Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
THE DISNEY NEWS
November 2, 2005
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Hi Everyone!
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - including a new Disney World vacation
package for January - March!
* The latest news from around the "World" - including a new
attraction at MGM
* Beth, our travel agent, writes about a change in the rules
for Disney Dining Plan reservations
* Beth has an update on the effects of Hurricane Wilma on
travel to the Western Caribbean
* Allan asks about renting a car vs using public
transportation, and which Disney/Universal tickets are the
most cost effective
* This week's money saving tip
=================================================
We continuously update our information and you can find
these current specials in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD:
Walt Disney World Vacation Package for January - March, 2006
Announced!
Save 20% on your room and receive free ticket upgrades!
Hurry and book this one before the rooms are all gone!
--------------------------------
New WDW Annual Passholder Rates Announced for January -
April, 2006! Save up to $133.00 per night!
--------------------------------
Three more ways to Win a Trip for four to Walt Disney World!
=================================================
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Last minute Disney Cruise Specials for Florida Residents
and Active Military from $399!
--------------------------------
Receive a $75 stateroom credit for cruises 09/02/06 through
12/09/06 with this offer. Book by 12/15/05. Maximum of four
staterooms per cardmember eligible for credit. Use your
credit for merchandise, shore excursions, spa treatments,
and more!
--------------------------------
Unadvertised price reductions on three- (Disney Wonder),
four- (Disney Wonder), seven- (Disney Magic), ten- and
eleven-night cruises (Disney Wonder), Category 12, standard
inside stateroom. From $399!
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
This group can book Paradise Pier Hotel and Disneyland Hotel
starting at $89 this January! Limit of two rooms per person,
5 people per room.
=================================================
LAS VEGAS
Welcome winter with an exclusive offer at this Luxury Hotel
& Casino. Enjoy worldly treatments, expert attention,
exquisite personalized service, international cuisine and
fascinating showmanship. Valid November 20, 2005 - January
25, 2006 at these exclusive Sunday - Thursday rates:
* Deluxe Room - $159/night
* Suites - $249/night
* Penthouse suites - $499/night
* Upgrade any suite to lakeview for only $50/night
Stay January 1, 2, 3, 11, or 12 and you'll receive a special
room rate of $139/night. (Includes complimentary upgrade to
LakeView - a $50 value). Rates are per room, per night, plus
tax. Triple and quad rates are available upon request.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
Beth writes:
"The Disney Dining plan (add-on to packages) has been hugely
popular this year, and it promises to be equally promising
next year. The plan enables families that otherwise would
have mostly avoided the pricey full-service meal locations
to eat in them once a day and still maintain a reasonable
food budget. That being the case, the reservations people at
Disney Dining have been going nuts!
So it's not a surprise to learn that, effective today, you
can now make dining reservations 180 days in advance rather
than 90 days in advance. As before, if you are staying at a
Disney-owned and operated resort, you can make up to 10 days
worth of reservations when you call. You will be asked to
provide a valid reservation number to do so. Otherwise, or
if you're staying at a non-Disney hotel, you will have to
call back each morning to make the reservations for the day
180 days later.
Disney Dining can be reached at 1-407-WDW-DINE and they open
at 7:00 AM Eastern time daily."
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
"Devoted fan rides Disney's Haunted Mansion for 999th time."
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 10/31/05)
--------------------------------
"Delta Air Lines said today it will discontinue its discount
carrier Song by May 2006 and incorporate Song's planes into
Delta's regular service, as the Atlanta based carrier
struggles to stay aloft while operating with bankruptcy
court protection." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 10/28/05)
--------------------------------
"Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando will open a new attraction in
December called Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The
Witch and The Wardrobe.
The walk-through attraction will offer visitors a peek at
the props and some of the story line from the Walt Disney
Pictures and Walden Media's film The Chronicles of Narnia:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Opens December 9 at
Soundstage 4 on Mickey Avenue.
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 10/27/05)
--------------------------------
Cypress Gardens Improvements
"Plans for a yearlong celebration are under way at Cypress
Gardens Adventure Park, the state's oldest theme park. Among
the expected activities: a groundbreaking for a major roller
coaster, a new laser and fireworks show for next fall, and a
new premium annual pass. The park plans to spend several
million dollars on the additions."
(Source: Orlando Business Journal, 10/24/05)
"[Owner Kent] Buescher announced millions in capital
spending over the next year, much of it designed to evoke
the venerable park's former glory, including a retro-style
water-ski show, the oft-requested dinner cruise, a water
taxi, and the once-popular botanical cruise. His most
ambitious investment in nostalgia -- "several million"
dollars -- is the reconstruction of the Starliner, a classic
wooden roller coaster he hopes to have running by 2007. Its
white frame was a landmark in Panama City Beach from 1963 to
2004." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 10/27/05)
=================================================
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
A review of Disney's Napa Rose:
"The Napa Rose at the Grand Californian Hotel offers elegant
dining for serious food lovers... Once inside the restaurant
we can appreciate the beauty of the place. The high ceilings
add to the feeling of splendor, and the massive windows
offer an obscured view of California Adventure..."
(Source: ocregister.com, 10/27/05)
--------------------------------
Photographer Anne Geddes opens store at Downtown Disney
"At the 2,700-square-foot Geddes store, products range from
$11 photo albums to $20 posters to a $70 lined cotton bunny
suit with hat and booties... The shop also serves as part
gallery, with several 3-by-4 foot photos taken by Anne
Geddes along one wall and one 14- by-15-foot wall plastered
with the image of three newborns curled up and hanging in a
mesh-like fabric." (Source: ocregister.com, 10/26/05)
--------------------------------
Disneyland Resort Calendar
=================================================
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.
=================================================
Beth writes: "As I'm sure you've guessed already, ships
(incl Disney's) headed to the Western Caribbean that
normally stop in Cozumel and/or Cancun have had to change
their itineraries after that area was devastated by
Hurricane Wilma last week. People who have cruises or land
vacations scheduled down the road have been asking how soon
it will be before the area is usable again. I got this
message today from the president of Cancun Event
Organizers(CEO) and thought it was a good indication of
what's going on down there."
"Dear All,
As you all have seen on TV by now, Cancun and the Riviera
Maya including Cozumel and Isla Mujeres were extremely
affected by this powerful storm. We experienced hurricane
conditions for 36 hours...
There is lots to do to make this a working destination again
and the Mexican govt is very committed to making this happen
asap. President Fox has issued a command to completely
repair the infrastructure by Dec 15th of this year in time
for both Christmas and the high season.
The govt is lending money and credit to all hotels and
businesses to get them restored within this time frame as
well and has organized power crews and relief efforts to
make this happen.
To this end, I have some very encouraging news! Aventura
Spa Palace is opening next week! Moon Palace will open Dec
20th! And Playacar Palace Dec 15th! Given that the Aventura
and Playacar properties are opening soon, it seems that the
southern Riviera Maya hotels and quite possibly those in
Playacar were spared from the wrath of Wilma.
I have also learned that the Fiesta Americana properties in
the hotel zone will open Dec 31st..."
=================================================
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 (weighing over 6 1/2 lbs)
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 $25.00 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.
=================================================
Allan writes:
"We are due to depart for Disney from the United Kingdom on
8 October 2005, returning on 22 October 2005 with our two
boys aged 4 & 8. We are flying into Sanford Airport and
staying at the Marriot World Centre Resort at Lake Buena
Vista. Tens of thousands of fastidiously saved Airmiles over
the last 15 years have provided us with this (hopefully)
fantastic holiday. Sad, I know...
Over the two week period, we are looking at going to 9
attractions (Magic Kingdom, MGM studios, Universal Studios,
Epcot, Kennedy Space Centre (maybe), Seaworld, Discovery
Cove, The Animal Kingdom and a Disney Water Park. We have
already booked the Discovery Cove tickets (which included a
free SeaWorld Ticket). No other tickets have yet been
booked. We are also on a very limited budget.
