Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
THE DISNEY NEWS
September 07, 2005
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Hi Everyone!
In this issue...
* New deals and specials - including two Downtown Disney
resort specials and two Universal Orlando specials about to
expire
* The latest news from around the "World" - including a lead
paint poisoning alert for red sunglasses sold by Disney!
* Sherry writes about Disney Dollars
* Beth, our travel agent, sends us this Magical Express tip
* Jennifer writes about Dialysis clinics near WDW
* This week's money saving tip
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We continuously update our information and you can find
these current specials in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD:
A reminder...
* An exclusive deal for Affordable Disney members only at
Walt Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter in November,
2005.
* An exclusive deal for Affordable Disney members only at
Walt Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter and
Wilderness Lodge in December, 2005!
"Hi John, I just joined your affordable Disney group. My
wife and I have been planning a trip to Disney World in
December. When we received your newsletter and saw the
prices we were just awed."
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ABOUT TO EXPIRE...
Two Downtown Disney Resort Specials:
August 14 - September 20, 2005: Pool view accommodations
from $59 a night + tax; Tower rooms with city view from $69
per night + tax; Disney view tower rooms offering
breathtaking views of Downtown Disney and Epcot's nightly
IllumiNations from $79 per night + tax.
Stay at this luxury resort from $149 per night including two
tickets to Pleasure Island valid for one night's admission.
This offer is available until September 30, 2005. Guests may
participate in Disney's Extra Magic hours. Includes free
transportation to the WDW Theme Parks.
Two Universal Specials:
Universal Orlando Onsite Vacation: Starting at $189 per
person, per night. Save over $200.00! Includes:
* 2-night hotel accommodations on property
* 2-Day/2-Park tickets with 3rd Day FREE to Universal
Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure
* CityWalk Party Pass
* Skip the regular lines with Universal Express ride access
* Rate valid for travel 06/01/05 - 09/30/05
Universal Area Hotel Vacation: Starting at $89 per person,
per night. Save over $300.00! Includes:
* 2 nights hotel accommodations at this "Good Neighbor"
hotel
* 2-Day/2-Park tickets with 3rd Day FREE to Universal
Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure
* CityWalk Party Pass
* Rate valid for travel 06/01/05 - 09/30/05
Fare Frenzy in Florida! This airline is running an airfare
special between Florida and select cities for $39 to $79
one-way with 14-day advance purchase! 14-day advance
purchase required. Purchase August 16 through September 8,
2005, midnight Pacific Time. Travel August 30 through
November 17, 2005.
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Airline Inclusive Vacation Packages
Beth writes: "The vacation branch of this airline is
currently offering $75 per person off their Disney World
air-inclusive vacation packages for travel by November 22.
The advantage is obviously the savings. The disadvantages
are that you're not only subject to the pitfalls of a Disney
package (namely, cancellation fees), but also to the
airline's package (more cancellation fees).
If this airline services your home airport and you're
committed to going, and you can pay in full pretty much
right away (which you'd have to do even booking directly
with Disney if booking less than 45 days prior to arrival),
then it's a nice way to save."
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Last minute Annual Pass rates for four nights in September
starting at $89!
Members of this group can receive an Annual Pass for the
price of one day's admission at Universal Hollywood!
Members of this group can save $11.00 on one day's admission
at SeaWorld San Diego!
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LAS VEGAS
Enjoy this luxury Resort & Casino from $69.95 in September.
Includes:
* $30 food and beverage credit
* Buy one, get one free breakfast buffet
* Buy one, get one free microbrew or cocktail
* Rent one raft, get one free at the pool
* Buy one, get one free Spa admission
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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.
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Sherry writes:
"Love getting the newsletters -- extremely informative!! My
family is going to WDW again in July and I would like to
purchase some Disney Dollars as gifts for my kids before we
go. Do you have any info where I can get these -- the Disney
Store in our city closed about a year ago, so that option is
out. Thanks."
I understand you can order them through Walt Disney World
Mail Order at 407/363-6200.
Glad you are enjoying the newsletter!
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News From Around The "World"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
"The Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is undergoing
a $5.5 million hotelwide room renovation. All 750 rooms and
suites are getting makeovers with new color schemes,
carpeting, artwork, DVD players, lamp shades in all guest
rooms, and etageres in the bathrooms...
Walt Disney World is looking for seasonal workers for
Epcot's upcoming 10th annual Food & Wine Festival. Those
interested can check wdwcareers.com,
call the Walt Disney World job line at 407-828-1000, or
visit the Casting Center, 1515 Buena Vista Drive, across
from the Downtown Disney Marketplace. The festival will be
held from Sept. 30 to Nov.
13." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 09/05/05)
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"The Henry Ford, a Dearborn museum, is partnering with Walt
Disney Imagineering to present 'Behind the Magic: 50 Years
of Disneyland.' The exhibit will feature 250 items,
including artwork, hand-crafted models and marketing
materials. It's set to be at The Henry Ford from Sept. 23
through the first week in January 2006." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 09/04/05)
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Disney is recalling red sunglassess sold at Disneyland
California, Walt Disney World Florida, Disney’s Vero Beach
Resort, and the Disney Cruise Line November 2004 through
June 2005 for $16. There are high levels of lead in the
paint.Click here for more details.
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"Some of Christian music's most recognized and highly
acclaimed stars will share the stage with young singers with
'stars in their eyes' at the place where dreams come true
when the 23rd annual edition of Night of Joy unfolds Sept.
9-10 in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort." (Source:
(Source: Walt Disney World Resort Press Release, 08/31/05)
Click here for more information.
(See MONEY SAVING TIP below to save $5.00 per single-night
ticket.)
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SeaWorld is providing refuge to eight sea lions whose
habitat was destroyed in Mississippi by Hurricane Katrina.
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 08/31/05)
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Exploring Everest: "Scientists from Walt Disney World's
Animal Kingdom and Conservation International are exploring
the mountains of southwest China as part of a monthlong
expedition to one of Earth's richest and most biologically
diverse regions."
"Universal Orlando is extending its casting call for
Halloween Horror Nights 15. Instead of wrapping up next
month, auditions will continue every Tuesday through Oct.
4." For more information, visit universalauditions.com/orlando."
(Source: chicagotribune.com, 08/29/05)
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CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
Magic Kingdom
Fun and Sun Shop: Closed until 2006
Liberty Square Riverboat: 9/11/2005 - 9/19/2005
Epcot
The Living Seas: 8/21/2005 - Nov. 2005
Turtle Talk with Crush: 8/21/2005 - Nov. 2005
Norway's Stave Church: 9/12/2005 - 11/14/2005
Restaurant Akershus: 9/4/2005 - 9/14/2005
Ice Station Cool: 5/31/2005 - Winter 2005
Italy's La Bottega Shop: 9-6/2005 - 9/22/2005
Disney-MGM Studios
ABC Commissary: 9/6/2005 - 9/12/2005
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre: 9/6/2005 - 9/12/2005
Disney's Contemporary Resort
South Garden Wing: 5/30/2005 - 10/31/2005
Disney's Boardwalk Resort
Keister Coaster pool slide: 9/6/2005 - 9/26/2005
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Piano Pool: 9/6/2005 - 9/14/2005
Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort
Old Man Island Spa: 9/6/2005 - 9/23/2005
(Source: Walt Disney World Mailer)
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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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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
"Disney Cruise Line will introduce another cruise industry
first with its Vista Spa and Salon expansion, which will
include three specially designed indoor/outdoor spa
treatment suites. Each suite will feature an indoor spa
treatment room that is connected to a private outdoor
verandah -- complete with personal hot tub, open air shower
and a luxurious chaise lounge...
Adding to the already expansive offerings for children,
Disney Cruise Line is transforming three conference rooms on
deck 2 of the Disney Magic into a brand new hang-out for
kids called Ocean Quest...
Additionally, Disney Magic guests will soon be able to enjoy
poolside movies on a brand-new, state-of-the-art jumbo LED
screen on deck 9...
In partnership with marine animal experts from the Living
Seas at Epcot, Disney Cruise Line created a stingray
sanctuary adjacent to the teen beach at Castaway Cay...
Beginning May 27 and running through Dec. 9, 2006, the
Disney Magic will embark on [an] alternate western Caribbean
itinerary, every fourth week, calling twice at Castaway Cay
and adding a new port of call, Costa Maya, coupled with a
stop at beautiful Cozumel and two days at sea."
(Source: Disney Cruise Lines, September 2, 2005) Click here for more details.
