The Disney Traveler

May 31st, 2007

Rent a Surrey Bike

On Memorial Day, my family wanted to go to Walt Disney World for the day, but we knew the parks would be very crowded.  Instead, we decided to eat an early dinner at Beaches & Cream at the Beach Club Resort.  Afterwards, we walked around the lake to the Boardwalk Inn where we rented a […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

May 23rd, 2007

Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival

The annual International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot was as beautiful as ever this year.  I thought I’d post some pictures I took this past weekend to share some of the sights.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as pirate topiaries entering World Showcase 

Donald Duck and Pluto as pirates entering World Showcase.

 Goofy as a pirate entering […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 3 comments

May 21st, 2007

DisneyFamily.com - A Website for Parents

Disney recently launched a website at DisneyFamily.com that provides information to help parents raise their families.  The site provides expert advice and information as well as a place for parents to network, ask questions and share stories.  Main topics include food, parenting, entertainment, education, travel, shopping and coupons.  The site also includes links to a […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

May 15th, 2007

New Restaurant to Open at Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is creating a new restaurant to complement their latest thrill ride, Expedition Everest.  The restaurant will open in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom and will be called Anandapur Yak & Yeti Restaurant.  It will feature an Asian menu and provide both full service and counter service dining options.  A gift shop will […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

May 14th, 2007

Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot

Yesterday, my family went to the Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot, which is held each year during the International Flower and Garden Festival.  This was our first time attending the Mother’s Day Brunch, so we weren’t sure what to expect.  We took our triplets and my parents, so we had a party of seven.  The triplets […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

May 8th, 2007

Low Priced Walt Disney World Vacations are Possible

The Walt Disney World website is advertising an amazing discount price for 5 night/6 day vacations at Disney Value Resorts between August 26, 2007 and September 22, 2007.  For just $455 per adult and $184 per child, guests will get their hotel room, the Disney dining plan, and tickets to visit one park each day. 
To […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

May 1st, 2007

The Three Caballeros Officially Join El Rio Del Tiempo

The newly refurbished El Rio Del Tiempo ride reopened a few weeks ago in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World.  As rumored, the Three Caballeros have been added to the ride, which has been given a new name - Gran Fiesta Tour.  My family and I finally stopped by for dinner last […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments