Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation Updates
THE DISNEY NEWS
February 17, 2005
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Hi Everyone,
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Donna and I are proud to announce that the 2005-2006 - 9th
edition - of our "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney
World® Vacation" is now available online for our members to
access. As Disney expands, so does the length of our book -
now 214 pages! Of course, we will update the book constantly
and post the latest changes on the Addenda, which currently
boast 65 pages of deals and discounts! Whew!
To spread the word, we're celebrating with a FREE Gift
Membership Special!
Be among the first 25 people to join our Disney family today
and we'll include a duplicate membership as a FREE gift to a
friend or loved one with your best wishes for a fun and
affordable Walt Disney World Vacation! Even if you enroll as
a Lifetime Deluxe Member, we'll send a FREE Lifetime Deluxe
Membership as a gift!
Just send the name and email address of your friend or
relative to: johngross@affordabledisney.com . If you don't
have the email address at hand, you can send it to me any
time.
You can join our Disney family here.
=================================================
This just in...
* Beth, our travel agent, writes:
"I've got some group space blocked on the awesome Mariner of
the Seas from port Canaveral on June 26 (7-night cruise). I
will be returning the space to the cruise line on February
25, so if you're interested in putting your June Disney trip
together with a cruise this is a great one, but I need to
hear from you FAST! (This is one of the ships with the ice
skating rinks and rock climbing walls that you see on TV.)"
Members should log in today for Beth's contact info.
* Stay at this Hotel & Casino with Strip View Tower Rooms
from $45! Valid now through July, 2005.
* Community Appreciation Fares: Special savings on cruises
to the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America and
Venice for Teachers, Firefighters (including volunteer),
Hospital Volunteers, Police Officers and Active Military.
Valid on select dates now through September 24, 2005.
Featuring spacious, elegant ships, gracious, unobtrusive
service, worldwide itineraries, extensive activities and
enrichment programs, and sophisticated five-star dining.
Members should log in for details.
=================================================
2004 DISNEY TICKETS ARE GOING, GOING...
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.
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
"Walt Disney World® Resort concierge-level clients can now
venture off the beaten path of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve
at Disney's Animal Kingdom for a unique wildlife discovery
excursion." A one-hour tour runs daily 10 AM - 1 PM. Cost:
$45.
"Downtown Disney Pleasure Island clubs have begun testing
new single-club ticket options at specific clubs. This
single-club ticket offers Guests the option to choose a
selected individual dance club to enjoy for the evening. The
price of the single club ticket during this test period is
$9.95." A multi-club ticket is still available that grants
admission to all the clubs. Cost: $20.95. There is no
admission to walk the streets of Pleasure Island.
A Harley-Davidson store is coming to Pleasure Island late
March 2005 in the location of the former Mouse House. The
store will showcase custom Harleys, T-shirts and
collectibles.
DISNEYLAND
Disney Imagineers have made some improvements at the Haunted
Mansion:
* "ghostly portraits now change in sync with the lightning
blasts and thunderclaps...
* A portrait of Master Gracey, the attraction's ghost host,
has also been added to the Disneyland® attraction...
* Madame Leota has been freed from her table and now
levitates across the room...
* new lighting has been added to the illusion by using
electrically operated candles."
(Source: Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort,
02/15/05)
--------------------------------
"One of the last remaining developable parcels next to Walt
Disney World and the Osceola County city of Celebration has
been sold. Two Asian business partners sold the prime 12.1-
acre tract to a mystery buyer for approximately $4.9 million
or $400,826 per acre... The buyer plans to erect a 250-unit
condo community on the site..." (Source: GlobeSt.com,
02/14/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND HONG KONG
"Walt Disney World in Orlando is helping to prepare for the
grand opening of a new Disney theme park in China. About 500
Chinese visitors are being trained in Orlando to staff
Disneyland Hong Kong, WESH NewsChannel 2 reported." (Source:
Local - WESH NewsChannel2000.com, 02/10/05) For the rest of
the story, click here.
--------------------------------
TOKYO DISNEYLAND
"Have your wedding photos taken against the breathtaking
backdrop of Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland Castle
Photo in Fantasyland beginning April 11,2005
The Disney Ambassador Hotel, which in July 2005 will
celebrate five years of operation at the Tokyo Disney
Resort, announces the "Castle Photo in Fantasyland", an
option exclusive to Disney Fairytale Weddings, allowing
couples to take wedding photos at Tokyo Disneyland prior to
their wedding day.
Couples choosing this new option will have photographs taken
at various photo spots around Fantasyland at Tokyo
Disneyland, and these memories of their special day
presented in an original photo album. Having photos taken in
front of Cinderella Castle in a dress inspired by the Disney
princesses in particular is the cherished dream of many a
bride. "Castle Photo in Fantasyland" is sure to be the
perfect addition to an unforgettable Disney Fairytale
Wedding." (Source: Tokyo Disneyland Resort, 02/10/05) For
the rest of the story, click here.
=================================================
NOTE: Links to newspaper articles change quickly and without
notice. If you receive a "File Not Found" error message,
search the newspaper's archives for the story. Certain
newspapers require a free registration to view their
articles online.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIP - Golf Coupons
* The Orlando Tourist Information Bureau recommends
searching for discount golf coupons in the sport section
of the Orlando Sentinel newspaper when you arrive.
* Here are 17 Coupons for golf and miniature golf. Save up
to $20 per person! Coupons expire 04/15/05.
