Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation Updates
THE DISNEY NEWS
June 15, 2005
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Hi Everyone!
A Reminder...
WALT DISNEY WORLD FREE DISNEY DINING!
With this Walt Disney World vacation package, a family of 2
adults and 2 children will save $90.00 per day on meals! A
family of 4 adults will save $140.00 per day or $700.00 for
5 days!
=================================================
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
2 Last Minute Disney Cruise Specials! Prices just reduced
again!
* 3 days at WDW; 4 days at sea aboard the Disney Wonder in
July:
Starting Oceanview Price with Moderate Hotel $1,899
Starting Inside Price with Moderate Hotel $1,599
* 4-day resort stay and 3-day cruise on the Disney Wonder in
August:
Starting Balcony Price with Deluxe Hotel $1,319
Starting Oceanview Price with Moderate Hotel $1,119
Starting Inside Price with Moderate Hotel $969
The prices shown are US dollars per person, based on double
occupancy, and subject to availability. They include port
charges but do not include airfare or (where applicable)
airport or government taxes or fees. Prices also include
unlimited admission (except for events separately priced) to
all four Disney World theme parks, and your choice of three
admissions to the Disney World water parks, Pleasure Island,
DisneyQuest interactive park or the Wild World of Sports
complex.
Availability is extremely limited. Members should email our
travel agent today to book the deal.
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
1-Day Park Hopper Special: $68 per adult; $58 per child.
Grants admission to both theme parks for one day. May buy up
to eight tickets per person. Certain restrictions apply.
--------------------------------
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.
=================================================
News From Around The "World"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
"Now through Aug. 19, the Magic Kingdom Park will offer two
Extra Magic Hour Evenings each week - providing Resort
guests more opportunities to enjoy this benefit during the
busy summer months. Guests of select Walt Disney World
Resorts will be able to stay three hours past the published
park closing time on Monday and Friday evenings, and arrive
one hour prior to the published park opening time on
Wednesday mornings." The week of July 4-9 is excluded.
"From July 7-10, Guests can enjoy ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games
at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex." Sports include:
sporting dogs, archery, timber sports, and All-Terrain
Vehicle racing. Admission: $5 per person, per day. Children
10 and under: free. Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com. After
June 26, buy tickets at Disney’s Wide World of Sports
complex in person.
(Source: Promotional email from Walt Disney World Resort,
06/14/05)
--------------------------------
"Walt Disney World representatives are still gathering facts
today about the death of a 4-year-old boy who rode on the
Mission: Space attraction at Epcot Monday...
Signs warn visitors about the intensity of the ride. "For
safety you should be in good health, and free from high
blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion
sickness or other conditions that can be aggravated by this
adventure," one sign on view last year said." (Source:
Orlando Sentinel, 06/14/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
Here's a Disney game to test your knowledge of the parks.
--------------------------------
July 4th Fireworks at WDW
"Sorcery in the Sky, a dazzling fireworks show and symphonic
serenade, celebrates the magic of motion pictures at 9 p.m.
at Disney-MGM Studios. The spectacular was the park's "good-
night kiss" for years following its premier in 1990 -- until
the Disney entertainment wizards crafted "Fantasmic!" which
has been captivating guests most nights since 1998.
Fantasy in the Sky, familiar to generations of Magic Kingdom
visitors who "oohed" and "ahhed" its bursts of color above
Cinderella Castle for more than a quarter century beginning
in 1975, will be presented at 9 p.m. in a special edition
that includes extra dazzling pyrotechnics. "Wishes"
fireworks spectacular replaced Fantasy in the Sky in 2003.
Meanwhile, Epcot's nighttime spectacular, IllumiNations,
will be presented at 10 p.m.
Walt Disney World theme park hours on July 4: Magic Kingdom
(9 a.m.-12:30 a.m.), Disney-MGM Studios (9 a.m.-10 p.m.),
Epcot (9 a.m.-10 p.m.) and Disney's Animal Kingdom (9 a.m.-6
p.m.)." (Source: Walt Disney World Press Release, 06/10/05)
--------------------------------
Disney has extended the dates for Star Wars Weekends from
June 12 to June 17-19 and June 24-26. Click here.
