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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 kiosk.  Check it out next time your in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

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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?

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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.

In other entertainment news from Disney, a 3-D motion-capture remake of A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey and a hand-drawn animated film called The Princess and the Frog featuring the voice of Oprah Winfrey are underway.  Tron 2 featuring Jeff Bridges and Race to Witch Mountain starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will also be released soon.

Disney also announced today that Cars 2 will be released in 2011.

With all these great entertainment options coming, there is no doubt there will be events to help promote them at the Disney theme parks around the world.  Looks like we should have a lot to look forward to!

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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?

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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!

The next pair of scarecrows look like they’re in the marching band!

This one played so hard he broke his drum!

When my daughter saw the next scarecrow, she asked if she could have one of the treats the scarecrow is holding!

The next scarecrow and the one above must be the town baker and his wife!

When my son saw the scarecrow below, he was extremely intrigued by the baseball in the scarecrow’s mouth.

The final scarecrow looks like she was out shopping.  Check out the mini scarecrow in her hand!

The scarecrows were a big hit, and everyone was stopping to look at them and snap pictures!  Leave it to Disney to take Halloween decorations to the next level!

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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 Mickey Mouse in the grass in front of the station are covered with decorations!

Can you guess what that Mickey Mouse is made of?  Instead of flowers, it’s made of pumpkins and gourds!  Check it out below!

Check out the adorable pumpkin figures in front of the train station!

I love the Mickey Mouse jack-o-lanterns that are found throughout the Magic Kingdom.

Even City Hall got a makeover!

The shops lining Main Street USA are brimming with the colors of Halloween.

Many of the store windows got makeovers, too.

My daughter particularly loved this Minnie Mouse window display.

Check back tomorrow for more pictures of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World dressed up for Halloween!  You can also subscribe to The Disney Traveler, so you don’t miss a thing!

9/9/08: Edited to add link to Part 2 for more pictures of the Halloween decorations at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

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You can check out pictures of the events at Walt Disney World today on Michael Phelp’s Facebook page.

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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.

To use the remote control boats, you do need to have some quarters handy, but change machines are located nearby.  Each turn lasts a minute or so.  There are several umbrellas located amongst the steering wheels, so try to find a position under an umbrella.  For some reason, it gets brutally hot in that area!

Overall, the remote control boats are a great place to stop after a ride on the Jungle Cruise while you have a drink or snack and plan your next activities at the Magic Kingdom.

Have you tried the remote control boats outside of the Jungle Cruise?  What did you think of them?

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To save Goofy’s Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, Disney fans started a petition asking Disney to reconsider its plan to discontinue the character dining portion of the Liberty Tree Tavern experience.  If you’re a fan of Goofy’s Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, you can sign the petition and have your voice heard!

What do you think of Disney’s plan to eliminate Goofy’s Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern? 

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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, the Lion King and Stitch!

Peter Pan and Wendy ride on the next float.

Next come the Disney Princesses!  First up is Cinderella with her Prince and Fairy Godmother.

Belle and the Beast follow.

Ariel and Eric from The Little Mermaid arrive after the Beauty and the Beast float.

The final float is huge and carries many characters and crowd favorites, including Chip and Dale,

Pluto and Donald Duck,

and Goofy, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

It’s actually a very simple parade, but it’s filled with Disney characters, so children really enjoy it.  At least, I know my 3-year old triplets did!  It’s hot watching this parade though, particularly in the middle of the summer.  Grab a bottle of water, and find a shady spot to watch it!

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