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February 02, 2005
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Hi Everyone,
Many thanks to John Matarese at Cincinnati's Channel 9 for
recommending us in his story on January 31, "Disney World
Savings," as a "great website [that] lists dozens of ways to
save" at WDW.
Thanks also to our new member, Suzanne, who brought the
report to my attention: Suzanne writes: "I saw this on
Cincinnati's Channel 9 last night and thought it looked
pretty cool."
Now... Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney
break!
=================================================
We continuously update our information and you can find the
latest additions in our Addenda:
This just in...
WALT DISNEY WORLD:
* Valentine's Special at this Walt Disney World Resort -
Good Neighbor Hotel starts at $125 per night (2-night
minimum) until February 17, 2005. Located just minutes
from every attraction in Central Florida, this offer
includes:
>> a bottle of sparkling wine with dessert in your room
>> a romantic dinner for two
>> full breakfast buffet daily for two
>> extended checkout time of 1:00 PM
Members should log in for details. Not a member? You can
join our Disney family here.
=================================================
Renea sent us this trip report:
"Hello John:
In your newsletter "Kim" reported that while on her trip she
went to Downtown Disney via a boat? Which boat is she
speaking of?
>> She must have been referring to the boat from Port Orleans to
Downtown Disney. It's one of our favorite rides.
I would like to tell you and your readers about our trip to
Disneyworld in June.
We stayed at the Hotel Royal Plaza on a travel zoo special
for only $69 per night with a free upgrade to a tower room.
I usually stay at the Grand Floridian my entire stay usually
at Thanksgiving time.
We split the week up by staying at the Plaza some nights and
the Floridian the other nights.
We only took carry on luggage. We found last year this works
much better then checking bags because it take too much time
waiting in line for your luggage when you get off the plane.
We want to start our fun as soon as we arrive!
>> Disney has solved that problem with their new Magic
Express service that delivers your luggage to your hotel
while you start having fun!
We rented a full size car with a free upgrade to a premium
car with the coupon found in the Entertainment book.
>> Renea is referring to the Orlando Entertainment Book.
It's full of coupons on travel, groceries, shopping, movie
tickets, and more! For a limited time, get $10.00 off! For
details, click here.
When we arrived at the Avis counter in MCO (Orlando
International Airport) the registration went well. We went
downstairs to the garage to get our car. The gentleman was
taking a very long time to get our car for us. Eventually he
was entering data into the computer again. He came over with
the keys, apologized that he couldn't find our car and asked
if another upgrade to a Lincoln Continental was o.k. We
grabbed the keys and ran!
This car was pure luxury, leather inside, plenty of room for
6 people and drove like a cloud. I recommend Avis, they have
great service and nice cars.
We checked in at the Hotel Royal Plaza around 7:00 p.m. They
upgraded us yet again to a whirlpool tub room. The room was
on the 16th floor with really nice views of downtown Disney
and the fireworks at night. When I asked the clerk if
children ate for free like next door at the Holiday Inn, she
said they stopped that promotion but she had coupons left
over and gave me one for our entire stay. There is also a
coupon in the entertainment book for a free dinner. We got 3
dinners and 2 kids meals and only had to pay for 2 adult
meals! We did eat breakfast next door at the holiday inn
because it was much less $ for the adults to eat there and
kids also eat for free.
The room was o.k. but could of been spruced up. The hotel
staff was extremely nice and the maids kept the room nice.
There was a basket of goodies on the desk (way too
expensive). There was also free coffee and tea (no cream
though). Keep in mind Disney charges for coffee in their
rooms. The pool was nice and the Jacuzzi was small. they
also have a small outside bar there too.
>> Disney is now equipping the Deluxe and Moderate resorts
with coffee makers and providing free coffee and condiments!
We would stay again if we did another unexpected, quick trip
to Florida. I hear they are closed now, maybe it will be a
crown plaza. it could use the renovation!
They offered transportation to the parks via the bus.
We arrived 5 days later at the G.F. This is my favorite
resort in Disneyworld. We have stayed at the All-Star
resort, the Caribbean beach and the Polynesian.
Our room wasn't ready yet, but about 1/2 hour later it was.
We stay in the sugar loaf building which is a concierge
building with food and beverages all day long. we stay and
pay the extra because there are 3 children in our family and
it cost too much $ to eat out all of the time. when we
stayed at the value resort 4 years ago we did bring a
suitcase of snacks with us, but we won't do that again. this
is very convenient for us.
It was 95 degrees everyday so the 2 pools are great to sit
in! i ordered room service the last night i was. the prime
rib at this resort is great.
if you can stay at this resort, i would do it. it is close
to the magic kingdom. it is nice to see the fireworks from
the magic kingdom at the beach or the dock from this resort.
they also have a electric water parade that goes to all the
resorts by barge. the kids really like this.
we didn't have any problems during our stay to report to
you. we stayed in a tower room which is larger with a
sitting area, sofa (we ask for a sleeper sofa for more room
to spread out), and 2 t.v.'s. we stay on a floor that has a
balcony.
the last day we were there i went downstairs to get my
breakfast on a tray and sat on my balcony watching the
maintenance men use a machine that looks like street sweeper
to clean the sidewalks! the resort is kept spotless with
beautiful flower arrangements everywhere.
it is even more beautiful at thanksgiving time when they
have all of the Christmas decorations up. they have a 55
foot tree in their lobby with over 75,000 lights on it and a
full size, hand made, eatable gingerbread house! the chef
shows you how they make it and you can get a free sample as
well.
The G.F. is a must see if you can't afford to stay there.
You can catch the monorail upstairs in the main lobby to the
magic kingdom, it is great to keep the kids amused.
we flew out of Tampa at night, big mistake. the lightning
was so bad that the plane couldn't come to the gate and we
had to wait almost 2 hours for the storm to cease so they
could get the people off the plane, clean it and board us.
everything was closed and it was very difficult to keep 2
small children amused for that long period of time. it would
of been better to get stuck in MCO where there is much more
to do! Well that is it for this trip. Take care."
=================================================
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
Our Ticket agent has DISCOUNT TICKETS not available at the
gate or Disney's website! Plus! Great prices on tickets to
other Florida attractions!
NOTE: Disney's new ticket prices kicked in January 2, 2005,
but you still have a chance to purchase tickets at 2004
prices! Our ticket agent writes:
"We will have plenty of 4 and 5 day hopper Plus passes and 5
day regular hoppers at the old system and price. Disney will
be honoring them..."
"I thought I knew all the tips for saving money at WDW, even
being a member of the Magic Kingdom Club for over 15 years,
but just learning about [your ticket agent] saved our family
over $300!!! Thanks." Janet Handy, Bel Air, MD
Details on how to purchase these special passes will be
provided with your Disney access codes as soon as you join
our Disney family. click here.
=================================================
YOU CAN AFFORD DISNEY WORLD!
If you THINK a Disney vacation costs too much ... WE AGREE!
That's why we created the ULTIMATE Disney savings site. Save
up to 40% on your total trip. Learn about discounts on
tickets, food, Disney merchandise, hotels ON Disney
property, travel, parking, and MUCH more. Too much to list
here. See it all here.
=================================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Affordable Disney Books
Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price.
Hundreds of books under $1.00! Shop now for an additional
50% off their already low prices on over 2500 titles. Items
will sell out fast. Don't miss out. Plus! Over 700 videos
have been marked down to $1.99. To check out the bargains, click here.
--------------------------------
Got Coupons?
With the 2005 Edition of the Orlando Entertainment Book, you
can save big on travel, groceries, shopping, movie tickets,
and more! For a limited time, get $10.00 off! For details, click here.
--------------------------------
Affordable Accommodations
Get the guaranteed lowest prices at the Downtown Disney
Resorts as well as at hotels, condos and vacation rentals
outside Disney property. Plus! Receive up to a $100.00 rebate! For hotels, click here.
--------------------------------
Affordable Car Rental
Just enter in your travel dates, select the kind of car you
want, and receive a list of car rental prices at over 12
companies starting with the cheapest price! Click here.
Cheryl writes: "I saved over $200.00 on my mini van rental!!!"
--------------------------------
Affordable Airfare
This service delivers as many as 230 flight options in a
single search - more options than any other travel site.
It's possible to save as much as 80%! To compare prices, click here.
