Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation Updates
THE DISNEY NEWS
April 18, 2005
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Hi Everyone!
April 19 is Customer Appreciation Day at Ben & Jerry's! To
find the store closest to you, click here.
=================================================
This just in...
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Walt Disney World golf discounts. Rates start at $45!
Family Fun Sale to Disney! Kids fly for $99 and FREE car
rental double upgrades from a compact car to Fullsize or
receive 30% off rental of a minivan. Complete vacation
packages starting at just $389 (3 nights)! 04/04/05 -
08/31/05. Book by 05/20/05. Vacation includes:
>> Roundtrip air travel on US Airways
>> Hotel accommodations
>> Air, hotel and all car taxes
LAS VEGAS
Stay at this luxury Hotel & Casino on select nights now
through July, 2005 from $79.99 per night! Included with your
stay:
>> 2 for 1 Breakfast
>> 2 for 1 Drinks
>> Highlighted dates receive additional $10 credit at
Starbucks
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Members should email me for details on
these latest deals at johngross@affordabledisney.com
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"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
The 12th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
opened Friday April 15th.
"For the next seven weeks, Epcot will bloom with bouquets of
custom displays themed to the 'Happiest Celebration on
Earth,' Disney's global jubilee celebrating 50 years of
magic at Disney parks and resorts.
Intricately detailed topiaries, multi-colored beds of
flowers, a lush rose garden, meticulously crafted bonsai
trees and other wonders of the plant world will complement
thousands of other varieties of flowers and trees at the
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
The show will add living color to the largest celebration in
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts history." (Source: Walt Disney
World Press Release, 04/15/05) For the rest of the story,
click here.
--------------------------------
"Hungry Walt Disney World guests at the new Soarin'
attraction have a brand-new venue for dining in The Land
pavilion at Epcot. Sunshine Seasons, in the giant atrium of
the pavilion, has a new look and a new 'fast casual' menu.
Four shops offer a diverse selection of fresh eats... "There
is no fried food or pizza, no burgers -- everything is
prepared as you watch. It's designed to excite the senses."
(Source: Walt Disney World Press Release, 04/15/05) For the
rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
Disney fired 25 mid-management level workers last week. Full
time employees received a severance package. Part-time
workers were given their last paycheck and escorted to the
gate by security.
Universal added a second theater to Shrek 4-D to accommodate
eight shows per hour instead of four.
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/06/05) Click here.
--------------------------------
"The Cirque du soleil is taking advantage of its popularity
in Japan to establish a permanent theatre at the Walt Disney
Resort in the suburbs of Tokyo... An original show is
scheduled to premiere in August 2008." (Source: Yahoo! News
Canada, 04/13/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
"Five hundred Hong Kong visitors have debarked in Orlando to
learn about a foreign culture with a vocabulary and manners
much different from the one they know.The culture isn't
American. It's Disney...
Among the Hong Kong workers' tasks is learning the language
of Disney. Workers are called 'cast members,' and visitors
are referred to as "guests.' Special encounters at the theme
parks are 'magical moments.' Disney workers don't go to
work, they 'put on a show.' When workers are out in the
park, they're 'on stage.' (Source: Orlando Sentinel,
04/16/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
"Hong Kong's government has advised Disneyland not to sell
tickets at the turnstiles at its new park because of worries
about crowd-control problems, and a Disney official said
Friday it would consider the issue." (Source: Asia News Yahoo.com,
04/15/05)
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
Starring Cruella De Vil
- Starring Cruella De Vil is a show lasting around 20
minutes.
- Film shoot with active audience participation.
- Cruella De Vil drives the crew to distraction!
- Twice daily at Walt Disney Studios Park. In the Production
Courtyard area. April 2 - August 28, 2005.
Wishes Fireworks display will take place this summer in
Disneyland Park in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The 8-
minute show will run July 16 to August 28 2005 at 11.15 PM.
(Source: disneylandparis.com)
--------------------------------
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.
=================================================
Free airport parking? Beth, our travel agent, writes:
"If you're a Florida resident that flies from time to time
then you learn very quickly that Orlando often has fares
significantly lower than other airports in the state. While
driving several hours to the Orlando airport to save $50 may
not make any sense, if you're going to save hundreds then
it's worth a thought. I did it myself once, and checked into
a Days Inn near the airport that allowed me to leave my car
there while I was gone. They provided free transportation to
the airport and back, too. It was a yucky hotel with nothing
to do close by, but I saved a lot on the air.
Now, though, I and the rest of my fellow Floridians have
another option! Disney confirms that you ARE permitted to
leave your car parked at Disney for free and use their new
complimentary airport shuttle service provided you spend at
least one night before and one night after your trip at a
Disney hotel, and it has to be the SAME hotel on both ends.
You just add one-way Magical Express information to each
reservation, and let the front desk know that you'll be
leaving your car in the lot until you get back.
(Note that only Disney resort guests with reservations can
use the Magical Express, so you can't stay offsite and then
just park at Disney and use their airport transfers.)"
=================================================
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.
Michelle writes:
"I got the rooms I wanted at the Port Orleans-riverside
waterview rooms for $103.00 a night. I could not have done
it without knowing that they change promos [on a certain
day] and that there could be pin codes for discounts.
Thanks. I saved over $600.00!"