Would it be possible to ask your advice on:
1. Do we need a car to get to the various attractions, or is
it easy to use the public transport? I ask this because I
drive about 1,000 miles per week and ideally wanted a
holiday where I didn't have to drive. But if the public
transport is too restrictive bearing in mind we will have 4
& 8 year olds with us, then perhaps a car is the only
option. Can you advise?
>> I would rent a car or use a limo service. See the book
for recommendations.
2. If we don't hire a car, is there a sensible way to get
public transport from where we land at Sanford Airport to
lake Buena Vista where the Marriot hotel is?
>> You will have to rent a car to get to LBV from Sanford -
it's 45 minutes by car.
3. What are the most cost effective Disney/Universal tickets
to purchase for a family of four? We don't anticipate
returning for many years, so we don't need the 'no
expiration' option. We don't believe we will need to switch
between parks on the same day, unless you would advise
otherwise?
>> You don't need a hopper. You'll be there plenty of time
to see one park each day. The base ticket is fine. Buy your
tickets from [our ticket agent].
4. On your web-site, you have suggested planned 1-day tours
of each of the Disney parks. Do you have a similar tour
guide for Universal?
>> No customized tour for Universal. For helpful tips, click here.
5. As we leave the United Kingdom at the end of next week,
we will need to purchase the tickets quickly so we get them
in time. Would you still recommend these are purchased from
[your agent] or do you sell them directly?
Buy them from our agent. He can even drop them off at your
hotel for you before you get there.
Thank you for your help. Keep well."
>> Have a safe and fun vacation! Send me a trip report when
you get back.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIP
Adobe Gilas )
9101 International Dr
Suite 2200
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Phone: 407-903-1476
Fax: 407-903-1478
Adobe Gilas Margarita Fajita Cantina. Live entertainment,
Great Food and Drinks, and never a cover charge.
Good for one FREE House Margarita! Or 10% off your total
bill with this (Source: coupon). Expires 12/30/06.
=================================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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.
--------------------------------
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?
With the Orlando Entertainment Book, you can save big on
travel, groceries, shopping, movie tickets, and more!
Receive a FREE $5.00 gift card from Target when you order
the 2006 version. Coupons in the 2006 book are valid through
11/01/06. Save at hotels and restaurants near Walt Disney
World, on car rental, airfare, admission to Universal
Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa!
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.
--------------------------------
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Save up to 60% on Luggage, Backpacks, and more! Click here.
--------------------------------
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=============================================
See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
=============================================
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=============================================
November 2, 2005
Copyright © 1999 - 2005 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
=================================================
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=================================================
Hi Everyone!
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - including a new Disney World vacation
package for January - March!
* The latest news from around the "World" - including a new
attraction at MGM
* Beth, our travel agent, writes about a change in the rules
for Disney Dining Plan reservations
* Beth has an update on the effects of Hurricane Wilma on
travel to the Western Caribbean
* Allan asks about renting a car vs using public
transportation, and which Disney/Universal tickets are the
most cost effective
* This week's money saving tip
=================================================
We continuously update our information and you can find
these current specials in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD:
Walt Disney World Vacation Package for January - March, 2006
Announced!
Save 20% on your room and receive free ticket upgrades!
Hurry and book this one before the rooms are all gone!
--------------------------------
New WDW Annual Passholder Rates Announced for January -
April, 2006! Save up to $133.00 per night!
--------------------------------
Three more ways to Win a Trip for four to Walt Disney World!
=================================================
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Last minute Disney Cruise Specials for Florida Residents
and Active Military from $399!
--------------------------------
Receive a $75 stateroom credit for cruises 09/02/06 through
12/09/06 with this offer. Book by 12/15/05. Maximum of four
staterooms per cardmember eligible for credit. Use your
credit for merchandise, shore excursions, spa treatments,
and more!
--------------------------------
Unadvertised price reductions on three- (Disney Wonder),
four- (Disney Wonder), seven- (Disney Magic), ten- and
eleven-night cruises (Disney Wonder), Category 12, standard
inside stateroom. From $399!