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
"For a free tour offered to all Guests, the "Art of the
Craft" tour at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® is a great
way to learn about the hotel's unique architectural design
and its influences by the turn-of-the-century arts and craft
movement. Can you find all of the "hidden Mickeys" at the
hotel? For pricing and more information on the tours offered
at the Disneyland Resort, please call 714-781-4400."
(Source: Promotional email from Disneyland® Resort,
09/06/05)
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HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
"About a dozen people protested on Tuesday at the entrance
of Hong Kong Disneyland, handing out flyers about alleged
labor abuses by Disney contractors in China."
(Source: cnn.com, 08/30/05
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OTHER VACATION NEWS
In 276 days you'll be able to surf onboard Royal Caribbean's
Freedom of the Seas. Catch a wave here.
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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.
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Beth sends this Magical Express tip:
"When you put a Magical Express baggage tag on your luggage
before you leave home, you will not see it again until it
gets to your room. That can take four hours (or more, in
some cases) after you arrive at the resort!
The reason is that the baggage tags are scanned when they
arrive at the airport, then they are scanned when they get
loaded into the Disney containers. The containers are held
at the airport until they are full and then they get sent to
the appropriate areas of the resort. (Several hotels can be
loaded into one container.)
Not all airlines are quick about getting the bags from the
belt to that container for loading. When the bags finally
get the hotel they are scanned a third time, and then each
name has to be looked up on a master room list to have the
room put on them. Finally, the bags are delivered to the
rooms and scanned one more time as they are dropped off.
In other words, they go to great lengths to be sure that
your bags are carefully tracked - but it all takes time. It
is strongly recommended that you take along a carry-on with
anything you might need in the first few hours (change of
clothes, bathing suites, etc.)
You have the option of NOT putting the Magical Express tags
on your bags (or tagging all but one), and grabbing them off
the conveyor belt yourself at the airport. Any bag that
doesn't have a Magical Express tag will not be grabbed
behind the scenes, so you can get to them easily. At that
point, you'd check in for the bus and take the suitcase(s)
on the bus with you.
This would be especially good if you're arriving late at
night and don't want to be disturbed by baggage delivery.
This tip was given to me by Magical Express personnel, so I
know that they're OK with it."
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DISNEY SECRETS NOW IN HARD COVER!
The Hard Cover/CD version of our "Secrets To An Affordable
Walt Disney World® Vacation" is now available with a Deluxe
Lifetime Membership!
These professionally printed works come in two beautiful 3-
ring binders with inside pockets. You can easily add more
pages to the binders in the future, if you wish, and keep
important documents in the inside pockets where you can
quickly access them.
Plus! Our book and all our reports are now available on CD!
You'll be able to access our book and reports on your
computer without paying for costly Internet access or trying
to figure out how to download!
Plus! We'll donate $50.00 of each new Deluxe Lifetime
Membership to the American Red Cross to help those suffering
from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi and
Alabama.
You can subscribe to our Deluxe Lifetime Membership here.
Current Lifetime members may upgrade their membership to a
Deluxe Lifetime Membership and receive the Hard Cover/CD
version for only $70. Use this link to upgrade.
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Jennifer writes:
"I had a great time when I had gone down in May 2003 and I
used your map in finding my way around and the special place
to get a mickey hat with your name printed on. I was very
happy that I had gone down but when I came back to Canada, I
got very sick. Both of my kidneys stopped working,
therefore, I am on dialysis, Mon, Wed and Fri. I would
appreciate it if you may email me a contact or link in
Orlando of a Dialysis clinic. I am married and have a 7 old
son, he was 4 yrs old when I got sick."
I'm sorry to hear about your illness. I typed into
Google.com the search words: dialysis clinic near lake buena
vista florida:
Clinics near Disney World Florida
While I was at it, I typed into Google.com the search words
for Disneyland California: dialysis clinic near anaheim
california:
Clinics near Disneyland California
Hope this helps.
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MONEY SAVING TIP
Disney's Night of Joy
Magic Kingdom
Sept. 9-10, 2005
Single-night tickets: $42.95 plus tax
Two-night tickets: $61.95 plus tax
Save $5.00 on single-night tickets with advance purchase at
Family Christian Stores, participating Christian bookstores
in Florida, at Disney's site, or by phone (407/W-DISNEY).
