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The Disney Traveler

Archive for January 2008

January 31st, 2008

New Walt Disney World Construction

Yesterday, I reads news at WDWMagic, that Disney Imagineering has submitted the necessary paperwork to begin what they are calling “Imagination Demolition” behind the Journey Into Imagination pavillion at Epcot.
The map below shows where the demolition will take place (the red star is the exact location based on the address given in the demolition paperwork), […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 30th, 2008

Win a Disneyland or Disney World Vacation from United Airlines

The Experience American Sweepstakes from United Airlines gives entrants the chance to win Disney vacations as part of seven different vacation prize packages. The grand prize is a trip for four to Disneyland, and first prize is a trip for two to Walt Disney World (including airfare, hotel and special gifts).
You can enter […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

January 29th, 2008

Disneyland Paris Ice Show: Mickey and Winter Magic

If a trip to Disneyland Paris is something you’re planning within the next month or so (or next winter), then you’ll definitely want to check out the ice show, Mickey and Winter Magic.  The show will continue through March 2nd, and it features holiday music, performers, Disney characters and, you guessed it, ice!
I found a […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 28th, 2008

Disney World Tests Nintendo DS in the Magic Kingdom

Last week, Disney started a field test of its new Magic Connection system at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. I’ve been looking for some more information about the tests, and today, Jim Hill Media posted a great explanation of how the tests work and what Disney’s plans are for the Magic Connection.
First, the tests are […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 8 comments

January 27th, 2008

Disney Trivia: Name that Disney Location

Time for some fun Walt Disney World trivia. Do you know where this snowman can be found on Walt Disney World property?

Learn the answer after the jump.
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By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

January 27th, 2008

Disney News and Fun Galore

There was lots of Disney news this week, so I thought I’d do a wrap up of news and fun Disney-related links.
Here’s what’s circulating online about Disney this week:

Make your personal message magically appear on the Disneyland entrance sign
Hong Kong Disneyland is expanding and will add two new themed lands with a greater appeal to […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 26th, 2008

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World offers so many romantic activities for couples, and Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to try a special Disney activity. If you’ll be at Walt Disney World for Valentine’s Day this year, check out the special events being offered according to WDWInfo.com:
At the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the 5-star Victoria & […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

January 24th, 2008

Disneyland Dream Suite Sneak Peak

LaughingPlace.com found a great video from Disney that gives an insider view of the Dream Suite in Disneyland. This is the apartment created inside Disneyland in New Orleans Square. As part of the Year of a Million Dreams promotion, Disneyland resort guests will be selected at random to spend a night in the Disneyland Dream […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

January 23rd, 2008

Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort Opens Rix Lounge

In a move to cater to adults and convention attendees at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort, a new lounge/nightclub has opened called Rix Lounge. I was at the Coronado Springs Resort last night eating dinner with my family at the Pepper Market food court after spending a few hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 22nd, 2008

11 Disney Hotels Certified Green

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection includes 11 Disney-owned hotels on Walt Disney World property in its list of Florida Green Lodges. To be given this recognition, a hotel has to meet specific standards related to water conservation, energy efficiency, recycling, making bulk purchases, purchasing recycled materials, using green cleaners and using high efficiency air […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

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