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The old Hunchback of Notre Dame show has been closed for some time now. While I loved that show, I’m over my loss, and I’m looking forward to a new show hitting that stage in 2008. Construction has been going on for awhile now, and it’s set to be complete in 2008. With all that hammering behind Disney’s famous construction walls, rumors are running rampant about what will take the place of the Hunchback of Notre Dame Show.

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Don’t forget to take some time to see the elaborate train display outside of the Germany pavilion in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Technically, the train display can be found in between the Germany and Italy pavillions, but it’s considered an extension of the Germany pavilion. You can also buy model trains inside the shops at the Germany pavilion.

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I thought I’d expand on my list of posts not to miss in 2007 on The Disney Traveler that I created yesterday to include ten more posts that I think are particularly helpful in planning a Disney vacation.
Top 5 Pools for Families at the Walt Disney World Resort
The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot – A One-of-a-Kind Attraction
Get Ready for Fun at Walt Disney World’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue
Top Ten Restaurants for Families with Small Children at Walt Disney World
To Bring the Stroller on Your Disney Vacation or Not Bring the Stroller – That is the Question
Don’t Carry Packages – You’re …read more

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With 2007 coming to a close in just a couple of days, I thought it would be a good time to review the past 12 months by posting 10 posts not to be missed on The Disney Traveler.  These posts include hints, tips, rankings and reviews to help you plan your Disney vacation.
11 Facts About the Walt Disney World Monorails
Review: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney-MGM Studios
Walt Disney World Lost and Found Really Works
Top Three Arcades at Walt Disney World
Playhouse Disney Live on Stage at Disney-MGM Studios
Baby Centers at Disney Parks are Lifesavers for Parents
Beaches and Cream Soda Shop – A …read more

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I’m not a big Katharine McPhee fan, but I have to hand it to her. She had a beautiful performance at the Walt Disney Christmas parade on Tuesday. In case you didn’t see it, here is her princess medley.

 
Tags: Walt Disney World, Disney holidays, Disney Christmas Parade, Katharing McPhee

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I tried to get a picture of the gorgeous new holiday lights on Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom last week, but my camera didn’t do it justice.  I decided not to post them because I didn’t think you’d really be able to appreciate how beautiful Cinderella’s Castle really looks with the new lights that transform it to look like sparkling ice is hanging from all the turrets and eves. 
The effect is unbelievably magical and I really wanted to share it with readers of The Disney Traveler, so I decided to cheat and post a picture from Walt Disney World’s professional …read more

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Tomorrow is Christmas Day, which means the annual Christmas parade at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will air on ABC at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern).  I love to watch the parade on television.  Last year, I was at the Magic Kingdom when the parade was being filmed.  It’s typically filmed a couple of weeks in advance, and it takes a full day to film it with the performers and floats stopping frequently for long stretches of time.  Frankly, it’s fairly boring to watch it in person.

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Disneyland will introduce its first new monorail since 1987 in January 2008.  The new monorail arrived in Anaheim, California this week.  The new Mark VII monorail model is super modern looking.  No word on what it looks like on the inside, but if the outside is any indication, it will be sleek.

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This year’s Christmas celebrations at Walt Disney World do not disappoint!  I went to the Osborne Spectacle of Lights display at Disney-MGM Studios on Thursday night and wanted to share some of the pictures I took.  It really is an amazing display!

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