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The Disney Traveler

Archive for January 2008

January 10th, 2008

Apply to be the Next Disney CMO (Chief Magic Official)

Would you like to work for Disney for a year and travel to Walt Disney World and the Disneyland destinations to help create magical experiences? Are you free to travel during the week, weekends or on holidays to attend special Disney events (up to 8 times within a 12-month period for a total of 12-32 [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 3 comments

January 9th, 2008

Hong Kong Disneyland Celebrates the “Year of the Mouse”

This year, Disneyland Hong Kong guests can celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year like never before. The Year of the Mouse celebration will be held from January 22, 2008 - February 24, 2008 and will include a variety of special events to make Disney’s version of a Chinese New Year celebration one to remember.

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By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 8th, 2008

Disney-MGM Studios is Now Disney’s Hollywood Studios

It’s official. On Sunday, Disney changed the name of Disney-MGM Studios to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I wanted to get over there on Sunday to take some pictures, but my 3-year old triplets insisted that we go to the Magic Kingdom.
We’re heading over to Animal Kingdom on Friday to try out the new [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 7th, 2008

Mother’s Day Brunch at Disney World: Don’t Miss It

If you’ll be visiting Walt Disney World or the Orlando, Florida area on Mother’s Day, don’t miss the Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot.  It’s amazing!  I wrote about it after my family went for the first time last year.  You can read my full review on Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot.
I just made my reservations [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 6th, 2008

Disney Bans Children Under 10 from Victoria & Albert’s

In a bold move, Disney has banned children under 10 from its fanciest restaurant, Victoria & Albert’s at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.  Starting this week, kids are not welcome at the super posh restaurant.
“We want to be the restaurant that’s available for that adult experience,” said general manager Israel Perez.  What would Walt [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 13 comments

January 5th, 2008

2008 Disney Vacation Planning DVD Now Available

The 2008 Disney Vacation Planning DVD is now available for free. You can order yours by filling out the form on the Disney Vacation Planning DVD website.
According to the website, the 2008 Disney Vacation Planning DVD includes:

Complete tour of the four Theme Parks, two Water Parks and over 23 Resort Hotels of the Walt Disney [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 12 comments

January 4th, 2008

Radical Scripting Changes for the Haunted Mansion

For 40 years, the servants of the Haunted Mansion have been welcoming guests in the same macabre way.  As guests enter the foyer and the portrait room, they’re typically greeted by one of those servants delivering a droll pun such as, “Drag your wretched bodies to the dead center of the room.”  Well, those days [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 4 comments

January 3rd, 2008

Disneyland Two-Parks-for-One Tickets for Southern Californians

Disney has announced a new ticket option for residents of Southern California called the “Southern California 2Fer Ticket.”  The special ticket gives purchasers admission to both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure (on two separate days) for the price of a one-park, one-day ticket.  Sounds like a great deal!
The Southern California 2Fer Ticket goes on sale [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 2nd, 2008

Disney World New Year’s 2008 Fireworks

I’ve been searching YouTube since yesterday morning trying to find a good video of the New Year’s Eve fireworks at one of the Disney parks to share with The Disney Traveler readers, and I finally found a good one that was uploaded from a segment on CNN.  Next year, I’m just going to one of [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 1st, 2008

Chef Mickey’s Character Dining at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

My favorite Disney character dining experience is definitely Chef Mickey’s character breakfast at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort. From the exciting atmosphere to the delicious food, if you’re looking to enjoy a character dining event during your Walt Disney World vacation, Chef Mickey’s is the place to be. Check out my full review [...]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment