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The Disney Traveler

May 4th, 2008

Toy Story Mania Tips

I received my Summer 2008 copy of “Mickey Monitor” (the Disney annual passholder newsletter), and I was excited to find some sneak peak tips about the new Toy Story Mania ride that’s opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Disneyland this summer. 
The ride is schedule to open in Walt Disney World at the end […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

February 2nd, 2008

View a NASA Shuttle Launch During Your Disney World Trip

Viewing a NASA shuttle take-off is an amazing experience, and one that you just might be able to coordinate with your Walt Disney World vacation.  Kennedy Space Center is less than an hour from Walt Disney World, and it’s easy to check the schedule for shuttle launches in advance of your Disney vacation on the Shuttle […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

January 4th, 2008

Radical Scripting Changes for the Haunted Mansion

For 40 years, the servants of the Haunted Mansion have been welcoming guests in the same macabre way.  As guests enter the foyer and the portrait room, they’re typically greeted by one of those servants delivering a droll pun such as, “Drag your wretched bodies to the dead center of the room.”  Well, those days […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 4 comments

December 30th, 2007

Epcot Quick Tip: The Trains at the Germany Pavilion

Don’t forget to take some time to see the elaborate train display outside of the Germany pavilion in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Technically, the train display can be found in between the Germany and Italy pavillions, but it’s considered an extension of the Germany pavilion. You can also buy model trains inside the shops at […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

February 21st, 2007

Don’t Carry Packages - You’re on Vacation

When I am on vacation, I don’t want to do any work, and to me, carrying anything is work, not to mention inconvenient.  This is especially true at Walt Disney World where guests are continuously getting on and off theme park rides.  I know from experience that packages are not only cumbersome on most Walt […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment