The Disney Traveler For information about all the Disney destinations 2009-06-05T17:40:54Z WordPress http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/feed/atom/ <![CDATA[See Ya Real Soon]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/see-ya-real-soon/ 2009-06-05T12:10:43Z 2008-10-31T19:49:08Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> It was nearly two years ago that I started this blog as Disney Families and More on a free Wordpress site.  Almost one year ago, I moved the blog into the b5media network, and I’ve been thrilled to watch it grow.  After devoting two years to growing this blog, I am very sad to announce that I must leave it.

Today is my last day writing at The Disney Traveler.  I wanted to take a moment to thank The Disney Traveler readers for spending your time with me, joining in on the conversation, and making this such an enjoyable blog to write and manage.

KeySplashBLOCK I still love Disney and visit Walt Disney World at least once per week, but it’s time for me to move on from b5media to pursue other opportunities that are more closely related to my company, KeySplash Creative, and my books.

I hope you’ll visit me on my new marketing and branding blog as well as my other blogs.  Here’s a list of sites where you can find me blogging:

I will miss you all!

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]]> 0 <![CDATA[Save Nearly Half at Walt Disney World Hotels]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/save-nearly-half-at-walt-disney-world-hotels/ 2009-06-05T13:12:34Z 2008-10-28T09:43:13Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> disney saratoga springs resort and spa Walt Disney World Resort has some big discounts going on right now on trips in November  and December 2008.  Check out the details below.

Deluxe resorts as low as $174 per night with Booking Code DMK.  Good at Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa on vacations taken between Sunday and Thursday, 11/12, 11/14-11/22, 11/25 and 12/15-12/20, 2008.  Valid on stays in a studio room, and price does not include tax.  You must book before December 7, 2008.  Disney Deluxe Hotels Discount Details.

Value resorts as low as $59 per night with Booking Code DMK.  Good at select Disney value resorts for a standard room (price does not include tax).  Good for trips taken on most nights between Sunday and Thursday, 11/1-11/22, 11/29-12/6, 12/14-12/23, 2008.  You must book before December 7, 2008.  Disney Value Hotels Discount Details.

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]]> 0 <![CDATA[Winners of Fodor’s ‘Walt Disney World with Kids 2009′ Announced]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/winners-of-fodors-walt-disney-world-with-kids-2009-announced/ 2009-06-05T13:14:56Z 2008-10-28T00:33:29Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> walt disney world with kids fodors Thank you to everyone who entered the contest on The Disney Traveler last week to win one of three copies of Fodor’s Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 by Kim Wright Wiley.

The winners have been selected and congratulations go to: Nora Scott-Platt, Robert Fantom and Annmarie Novick.

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]]> 0 <![CDATA[2009 Walt Disney World Resort Pricing]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2009-walt-disney-world-resort-pricing/ 2009-06-05T13:13:48Z 2008-10-27T16:00:48Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> walt disney world boardwalk If your considering taking a trip to Walt Disney World in 2009, you can find basic pricing for each Disney hotel below:

Deluxe Villa Resorts

  • Animal Kingdom Villas: From $269 per night
  • Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: From $295 per night
  • Old Key West Resort: From $295 per night
  • Beach Club Villas: From $335 per night
  • Boardwalk Villas: From $335 per night
  • Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: From $325 per night

Deluxe Resorts

  • Animal Kingdom Lodge: From $240 per night
  • Wilderness Lodge: From $240 per night
  • Contemporary Resort: From $280 per night
  • Beach Club Resort: From $335 per night
  • Yacht Club Resort: From $335 per night
  • Boardwalk Inn: From $335 per night
  • Polynesian Resort: From $355 per night
  • Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: From $399 per night

Moderate Resorts

  • Caribbean Beach Resort: From $149 per night
  • Coronado Springs Resort: From $149 per night
  • Port Orleans Resort French Quarter: $149 per night
  • Port Orleans Resort Riverside: $149 per night
  • Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort: $265 per night

Value Resorts

  • Pop Century Resort: From $82 per night
  • All-Star Movies Resort: From $82 per night
  • All-Star Music Resort: From $82 per night
  • All-Star Sports Resort: From $82 per night

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground

  • Campsite (with partial hook-up): From $43 per night
  • Campsite (with full hook-up): From $57 per night
  • Preferred Campsite: from $62 per night
  • Premium Campsite: From $72 per night

Other Hotels

  • Swan: From $249 per night
  • Dolphin: From $249 per night

Source: Walt Disney World website

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]]> 0 <![CDATA[Which Deluxe Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Would You Most Like to Stay in and Why?]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/which-deluxe-walt-disney-world-resort-hotel-would-you-most-like-to-stay-in-and-why/ 2009-06-05T13:17:21Z 2008-10-26T21:19:17Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> disney grand floridian resort and spa Time for another poll on The Disney Traveler.  Which deluxe Walt Disney World Resort would you most like to stay in and why?  Answer the poll below then leave a comment and tell us why you voted the way you did.

