Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation Updates
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April 07, 2005
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Hi Everyone!
This just in...
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Save $5.00 on Busch Gardens and SeaWorld admission tickets
with this promotion! Save 10% on SeaWorld Dining
Experiences!
Last-Minute Specials for April 11 - 17 at this popular
resort located on Disney property: suites from $123/Night!
Specials at other locations as well:
>> Villas near WDW from $105/Night
>> Rooms near Universal Orlando from $107/Night
DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA
Save $5.00 on SeaWorld San Diego admission tickets and 10%
on SeaWorld San Diego Dining Experiences with this
promotion!
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Members should log in at our password-
protected site (The Disney Reading Room) to access the
particulars about the above mentioned specials.
If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here.
=================================================
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"
"The LEGO Imagination Center retail store at Downtown Disney
has been redesigned. Outside the store, a 12-foot T-Rex
occasionally lets out a ferocious roar while a larger-than-
life robot chatters electronically. Even Brickley, the
famous LEGO sea serpent that stands in the lake, has gotten
a facelift. Another surprise outside the store includes a
statue of a family taking their life-size dogs for a walk.
Inside the store, Guests will find the world's largest LEGO
Pick-A-Brick wall as well as many other surprises."
"The "happily ever after" tale of Cinderella and Prince
Charming continues for Walt DisneyWorld Resort Guests in
Cinderellabration, a glittering new stage show at Magic
Kingdom... The stage show continues the rags-to-riches story
of Cinderella after the events of Walt Disney's classic 1950
animated feature film Cinderella... Disney princesses ...
join the dazzling coronation pageant in which Cinderella is
at last crowned a princess... Joining Cinderella for the
special occasion are Snow White, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine and
their princes." The show premieres May 5 and will run
several times a day for the 18-month celebration of
Disneyland's 50 anniversary.
"On June 12, the Disney Wonder will test a slight change to
the rotational dining times. Guests currently scheduled for
Main Dining will be assigned a dining time of 5:45 p.m.,
6:00 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Guests scheduled on Second Dining
will be assigned a dining time of 8:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m. or
8:30 p.m. In addition, entertainment options each evening
will be arranged to compliment the revised dining times."
(Source: Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney Cruise Line®,
04/05/05)
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Closed for rehab:
Space Mountain: April 10,2003 - July 14, 2005
Casey Jr. Circus Trains: now - May 3, 2005
Walt Disney Story - Lincoln Theater February 22 - April 15
Storybook Land Canal Boats: now - May 3, 2005
"Just like the kid who can't wait for his birthday,
Disneyland is starting its 50th anniversary party two months
early, on May 5. It's a date -- 05/05/05 -- the Mad Hatter
can certainly appreciate." (Source: dailynews.com, 04/02/05)
For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
"The newly refurbished It's a Small World at Walt Disney
World is earning plaudits from folks who have seen the ride
during recent soft openings, or soft reopenings. The queue
section in front has a new look imported from Disneyland,
and the entire sound system has been upgraded along with
some of the audio-animatronic figures."
Disney has suspended the "soft opening" of its Soarin' ride
at Epcot due to some techical problems. (Source: Orlando
Sentinel, 04/04/05)
--------------------------------
SEAWORLD
An excited orca whale bumped his trainer who was taken to
the hospital for minor injuries. (Source: Orlando Sentinel,
04/04/05) 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.
=================================================
Beth, our travel agent, writes about transportation from the
airport:
"On arrival in Orlando, most families will either rent a
car, take an airport shuttle or taxi, or use a private car
and driver to get to their hotel. If you have children, you
should be aware of the following...
All children 5 years of age or younger must be properly
restrained no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle.
Children through age 3 must be secured in a separate carrier
or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child safety seat.
For children aged 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an
integrated child safety seat, or a safety belt may be used.
(FL Statute 316.613).
You can rent car seats from car rental agencies, but you
should reserve them in advance during the reservation
process. There will be a charge, and it can be hefty. You
might want to bring your own seat(s) from home. If the seats
are FAA-approved, so much the better since you can use them
on the plane for small children. Otherwise, you can check
them as baggage.
Airport shuttles and taxis generally do NOT have car seats.
I do not believe that they are exempt from the law, but they
seem to ignore it and get away with it. Still, it's not safe
for your children. The law exists for a good reason!
