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So you think your teenager won’t have fun on a family vacation?  No matter what you suggest he or she simply grunts and looks the other way?  Or perhaps he or she is more vocal with his or her distaste for all things that include the words “family” and “vacation” in the same sentence?
Whichever situation describes your teenager, never fear – your teen is quite normal.  Luckily, the Disney Cruise Line offers a perfect compromise – activities catered to teens!

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Thank you to everyone who entered the contest on The Disney Traveler this week to win a copy of Birnbaum’s 2008 Walt Disney World Guide book.  The contest ended last night, and the randomly selected winner is Sandra Owatz.
Congratulations, Sandra!
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Just a reminder, today is the last day of the contest going on at The Disney Traveler this week.  You have until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) to leave a comment on the original contest post (link below) to be entered into the random drawing to win:

 Birnbaum’s 2008 Walt Disney World Guide book

You might also be interested in entering the contests I’m hosting on my children’s toys blog, PlayLibrary, and my children’s book blog, One Book Two Book, which end tonight at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) as well.  You can follow the links to get the rules and information about those contests using the …read more

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I found a sneak peak teaser video from the new Stitch Live! attraction in Disneyland Paris on the Disneyland Paris 15th Anniversary blog.  As expected, the show is set up using the same technology as Turtle Talk in Epcot’s The Living Seas pavilion at Walt Disney World.  It looks like a cute show.
STITCH_CLIP_UKby disneyland15
What do you think?

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I have watched a number of great Disney specials on the Travel Channel. Every Disney special has been excellent! If you have a Disney craving, these shows can give you the Disney fix you need.
The April schedule for the Travel Channel is jam-packed with Disney-related shows. Here’s a run-down:

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If your daughter is a bit too old for a princess makeover at Walt Disney World’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Downtown Disney or the Magic Kingdom but she loves Hannah Montana or High School Musical, then this is the news for you.  Since the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has been such a hit, Disney is bringing a Disney Channel version to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 
Rumor has it, a new boutique will open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios where tweens can get Disney star makeovers ranging from $50 (a wig and makeup touch-up) to $250 (wig, makeup, clothes and accessories).  Girls can choose not just …read more

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On your next trip to Walt Disney World, don’t miss the Kilimanjaro Safaris in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This is a ride that’s fun to ride over and over again, and it’s great for kids of all ages. You never know what animals you’re going to see and what those animals will be doing as you drive by in your free roaming safari vehicle.
My kids have loved Kilimanjaro Safaris since we first started taking them on it when they were just 13-months old. At first, they loved the ride because there was so much to look at. …read more

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Disney has announced a new ticket option for residents of Southern California called the “Southern California 2Fer Ticket.”  The special ticket gives purchasers admission to both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure (on two separate days) for the price of a one-park, one-day ticket.  Sounds like a great deal!
The Southern California 2Fer Ticket goes on sale on January 7th, and it will be valid until April 24, 2008.  With theme park ticket prices soaring through the roof, this sounds like a great way for locals to visit Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure in the next few months. 
You can follow the link to …read more

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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 the Germany pavilion.

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I thought I’d expand on my list of posts not to miss in 2007 on The Disney Traveler that I created yesterday to include ten more posts that I think are particularly helpful in planning a Disney vacation.
Top 5 Pools for Families at the Walt Disney World Resort
The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot – A One-of-a-Kind Attraction
Get Ready for Fun at Walt Disney World’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue
Top Ten Restaurants for Families with Small Children at Walt Disney World
To Bring the Stroller on Your Disney Vacation or Not Bring the Stroller – That is the Question
Don’t Carry Packages – You’re …read more

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