--------------------------------
SeaWorld's Discovery Cove celebrates its 5th anniversary.
"It's small -- just 34 acres. And it's expensive -- a
standard package runs $259 a person but can top $429 a day
for a behind-the-scenes, trainer-for-a-day package. Even so,
the park is routinely sold out -- attendance is capped at
1,000 visitors a day -- and the wait for a ticket can take
several weeks during the busy season." (Source: Orlando
Sentinel, 06/09/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
"When planning to visit one of the world's most popular
destinations, Walt Disney World in Orlando, the first
question on many people's minds is where to stay: at an
official Disney resort or off site?" (Source: usatoday.com,
06/08/05) For a discussion, click here.
--------------------------------
CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
Disney's Contemporary Resort South Garden Wing:
May 30 - Oct. 31
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
See Herbie the Love Bug from Disney's upcoming movie,
"Herbie: Fully Loaded," at Disneyland's Main Entrance
Esplanade now through June 26.
"ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), the world’s
most advanced humanoid robot, [is now] in the Honda ASIMO
Theater inside Disneyland Park."
(Source: Promotional email from Disneyland Resort, 06/14/05)
--------------------------------
CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
Disneyland Park
Space Mountain: April 10,2003 - July 14, 2005
=================================================
Disneyland Hong Kong
"Disney, under fire from green groups for planning to offer
shark's fin soup at its Hong Kong resort, announced a novel
plan to ease activists' fears -- it will hand out leaflets
explaining the cruelty of shark fishing with every bowl of
the controversial dish." (Source: Yahoo News, 06/09/05) For
the rest of the story, click here.
=================================================
Tokyo DisneySea
"Disney Ambassador Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort will
commemorate its fifth anniversary on Thursday, July 7, 2005.
To celebrate this event, we have prepared a special menu for
a limited time at the restaurants and lounges in the hotel.
For your enjoyment, each restaurant has prepared a menu
using only the freshest ingredients the season has to offer.
You can top it all off by having a classic cinema themed
dessert, made to look like film, a film projector, or red
carpet that will bring you back to Hollywood circa 1930. The
four restaurants and lounges are also giving away 6 original
hotel pins featuring your favorite Disney pals. You will
receive one pin every time you order from the special menu.
The first 500 people to collect all 6 pins will receive a
special pin frame in a motif featuring a premier party for a
film starring Mickey. We have also prepared darling cakes
and breads available only for takeout for your enjoyment at
home.
There will be an area to take pictures with Mickey and
Minnie until next April in the lobby of the hotel."
(Source: Press Release, 06/09/05)
The anniversary menu will be featured from July 1 to August
31, 2005.
--------------------------------
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. If web addresses are broken into more than
one line, copy and paste all lines.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIP
Dan Marino's Fine Food & Spirits
9101 International Drive
Suite 1300
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407/363-1013
Home of legendary food, steaks, chops, pasta and salads.
Get $5 off a check of $25 or more with this coupon.
=================================================
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
Don't Leave Home Without It!
Disney offers special deals to Disney's Visa cardholders.
Plus, you'll get 25 Disney Dream Reward Dollars FREE after
your first purchase! For more details, click here.
Universal offers special deals to Universal Entertainment
MasterCard cardholders. Apply now and receive a movie ticket
with your first purchase! For more details, click here.
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Books
Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price.
Hundreds of books under $1.00! Plus! Over 700 videos have
been marked down to $1.99!
Exclusively for Affordable Disney Readers!
Save $5.00 on an order of $35 or more!
Coupon code: bookcloseouts
Coupon password: bargainbooks
Expires: December 31, 2005
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!
All 2005 Entertainment books are FREE when you pre-order the
exciting 2006 edition! Offer expires July 31, 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.
--------------------------------
Affordable Luggage
Save up to 60% on Luggage, Backpacks, and more! Click here.
--------------------------------
Own a piece of the Magic Kingdom
Disney framed stock certificates are works of art. They
feature Walt Disney and the Disney characters. Unlike stock
brokers that require you to purchase several shares of
stock, OneShare sells one share of stock and mails you the
certificate. You can frame the stock certificate yourself or
OneShare will frame if for you at a nominal cost. 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.
