Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation Updates
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March 14, 2005
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Hi Everyone,
Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
Our Ticket agent has GREAT PRICES on tickets to Walt Disney
World and other Florida attractions!
"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
"Plenty of roadside outfits in Orlando promise discounted
tickets, but most of them really want to rope you into a
time-share sales pitch in exchange for vouchers - accept at
your own risk. [Affordable Disney's ticket agent], though,
is legit." The New York Post, November 16, 2004.
FORGET paying too much for your Disney tickets! Keep that
extra money in YOUR pocket! Join our Disney family today.
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
Consumer Alert: Petty Fools Its Customers
"If you have driven a car at the Richard Petty Driving
Experience [at WDW's Wide World of Sports] or are
considering doing so, you're about to get some bad news. To
some it will be a shock. To others, it will confirm
suspicions.
Racecars don't have speedometers, so Petty's customers don't
know how fast they are going. After driving, however, Petty
gives each customer a computer printout that is claimed to
be a lap-by-lap record of their drive, including lap times,
engine rpm and maximum speed reached. The bad news is that
the rpm and speed reported are false, with the reported
speed being significantly overstated." (Source:
drivetech.com) For the rest of the story, click on the link
"NEWS" at http://www.drivetech.com/ or click here.
In reference to the Walt Disney World Speedway specifically,
drivetech.com writes: "New video on Petty website called
"Drive the Experience at Walt Disney World" says you'll go
145 mph. They forgot to mention "when pigs fly." On tracks
of this size and shape, even real Nextel Cup cars only reach
speeds in the 150 mph range. The obviously speeded-up Petty
video wouldn't fool a kid. In reality, Petty customers drive
their replica cars at about 100 mph. If you want undoctored
video, see Drivetech's video page."
To see an actual report from the Walt Disney World Speedway,
click here.
We report, you decide!
=================================================
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.
=================================================
Beth, our travel agent, writes about Pop Century:
"Last December a new value resort opened: phase I of Pop
Century. The rooms are nearly identical to the All Star
resort rooms with respect to size and amenities, and the
buildings themselves are very similar as well. There are
differences in how the resort is laid out, though. Some of
the buildings are nearer to the main one than others, but
the furthest ones aren't quite as far a walk as the furthest
All Star buildings. (With nearly 2,900 rooms the resort is
huge, so you should anticipate at least some amount of
walking.) As with the All Stars, you can pay an extra $10
per night to get closer to the main building.
Another nice change is the food court area. Pop Century has
many built-in booths in addition to the tables, and the
entire area has a softer, somewhat classier feel than the
All Star cafeteria ambiance. It's still a food court, but a
definite improvement.
What continues to amaze me is how many people still request
an All Star Resort rather than Pop Century. All I can figure
is that people just don't understand the amenities and
improvements they're missing at Pop Century. The number one
thing I hear is, "We want to stay at All Star Movies because
of the giant characters." In truth, Pop Century has more of
those giant characters than ANY of the Disney resorts,
including All Star Movies!
The 50s section has characters from Lady and the Tramp.
Jungle Book characters are in the 60s section. In the 70s
section you get Mickey himself in the form of a classic
Mickey dial phone. And, of course, you get the pop culture
icons the resort is known for: humongous Play-doh cans and
cell phones and yo-yos and big wheels and more.
Pop Century has the added benefit of being in the same
county that most Disney resorts are rather than over the
line where the All Star resorts are. That means you save an
extra 1.5% on tax! So the next time you feel that a value
resort is what you need, give Pop Century a try. If you
liked the All Star resorts you'll LOVE Pop Century!"
=================================================
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?
Here's a great deal on the 2005 Edition of the Orlando
Entertainment Book, which can save you thousands on travel,
groceries, shopping, movie tickets, and more! For a limited
time, all 2005 Entertainment books are 50% OFF their retail
price or just $12.50 a book! Now you can buy two books for
the price of one and save even more! You could buy one for
Florida and one for your local area! Offers in the 2005
books are valid through November 1, 2005. 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.
