
Note to self: Always take your newest vehicle when you will be visiting the lion enclosure!

Disney Cruise Line Announces 2015 Itineraries

Lisa Arneill
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2015 Itineraries
Vacationers looking to cruise with Disney in 2015 will have some really exciting new itineraries to chose from!  In anticipation of Frozen, Disney Adventures added Norway as one of their destinations for 2014. Disney Cruise Line Sails to Dover In 2015 Disney Cruise Lines will follow suit, charting a magical new course for northern Europe – exploring for the first time the Norwegian fjords, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Plus, Disney Cruise Line is returning to the Baltic for all-new itineraries, including sailings from Copenhagen, Denmark to St. Petersburg, Russia. Cruises to the Mediterranean, Alaska, Caribbean and Bahamas also are included in the summer lineup. Norwegian Fjords On seven and nine-night sailings departing from Copenhagen, Disney Cruise Line guests will be immersed in the splendor and charm of Norway with exciting new ports, steeped in Viking history. An 11-night sailing on the newly renovated Disney Magic takes guests to Iceland and the Faroe Islands for the very first time. Disney Cruise Lines Norwegian Fjords Here, vacationers will discover breathtaking natural wonders such as magnificent mountain ranges, massive glaciers, steaming geysers and majestic fjords. The enchanting Scandinavian culture of the region comes to life through local attractions, stunning architecture, storybook villages and historic city centers. Disney Cruise Lines Danish countryside
  • Departing June 6 the new Seven-night Norwegian Fjords itinerary visits Copenhagen, Denmark; Stavanger, Alesund, Geiranger and Bergen, Norway
  • Departing June 20th, the new Nine-night Norwegian Fjords itinerary visits Copenhagen, Denmark; Stavanger, Alesund, Geiranger, Molde, Olden and Bergen, Norway
  • Departing June 29th, the new 11-night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland  itinerary will visit Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo, Kristiansand and Stavanger Norway; Akureyri and Reykjavik (overnight), Iceland; Torshavn, Faroe Islands; Dover, England
Disney Cruise Line Vasa Ship Museum in Stockholm, Sweden Rates start at $1,561 per person for seven-night cruises, $2,133 per person for nine-night cruises and $2,453 per person for 11-night Norwegian fjords cruises for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. Northern Europe On northern European cruises, the Disney Magic will sail the Baltic waters where guests will explore richly diverse cultures and national capitals including Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark and St. Petersburg – Russia’s second largest city known as the country’s cultural capital. These itineraries depart from Copenhagen, Denmark and Dover, England – just a quick jaunt from London. Disney Cruise Lines Catherine Palace - St. Petersburg, Russia
  • Departing on May 30th and June 13th, the new Seven-night Northern European itinerary visits Copenhagen, Denmark; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden
  • Departing on July 10 and 22, the 12-night Northern European itinerary visits Dover, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Warnemunde, Germany (July 10 cruise only); Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia
Disney Cruise Lines Stockholm's Coastline Rates start at $1,463 per person for seven-night cruises and $2,844 per person for 12-night Northern European cruises for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. Mediterranean The Disney Magic returns to the Mediterranean, treating guests to popular European destinations. Departing from Barcelona, Spain, these sailings take guests on an exciting journey of cultures and locales, with romantic boulevards, iconic locations, mild climates and the brilliant blue Mediterranean Sea. La Spezia
  • Departing on Aug. 10, the Five-night Mediterranean itinerary visits Barcelona, Spain; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia) and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
  • Departing Aug. 15, 22 and 29, the Seven-night Mediterranean itinerary visits Barcelona, Spain; Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Nice (Villefranche), France
Rates start at $1,255 per person for five-night cruises and $1,302 per person for seven-night Mediterranean cruises for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. Alaska In 2015, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night cruises from Vancouver to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska. Disney Cruise Alaska These cruises combine the grandeur, natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience found on a Disney ship. Disney Cruise Line works closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history.
  • The Seven-night Alaska itinerary departs June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.  It visits Vancouver, Tracy Arm (scenic cruising through fjord), Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan
Rates start at $1,155 per person for seven-night Alaska cruises for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. Caribbean and Bahamas In 2015, Disney Cruise Line will sail from Port Canaveral and Miami to the Caribbean and Bahamas on a variety of itineraries. These cruises include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Disney Cruise Lines Caribbean From Port Canaveral, rates start at $495 per person for three-night cruises, $662 per person for four-night cruises, $1,465 per person for five-night cruises and $1,145 per person for seven-night cruises for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. From Miami, rates start at $400 per person for four-night cruises and $500 per person for five-night cruises for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. For more information please visit Disney Cruise Lines