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]]> 1 <![CDATA[Last Chance to Enter to Win Fodor’s ‘Walt Disney World with Kids 2009′ (3 up for Grabs)]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/last-chance-to-enter-to-win-fodors-walt-disney-world-with-kids-2009-3-up-for-grabs/ 2008-10-25T13:14:25Z 2008-10-25T13:14:25Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> walt disney world with kids fodors Don’t forget to enter the contest on The Disney Traveler for a chance to win a copy of Fodor’s Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 by Kim Wright Wiley.  The contest ends tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. 

Follow the link to enter on the original contest post.

Note that comments left on this post will not be entered into the contest.  You must follow the entry rules on the original contest post to be entered.

Good luck!

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]]> 0 <![CDATA[Win a Disney Vacation from Orbitz]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/win-a-disney-vacation-from-orbitz/ 2008-10-22T13:28:18Z 2008-10-22T13:28:18Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> Orbitz is partnering with Disney to offer $150 off Disney vacation packages and a chance to instantly win a fairytale Disney celebration vacation.  Five winners will each receive customized 5 day/4 night vacations to Walt Disney World Resort of Disneyland Resort.  Entrants simply go through the animated pop-up storybook at www.Orbitz.com/Disney to create their own customized vacations, including Orbitz Insider Experiences such as a night in Cinderella’s Castle or a Magical Fireworks Voyage hosted by Captain Hook. 

Once your custom experience is created, you are asked to register (for free).  You are then told if you are an instant winner of your customized vacation or one of 55 secondary prizes that include 15 complete Disney vacations and 40 pairs of roundtrip airfare vouchers.

Note that prize packages all appear to be for groups of 2 or 4 people.

To receive $150 off qualifying Disney flight + hotel packages booked through Orbitz, use Coupon Code ORBDISNEY150.  Trips must be booked between 10/20/2008 through 11/23/2008 for five or more nights and for travel between now and 1/31/2009.

Follow the link to enter to win a Disney vacation from Orbitz.

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]]> 0 <![CDATA[Win Fodor’s ‘Walt Disney World with Kids 2009′ (3 up for grabs)]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/win-fodors-walt-disney-world-with-kids-2009-3-up-for-grabs/ 2008-10-21T21:25:27Z 2008-10-21T21:25:27Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> walt disney world with kids fodors Fodor’s was kind enough to give me 3 copies of Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 to give away on The Disney Traveler. 

This book is 496 pages and retails for $17.95.  It includes money-saving tips, insider’s secrets, scare factors for every ride and venue, easy-to-read maps, full restaurant and hotel descriptions with star ratings, don’t miss lists, favorite attractions by age group, and more.  It also includes information about Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Disney Cruises.

Here’s how to enter to win 1 of 3 copies of Fodor’s Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 by Kim Wright Wiley:

  1. To enter, leave a comment on this post before 11:59pm on Sunday, October 26, 2008 (Eastern Time).  One comment per email address please.  Contest open to entrants with continental U.S. mailing addresses only.
  2. Each comment will be entered into a drawing, and THREE winners will be selected randomly from those entries.  One book per winner.
  3. The winners will be contacted via email, so please be sure you leave a valid email address in your comment.  
  4. The winners will be notified on October 27th.  If a winner does not respond with his or her mailing address within 72 hours of the notification email being sent, he or she forfeits the prize and an alternate winner will be selected (same guidelines apply). 
  5. Once the prizes are claimed, the winners’ names may be announced on The Disney Traveler.

Good luck!

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]]> 161 <![CDATA[Winners of ‘Soccer Mom’ DVDs Announced]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/winners-of-soccer-mom-dvds-announced/ 2008-10-21T17:02:51Z 2008-10-21T17:02:51Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> Layout 1 Thank you to everyone who entered the contest on The Disney Traveler to win Soccer Mom starring Emily Osment from Hannah Montana on DVD. 

Three winners were randomly selected, and Jennifer Schroeder, Giovanna Kranenberg and Michael Woods will each get Soccer Mom on DVD. 

Congratulations to the winners!

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]]> 0 <![CDATA[2nd Annual Harry Potter Day at Disneyland Scheduled for Nov. 2nd]]> http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2nd-annual-harry-potter-day-at-disneyland-scheduled-for-nov-2nd/ 2009-06-05T13:41:35Z 2008-10-20T17:56:33Z Post from: The Disney Traveler

]]> disneyland entrance November 2, 2008 is the day for Harry Potter fans to visit Disneyland!

The North Orange County Harry Potter Meetup Group is holding the second annual Unofficial Harry Potter Day at Disneyland in California on November 2nd.  There will be pictures, games, costumes, scavenger hunts and more all day.

Check out the event MySpace page for all the details!

Hat tip to Wired for this story.

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