Private car companies - nearly always the most economic
choice if there are three or more people traveling - DO have
car seats and boosters. Some companies charge you while
others will include them (or at least one) for free. The
cost is usually $5 if there's a charge. Bonus: Most car
companies will also give you a free grocery stop (length
ranges from 15-30 minutes) and some will also give you a
photo stop at the entry gate, rent microwaves and
refrigerators, rent strollers and walkie talkies, and even
make side-trip arrangements for you. They are also a lower-
cost alternative for getting to Sea World, Universal, etc.
for the day. And yes, they also service Port Canaveral,
Sanford Airport, etc.
To set up a private car (maximum of 4 people), van (maximum
of 10 people), limo (max varies), excursion SUV, stretch
Hummer, etc. I need:
* Name of lead person with phone number and address
* Number of adults and children (note child ages)
* Dates of travel
* Hotel name (and address if not a Disney or Universal
hotel)
* Arriving airline and time, flight number, departure city
for leg coming into Orlando
* Departing flight time
* Additional needs (car seat, etc.)
I can get you a quote prior to making the reservation. Note
that some companies do NOT require any payment in advance.
You pay the driver on arrival."
=================================================
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
Rivership Romance
433 North Palmetto Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771 (North Orlando)
800-423-7401
www.rivershipromance.com
1940's Great Lakes Steamer, Climate Controlled, Gourmet-
Prepared Meals, Live Entertainment, and Nature Narration.
Up to 4 people can save $5.00 per person. Not valid on
holidays or with other offers. click here.
Scroll down for coupon. Offer Expires December 31, 2005.
=================================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Have Dinner On Us!
For every person you send to our site who becomes a member
of our Disney family, we'll send you a $10.00 electronic
gift certificate from Restaurant.com! Use your certificate
to purchase dining certificates online that are redeemable
at thousands of restaurants across the USA, including those
in Florida! Have your referral include your NAME AND EMAIL
ADDRESS in the comment box when she joins so we know where
to send your gift certificate via email. Note: Gift
Certificates are redeemable only by residents of the U.S.
and Puerto Rico.
--------------------------------
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.
=============================================
April 07, 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
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: You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN!
=================================================
Hi Everyone!
This just in...
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Save $5.00 on Busch Gardens and SeaWorld admission tickets
with this promotion! Save 10% on SeaWorld Dining
Experiences!
Last-Minute Specials for April 11 - 17 at this popular
resort located on Disney property: suites from $123/Night!
Specials at other locations as well:
>> Villas near WDW from $105/Night
>> Rooms near Universal Orlando from $107/Night
DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA
Save $5.00 on SeaWorld San Diego admission tickets and 10%
on SeaWorld San Diego Dining Experiences with this
promotion!
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Members should log in at our password-
protected site (The Disney Reading Room) to access the
particulars about the above mentioned specials.
If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here.
=================================================
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"
"The LEGO Imagination Center retail store at Downtown Disney
has been redesigned. Outside the store, a 12-foot T-Rex
occasionally lets out a ferocious roar while a larger-than-
life robot chatters electronically. Even Brickley, the
famous LEGO sea serpent that stands in the lake, has gotten
a facelift. Another surprise outside the store includes a
statue of a family taking their life-size dogs for a walk.
Inside the store, Guests will find the world's largest LEGO
Pick-A-Brick wall as well as many other surprises."
"The "happily ever after" tale of Cinderella and Prince
Charming continues for Walt DisneyWorld Resort Guests in
Cinderellabration, a glittering new stage show at Magic
Kingdom... The stage show continues the rags-to-riches story
of Cinderella after the events of Walt Disney's classic 1950
animated feature film Cinderella... Disney princesses ...
join the dazzling coronation pageant in which Cinderella is
at last crowned a princess... Joining Cinderella for the
special occasion are Snow White, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine and
their princes." The show premieres May 5 and will run
several times a day for the 18-month celebration of
Disneyland's 50 anniversary.
"On June 12, the Disney Wonder will test a slight change to
the rotational dining times. Guests currently scheduled for
Main Dining will be assigned a dining time of 5:45 p.m.,
6:00 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Guests scheduled on Second Dining
will be assigned a dining time of 8:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m. or
8:30 p.m. In addition, entertainment options each evening
will be arranged to compliment the revised dining times."
