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 write and manage.

I still love Disney and visit Walt Disney World at least once per week, but it’s time for me to move on from b5media to pursue other opportunities that are more closely related to my company, KeySplash Creative, and my books.

I hope you’ll visit me on my new marketing and branding blog as well as my other blogs.  Here’s a list of sites where you can find me blogging:

• KeySplash Creative Conversations: branding, marketing, advertising, etc.
• Women On Business: women working in the field of business
• About.com Guide to Web Logs: all about blogging
• Everyday Marketing: small business marketing tips and tools
• Corporate Eye: branding contributor

I will miss you all!

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The winners have been selected and congratulations go to: Nora Scott-Platt, Robert Fantom and Annmarie Novick.

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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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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:

1. To enter, leave a comment on this post before 11:59pm on Sunday, October 26, 2008 (Eastern Time).  One comment per email address please.  Contest open to entrants with continental U.S. mailing addresses only.
2. Each comment will be entered into a drawing, and THREE winners will be selected randomly from those entries.  One book per winner.
3. The winners will be contacted via email, so please be sure you leave a valid email address in your comment.  
4. The winners will be notified on October 27th.  If a winner does not respond with his or her mailing address within 72 hours of the notification email being sent, he or she forfeits the prize and an alternate winner will be selected (same guidelines apply). 
5. Once the prizes are claimed, the winners’ names may be announced on The Disney Traveler.

Good luck!

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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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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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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 rated PG.  It retails for $19.97.

Here is how you can enter to win 1 of 3 Soccer Mom DVDs:

1. To enter, leave a comment on this post before 11:59pm on Sunday, October 12, 2008 (Eastern Time).  One comment per email address please.  Contest open to entrants with U.S. mailing addresses only.
2. Each comment will be entered into a drawing, and THREE winners will be selected randomly from those entries.  One DVD per winner.
3. The winners will be contacted via email, so please be sure you leave a valid email address in your comment.  
4. The winners will be notified on October 13th.  If a winner does not respond with his or her mailing address within 72 hours of the notification email being sent, he or she forfeits the prize and an alternate winner will be selected (same guidelines apply). 
5. Each winner’s contact information will be provided to a representative for Soccer Mom who will coordinate the shipping process.  Once the prizes are claimed, the winners’ names will be announced on The Disney Traveler.

Good luck!

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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.  Throughout the book, real world and fictitious small business examples demonstrate the concepts introduced in the book.

After reading Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps, you’ll be able to immediately apply the concepts you learned and create marketing messages that capture attention and boost profits.

The book is available in bookstores and online through sites such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble and more.

Read more business books from Susan Gunelius:

• Harry Potter: The Story of a Global Business Phenomenon (available now)
• Google Blogger for Dummies (coming in February 2009)

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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

Mix and Mingle with the Country’s Best Chefs and Dance until Midnight

Cocktail Reception

Served with Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Specialty Cocktails by Diageo Reserve

• David Myers – Sona, Los Angeles, CA: Kabocha Squash Wrapped with Smoked Salmon
• Georges Perrier – Le Bec Fin, Philadelphia, PA: Mushroom Cappuccino
• Traci des Jardins – Jardinière, San Francisco, CA: Specialty from Traci’s menu
• André Soltner – French Culinary Institute, NY, NY: Jalousie d’ Epinards et Champignons Sauvages
• Alain Sailhac – French Culinary Institute, NY, NY: Foie Gras Feuilletée, Caramelized Endives and Mango Brunoise
• Laurent Tourondel – BLT Restaurants, NY, NY: Specialty from Laurent’s menu
• Roland Muller – Food and Beverage Product Development at Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts: Grilled Duck and Armagnac Sausage, Black Lentil Dal and Red Curry Sauce in Phyllo
• Scott Hunnel – Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa: Roasted Muscovy Duck with Fennel and Blood Oranges, Minus 8 & Smoked Bacon Vinaigrette

Dinner

Served with a fine wines, including Dom Pérignon Champagne

• Patrick O’Connell – Inn at Little Washington, Washington, VA: Peekytoe Crab Salad with Caviar
• Charlie Trotter – Charlie Trotter’s, Chicago, IL: Steamed Cod with Hojiimenji Mushrooms and a Ginger-Soy-Hijiki Sauce
• Daniel Boulud – Daniel, NY, NY: Duo of Brandt Beef: Red Wine Braised Short Ribs and Seared Rib Eye
• Terrance Brennan – Picholine, NY, NY: Artisanal Cheese Selection

Dessert Walk About by Walt Disney World’s Best Pastry Chefs and Guest Chefs

After Dinner Drinks and Moët and Chandon Impérial Champagne

• Erich Herbitschek – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa: Crepes Suzette, Strawberry Dumplings
• Andreas Born – Disney’s Hollywood Studios™: Baked Alaska
• Stefan Riemer – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort: Petits Fours, Friandises, Mignardises
• Kelly Smith – Disney’s BoardWalk Resort: Gelato, Seasonal Fruit
• Lothar Neumaier – Epcot®: Champagne Sabayon with Tropical Fruit Tartar
• Chris Vitanza – Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Hot Chocolates: Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Martini, Lavender, Kahlua and Wild Honey with Homemade Marshmallows
• Ewald Notter – Notter School of Pastry Arts, FL: Salted Caramel, Coffee, Passion Fruit Duchess
• Mike McCarey – Mike’s Amazing Cakes, WA: Celebration Cake

For Reservations, call 407-WDW-FEST

Place and Time: World Showplace at Epcot, Saturday, September 27^th, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Dress: Cocktail Attire

Price: $450 per person, plus tax, including gratuity.  The dinner price also includes 2 Epcot® Park Admission Tickets for Friday, September 26^th and Saturday, September 27^th to visit the Park and enjoy the Bocuse d’Or Culinary Competition; held between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day.

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• 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 don’t miss any upcoming polls, information, reviews, news, rumors and more!

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