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Thank you to everyone who made a guess on the most recent round of Walt Disney World Photo Trivia on The Disney Traveler.  A little over a week ago I asked The Disney Traveler readers to guess where you can find the item seen in the picture below on Walt Disney World property.

No one got the answer right yet, so here it is…
That circus scene can be found next to the Dumbo ride in the Magic Kingdom.  There is a Disney Vacation Club kiosk near the Dumbo ride and this photo opp scene is located right next to the …read more

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UPinPoint.com created two new Disney iTunes apps that Disney travelers might want to get for their iPods.  The apps are just $0.99 each and can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store.
The Magic Kingdom Mini Guide and the Disneyland California Mini Guide are interactive and allow users to find restrooms, ride restrictions, quick navigation, useful information about attractions and dining, descriptions of attractions, FastPass attractions and more.
I haven’t tried either of these apps because I don’t have an iPod, but for $0.99, they might be worth it for Disney theme park novices to try. 
What do you think?
Image: UPinPoint.com
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If there was ever any doubt that the addition of Jack Sparrow to the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions in Disney theme parks might only be temporary, those questions have been answered.  Today, Disney announced that Johnny Depp will be back as the beloved Captain Jack Sparrow in a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
That’s not all Disney and Johnny Depp are working on together these days.  A new version of Alice in Wonderland will be created by Tim Burton with Johnny Depp in the role of the Mad Hatter.

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Here is an interesting rumor I read on Sci Fi Wire this morning.  Rumor has it that Disney is creating a movie entitled Tomorrowland, which will be inspired by the Tomorrowland section found in Disney theme parks.  Supposedly, the movie will star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Disney is denying the rumors related to the movie’s title or setting but not the fact that there is an original script they’re working from – no details provided. 
We’ll have to wait and see if there is any truth to the rumor or not.  What do you think?

Image: Flickr
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As a follow up to yesterday’s post on The Disney Traveler that showed the first half of the pictures I took this weekend of the Halloween decorations at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, here is part 2!
As you come through the entrance of the Magic Kingdom and step onto Main Street USA, you’re welcomed by eight giant scarecrows.

The scarecrows are placed in pairs surrounding the flagpole.  I think the one above and below must be the mayor and his wife!

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It might only be early September, but it’s already Halloween at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.  I spent the day at the Magic Kingdom on Saturday with my family, and everywhere you turn, the Halloween spirit is in the air thanks to the great decorations!
I took pictures of some of the Halloween decorations at the Magic Kingdom to share with The Disney Traveler readers, and I’m posting half of them today and half tomorrow.  I hope they help you to get into the Halloween spirit!
As you approach the entrance to the Magic Kingdom, the train station and the …read more

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Michael Phelps, 2008 U.S. Gold Medalist (8-time Gold Medalist to be exact), was given a hero’s welcome at special event called “America’s Homecoming Parade” at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom today.  He was greeted with confetti and rode down Main Street U.S.A. with Mickey Mouse.  He also took some time to speak with some young swimmers from Orlando, Florida during his visit.
You can check out pictures of the events at Walt Disney World today on Michael Phelp’s Facebook page.
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Next time you’re at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, don’t forget to try the remote control boats located outside of the Jungle Cruise.  They’re fun for kids and adults of all ages.

While the boats are a bit challenging to maneuver, small children still enjoy simply spinning the wheel.  As the boats move through the various features and hazards, various elements are set off such as bubbling water, spraying water, sounds, a volcano and more.

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As of January 2009, Disney will discontinue the character dinner held nightly at the Liberty Tree Tavern in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.  Currently, there are no plans to modify the pricing of the dinner experience at Liberty Tree Tavern nor are there plans to replace Goofy’s Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, which is a popular spot for families who want to dine with traditional Disney characters at the Magic Kingdom, including Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale.

To save Goofy’s Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, Disney fans started a petition …read more

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Recently, the Disney Dreams Come True Parade replaced the Share a Dream Come True parade at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.  This is the daily parade at the Magic Kingdom that is typically held at about 3:00 p.m.  The new parade is extremely similar to the old parade.  It appears that most of the floats are the same with the “snow globes” removed, new dances and a few other small changes.
You can see the Disney Dreams Come True Parade by checking out the pictures below!
First up, Aladdin!

Next, a variety of characters from from the Country Bears, Robin Hood, Brer Rabbit, …read more

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