Click here for more information.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Affordable Disney Transportation
Elegance Transportation provides affordable transportation
to Walt Disney World, the Disney Cruise Line, Universal, Wet
'n Wild, the Convention Center, and much more! Elegance also
includes a 30-minute grocery stop at no additional cost.
Plus! Affordable Disney members save up to $10.00 on
roundtrip transportation! For services and rates, click here.
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Don't Leave Home Without It!
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.
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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.
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Got Coupons?
With the Orlando Entertainment Book, you can save big on
travel, groceries, shopping, movie tickets, restaurants
near WDW, and more! For details, click here.
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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.
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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!!!"
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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.
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Affordable Luggage
Save up to 60% on Luggage, Backpacks, and more! Click here.
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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.
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See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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contained in THE DISNEY NEWS. Always check to be sure. The
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September 07, 2005
Copyright © 1999 - 2005 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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Hi Everyone!
In this issue...
* New deals and specials - including two Downtown Disney
resort specials and two Universal Orlando specials about to
expire
* The latest news from around the "World" - including a lead
paint poisoning alert for red sunglasses sold by Disney!
* Sherry writes about Disney Dollars
* Beth, our travel agent, sends us this Magical Express tip
* Jennifer writes about Dialysis clinics near WDW
* This week's money saving tip
=================================================
We continuously update our information and you can find
these current specials in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD:
A reminder...
* An exclusive deal for Affordable Disney members only at
Walt Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter in November,
2005.
* An exclusive deal for Affordable Disney members only at
Walt Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter and
Wilderness Lodge in December, 2005!
"Hi John, I just joined your affordable Disney group. My
wife and I have been planning a trip to Disney World in
December. When we received your newsletter and saw the
prices we were just awed."
--------------------------------
ABOUT TO EXPIRE...
Two Downtown Disney Resort Specials:
August 14 - September 20, 2005: Pool view accommodations
from $59 a night + tax; Tower rooms with city view from $69
per night + tax; Disney view tower rooms offering
breathtaking views of Downtown Disney and Epcot's nightly
IllumiNations from $79 per night + tax.
Stay at this luxury resort from $149 per night including two
tickets to Pleasure Island valid for one night's admission.
This offer is available until September 30, 2005. Guests may
participate in Disney's Extra Magic hours. Includes free
transportation to the WDW Theme Parks.
Two Universal Specials:
Universal Orlando Onsite Vacation: Starting at $189 per
person, per night. Save over $200.00! Includes:
* 2-night hotel accommodations on property
* 2-Day/2-Park tickets with 3rd Day FREE to Universal
Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure
* CityWalk Party Pass
* Skip the regular lines with Universal Express ride access
* Rate valid for travel 06/01/05 - 09/30/05
Universal Area Hotel Vacation: Starting at $89 per person,
per night. Save over $300.00! Includes:
* 2 nights hotel accommodations at this "Good Neighbor"
hotel
* 2-Day/2-Park tickets with 3rd Day FREE to Universal
Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure
* CityWalk Party Pass
* Rate valid for travel 06/01/05 - 09/30/05
Fare Frenzy in Florida! This airline is running an airfare
special between Florida and select cities for $39 to $79
one-way with 14-day advance purchase! 14-day advance
purchase required. Purchase August 16 through September 8,
2005, midnight Pacific Time. Travel August 30 through
November 17, 2005.
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Airline Inclusive Vacation Packages
Beth writes: "The vacation branch of this airline is
currently offering $75 per person off their Disney World
air-inclusive vacation packages for travel by November 22.
The advantage is obviously the savings. The disadvantages
are that you're not only subject to the pitfalls of a Disney
package (namely, cancellation fees), but also to the
airline's package (more cancellation fees).
If this airline services your home airport and you're
committed to going, and you can pay in full pretty much
right away (which you'd have to do even booking directly
with Disney if booking less than 45 days prior to arrival),
then it's a nice way to save."
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Last minute Annual Pass rates for four nights in September
starting at $89!
Members of this group can receive an Annual Pass for the
price of one day's admission at Universal Hollywood!
Members of this group can save $11.00 on one day's admission
at SeaWorld San Diego!
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LAS VEGAS
Enjoy this luxury Resort & Casino from $69.95 in September.
Includes:
* $30 food and beverage credit
* Buy one, get one free breakfast buffet
* Buy one, get one free microbrew or cocktail
* Rent one raft, get one free at the pool
* Buy one, get one free Spa admission
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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.
