The Disney Traveler

It was nearly two years ago that I started this blog as Disney Families and More on a free Wordpress site.  Almost one year ago, I moved the blog into the b5media network, and I’ve been thrilled to watch it grow.  After devoting two years to growing this blog, I am very sad to announce that I must leave it.
Today is my last day writing at The Disney Traveler.  I wanted to take a moment to thank The Disney Traveler readers for spending your time with me, joining in on the conversation, and making this such an enjoyable blog to …read more

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Walt Disney World Resort has some big discounts going on right now on trips in November  and December 2008.  Check out the details below.
Deluxe resorts as low as $174 per night with Booking Code DMK.  Good at Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa on vacations taken between Sunday and Thursday, 11/12, 11/14-11/22, 11/25 and 12/15-12/20, 2008.  Valid on stays in a studio room, and price does not include tax.  You must book before December 7, 2008.  Disney Deluxe Hotels Discount Details.
Value resorts as low as $59 per night with Booking Code DMK.  Good …read more

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Thank you to everyone who entered the contest on The Disney Traveler last week to win one of three copies of Fodor’s Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 by Kim Wright Wiley.
The winners have been selected and congratulations go to: Nora Scott-Platt, Robert Fantom and Annmarie Novick.
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If your considering taking a trip to Walt Disney World in 2009, you can find basic pricing for each Disney hotel below:
Deluxe Villa Resorts

Animal Kingdom Villas: From $269 per night
Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: From $295 per night
Old Key West Resort: From $295 per night
Beach Club Villas: From $335 per night
Boardwalk Villas: From $335 per night
Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: From $325 per night

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Time for another poll on The Disney Traveler.  Which deluxe Walt Disney World Resort would you most like to stay in and why?  Answer the poll below then leave a comment and tell us why you voted the way you did.
<a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1046476/” mce_href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1046476/”>Which deluxe Walt Disney World Resort Hotel would you most like to stay in?</a> <br/> <span style=”font-size:9px;” mce_style=”font-size:9px;”> (<a href=”http://www.polldaddy.com” mce_href=”http://www.polldaddy.com”> polls</a>)</span>
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Don’t forget to enter the contest on The Disney Traveler for a chance to win a copy of Fodor’s Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 by Kim Wright Wiley.  The contest ends tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. 
Follow the link to enter on the original contest post.
Note that comments left on this post will not be entered into the contest.  You must follow the entry rules on the original contest post to be entered.
Good luck!
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Orbitz is partnering with Disney to offer $150 off Disney vacation packages and a chance to instantly win a fairytale Disney celebration vacation.  Five winners will each receive customized 5 day/4 night vacations to Walt Disney World Resort of Disneyland Resort.  Entrants simply go through the animated pop-up storybook at www.Orbitz.com/Disney to create their own customized vacations, including Orbitz Insider Experiences such as a night in Cinderella’s Castle or a Magical Fireworks Voyage hosted by Captain Hook. 
Once your custom experience is created, you are asked to register (for free).  You are then told if you are an instant winner …read more

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Fodor’s was kind enough to give me 3 copies of Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 to give away on The Disney Traveler. 
This book is 496 pages and retails for $17.95.  It includes money-saving tips, insider’s secrets, scare factors for every ride and venue, easy-to-read maps, full restaurant and hotel descriptions with star ratings, don’t miss lists, favorite attractions by age group, and more.  It also includes information about Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Disney Cruises.
Here’s how to enter to win 1 of 3 copies of Fodor’s Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 by Kim Wright Wiley:

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Thank you to everyone who entered the contest on The Disney Traveler to win Soccer Mom starring Emily Osment from Hannah Montana on DVD. 
Three winners were randomly selected, and Jennifer Schroeder, Giovanna Kranenberg and Michael Woods will each get Soccer Mom on DVD. 
Congratulations to the winners!
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November 2, 2008 is the day for Harry Potter fans to visit Disneyland!
The North Orange County Harry Potter Meetup Group is holding the second annual Unofficial Harry Potter Day at Disneyland in California on November 2nd.  There will be pictures, games, costumes, scavenger hunts and more all day.
Check out the event MySpace page for all the details!
Hat tip to Wired for this story.
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