The Disney Traveler

The b5media Travel and Culture channel bloggers have been writing about a lot of great stuff over the past few weeks.  Take a look at the samples below:

Filipina Soul – A yummy sounding recipe for Putong Puti (Rice Muffins).
Flyaway Cafe – Picks her 7 Family Vacation Destinations that are FUN & Educational.
Geeky Traveller – Answers the questions Is the New iPhone 3G useful for travelers?
Let’s Visit Asia – Unfortunately, Thai Airways Adjusts Fuel Surcharge (hint:  it’s going up).
Sirened – An argument for decriminalization of drugs with Prescription Drugs Kill More People than Illegal Drugs.
Southern Byways – Suggests Museum Exhibitions to …read more

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Can you name the building in the picture below that can be found on Walt Disney World property?  What’s it for and where is it?  Leave a comment and take a guess!

Check back at The Disney Traveler later this week for the answer!
Photo: Susan Gunelius
Technorati Tags: Walt Disney World,Disney trivia,Disney architecture,Disney pictures,Walt Disney World photos

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Today the new Disneyland Innoventions Dream Home opens for previews.  It will open to all guests at the end of June.  To hype the event, Disney sent out a press release that describes each room of the home.  It sounds very cool! 
A fictional family will take guests through the home as they prepare for a party.  Along the way, they’ll demonstrating the various high-tech gadgets and features and even letting guests try some!  Guests will visit the front yard, kitchen, dining room, family room/home office, teen daughter’s room, younger son’s room, backyard, courtyard and party tent.
Check out the Disney press …read more

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It’s so hard to understand how Walt Disney World ticket pricing works, so I took pictures of the ticket pricing options at one of the ticket booths at Epcot to make it easier to understand.  Disney describes the ticket buying process in two steps.  First, choose your number of days for your Base Ticket which will allow you to enter one of the four Disney World theme parks each day (i.e., the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom).
 
Second, decide if you want to add the Park Hopper Option to your tickets so you can visit …read more

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If you’re 18 years of age or older and a resident of the United Kingdom, then you can enter to win a trip to Disneyland Paris for a Disney Princess Storytelling Experience. 
Simply complete the online entry form on the Disneyland Paris website, and you could win the following as outlined in the contest terms and conditions:

A trip for four (two adults and two children age 3-11) traveling by either standard class on return Eurostar direct to Disneyland Resort Paris from London Waterloo or Ashford International or return economy flight from selected regional airports to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Accommodations for two nights …read more

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The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique can be found in two locations in Walt Disney World – inside the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney and inside Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom.  Both Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques offer the same services at the same prices, and both do a great job of transforming your child into a princess or a pop star.

From the moment your child steps into the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, she is treated like royalty.  The staff of Fairy Godmothers-in-training works closely with each child to help them create the perfect makeover.  Your child can choose her own look, …read more

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I thought it would be fun to have a poll to find out which Disney destination The Disney Travelers would most like to visit if money and time were not factors.  Tell us what you think and take the poll below!
If you could visit any Disney destination around the world, which would it be? ( surveys)

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Throughout Walt Disney World, Disney cast members are strategically positioned ready to take your picture in an array of memorable settings as well as at special events such as Character Breakfasts.  Not only do the Disney Photographers take great pictures, but with Disney PhotoPass getting great pictures from your Disney vacation is quick and easy. 
Here’s a run-down of how Disney PhotoPass works.

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Have you wondered what a parade at Tokyo Disneyland is like?  Check out the snippet below!

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Last week, President Bush signed a bill that includes $45 million to develop a high-speed levitating train that will run between Disneyland and Las Vegas.  A one-way trip would take less than two hours at speeds up to 300 mph.
Don’t get too excited yet.  The $45 million will be used to pay for environmental studies.  It’s not a done deal yet, but it sure sounds cool!
The main purpose of the train is to ease congestion on the main highway route between Southern California and Las Vegas, but I’m sure it will do a lot more than that in terms of …read more

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