=============================================
See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
=============================================
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information
contained in THE DISNEY NEWS. Always check to be sure. The
views and opinions expressed by others in THE DISNEY NEWS do
not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
=============================================
February 02, 2005
Copyright © 1999 - 2005 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
=================================================
To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following
icon:
Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader:
http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml
=================================================
Hi Everyone,
Many thanks to John Matarese at Cincinnati's Channel 9 for
recommending us in his story on January 31, "Disney World
Savings," as a "great website [that] lists dozens of ways to
save" at WDW.
Thanks also to our new member, Suzanne, who brought the
report to my attention: Suzanne writes: "I saw this on
Cincinnati's Channel 9 last night and thought it looked
pretty cool."
Now... Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney
break!
=================================================
We continuously update our information and you can find the
latest additions in our Addenda:
This just in...
WALT DISNEY WORLD:
* Valentine's Special at this Walt Disney World Resort -
Good Neighbor Hotel starts at $125 per night (2-night
minimum) until February 17, 2005. Located just minutes
from every attraction in Central Florida, this offer
includes:
>> a bottle of sparkling wine with dessert in your room
>> a romantic dinner for two
>> full breakfast buffet daily for two
>> extended checkout time of 1:00 PM
Members should log in for details. Not a member? You can
join our Disney family here.
=================================================
Renea sent us this trip report:
"Hello John:
In your newsletter "Kim" reported that while on her trip she
went to Downtown Disney via a boat? Which boat is she
speaking of?
>> She must have been referring to the boat from Port Orleans to
Downtown Disney. It's one of our favorite rides.
I would like to tell you and your readers about our trip to
Disneyworld in June.
We stayed at the Hotel Royal Plaza on a travel zoo special
for only $69 per night with a free upgrade to a tower room.
I usually stay at the Grand Floridian my entire stay usually
at Thanksgiving time.
We split the week up by staying at the Plaza some nights and
the Floridian the other nights.
We only took carry on luggage. We found last year this works
much better then checking bags because it take too much time
waiting in line for your luggage when you get off the plane.
We want to start our fun as soon as we arrive!
>> Disney has solved that problem with their new Magic
Express service that delivers your luggage to your hotel
while you start having fun!
We rented a full size car with a free upgrade to a premium
car with the coupon found in the Entertainment book.
>> Renea is referring to the Orlando Entertainment Book.
It's full of coupons on travel, groceries, shopping, movie
tickets, and more! For a limited time, get $10.00 off! For
details, click here.
When we arrived at the Avis counter in MCO (Orlando
International Airport) the registration went well. We went
downstairs to the garage to get our car. The gentleman was
taking a very long time to get our car for us. Eventually he
was entering data into the computer again. He came over with
the keys, apologized that he couldn't find our car and asked
if another upgrade to a Lincoln Continental was o.k. We
grabbed the keys and ran!
This car was pure luxury, leather inside, plenty of room for
6 people and drove like a cloud. I recommend Avis, they have
great service and nice cars.
We checked in at the Hotel Royal Plaza around 7:00 p.m. They
upgraded us yet again to a whirlpool tub room. The room was
on the 16th floor with really nice views of downtown Disney
and the fireworks at night. When I asked the clerk if
children ate for free like next door at the Holiday Inn, she
said they stopped that promotion but she had coupons left
over and gave me one for our entire stay. There is also a
coupon in the entertainment book for a free dinner. We got 3
dinners and 2 kids meals and only had to pay for 2 adult
meals! We did eat breakfast next door at the holiday inn
because it was much less $ for the adults to eat there and
kids also eat for free.
The room was o.k. but could of been spruced up. The hotel
staff was extremely nice and the maids kept the room nice.
There was a basket of goodies on the desk (way too
expensive). There was also free coffee and tea (no cream
though). Keep in mind Disney charges for coffee in their
rooms. The pool was nice and the Jacuzzi was small. they
also have a small outside bar there too.
>> Disney is now equipping the Deluxe and Moderate resorts
with coffee makers and providing free coffee and condiments!
We would stay again if we did another unexpected, quick trip
to Florida. I hear they are closed now, maybe it will be a
crown plaza. it could use the renovation!
They offered transportation to the parks via the bus.
We arrived 5 days later at the G.F. This is my favorite
resort in Disneyworld. We have stayed at the All-Star
resort, the Caribbean beach and the Polynesian.
Our room wasn't ready yet, but about 1/2 hour later it was.
