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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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My son is Power Rangers-obsessed right now.  Can you guess what he’s going to be for Halloween?  If you guessed a Power Ranger, you’re right!  His latest obsession just began over the past month or so after borrowing a Power Rangers movie from the library.  With his latest obsession in mind, we made our way over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios today with a plan to meet the Power Rangers.

The Power Rangers make several appearances each day outside of the Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show.  Five Power Rangers drive out from backstage in a cool Power Rangers car with …read more

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Time for another game of Walt Disney Trivia – Name that Walt Disney World Location.
Where on Walt Disney World property can you find the image in the picture below?

Leave your answer in the comments.  If no one gets it right within the next week or so, I’ll publish a follow up post with the answer.
I hope this one makes you think really hard!
Image: Susan Gunelius

Technorati Tags: Walt Disney World,disney trivia,disney world photos,disney world pictures,disney vacation

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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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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will offer a new promotion in 2009 that will allow visitors to get into one Disney park for free on their birthdays.  The offer is restricted to Walt Disney World and Disneyland and advance registration, proof of your birthdate and a valid ID will be required.
Follow the link to register for free admission on your birthday in 2009 to a Walt Disney World park.
Follow the link to register for free admission on your birthday in 2009 to a Disneyland park.
According to the Disney website, the steps to register are as follows:

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Disney just announced a discounted price for the Bocuse d’Or USA Grand Gala and Awards Dinner at the International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot.   
If you already have park passes that give you admission to Epcot®, you can purchase a discounted ticket for Bocuse d’Or USA Grand Gala and Awards Dinner for $325.00 per person for the event – exclusive of park tickets and tax.
To get the discounted rate, tell the Disney Dining Reservation Agent that you are a Passholder or have park entrance previously arranged.
You can follow the link to read more about the Bocuse d’Or USA Grand Gala and Awards Dinner …read more

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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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Earilier this year, I posed the question on The Disney Traveler, “What ever happened to the Treehouses at Walt Disney World?”  I gave a rundown of what’s happening to them today in that post (follow the previous link to read it).
Now there is news of brand new Disney Vacation Club Treehouse Villas coming to Walt Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa in 2009.   As part of the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, Disney Vacation Club guests of the new Treehouse Villas will be able to use all of the amenities the resort has to offer in addition to a private Treehouse Villa pool.

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Just a few weeks ago, I posted updated pictures showing how the construction on the new Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort is coming in Walt Disney World.  Two weeks ago, I rode by the new tower on the monorail again, and more changes had been made.  Most of the windows were in place, and it appeared all was on track for a 2009 opening. 
Disney has confirmed more details about the new Disney Vacation Club destination saying it will open in 2009 and will include:

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