The Disney Traveler

Most people (especially children) love the Walt Disney World monorails and look forward to riding on one during their trip to Disney.  Here is a list of fun facts about the Walt Disney World monorail system:

The monorail system boasts 13.6 miles of track.
Each monorail is 203 feet long.
Each monorail has 6 cars.
Monorails have been running continuously at Walt Disney World since 1971.
In 1990, the monorails were modernized with upgraded safety features and more capacity.
Each monorail can carry up to 365 passengers
The monorail system features two main sections for passenger transporation.  The original section links the Magic Kingdom, Contemporary Resort, Ticket …read more

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The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios is a unique place for lunch or dinner.  This restaurant is themed after drive-in movie theaters that were popular in the 1950s. 
The decor of the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater screams “drive-in” from top to bottom.  As your family is escorted to the dining area, you’ll immediately feel like you are at a 1950s drive-in movie theater complete with waiters and waitresses on rollerskates! 

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On Friday, July 13th, my family went to the Grand Floridian Hotel for a character breakfast followed by several hours at the Magic Kingdom.  As we were driving home, we realized that one of my sons had lost his favorite stuffed animal, Leopard, somewhere in the Magic Kingdom or in the Grand Floridian (or on the boat ride between the two).  Luckily, I have a spare, but I wanted to find the original.
I checked online and found the number for Walt Disney World Theme Park Lost and Found.  I called on Friday night after we got home, but Lost and …read more

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Yes, there are other things to do at Walt Disney World than go to theme parks! 
On September 15-16, 2007, the 20th Annual U.S. Open of Waterskiing will be held on the lake at Downtown Disney.  There is no admission fee to Downtown Disney, and I haven’t seen any mention of a ticket requirement to view the Waterskiing Championships.  It looks like anyone can stop by and check out the action. 

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