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As a follow up to my Toy Story Mania review in pictures, I’d like to share my written review of the newest ride to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
I’ll sum up my thoughts on Toy Story Mania in one word – fun!
As you go through the ride entrance, you’re immediately met with a feeling that this ride is going to be fun!  The environment is created to make it look like you’ve been shrunk down to the size of one of Andy’s toys from the original Toy Story and Toy Story 2 movies.  Classic toys …read more

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I took a bunch of pictures inside and outside of the new Toy Story Mania ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World today, and I want to share them through a Toy Story Mania review in pictures.  Stay tuned to The Disney Traveler for my written review of Toy Story Mania to follow!
First up, as you enter the newly named Pixar section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’re greeted by sites and sounds you know well if you’re a Toy Story fan, including escapees from Andy’s Barrel of Monkeys and Woody’s Round-Up products found in Al’s apartment from Toy …read more

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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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To boost attendance during a typically slower time of year at Walt Disney World, the Fantastic Fall Getaway Disney Vacation Discount is a great deal!  You can save big on a vacation at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel with a Magic Your Way Package that includes park tickets for as low as $49 per person per day.  The Fantastic Fall Getaway Discounts are available for select Disney hotels from September 28-October 1, 2008; November 10-November 22, 2008, and December 15-December 17, 2008.  Here are the details:

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Back in April, I published a post about major refurbishments coming to Fort Wilderness at Walt Disney World.  Now, more details are coming out about the camping destination’s overhaul, and it all sounds great.
In addition to the changes I wrote about in April (which you can read by following the link above), the Orlando Sentinel reports that you’ll soon see, “Segway scooter tours, a mini-water park, a dog park and an improved electric-cart rental operation.”

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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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I was at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today eating dinner at the Rainforest Cafe, which always makes me think of the new T-Rex Restaurant that’s being built in Downtown Disney.  I realized I haven’t posted an update on the new T-Rex Restaurant since the beginning of June, so it’s definitely time for a new post.
I’m so excited for this restaurant to open.  My 4-year old triplets are really into dinosaurs right now, and I know they’re going to have a blast going to the T-Rex Restaurant when it opens on ….. October 14th, 2008.
What do you think about the new …read more

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Did you know there is a page dedicated to Walt Disney World Reviews on The Disney Traveler?  You can find the link listed in the Pages element on the sidebar or simply follow the link above! 
There are currently 35 written and photo reviews on the Walt Disney World Reviews page with many more coming!  You can subscribe to The Disney Traveler so you don’t miss any new reviews, tips, info or news posted in the future!
What Walt Disney World attraction, hotel, restaurant, etc. would you like to see reviewed on The Disney Traveler?  Leave a comment with your …read more

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Beginning in late 2008, Epcot guests at Walt Disney World will get to try a new interactive attraction inspired by the Disney Channel’s Kim Possible show called the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. 
Kiosks will be placed throughout Epcot’s World Showcase where guests can pick up “Kimmunicators”.  The hand-held Kimmunicators will lead guests through missions as part of Team Possible by allowing them to receive messages from Kim Possible characters in order to save the world from a group of villains.  The devices will also allow guests to control, “top secret equipment hidden inside the World Showcase pavillions” according to a Disney press release.  …read more

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