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The Disney Traveler

Archive for the ‘Hints & Tips’ Category

June 12th, 2008

How Disney World PhotoPass Works

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 […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

February 1st, 2008

Disney Traveler Reader Tip: Ask for Discounts

I received a great tip for The Disney Traveler readers from Hil at Eco Friendly Driver yesterday that I want to share.
Hil mentioned that she was visiting an online board related to Disney where someone mentioned they called Disney and asked if there were any specials going on that they could take advantage of when […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

January 19th, 2008

Visit Disney When Crowds Are Lightest

The Walt Disney World website has a great interactive calendar feature that let’s visitors see when crowds are typically smallest at the Disney World theme parks.  If you don’t like crowds, then you might want to plan your 2008 Disney vacation during the dates in yellow/orange in the calendars pictured after the jump.
Tags: Disney-discounts, disney-travel, […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 3 comments

December 30th, 2007

Epcot Quick Tip: The Trains at the Germany Pavilion

Don’t forget to take some time to see the elaborate train display outside of the Germany pavilion in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Technically, the train display can be found in between the Germany and Italy pavillions, but it’s considered an extension of the Germany pavilion. You can also buy model trains inside the shops at […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

December 15th, 2007

Parents Can Have Some Alone Time Thanks to Disney’s Kids Nite Out Service

Many parents would love to have some time to themselves for a romantic dinner or evening out dancing, but that can be hard to do when you’re on vacation.  Disney had that in mind when the created the Kids Nite Out program at Walt Disney World.  Parents can drop their children off at a Children’s […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 6 comments

July 15th, 2007

Walt Disney World Lost and Found Really Works

On Friday, July 13th, my family went to the Grand Floridian Hotel for a character breakfast followed by several hours at the Magic Kingdom.  As we were driving home, we realized that one of my sons had lost his favorite stuffed animal, Leopard, somewhere in the Magic Kingdom or in the Grand Floridian (or on […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 29 comments

June 14th, 2007

Top Three Arcades at Walt Disney World

Recently, my husband and I stopped with our triplets at the arcade at the Beach Club Resort during a rain storm.  I wasn’t sure how my kids would react (they’re almost 3 years old), but we gave it a try anyway.  As it turns out, they loved it!  I thought we’d have a few more years of living […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

April 28th, 2007

Baby Centers at Disney Parks are Lifesavers for Parents

Each Walt Disney World theme park (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom) has a Baby Center that parents of small children should use liberally (although they are open to all guests who can benefit from them).  The Baby Centers include feeding areas for infants and toddlers with high chairs as well as kitchen […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

February 24th, 2007

To Bring the Stroller on Your Disney Vacation or Not Bring the Stroller - That is the Question

Most parents with a toddler and/or infant who are vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort will wrestle pre-trip with the quandary of whether to bring their own stroller to the Disney theme parks or to rent a stroller at the park entrance.  The following pros and cons for each option should help parents make […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

February 21st, 2007

Don’t Carry Packages - You’re on Vacation

When I am on vacation, I don’t want to do any work, and to me, carrying anything is work, not to mention inconvenient.  This is especially true at Walt Disney World where guests are continuously getting on and off theme park rides.  I know from experience that packages are not only cumbersome on most Walt […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

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