=============================================
June 15, 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:
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=================================================
Hi Everyone!
A Reminder...
WALT DISNEY WORLD FREE DISNEY DINING!
With this Walt Disney World vacation package, a family of 2
adults and 2 children will save $90.00 per day on meals! A
family of 4 adults will save $140.00 per day or $700.00 for
5 days!
=================================================
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
2 Last Minute Disney Cruise Specials! Prices just reduced
again!
* 3 days at WDW; 4 days at sea aboard the Disney Wonder in
July:
Starting Oceanview Price with Moderate Hotel $1,899
Starting Inside Price with Moderate Hotel $1,599
* 4-day resort stay and 3-day cruise on the Disney Wonder in
August:
Starting Balcony Price with Deluxe Hotel $1,319
Starting Oceanview Price with Moderate Hotel $1,119
Starting Inside Price with Moderate Hotel $969
The prices shown are US dollars per person, based on double
occupancy, and subject to availability. They include port
charges but do not include airfare or (where applicable)
airport or government taxes or fees. Prices also include
unlimited admission (except for events separately priced) to
all four Disney World theme parks, and your choice of three
admissions to the Disney World water parks, Pleasure Island,
DisneyQuest interactive park or the Wild World of Sports
complex.
Availability is extremely limited. Members should email our
travel agent today to book the deal.
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
1-Day Park Hopper Special: $68 per adult; $58 per child.
Grants admission to both theme parks for one day. May buy up
to eight tickets per person. Certain restrictions apply.
--------------------------------
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.
=================================================
News From Around The "World"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
"Now through Aug. 19, the Magic Kingdom Park will offer two
Extra Magic Hour Evenings each week - providing Resort
guests more opportunities to enjoy this benefit during the
busy summer months. Guests of select Walt Disney World
Resorts will be able to stay three hours past the published
park closing time on Monday and Friday evenings, and arrive
one hour prior to the published park opening time on
Wednesday mornings." The week of July 4-9 is excluded.
"From July 7-10, Guests can enjoy ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games
at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex." Sports include:
sporting dogs, archery, timber sports, and All-Terrain
Vehicle racing. Admission: $5 per person, per day. Children
10 and under: free. Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com. After
June 26, buy tickets at Disney’s Wide World of Sports
complex in person.
(Source: Promotional email from Walt Disney World Resort,
06/14/05)
--------------------------------
"Walt Disney World representatives are still gathering facts
today about the death of a 4-year-old boy who rode on the
Mission: Space attraction at Epcot Monday...
Signs warn visitors about the intensity of the ride. "For
safety you should be in good health, and free from high
blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion
sickness or other conditions that can be aggravated by this
adventure," one sign on view last year said." (Source:
Orlando Sentinel, 06/14/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
Here's a Disney game to test your knowledge of the parks.
--------------------------------
July 4th Fireworks at WDW
"Sorcery in the Sky, a dazzling fireworks show and symphonic
serenade, celebrates the magic of motion pictures at 9 p.m.
at Disney-MGM Studios. The spectacular was the park's "good-
night kiss" for years following its premier in 1990 -- until
the Disney entertainment wizards crafted "Fantasmic!" which
has been captivating guests most nights since 1998.
Fantasy in the Sky, familiar to generations of Magic Kingdom
visitors who "oohed" and "ahhed" its bursts of color above
Cinderella Castle for more than a quarter century beginning
in 1975, will be presented at 9 p.m. in a special edition
that includes extra dazzling pyrotechnics. "Wishes"
fireworks spectacular replaced Fantasy in the Sky in 2003.
Meanwhile, Epcot's nighttime spectacular, IllumiNations,
will be presented at 10 p.m.
Walt Disney World theme park hours on July 4: Magic Kingdom
(9 a.m.-12:30 a.m.), Disney-MGM Studios (9 a.m.-10 p.m.),
Epcot (9 a.m.-10 p.m.) and Disney's Animal Kingdom (9 a.m.-6
p.m.)." (Source: Walt Disney World Press Release, 06/10/05)
--------------------------------
Disney has extended the dates for Star Wars Weekends from
June 12 to June 17-19 and June 24-26. Click here.
