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The Disney Traveler

Archive for February 2007

February 28th, 2007

How to Save on Disney Merchandise

It’s no secret that Disney makes a lot of money on merchandising movie characters and any other piece of Disney they can.  I can’t even count the number of Disney pieces I own between my own collection and my children’s ever-growing piles of toys, stuffed animals, clothes, etc.  After years of purchasing Disney memorabilia at […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

February 27th, 2007

Eating at Walt Disney World and Spending Less Money - The Secret Discount Card for Florida Residents

While it is not truly a secret, the Disney Dining Experience membership card is not yet a well known discount program.  With this special card, Florida residents can save a lot of money during their visits to Walt Disney World. 
For just $85 per year ($25 more for a second card), a Disney Dining Club cardholder […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

February 24th, 2007

To Bring the Stroller on Your Disney Vacation or Not Bring the Stroller - That is the Question

Most parents with a toddler and/or infant who are vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort will wrestle pre-trip with the quandary of whether to bring their own stroller to the Disney theme parks or to rent a stroller at the park entrance.  The following pros and cons for each option should help parents make […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

February 23rd, 2007

Disney’s Newest Thrill Ride at Animal Kingdom Takes Riders to the Top of the Himalayas

In true Disney tradition, the newest attraction at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest, is not just a thrill ride but also a suspenseful story in a realistic setting.  The experience begins as you enter the Animal Kingdom and see Mt. Everest towering over the Central Florida horizon.  Next, head toward the Asia section […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

February 21st, 2007

Don’t Carry Packages - You’re on Vacation

When I am on vacation, I don’t want to do any work, and to me, carrying anything is work, not to mention inconvenient.  This is especially true at Walt Disney World where guests are continuously getting on and off theme park rides.  I know from experience that packages are not only cumbersome on most Walt […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

February 19th, 2007

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Introduces Captain Jack Sparrow inside Pirates of the Caribbean

In late 2006, Disney Imagineers completed a much-publicized project to add characters from Disney Studios’ enormously popular “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” movie to the long-standing Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Walt Disney World.  My family and I have been on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride several times […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

February 18th, 2007

Walt Disney World’s Pirate and Princess Party Kicks Off at the Magic Kingdom

If you Visit Walt Disney World during the month of February 2007 (through March 8, 2007),  you and your family can have the chance to become pirates and princesses at the Magic Kingdom’s Princess and Pirate Party.  On select nights throughout the month, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will host this themed party where guests […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

February 17th, 2007

Finding Nemo - From Popular Movie to New Musical Show at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

For the first time, Walt Disney World has taken a popular animated film and turned it into a live musical show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I went to the preview of this attraction in late 2006 with an open mind and was thrilled to see Walt Disney succeeded again.
Tags: Disney-Nemo-show, disney-vacation, disneys-animal-kingdom, Finding-Nemo-Musical, Walt Disney […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 5 comments

February 16th, 2007

A New Toy Story Ride Is Coming to Walt Disney World

Central Florida’s local news station recently reported a hint as to what a new attraction at Disney-MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort will include.  Rumors were finally put to rest in Disney’s 2006 annual shareholders’ report where concept art for a new attraction tentatively called Toy Story Mania was revealed. 
Tags: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

February 16th, 2007

Girls Can Become a Princess at Walt Disney World’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Little girls age three and over can make their dreams of being a princess come true with a complete princess makeover at Downtown Disney’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.  In true Disney fashion, the salon operates within a theme, so the princess experience begins as soon as guests walk into the shop.  The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

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