Royal Caribbean Reveals Renderings For Third Oasis Class Ship

Lisa Arneill
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Royal Caribbean Reveals Renderings For Third Oasis Class Ship
Even though they have two cruise ships in production, Royal Caribbean has yet, another ocean liner in the works, which will hit the water in 2016.   The new ship, which will join the Oasis and Allure of the Seas in the Oasis class is currently being built at STX Europe. Royal Caribbean third Oasis ship Announced last October, there have been few details available about the new ship.  On Sunday Royal Caribbean revealed two renderings of the new ship. Overall it looks very similar to its sisters.  But wait!  Is that a WATER slide I see?  Why yes, yes it is!!! Royal Caribbean third Oasis ship The cruise gods have answered my prayers.  We have sailed with Royal six times, and while the kids love the H2O zone of the Oasis and Freedom class ships, they want a waterslide.  And it looks like they are going to get one! Now we will wait to see what other surprises Royal has in store.    Hopefully we will get more details about this beauty and what they have planned Quantum class ships soon!

Universal Orlando Reveals Details About Hogwarts Express That Will Connect Hogsmede To Diagon Alley

Lisa Arneill
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Universal Orlando Reveals Details About Hogwarts Express That Will Connect Hogsmede To Diagon Alley
When Diagon Alley was announced last year, one of the first questions most fans wondered was how Universal was going to connect the two areas, especially considering that Hogsmede is located in the Island of Adventure section of the park and Diagon Alley would take the space of the former Jaws ride at Universal Studios. Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley But, as with everything they have created around the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal is not leaving any stone unturned, or rather any experience untapped. Hogsmede train at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley Buckbeak Yesterday, the theme park revealed new details about how the train will connect the new land in Universal Studios Florida with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure – allowing guests with park-to-park admission to enjoy a real journey aboard the iconic locomotive. Park-to-park admission is required to experience the Hogwarts Express journey.  Please know that never before has this been done – creating an actual train ride experience to connect two spectacularly themed environments. Everything about the train is authentic – from the paint and the materials used to build it….all the way down to the whistle. The Hogwarts Express experience combines powerful storytelling, live special effects, lifelike animation and state-of-the-art technology to take riders on the journey of a lifetime. As part of the Hogwarts Express, guests will enjoy two completely different experiences depending on whether they’re traveling to Hogsmeade or London.   Once seated in the cabin, guests will be able to look out their windows as an incredibly authentic and magical adventure unfolds before them. Hogsmede train at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley Hagrid at Hogsmeade Station You’ll see Hagrid come alongside the train on his flying motorbike, Buckbeak the Hippogriff swoop gracefully over Black Lake, the Weasley twins on brooms and up to their usual antics, the Knight Bus swerving through London traffic – and other special moments and surprises. Hogsmede train at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley - Fred Weasley All this is getting me giddy about the debut of the Diagon Alley.  While no specific date has been revealed for the opening, Universal will only saying ‘Summer’.  With that date quickly arriving we can’t wait to hear what else they have in store!

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Debuts at Walt Disney World Resort

