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It might only be early September, but it’s already Halloween at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.  I spent the day at the Magic Kingdom on Saturday with my family, and everywhere you turn, the Halloween spirit is in the air thanks to the great decorations!
I took pictures of some of the Halloween decorations at the Magic Kingdom to share with The Disney Traveler readers, and I’m posting half of them today and half tomorrow.  I hope they help you to get into the Halloween spirit!
As you approach the entrance to the Magic Kingdom, the train station and the …read more

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Time for a new poll on The Disney Traveler.  This time, share your vote for the best Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park by voting below then leave a comment and tell The Disney Traveler readers why that’s your favorite park.

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Recently, the Disney Dreams Come True Parade replaced the Share a Dream Come True parade at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.  This is the daily parade at the Magic Kingdom that is typically held at about 3:00 p.m.  The new parade is extremely similar to the old parade.  It appears that most of the floats are the same with the “snow globes” removed, new dances and a few other small changes.
You can see the Disney Dreams Come True Parade by checking out the pictures below!
First up, Aladdin!

Next, a variety of characters from from the Country Bears, Robin Hood, Brer Rabbit, …read more

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The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique can be found in two locations in Walt Disney World – inside the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney and inside Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom.  Both Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques offer the same services at the same prices, and both do a great job of transforming your child into a princess or a pop star.

From the moment your child steps into the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, she is treated like royalty.  The staff of Fairy Godmothers-in-training works closely with each child to help them create the perfect makeover.  Your child can choose her own look, …read more

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Earlier this week, I published a review of the Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World in pictures.  Today, I’d like to follow up with a written review of the classic ride in Adventureland.
First, the Jungle Cruise is a family-friendly ride.  Your trip takes you on a slow moving boat ride through the rivers of three different continents.  Along the way, a Disney cast member will act as your guide pointing out animals, explorers, head hunters and more.  The guide will have you chuckling with many jokes and puns along the way. 
You’ll begin seeing snakes and elephants from the African region …read more

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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 are over.

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I’ve been searching YouTube since yesterday morning trying to find a good video of the New Year’s Eve fireworks at one of the Disney parks to share with The Disney Traveler readers, and I finally found a good one that was uploaded from a segment on CNN.  Next year, I’m just going to one of the parks myself and taking my own video, but this one by CNN is very good.
Check out the amazing fireworks at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom over Cinderella’s Castle to ring in 2008.  Happy New Year!

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I tried to get a picture of the gorgeous new holiday lights on Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom last week, but my camera didn’t do it justice.  I decided not to post them because I didn’t think you’d really be able to appreciate how beautiful Cinderella’s Castle really looks with the new lights that transform it to look like sparkling ice is hanging from all the turrets and eves. 
The effect is unbelievably magical and I really wanted to share it with readers of The Disney Traveler, so I decided to cheat and post a picture from Walt Disney World’s professional …read more

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Tomorrow is Christmas Day, which means the annual Christmas parade at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will air on ABC at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern).  I love to watch the parade on television.  Last year, I was at the Magic Kingdom when the parade was being filmed.  It’s typically filmed a couple of weeks in advance, and it takes a full day to film it with the performers and floats stopping frequently for long stretches of time.  Frankly, it’s fairly boring to watch it in person.

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Tampa Bay Online announced a sweepstakes on Wednesday that will award one winner with the ultimate Disney dream vacation – a 4-day, 3-night trip to Walt Disney World including the chance to ring in 2008 from the suite in Cinderella’s Castle in the heart of the Magic Kingdom. 
You have to enter on or before December 23rd.  The winner will be announced on December 24th, and you have to take your trip between December 29th and 31st of this year.  Follow the link to enter the contest to be the first family ever to ring in the new year from Cinderella’s …read more

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