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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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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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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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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The contest on The Disney Traveler where 3 lucky winners will each get a copy of Soccer Mom on DVD, starring Emily Osment of Hannah Montana, ends today at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Visit the contest post to enter. 
Note: comments left on this post will not be entered into the random drawing.  You must leave a comment on the original contest post to enter.
Good luck!
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Does your child love Hannah Montana?  Even if your child isn’t obsessed with Miley Cyrus or the Disney Channel, he or she is likely to enjoy the prize that’s up for grabs at The Disney Traveler this week.  I’m giving away 3 copies of the new Soccer Mom DVD that was released on September 30th!
Soccer Mom stars Emily Osment of Hannah Montana and Missi Pyle of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  The movie is about a single mother who pretends to be a famous soccer pro to try to save her daughter’s soccer team.
Soccer mom is 92 minutes and …read more

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I wanted to share some personal news that I’m excited about today.
My new book, Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps, was released today by Entrepreneur Press.
The purpose of this book is to teach small business owners, eBay and Craigslist sellers, beginner copywriters and anyone else who wants to learn how to write compelling copy that you don’t need to pay an exorbitant price to hire a professional ad agency or copywriter in order to create effective copy.
This book works as a hands-on guide that takes you through ten simple steps using a tool for success called the Copywriting Outline.  …read more

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I just received details about the gala celebration and awards dinner at the 2008 International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot called the Bocuse d’Or USA Grand Gala and Awards Dinner. 
Here are the details, including how to get tickets:
Bocuse d’Or USA Grand Gala and Awards Dinner hosted by Al Roker and Dana Cowin, Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine Magazine

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Last month, I published a poll asking The Disney Traveler readers to vote on their favorite Disney Destinations.  The results show that over 50% of respondents think that Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is the best Disney destination in the world!  The complete results are as follows:

52% – Walt Disney World in Florida
26% – Disneyland in California
4% – Disneyland Paris
4% – Tokyo Disney
4% – Hong Kong Disneyland
9% – Disney Cruise

Stay tuned for the next poll on The Disney Traveler, and make sure you vote and make your opinion count!  You can subscribe to The Disney Traveler so you …read more

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