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The Disney Traveler

Archive for March 2007

March 31st, 2007

Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends Falls Flat

For the first time, my family and I watched the Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends show at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom this past weekend.  My triplets are nearly three years old now, and it seemed like the perfect time to take them to a show where they could see forest animals close up.  Unfortunately, […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 3 comments

March 28th, 2007

#1 Walt Disney World Resort for Families - Port Orleans Riverside

In my opinion, the best hotel for families on Walt Disney World property is Port Orleans Riverside (formerly called Dixie Landings).  This hotel truly caters to families in the way Walt Disney originally intended.  From the rooms to the restaurants and recreation, everything is made for families.  Some highlights include:
Atmosphere
Port Orleans Riverside is designed to […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 8 comments

March 27th, 2007

5 Tips for Viewing the SpectroMagic Parade

Walt Disney World’s SpectroMagic Parade at the Magic Kingdom is extremely popular.  It’s a fantastic parade held at night featuring Disney characters and floats covered in beautiful multi-colored lights.  Disney music and dancers add to the magical feeling created by the lights.
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By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

March 21st, 2007

Take a Private Cruise Under the Stars on a Walt Disney World Lake

Walt Disney World offers private, specialty cruises on the Seven Seas Lagoon, Bay Lake, Crescent Lake or Village Lake.  Guests can choose from a variety of services during their cruise including delicious menus and excursions.  Specialty cruises are held at night and culminate with a perfect view of one of Disney’s spectacular fireworks shows.
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By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

March 20th, 2007

The Perfectly Princess Tea Party for You and Your Perfect Princess

If your little girl loves Disney princesses, then a great way to make her feel like a princess herself is to attend a Perfectly Princess Tea Party at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.  Every day (except Saturday and Tuesday) from 10:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m., the Garden View Tea Lounge hosts a […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

March 17th, 2007

Get Ready for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Walt Disney World’s fourteenth annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is set to begin on April 2, 2007.  This year, it will run through June 3, 2007, and the theme centers around pirates and princesses.  A huge topiary of Captain Hook’s ship will be a festival highlight, and a long list of special events and fun attractions […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

March 15th, 2007

Walt Disney World Florida Resident Theme Park and Annual Pass Ticket Prices

As a follow up to my post, Walt Disney World Theme Park Ticket Pricing and Discounts, I want to provide an easy place for Florida residents to find Walt Disney World theme park, annual pass or other ticket pricing. 
Note: The following prices were taken from the Walt Disney World website on March 16, 2007 (2-day […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

March 14th, 2007

Walt Disney World Theme Park Ticket Pricing and Discounts

Recently, the Walt Disney World website was revamped, and the new site is cumbersome and difficult to navigate.  There is no easy way to see a list of pricing for all ticket options.  Instead, users have to fumble through a variety of screens and videos to find the information they need.  I thought it would be useful to put […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 5 comments

March 13th, 2007

Try Parasailing, Jet Skiing and More at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort

Several Walt Disney World resorts offer guests the opportunity to rent speed boats, pontoon boats or canopy boats to explore the lakes and enjoy the scenery Disney is famous for, but only Disney’s Contemporary Resort provides water sports for thrill seekers.  Disney guests can visit Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre at the Contemporary Resort and sign […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

March 12th, 2007

“High School Musical” Pep Rally at Disney-MGM Studios

Now Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios visitors can “Get in the Game” in a pep rally inspired by the hit Disney movie “High School Musical.”  My family and I were enjoying a late afternoon snack by the lake at Disney-MGM Studios yesterday afternoon when suddenly a huge float came out of nowhere carrying cheerleaders, basketball players and […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 10 comments

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