=================================================
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 18, 2005
Copyright © 1999 - 2005 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
=================================================
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icon:
Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader:
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=================================================
Hi Everyone!
April 19 is Customer Appreciation Day at Ben & Jerry's! To
find the store closest to you, click here.
=================================================
This just in...
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Walt Disney World golf discounts. Rates start at $45!
Family Fun Sale to Disney! Kids fly for $99 and FREE car
rental double upgrades from a compact car to Fullsize or
receive 30% off rental of a minivan. Complete vacation
packages starting at just $389 (3 nights)! 04/04/05 -
08/31/05. Book by 05/20/05. Vacation includes:
>> Roundtrip air travel on US Airways
>> Hotel accommodations
>> Air, hotel and all car taxes
LAS VEGAS
Stay at this luxury Hotel & Casino on select nights now
through July, 2005 from $79.99 per night! Included with your
stay:
>> 2 for 1 Breakfast
>> 2 for 1 Drinks
>> Highlighted dates receive additional $10 credit at
Starbucks
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Members should email me for details on
these latest deals at johngross@affordabledisney.com
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"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
The 12th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
opened Friday April 15th.
"For the next seven weeks, Epcot will bloom with bouquets of
custom displays themed to the 'Happiest Celebration on
Earth,' Disney's global jubilee celebrating 50 years of
magic at Disney parks and resorts.
Intricately detailed topiaries, multi-colored beds of
flowers, a lush rose garden, meticulously crafted bonsai
trees and other wonders of the plant world will complement
thousands of other varieties of flowers and trees at the
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
The show will add living color to the largest celebration in
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts history." (Source: Walt Disney
World Press Release, 04/15/05) For the rest of the story,
click here.
--------------------------------
"Hungry Walt Disney World guests at the new Soarin'
attraction have a brand-new venue for dining in The Land
pavilion at Epcot. Sunshine Seasons, in the giant atrium of
the pavilion, has a new look and a new 'fast casual' menu.
Four shops offer a diverse selection of fresh eats... "There
is no fried food or pizza, no burgers -- everything is
prepared as you watch. It's designed to excite the senses."
(Source: Walt Disney World Press Release, 04/15/05) For the
rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
Disney fired 25 mid-management level workers last week. Full
time employees received a severance package. Part-time
workers were given their last paycheck and escorted to the
gate by security.
Universal added a second theater to Shrek 4-D to accommodate
eight shows per hour instead of four.
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/06/05) Click here.
--------------------------------
"The Cirque du soleil is taking advantage of its popularity
in Japan to establish a permanent theatre at the Walt Disney
Resort in the suburbs of Tokyo... An original show is
scheduled to premiere in August 2008." (Source: Yahoo! News
Canada, 04/13/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
"Five hundred Hong Kong visitors have debarked in Orlando to
learn about a foreign culture with a vocabulary and manners
much different from the one they know.The culture isn't
American. It's Disney...
Among the Hong Kong workers' tasks is learning the language
of Disney. Workers are called 'cast members,' and visitors
are referred to as "guests.' Special encounters at the theme
parks are 'magical moments.' Disney workers don't go to
work, they 'put on a show.' When workers are out in the
park, they're 'on stage.' (Source: Orlando Sentinel,
04/16/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
"Hong Kong's government has advised Disneyland not to sell
tickets at the turnstiles at its new park because of worries
about crowd-control problems, and a Disney official said
Friday it would consider the issue." (Source: Asia News Yahoo.com,
04/15/05)
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
Starring Cruella De Vil
- Starring Cruella De Vil is a show lasting around 20
minutes.
- Film shoot with active audience participation.
- Cruella De Vil drives the crew to distraction!
- Twice daily at Walt Disney Studios Park. In the Production
Courtyard area. April 2 - August 28, 2005.
Wishes Fireworks display will take place this summer in
Disneyland Park in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The 8-
minute show will run July 16 to August 28 2005 at 11.15 PM.
(Source: disneylandparis.com)
--------------------------------
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.
=================================================
Free airport parking? Beth, our travel agent, writes:
"If you're a Florida resident that flies from time to time
then you learn very quickly that Orlando often has fares
significantly lower than other airports in the state. While
driving several hours to the Orlando airport to save $50 may
not make any sense, if you're going to save hundreds then
it's worth a thought. I did it myself once, and checked into
a Days Inn near the airport that allowed me to leave my car
there while I was gone. They provided free transportation to
the airport and back, too. It was a yucky hotel with nothing
to do close by, but I saved a lot on the air.
Now, though, I and the rest of my fellow Floridians have
another option! Disney confirms that you ARE permitted to
leave your car parked at Disney for free and use their new
complimentary airport shuttle service provided you spend at
least one night before and one night after your trip at a
Disney hotel, and it has to be the SAME hotel on both ends.
You just add one-way Magical Express information to each
reservation, and let the front desk know that you'll be
leaving your car in the lot until you get back.
(Note that only Disney resort guests with reservations can
use the Magical Express, so you can't stay offsite and then
just park at Disney and use their airport transfers.)"
=================================================
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.
Michelle writes:
"I got the rooms I wanted at the Port Orleans-riverside
waterview rooms for $103.00 a night. I could not have done
it without knowing that they change promos [on a certain
day] and that there could be pin codes for discounts.
Thanks. I saved over $600.00!"
=================================================
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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