Lisa Arneill
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Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Debuts at Walt Disney World Resort
On Sunday enchanting stories and characters from Fantasyland came to life for Magic Kingdom guests in a new, daily spectacular Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade - Peter Pan The fanciful tribute to Fantasyland highlights several new and classic Disney and Pixar stories on a grand scale. With nearly 100 performers swinging, and flying through the sky, this lively mini-Broadway cavalcade brings and exciting energy to Main Street, U.S.A. Disney Festival of Fantasy parade is the first of a new generation of parades for Disney Parks featuring never-before-used technology on eye-popping floats adorned with Disney characters from more than a dozen fairytales. Set to an all-new musical score, the dazzling parade floats will soar up to three stories tall with spirited performers donning dramatic costumes crafted at ten different design houses across the country.
“The parade celebrates and pays homage to what the Magic Kingdom is all about,” said Randy Wojcik, senior show director Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Creative Entertainment. “It has the most beautiful floats, enchanting characters, vibrant costumes that come to life; and the choreography is just glorious. Yet, it is also very kinetic, relevant and powerful on a scale never seen before at Walt Disney World.”
Seven unique units comprised of nine spectacular floats will march down Main Street, U.S.A to the beat of an original soundtrack inspired by favorite Disney films, composed by Mark Hammond, known for his work on World of Color at Disney California Adventure and the Flights of Fantasy parade at Hong Kong Disneyland. The parade has its own voice with a theme song customized for each float followed by a medley of songs woven throughout the cavalcade.
“Its visually stunning, like mini Broadway shows rolling down the street,” said Wojcik.
Heres the float-by-float lineup: The Princess Garden – This pageantry of princesses celebrates Disney royalty. Cinderella, Tiana and Belle accompanied by their respective princes, ride in a garden of topiaries with woodland creatures, birds and more. Cinderellas dress playfully twirls like a turntable, while Swan Court couples lead the 50-foot-long majestic float, capped off with a special appearance by Anna and Elsa from Disneys hit animated feature, “Frozen.” Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade - Cinderella Tangled – A massive long ship on the high seas showcases Flynn Rider and Rapunzel in search of adventure and another Best. Day. Ever! Rapunzels iconic tresses weave throughout this 36-foot-long float decked out with swaying pendulums carrying dastardly thugs. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade - Tangled The Little Mermaid – Ariel and her friends sit atop a colorfully kinetic seashell music box that boasts an enchanting musical jubilee. Theres no shortage of whimsy on this Under the Sea float with conga dancing fish kicking up their fins and bubbles galore. Shimmering fabrics and intricately designed costumes for the Lion Fish, Coral Fish, Seashell and Sea Horse performers are runway-inspired. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade - The Little Mermaid Peter Pan – Straight from Never Land come Peter Pan and Wendy soaring high aboard the famous Jolly Roger pirate ship complete with smoke effects and special surprises. A rainbow arch shines over Skull Rock and Tinker Bell nestled among giant flowers, while Captain Hook takes center stage on a swinging anchor. “Newsies-inspired” Lost Boys kick up their heels to high-energy choreography. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Peter Pan Brave – Celtic couples and a vessel shaped like an enormous bagpipe announce the arrival of Merida perched high on her majestic crown. Scottish dancers step to melodies of the Great Highlands in celebration of the popular Disney*Pixar film, “Brave.” Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade brave Sleeping Beauty – The heroic Prince Phillip battles a Steampunk-inspired Dragon as the wicked Maleficent. This float stretches 53 feet in length and 26 feet tall with a prickly spinning wheel dead center of the float. With fiery eyes and glowing effects the spectacular dragon was built on an articulating chassis allowing the float to bend and flex as it moves along the parade route – a first for Disney parades. This float was designed in a partnership with Tony Award-winner Michael Curry. Theres Prince Phillip, thorn-inspired stilt performers, dramatic raven dancers, plus the three good fairies, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather glide along the parade route. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty Finale and Mickeys Airship – The parade culminates with a 90-foot-long magical caravan of characters featuring Pinocchio, Dumbo, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Mad Hatter, Pluto and more in a splashy carnival of color. Theres Pegasus horses, dancing hippos and sassy Bubble Girls with cotton-candy-like hair celebrating Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland. Sporting zany new costumes Mickey and Minnie Mouse sit sky high in Mickeys Airship — a giant hot air balloon that rounds out Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Mickey's Airship

Flight Headed to Arizona Diverted After Baby Stops Breathing

Lisa Arneill
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Flight Headed to Arizona Diverted After Baby Stops Breathing
A flight from Tampa, Florida headed to Phoenix, Arizona took a scary turn on Tuesday night when a toddler onboard stopped breathing. As luck would have it two passengers came forward to help, one of them a CPR instructor, to save the 15-month-old little boy, who was reportedly turning purple. Airport hero Garrett Goodwin Garrett Goodwin spoke exclusively with FOX 10.
“I did chest compressions, cleared his mouth, gave him some rescue breathing, stimulated him. He came back around.”
Just focused on the moment he told the news channel,
“Absolutely you’re scared, but your training kicks in. I was at the right place at the right time with the right experienced training and I hope anybody with any amount of training would have done that,” said Goodwin.
Other passengers on the flight recounted the scary moment.
“I saw a gentleman rushing towards the front, they needed help and we were told a baby was in distress,” said a woman on the flight. “He ran up, had the baby held in his hand upside down, he was purple,” said a man on flight 678. “They immediately went to work and called for anybody who had medical training. There are people that assisted and we’re told there would be an emergency landing and everything went smoothly. Everyone was invested and we heard the baby cry, it was just… it was a teary moment for everyone,” said a passenger. “It was a miracle on Flight 78, god put those folks on the plane and they needed them there to take care of the baby,” said a woman on flight 678.
The flight quickly landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston before arriving at its original destination in Phoenix about an hour late.   This delay caused many of the passengers to miss their connecting flights but nobody was heard complaining, they were just happy the baby was okay. The child, whose name is Gary is said to be doing well.
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