(Source: Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney Cruise Line®,
04/05/05)
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Closed for rehab:
Space Mountain: April 10,2003 - July 14, 2005
Casey Jr. Circus Trains: now - May 3, 2005
Walt Disney Story - Lincoln Theater February 22 - April 15
Storybook Land Canal Boats: now - May 3, 2005
"Just like the kid who can't wait for his birthday,
Disneyland is starting its 50th anniversary party two months
early, on May 5. It's a date -- 05/05/05 -- the Mad Hatter
can certainly appreciate." (Source: dailynews.com, 04/02/05)
For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
"The newly refurbished It's a Small World at Walt Disney
World is earning plaudits from folks who have seen the ride
during recent soft openings, or soft reopenings. The queue
section in front has a new look imported from Disneyland,
and the entire sound system has been upgraded along with
some of the audio-animatronic figures."
Disney has suspended the "soft opening" of its Soarin' ride
at Epcot due to some techical problems. (Source: Orlando
Sentinel, 04/04/05)
--------------------------------
SEAWORLD
An excited orca whale bumped his trainer who was taken to
the hospital for minor injuries. (Source: Orlando Sentinel,
04/04/05) 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.
=================================================
Beth, our travel agent, writes about transportation from the
airport:
"On arrival in Orlando, most families will either rent a
car, take an airport shuttle or taxi, or use a private car
and driver to get to their hotel. If you have children, you
should be aware of the following...
All children 5 years of age or younger must be properly
restrained no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle.
Children through age 3 must be secured in a separate carrier
or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child safety seat.
For children aged 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an
integrated child safety seat, or a safety belt may be used.
(FL Statute 316.613).
You can rent car seats from car rental agencies, but you
should reserve them in advance during the reservation
process. There will be a charge, and it can be hefty. You
might want to bring your own seat(s) from home. If the seats
are FAA-approved, so much the better since you can use them
on the plane for small children. Otherwise, you can check
them as baggage.
Airport shuttles and taxis generally do NOT have car seats.
I do not believe that they are exempt from the law, but they
seem to ignore it and get away with it. Still, it's not safe
for your children. The law exists for a good reason!
Private car companies - nearly always the most economic
choice if there are three or more people traveling - DO have
car seats and boosters. Some companies charge you while
others will include them (or at least one) for free. The
cost is usually $5 if there's a charge. Bonus: Most car
companies will also give you a free grocery stop (length
ranges from 15-30 minutes) and some will also give you a
photo stop at the entry gate, rent microwaves and
refrigerators, rent strollers and walkie talkies, and even
make side-trip arrangements for you. They are also a lower-
cost alternative for getting to Sea World, Universal, etc.
for the day. And yes, they also service Port Canaveral,
Sanford Airport, etc.
To set up a private car (maximum of 4 people), van (maximum
of 10 people), limo (max varies), excursion SUV, stretch
Hummer, etc. I need:
* Name of lead person with phone number and address
* Number of adults and children (note child ages)
* Dates of travel
* Hotel name (and address if not a Disney or Universal
hotel)
* Arriving airline and time, flight number, departure city
for leg coming into Orlando
* Departing flight time
* Additional needs (car seat, etc.)
I can get you a quote prior to making the reservation. Note
that some companies do NOT require any payment in advance.
You pay the driver on arrival."
=================================================
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
Rivership Romance
433 North Palmetto Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771 (North Orlando)
800-423-7401
www.rivershipromance.com
1940's Great Lakes Steamer, Climate Controlled, Gourmet-
Prepared Meals, Live Entertainment, and Nature Narration.
Up to 4 people can save $5.00 per person. Not valid on
holidays or with other offers. click here.
Scroll down for coupon. Offer Expires December 31, 2005.
=================================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Have Dinner On Us!
For every person you send to our site who becomes a member
of our Disney family, we'll send you a $10.00 electronic
gift certificate from Restaurant.com! Use your certificate
to purchase dining certificates online that are redeemable
at thousands of restaurants across the USA, including those
in Florida! Have your referral include your NAME AND EMAIL
ADDRESS in the comment box when she joins so we know where
to send your gift certificate via email. Note: Gift
Certificates are redeemable only by residents of the U.S.
and Puerto Rico.
--------------------------------
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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