We stay in the sugar loaf building which is a concierge
building with food and beverages all day long. we stay and
pay the extra because there are 3 children in our family and
it cost too much $ to eat out all of the time. when we
stayed at the value resort 4 years ago we did bring a
suitcase of snacks with us, but we won't do that again. this
is very convenient for us.
It was 95 degrees everyday so the 2 pools are great to sit
in! i ordered room service the last night i was. the prime
rib at this resort is great.
if you can stay at this resort, i would do it. it is close
to the magic kingdom. it is nice to see the fireworks from
the magic kingdom at the beach or the dock from this resort.
they also have a electric water parade that goes to all the
resorts by barge. the kids really like this.
we didn't have any problems during our stay to report to
you. we stayed in a tower room which is larger with a
sitting area, sofa (we ask for a sleeper sofa for more room
to spread out), and 2 t.v.'s. we stay on a floor that has a
balcony.
the last day we were there i went downstairs to get my
breakfast on a tray and sat on my balcony watching the
maintenance men use a machine that looks like street sweeper
to clean the sidewalks! the resort is kept spotless with
beautiful flower arrangements everywhere.
it is even more beautiful at thanksgiving time when they
have all of the Christmas decorations up. they have a 55
foot tree in their lobby with over 75,000 lights on it and a
full size, hand made, eatable gingerbread house! the chef
shows you how they make it and you can get a free sample as
well.
The G.F. is a must see if you can't afford to stay there.
You can catch the monorail upstairs in the main lobby to the
magic kingdom, it is great to keep the kids amused.
we flew out of Tampa at night, big mistake. the lightning
was so bad that the plane couldn't come to the gate and we
had to wait almost 2 hours for the storm to cease so they
could get the people off the plane, clean it and board us.
everything was closed and it was very difficult to keep 2
small children amused for that long period of time. it would
of been better to get stuck in MCO where there is much more
to do! Well that is it for this trip. Take care."
=================================================
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
Our Ticket agent has DISCOUNT TICKETS not available at the
gate or Disney's website! Plus! Great prices on tickets to
other Florida attractions!
NOTE: Disney's new ticket prices kicked in January 2, 2005,
but you still have a chance to purchase tickets at 2004
prices! Our ticket agent writes:
"We will have plenty of 4 and 5 day hopper Plus passes and 5
day regular hoppers at the old system and price. Disney will
be honoring them..."
"I thought I knew all the tips for saving money at WDW, even
being a member of the Magic Kingdom Club for over 15 years,
but just learning about [your ticket agent] saved our family
over $300!!! Thanks." Janet Handy, Bel Air, MD
Details on how to purchase these special passes will be
provided with your Disney access codes as soon as you join
our Disney family. click here.
=================================================
YOU CAN AFFORD DISNEY WORLD!
If you THINK a Disney vacation costs too much ... WE AGREE!
That's why we created the ULTIMATE Disney savings site. Save
up to 40% on your total trip. Learn about discounts on
tickets, food, Disney merchandise, hotels ON Disney
property, travel, parking, and MUCH more. Too much to list
here. See it all here.
=================================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Affordable Disney Books
Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price.
Hundreds of books under $1.00! Shop now for an additional
50% off their already low prices on over 2500 titles. Items
will sell out fast. Don't miss out. Plus! Over 700 videos
have been marked down to $1.99. To check out the bargains, click here.
--------------------------------
Got Coupons?
With the 2005 Edition of the Orlando Entertainment Book, you
can save big on travel, groceries, shopping, movie tickets,
and more! For a limited time, get $10.00 off! For details, click here.
--------------------------------
Affordable Accommodations
Get the guaranteed lowest prices at the Downtown Disney
Resorts as well as at hotels, condos and vacation rentals
outside Disney property. Plus! Receive up to a $100.00 rebate! For hotels, click here.
--------------------------------
Affordable Car Rental
Just enter in your travel dates, select the kind of car you
want, and receive a list of car rental prices at over 12
companies starting with the cheapest price! Click here.
Cheryl writes: "I saved over $200.00 on my mini van rental!!!"
--------------------------------
Affordable Airfare
This service delivers as many as 230 flight options in a
single search - more options than any other travel site.
It's possible to save as much as 80%! To compare prices, click here.
=============================================
See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
=============================================
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information
contained in THE DISNEY NEWS. Always check to be sure. The
views and opinions expressed by others in THE DISNEY NEWS do
not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
=============================================
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