The Disney Traveler

Earlier this year, I wrote a post announcing the new Disney American Idol attraction that’s coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World in January 2009.  Today, word is out that American Idol winner David Cook is filming a Disney commercial to help promote the new American Idol attraction in Walt Disney World – the American Idol Experience. 
I’m still not sold on this new Disney World attraction.  How about you?
Image: AmericanIdol.com

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Just in case you were wondering how seriously to take the warnings outside of the thrill rides at Walt Disney World, I wanted to share a story that will bring the potential fear these rides might generate into perspective.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of those thrill rides that displays the typical warning sign at the attraction’s entrance stating that people with heart conditions or other medical problems should not ride.  However, warnings are not posted suggesting that people with weak stomachs might want to avoid Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.  I’ve seen more than one person …read more

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As I was exiting Playhouse Disney Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, there was a group of Disney cast members and about a dozen children playing with hula hoops just outside the attraction.  In the center of the activity stood two cast members talking with the Disney CMO Dream Job finalists. 
 
As you can imagine, I was very excited to get a chance to see the Chief Magic Official finalists in person, and I’m happy to say that they were all very nice, friendly and more than willing to pose for a picture for me when I asked.

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This year’s Christmas celebrations at Walt Disney World do not disappoint!  I went to the Osborne Spectacle of Lights display at Disney-MGM Studios on Thursday night and wanted to share some of the pictures I took.  It really is an amazing display!

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