=================================================
Sherry writes:
"Love getting the newsletters -- extremely informative!! My
family is going to WDW again in July and I would like to
purchase some Disney Dollars as gifts for my kids before we
go. Do you have any info where I can get these -- the Disney
Store in our city closed about a year ago, so that option is
out. Thanks."
I understand you can order them through Walt Disney World
Mail Order at 407/363-6200.
Glad you are enjoying the newsletter!
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News From Around The "World"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
"The Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is undergoing
a $5.5 million hotelwide room renovation. All 750 rooms and
suites are getting makeovers with new color schemes,
carpeting, artwork, DVD players, lamp shades in all guest
rooms, and etageres in the bathrooms...
Walt Disney World is looking for seasonal workers for
Epcot's upcoming 10th annual Food & Wine Festival. Those
interested can check wdwcareers.com,
call the Walt Disney World job line at 407-828-1000, or
visit the Casting Center, 1515 Buena Vista Drive, across
from the Downtown Disney Marketplace. The festival will be
held from Sept. 30 to Nov.
13." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 09/05/05)
--------------------------------
"The Henry Ford, a Dearborn museum, is partnering with Walt
Disney Imagineering to present 'Behind the Magic: 50 Years
of Disneyland.' The exhibit will feature 250 items,
including artwork, hand-crafted models and marketing
materials. It's set to be at The Henry Ford from Sept. 23
through the first week in January 2006." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 09/04/05)
--------------------------------
Disney is recalling red sunglassess sold at Disneyland
California, Walt Disney World Florida, Disney’s Vero Beach
Resort, and the Disney Cruise Line November 2004 through
June 2005 for $16. There are high levels of lead in the
paint.Click here for more details.
--------------------------------
"Some of Christian music's most recognized and highly
acclaimed stars will share the stage with young singers with
'stars in their eyes' at the place where dreams come true
when the 23rd annual edition of Night of Joy unfolds Sept.
9-10 in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort." (Source:
(Source: Walt Disney World Resort Press Release, 08/31/05)
Click here for more information.
(See MONEY SAVING TIP below to save $5.00 per single-night
ticket.)
--------------------------------
SeaWorld is providing refuge to eight sea lions whose
habitat was destroyed in Mississippi by Hurricane Katrina.
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 08/31/05)
--------------------------------
Exploring Everest: "Scientists from Walt Disney World's
Animal Kingdom and Conservation International are exploring
the mountains of southwest China as part of a monthlong
expedition to one of Earth's richest and most biologically
diverse regions."
"Universal Orlando is extending its casting call for
Halloween Horror Nights 15. Instead of wrapping up next
month, auditions will continue every Tuesday through Oct.
4." For more information, visit universalauditions.com/orlando."
(Source: chicagotribune.com, 08/29/05)
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CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
Magic Kingdom
Fun and Sun Shop: Closed until 2006
Liberty Square Riverboat: 9/11/2005 - 9/19/2005
Epcot
The Living Seas: 8/21/2005 - Nov. 2005
Turtle Talk with Crush: 8/21/2005 - Nov. 2005
Norway's Stave Church: 9/12/2005 - 11/14/2005
Restaurant Akershus: 9/4/2005 - 9/14/2005
Ice Station Cool: 5/31/2005 - Winter 2005
Italy's La Bottega Shop: 9-6/2005 - 9/22/2005
Disney-MGM Studios
ABC Commissary: 9/6/2005 - 9/12/2005
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre: 9/6/2005 - 9/12/2005
Disney's Contemporary Resort
South Garden Wing: 5/30/2005 - 10/31/2005
Disney's Boardwalk Resort
Keister Coaster pool slide: 9/6/2005 - 9/26/2005
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Piano Pool: 9/6/2005 - 9/14/2005
Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort
Old Man Island Spa: 9/6/2005 - 9/23/2005
(Source: Walt Disney World Mailer)
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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.
=================================================
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
"Disney Cruise Line will introduce another cruise industry
first with its Vista Spa and Salon expansion, which will
include three specially designed indoor/outdoor spa
treatment suites. Each suite will feature an indoor spa
treatment room that is connected to a private outdoor
verandah -- complete with personal hot tub, open air shower
and a luxurious chaise lounge...