--------------------------------
SeaWorld's Discovery Cove celebrates its 5th anniversary.
"It's small -- just 34 acres. And it's expensive -- a
standard package runs $259 a person but can top $429 a day
for a behind-the-scenes, trainer-for-a-day package. Even so,
the park is routinely sold out -- attendance is capped at
1,000 visitors a day -- and the wait for a ticket can take
several weeks during the busy season." (Source: Orlando
Sentinel, 06/09/05) For the rest of the story, click here.
--------------------------------
"When planning to visit one of the world's most popular
destinations, Walt Disney World in Orlando, the first
question on many people's minds is where to stay: at an
official Disney resort or off site?" (Source: usatoday.com,
06/08/05) For a discussion, click here.
--------------------------------
CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
Disney's Contemporary Resort South Garden Wing:
May 30 - Oct. 31
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
See Herbie the Love Bug from Disney's upcoming movie,
"Herbie: Fully Loaded," at Disneyland's Main Entrance
Esplanade now through June 26.
"ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), the world’s
most advanced humanoid robot, [is now] in the Honda ASIMO
Theater inside Disneyland Park."
(Source: Promotional email from Disneyland Resort, 06/14/05)
--------------------------------
CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
Disneyland Park
Space Mountain: April 10,2003 - July 14, 2005
=================================================
Disneyland Hong Kong
"Disney, under fire from green groups for planning to offer
shark's fin soup at its Hong Kong resort, announced a novel
plan to ease activists' fears -- it will hand out leaflets
explaining the cruelty of shark fishing with every bowl of
the controversial dish." (Source: Yahoo News, 06/09/05) For
the rest of the story, click here.
=================================================
Tokyo DisneySea
"Disney Ambassador Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort will
commemorate its fifth anniversary on Thursday, July 7, 2005.
To celebrate this event, we have prepared a special menu for
a limited time at the restaurants and lounges in the hotel.
For your enjoyment, each restaurant has prepared a menu
using only the freshest ingredients the season has to offer.
You can top it all off by having a classic cinema themed
dessert, made to look like film, a film projector, or red
carpet that will bring you back to Hollywood circa 1930. The
four restaurants and lounges are also giving away 6 original
hotel pins featuring your favorite Disney pals. You will
receive one pin every time you order from the special menu.
The first 500 people to collect all 6 pins will receive a
special pin frame in a motif featuring a premier party for a
film starring Mickey. We have also prepared darling cakes
and breads available only for takeout for your enjoyment at
home.
There will be an area to take pictures with Mickey and
Minnie until next April in the lobby of the hotel."
(Source: Press Release, 06/09/05)
The anniversary menu will be featured from July 1 to August
31, 2005.
--------------------------------
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. If web addresses are broken into more than
one line, copy and paste all lines.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIP
Dan Marino's Fine Food & Spirits
9101 International Drive
Suite 1300
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407/363-1013
Home of legendary food, steaks, chops, pasta and salads.
Get $5 off a check of $25 or more with this coupon.
=================================================
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
Don't Leave Home Without It!
Disney offers special deals to Disney's Visa cardholders.
Plus, you'll get 25 Disney Dream Reward Dollars FREE after
your first purchase! For more details, click here.
Universal offers special deals to Universal Entertainment
MasterCard cardholders. Apply now and receive a movie ticket
with your first purchase! For more details, click here.
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Books
Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price.
Hundreds of books under $1.00! Plus! Over 700 videos have
been marked down to $1.99!
Exclusively for Affordable Disney Readers!
Save $5.00 on an order of $35 or more!
Coupon code: bookcloseouts
Coupon password: bargainbooks
Expires: December 31, 2005
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!
All 2005 Entertainment books are FREE when you pre-order the
exciting 2006 edition! Offer expires July 31, 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.
--------------------------------
Affordable Luggage
Save up to 60% on Luggage, Backpacks, and more! Click here.
--------------------------------
Own a piece of the Magic Kingdom
Disney framed stock certificates are works of art. They
feature Walt Disney and the Disney characters. Unlike stock
brokers that require you to purchase several shares of
stock, OneShare sells one share of stock and mails you the
certificate. You can frame the stock certificate yourself or
OneShare will frame if for you at a nominal cost. 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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