Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation Updates
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February 24, 2005
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Hi Everyone,
Here's the latest news from around the "World"
"America's most popular film critics, Roger Ebert & Richard
Roeper, of the popular syndicated TV show "Ebert & Roeper,"
will host their Fifth Annual Film Festival at Sea aboard the
Disney Wonder® Oct. 2-6." Features film reviews, question
and answer sessions, and meet the critics reception. Guest
can participate by adding $225 to cruise rate.
The Atlanta Braves are returning to Disney's Wide World of
Sports Complex for Major League Baseball Spring Training in
February and March 2005." Tickets are available at
Ticketmaster 407/839-3900 and (www.ticketmaster.com) and at
Wide World of Sports box office. Cost: $13 (lawn seats); $21
(lower reserved).
(Source: Disney Cruise Line® and Walt Disney World® Resort,
02/15/05)
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To attract families, "Cypress Gardens owner Kent Buescher
plans to break ground today on a $10 million water park that
will include several speed slides, a wave pool, a lazy river
and a children's water play area... Designs for Splash
Island, which is slated to open this summer, include a
Polynesian theme with lush landscaping... An arcade complete
with interactive games and a DJ will open in a few weeks,
which will further appeal to teens." (Source: Orlando
Sentinel, 02/22/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
"To test an expansion of its vacation business beyond theme
parks and cruises -- and beyond Florida and California --
the Walt Disney Co. will begin offering weeklong guided
tours later this year through the wilds of Wyoming and
Hawaii."
Cost: $5,600 - $7,800 per family of four, airfare excluded.
Sample tours:
Hawaii: surfing lessons and tours of volcanos
Wyoming: horseback riding
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 02/19/05) For the rest of the
story, click here.
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
"Less than half the size of its American cousin in Florida,
the resort features two theme parks - Disneyland Park and
Walt Disney Studios Park - a Disney Village of shops,
restaurants and live entertainment, a golf course, and seven
on-site theme hotels. There are four more hotels within the
resort and nine more Disney-approved hotels nearby. If you
are staying in Paris, the Metro (RER line A to Marne La
Vallée/Chessy) will drop you at the front gates in 35
minutes.
Three full days will allow you to see just about everything
at Disney. Staying at the resort is definitely the way to go
if you plan on multiple-day visits to the parks. Some of the
hotels are within walking distance and free shuttle buses
operate at all of the resort's hotels." (Source: Toronto
Star, 02/17/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND HONG KONG
"Walt Disney, the United States entertainment company whose
new theme park opens on Lantau in September, started taking
reservations Tuesday for the resort's two new hotels, and
the asking price is half the tariff charged at the company's
swankiest hotel at its Walt Disney World theme park in
Orlando, Florida."
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel: HK$1,600 per night
Disney's Hollywood Hotel: HK$1,000 per night
Grand Floridian Hotel at WDW: US$394 (HK$3,073) per night
(Source: The Standard, 02/16/05)
For the rest of the story, click here.
Here's another article.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIPS
Here's a Directory of Free Things to Do in Florida and all
over the USA.
=================================================
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 24, 2005
Copyright © 1999 - 2005 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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Hi Everyone,
Here's the latest news from around the "World"
"America's most popular film critics, Roger Ebert & Richard
Roeper, of the popular syndicated TV show "Ebert & Roeper,"
will host their Fifth Annual Film Festival at Sea aboard the
Disney Wonder® Oct. 2-6." Features film reviews, question
and answer sessions, and meet the critics reception. Guest
can participate by adding $225 to cruise rate.
The Atlanta Braves are returning to Disney's Wide World of
Sports Complex for Major League Baseball Spring Training in
February and March 2005." Tickets are available at
Ticketmaster 407/839-3900 and (www.ticketmaster.com) and at
Wide World of Sports box office. Cost: $13 (lawn seats); $21
(lower reserved).
(Source: Disney Cruise Line® and Walt Disney World® Resort,
02/15/05)
--------------------------------
To attract families, "Cypress Gardens owner Kent Buescher
plans to break ground today on a $10 million water park that
will include several speed slides, a wave pool, a lazy river
and a children's water play area... Designs for Splash
Island, which is slated to open this summer, include a
Polynesian theme with lush landscaping... An arcade complete
with interactive games and a DJ will open in a few weeks,
which will further appeal to teens." (Source: Orlando
Sentinel, 02/22/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
"To test an expansion of its vacation business beyond theme
parks and cruises -- and beyond Florida and California --
the Walt Disney Co. will begin offering weeklong guided
tours later this year through the wilds of Wyoming and
Hawaii."
Cost: $5,600 - $7,800 per family of four, airfare excluded.
Sample tours:
Hawaii: surfing lessons and tours of volcanos
Wyoming: horseback riding
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 02/19/05) For the rest of the
story, click here.
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
"Less than half the size of its American cousin in Florida,
the resort features two theme parks - Disneyland Park and
Walt Disney Studios Park - a Disney Village of shops,
restaurants and live entertainment, a golf course, and seven
on-site theme hotels. There are four more hotels within the
resort and nine more Disney-approved hotels nearby. If you
are staying in Paris, the Metro (RER line A to Marne La
Vallée/Chessy) will drop you at the front gates in 35
minutes.
Three full days will allow you to see just about everything
at Disney. Staying at the resort is definitely the way to go
if you plan on multiple-day visits to the parks. Some of the
hotels are within walking distance and free shuttle buses
operate at all of the resort's hotels." (Source: Toronto
Star, 02/17/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND HONG KONG
"Walt Disney, the United States entertainment company whose
new theme park opens on Lantau in September, started taking
reservations Tuesday for the resort's two new hotels, and
the asking price is half the tariff charged at the company's
swankiest hotel at its Walt Disney World theme park in
Orlando, Florida."
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel: HK$1,600 per night
Disney's Hollywood Hotel: HK$1,000 per night
Grand Floridian Hotel at WDW: US$394 (HK$3,073) per night
(Source: The Standard, 02/16/05)
For the rest of the story, click here.
Here's another article.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIPS
Here's a Directory of Free Things to Do in Florida and all
over the USA.
=================================================
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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