Adding to the already expansive offerings for children,
Disney Cruise Line is transforming three conference rooms on
deck 2 of the Disney Magic into a brand new hang-out for
kids called Ocean Quest...
Additionally, Disney Magic guests will soon be able to enjoy
poolside movies on a brand-new, state-of-the-art jumbo LED
screen on deck 9...
In partnership with marine animal experts from the Living
Seas at Epcot, Disney Cruise Line created a stingray
sanctuary adjacent to the teen beach at Castaway Cay...
Beginning May 27 and running through Dec. 9, 2006, the
Disney Magic will embark on [an] alternate western Caribbean
itinerary, every fourth week, calling twice at Castaway Cay
and adding a new port of call, Costa Maya, coupled with a
stop at beautiful Cozumel and two days at sea."
(Source: Disney Cruise Lines, September 2, 2005) Click here for more details.
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
"For a free tour offered to all Guests, the "Art of the
Craft" tour at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® is a great
way to learn about the hotel's unique architectural design
and its influences by the turn-of-the-century arts and craft
movement. Can you find all of the "hidden Mickeys" at the
hotel? For pricing and more information on the tours offered
at the Disneyland Resort, please call 714-781-4400."
(Source: Promotional email from Disneyland® Resort,
09/06/05)
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HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
"About a dozen people protested on Tuesday at the entrance
of Hong Kong Disneyland, handing out flyers about alleged
labor abuses by Disney contractors in China."
(Source: cnn.com, 08/30/05
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OTHER VACATION NEWS
In 276 days you'll be able to surf onboard Royal Caribbean's
Freedom of the Seas. Catch a wave here.
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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.
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Beth sends this Magical Express tip:
"When you put a Magical Express baggage tag on your luggage
before you leave home, you will not see it again until it
gets to your room. That can take four hours (or more, in
some cases) after you arrive at the resort!
The reason is that the baggage tags are scanned when they
arrive at the airport, then they are scanned when they get
loaded into the Disney containers. The containers are held
at the airport until they are full and then they get sent to
the appropriate areas of the resort. (Several hotels can be
loaded into one container.)
Not all airlines are quick about getting the bags from the
belt to that container for loading. When the bags finally
get the hotel they are scanned a third time, and then each
name has to be looked up on a master room list to have the
room put on them. Finally, the bags are delivered to the
rooms and scanned one more time as they are dropped off.
In other words, they go to great lengths to be sure that
your bags are carefully tracked - but it all takes time. It
is strongly recommended that you take along a carry-on with
anything you might need in the first few hours (change of
clothes, bathing suites, etc.)
You have the option of NOT putting the Magical Express tags
on your bags (or tagging all but one), and grabbing them off
the conveyor belt yourself at the airport. Any bag that
doesn't have a Magical Express tag will not be grabbed
behind the scenes, so you can get to them easily. At that
point, you'd check in for the bus and take the suitcase(s)
on the bus with you.
This would be especially good if you're arriving late at
night and don't want to be disturbed by baggage delivery.
This tip was given to me by Magical Express personnel, so I
know that they're OK with it."
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Jennifer writes:
"I had a great time when I had gone down in May 2003 and I
used your map in finding my way around and the special place
to get a mickey hat with your name printed on. I was very
happy that I had gone down but when I came back to Canada, I
got very sick. Both of my kidneys stopped working,
therefore, I am on dialysis, Mon, Wed and Fri. I would
appreciate it if you may email me a contact or link in
Orlando of a Dialysis clinic. I am married and have a 7 old
son, he was 4 yrs old when I got sick."
I'm sorry to hear about your illness. I typed into
Google.com the search words: dialysis clinic near lake buena
vista florida:
Clinics near Disney World Florida
While I was at it, I typed into Google.com the search words
for Disneyland California: dialysis clinic near anaheim
california:
Clinics near Disneyland California
Hope this helps.
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MONEY SAVING TIP
Disney's Night of Joy
Magic Kingdom
Sept. 9-10, 2005
Single-night tickets: $42.95 plus tax
Two-night tickets: $61.95 plus tax
Save $5.00 on single-night tickets with advance purchase at
Family Christian Stores, participating Christian bookstores
in Florida, at Disney's site, or by phone (407/W-DISNEY).
Click here for more information.
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Don't Leave Home Without It!
Universal offers special deals to Universal Entertainment
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with your first purchase! For more details, click here.
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See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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