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Winner of Brinbaum’s 2008 Walt Disney World Guide Announced

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:04:09 +0000

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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10 More Posts Not to Miss on The Disney Traveler in 2007

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:00:43 +0000

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 on Vacation

Top Ten Attractions for Toddlers at the Walt Disney World Parks

Disney’s Newest Thrill Ride at Animal Kingdom Takes Riders to the Top of the Himalayas

Take a Private Cruise Under the Stars on a Walt Disney World Lake

The Perfectly Princess Tea Party for Your and Your Perfect Princess

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Disney Traveler Year in Review: 10 Posts Not to Miss

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:38:12 +0000

With 2007 coming to a close in just a couple of days, I thought it would be a good time to review the past 12 months by posting 10 posts not to be missed on The Disney Traveler. These posts include hints, tips, rankings and reviews to help you plan your Disney vacation.

11 Facts About the Walt Disney World Monorails

Review: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney-MGM Studios

Walt Disney World Lost and Found Really Works

Top Three Arcades at Walt Disney World

Playhouse Disney Live on Stage at Disney-MGM Studios

Baby Centers at Disney Parks are Lifesavers for Parents

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop – A Flashback to the Fifties

#1 Walt Disney World Resort for Families – Port Orleans Riverside

5 Tips for Viewing the SpectroMagic Parade

Try Parasailing, Jetskiing and More at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort

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To Bring the Stroller on Your Disney Vacation or Not Bring the Stroller – That is the Question

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:36:33 +0000

Most parents with a toddler and/or infant who are vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort will wrestle pre-trip with the quandary of whether to bring their own stroller to the Disney theme parks or to rent a stroller at the park entrance. The following pros and cons for each option should help parents make this challenging decision.

Bring your own stroller to the parks

Pros:
1. It’s free.
2. Your child can ride to/from the bus, boat or monorail and to/from the park entrance or hotel room.
3. No learning curve – you know how your stroller works and your child is familiar with it.

Cons:
1. When traveling on the Walt Disney World buses and some boats, the stroller must be collapsed, which means the baby, diaper bag, packages from purchases, drinks, snacks, balloon, and anything else you had in the stroller all day must be removed and carried on/off the bus or boat.
2. If you ride the monorail, it can be difficult at peak times to fit in the monorail with a stroller, so you may have to wait for the next monorail to arrive before you can leave.

Renting a stroller at the park entrance

Pros:
1. You won’t have to collapse and carry your own stroller on/off the bus or boat.
2. It’s easier to fit on the monorail without a stroller.
3. The rented stroller is new for the baby and can be hyped as an exciting, special ride.

Cons:
1. It costs money (hint – discounts are available for length-of-stay rentals – ask for it).
2. At the end of the day, you’ll have to carry all of your packages, etc. that have been stored in the rented stroller to the bus stop and hotel room (hint – packages can be sent directly to your room so you don’t have to carry them all day as long as you are not checking out the next day – ask for it and read my package delivery post for details).
3. When you park a rented stroller in the park (e.g., outside a ride entrance), it can be difficult to find it again within the sea of parked rented strollers that all look identical (hint – tie something eye-catching to your rented stroller to make it stand out from the rest, and this won’t be a problem).

Deciding the best way for your family to travel will depend on your personal preferences for your vacation. Use these pros and cons to help make your decision, and steer your family toward a successful trip.

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