=============================================
March 14, 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,
Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
=================================================
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
Our Ticket agent has GREAT PRICES on tickets to Walt Disney
World and other Florida attractions!
"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
"Plenty of roadside outfits in Orlando promise discounted
tickets, but most of them really want to rope you into a
time-share sales pitch in exchange for vouchers - accept at
your own risk. [Affordable Disney's ticket agent], though,
is legit." The New York Post, November 16, 2004.
FORGET paying too much for your Disney tickets! Keep that
extra money in YOUR pocket! Join our Disney family today.
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
Consumer Alert: Petty Fools Its Customers
"If you have driven a car at the Richard Petty Driving
Experience [at WDW's Wide World of Sports] or are
considering doing so, you're about to get some bad news. To
some it will be a shock. To others, it will confirm
suspicions.
Racecars don't have speedometers, so Petty's customers don't
know how fast they are going. After driving, however, Petty
gives each customer a computer printout that is claimed to
be a lap-by-lap record of their drive, including lap times,
engine rpm and maximum speed reached. The bad news is that
the rpm and speed reported are false, with the reported
speed being significantly overstated." (Source:
drivetech.com) For the rest of the story, click on the link
"NEWS" at http://www.drivetech.com/ or click here.
In reference to the Walt Disney World Speedway specifically,
drivetech.com writes: "New video on Petty website called
"Drive the Experience at Walt Disney World" says you'll go
145 mph. They forgot to mention "when pigs fly." On tracks
of this size and shape, even real Nextel Cup cars only reach
speeds in the 150 mph range. The obviously speeded-up Petty
video wouldn't fool a kid. In reality, Petty customers drive
their replica cars at about 100 mph. If you want undoctored
video, see Drivetech's video page."
To see an actual report from the Walt Disney World Speedway,
click here.
We report, you decide!
=================================================
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.
=================================================
Beth, our travel agent, writes about Pop Century:
"Last December a new value resort opened: phase I of Pop
Century. The rooms are nearly identical to the All Star
resort rooms with respect to size and amenities, and the
buildings themselves are very similar as well. There are
differences in how the resort is laid out, though. Some of
the buildings are nearer to the main one than others, but
the furthest ones aren't quite as far a walk as the furthest
All Star buildings. (With nearly 2,900 rooms the resort is
huge, so you should anticipate at least some amount of
walking.) As with the All Stars, you can pay an extra $10
per night to get closer to the main building.
Another nice change is the food court area. Pop Century has
many built-in booths in addition to the tables, and the
entire area has a softer, somewhat classier feel than the
All Star cafeteria ambiance. It's still a food court, but a
definite improvement.
What continues to amaze me is how many people still request
an All Star Resort rather than Pop Century. All I can figure
is that people just don't understand the amenities and
improvements they're missing at Pop Century. The number one
thing I hear is, "We want to stay at All Star Movies because
of the giant characters." In truth, Pop Century has more of
those giant characters than ANY of the Disney resorts,
including All Star Movies!
The 50s section has characters from Lady and the Tramp.
Jungle Book characters are in the 60s section. In the 70s
section you get Mickey himself in the form of a classic
Mickey dial phone. And, of course, you get the pop culture
icons the resort is known for: humongous Play-doh cans and
cell phones and yo-yos and big wheels and more.
Pop Century has the added benefit of being in the same
county that most Disney resorts are rather than over the
line where the All Star resorts are. That means you save an
extra 1.5% on tax! So the next time you feel that a value
resort is what you need, give Pop Century a try. If you
liked the All Star resorts you'll LOVE Pop Century!"
=================================================
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?
Here's a great deal on the 2005 Edition of the Orlando
Entertainment Book, which can save you thousands on travel,
groceries, shopping, movie tickets, and more! For a limited
time, all 2005 Entertainment books are 50% OFF their retail
price or just $12.50 a book! Now you can buy two books for
the price of one and save even more! You could buy one for
Florida and one for your local area! Offers in the 2005
books are valid through November 1, 2005. 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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