=================================================
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 17, 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,
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Donna and I are proud to announce that the 2005-2006 - 9th
edition - of our "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney
World® Vacation" is now available online for our members to
access. As Disney expands, so does the length of our book -
now 214 pages! Of course, we will update the book constantly
and post the latest changes on the Addenda, which currently
boast 65 pages of deals and discounts! Whew!
To spread the word, we're celebrating with a FREE Gift
Membership Special!
Be among the first 25 people to join our Disney family today
and we'll include a duplicate membership as a FREE gift to a
friend or loved one with your best wishes for a fun and
affordable Walt Disney World Vacation! Even if you enroll as
a Lifetime Deluxe Member, we'll send a FREE Lifetime Deluxe
Membership as a gift!
Just send the name and email address of your friend or
relative to: johngross@affordabledisney.com . If you don't
have the email address at hand, you can send it to me any
time.
You can join our Disney family here.
=================================================
This just in...
* Beth, our travel agent, writes:
"I've got some group space blocked on the awesome Mariner of
the Seas from port Canaveral on June 26 (7-night cruise). I
will be returning the space to the cruise line on February
25, so if you're interested in putting your June Disney trip
together with a cruise this is a great one, but I need to
hear from you FAST! (This is one of the ships with the ice
skating rinks and rock climbing walls that you see on TV.)"
Members should log in today for Beth's contact info.
* Stay at this Hotel & Casino with Strip View Tower Rooms
from $45! Valid now through July, 2005.
* Community Appreciation Fares: Special savings on cruises
to the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America and
Venice for Teachers, Firefighters (including volunteer),
Hospital Volunteers, Police Officers and Active Military.
Valid on select dates now through September 24, 2005.
Featuring spacious, elegant ships, gracious, unobtrusive
service, worldwide itineraries, extensive activities and
enrichment programs, and sophisticated five-star dining.
Members should log in for details.
=================================================
2004 DISNEY TICKETS ARE GOING, GOING...
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.
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
"Walt Disney World® Resort concierge-level clients can now
venture off the beaten path of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve
at Disney's Animal Kingdom for a unique wildlife discovery
excursion." A one-hour tour runs daily 10 AM - 1 PM. Cost:
$45.
"Downtown Disney Pleasure Island clubs have begun testing
new single-club ticket options at specific clubs. This
single-club ticket offers Guests the option to choose a
selected individual dance club to enjoy for the evening. The
price of the single club ticket during this test period is
$9.95." A multi-club ticket is still available that grants
admission to all the clubs. Cost: $20.95. There is no
admission to walk the streets of Pleasure Island.
A Harley-Davidson store is coming to Pleasure Island late
March 2005 in the location of the former Mouse House. The
store will showcase custom Harleys, T-shirts and
collectibles.
DISNEYLAND
Disney Imagineers have made some improvements at the Haunted
Mansion:
* "ghostly portraits now change in sync with the lightning
blasts and thunderclaps...
* A portrait of Master Gracey, the attraction's ghost host,
has also been added to the Disneyland® attraction...
* Madame Leota has been freed from her table and now
levitates across the room...
* new lighting has been added to the illusion by using
electrically operated candles."
(Source: Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort,
02/15/05)
--------------------------------
"One of the last remaining developable parcels next to Walt
Disney World and the Osceola County city of Celebration has
been sold. Two Asian business partners sold the prime 12.1-
acre tract to a mystery buyer for approximately $4.9 million
or $400,826 per acre... The buyer plans to erect a 250-unit
condo community on the site..." (Source: GlobeSt.com,
02/14/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND HONG KONG
"Walt Disney World in Orlando is helping to prepare for the
grand opening of a new Disney theme park in China. About 500
Chinese visitors are being trained in Orlando to staff
Disneyland Hong Kong, WESH NewsChannel 2 reported." (Source:
Local - WESH NewsChannel2000.com, 02/10/05) For the rest of
the story, click here.
--------------------------------
TOKYO DISNEYLAND
"Have your wedding photos taken against the breathtaking
backdrop of Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland Castle
Photo in Fantasyland beginning April 11,2005
The Disney Ambassador Hotel, which in July 2005 will
celebrate five years of operation at the Tokyo Disney
Resort, announces the "Castle Photo in Fantasyland", an
option exclusive to Disney Fairytale Weddings, allowing
couples to take wedding photos at Tokyo Disneyland prior to
their wedding day.
Couples choosing this new option will have photographs taken
at various photo spots around Fantasyland at Tokyo
Disneyland, and these memories of their special day
presented in an original photo album. Having photos taken in
front of Cinderella Castle in a dress inspired by the Disney
princesses in particular is the cherished dream of many a
bride. "Castle Photo in Fantasyland" is sure to be the
perfect addition to an unforgettable Disney Fairytale
Wedding." (Source: Tokyo Disneyland Resort, 02/10/05) For
the rest of the story, click here.
=================================================
NOTE: Links to newspaper articles change quickly and without
notice. If you receive a "File Not Found" error message,
search the newspaper's archives for the story. Certain
newspapers require a free registration to view their
articles online.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIP - Golf Coupons
* The Orlando Tourist Information Bureau recommends
searching for discount golf coupons in the sport section
of the Orlando Sentinel newspaper when you arrive.
* Here are 17 Coupons for golf and miniature golf. Save up
to $20 per person! Coupons expire 04/15/05.
=================================================
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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