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
This group can book Paradise Pier Hotel and Disneyland Hotel
starting at $89 this January! Limit of two rooms per person,
5 people per room.
=================================================
LAS VEGAS
Welcome winter with an exclusive offer at this Luxury Hotel
& Casino. Enjoy worldly treatments, expert attention,
exquisite personalized service, international cuisine and
fascinating showmanship. Valid November 20, 2005 - January
25, 2006 at these exclusive Sunday - Thursday rates:
* Deluxe Room - $159/night
* Suites - $249/night
* Penthouse suites - $499/night
* Upgrade any suite to lakeview for only $50/night
Stay January 1, 2, 3, 11, or 12 and you'll receive a special
room rate of $139/night. (Includes complimentary upgrade to
LakeView - a $50 value). Rates are per room, per night, plus
tax. Triple and quad rates are available upon request.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
Beth writes:
"The Disney Dining plan (add-on to packages) has been hugely
popular this year, and it promises to be equally promising
next year. The plan enables families that otherwise would
have mostly avoided the pricey full-service meal locations
to eat in them once a day and still maintain a reasonable
food budget. That being the case, the reservations people at
Disney Dining have been going nuts!
So it's not a surprise to learn that, effective today, you
can now make dining reservations 180 days in advance rather
than 90 days in advance. As before, if you are staying at a
Disney-owned and operated resort, you can make up to 10 days
worth of reservations when you call. You will be asked to
provide a valid reservation number to do so. Otherwise, or
if you're staying at a non-Disney hotel, you will have to
call back each morning to make the reservations for the day
180 days later.
Disney Dining can be reached at 1-407-WDW-DINE and they open
at 7:00 AM Eastern time daily."
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
"Devoted fan rides Disney's Haunted Mansion for 999th time."
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 10/31/05)
--------------------------------
"Delta Air Lines said today it will discontinue its discount
carrier Song by May 2006 and incorporate Song's planes into
Delta's regular service, as the Atlanta based carrier
struggles to stay aloft while operating with bankruptcy
court protection." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 10/28/05)
--------------------------------
"Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando will open a new attraction in
December called Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The
Witch and The Wardrobe.
The walk-through attraction will offer visitors a peek at
the props and some of the story line from the Walt Disney
Pictures and Walden Media's film The Chronicles of Narnia:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Opens December 9 at
Soundstage 4 on Mickey Avenue.
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 10/27/05)
--------------------------------
Cypress Gardens Improvements
"Plans for a yearlong celebration are under way at Cypress
Gardens Adventure Park, the state's oldest theme park. Among
the expected activities: a groundbreaking for a major roller
coaster, a new laser and fireworks show for next fall, and a
new premium annual pass. The park plans to spend several
million dollars on the additions."
(Source: Orlando Business Journal, 10/24/05)
"[Owner Kent] Buescher announced millions in capital
spending over the next year, much of it designed to evoke
the venerable park's former glory, including a retro-style
water-ski show, the oft-requested dinner cruise, a water
taxi, and the once-popular botanical cruise. His most
ambitious investment in nostalgia -- "several million"
dollars -- is the reconstruction of the Starliner, a classic
wooden roller coaster he hopes to have running by 2007. Its
white frame was a landmark in Panama City Beach from 1963 to
2004." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 10/27/05)
=================================================
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
A review of Disney's Napa Rose:
"The Napa Rose at the Grand Californian Hotel offers elegant
dining for serious food lovers... Once inside the restaurant
we can appreciate the beauty of the place. The high ceilings
add to the feeling of splendor, and the massive windows
offer an obscured view of California Adventure..."
(Source: ocregister.com, 10/27/05)
--------------------------------
Photographer Anne Geddes opens store at Downtown Disney
"At the 2,700-square-foot Geddes store, products range from
$11 photo albums to $20 posters to a $70 lined cotton bunny
suit with hat and booties... The shop also serves as part
gallery, with several 3-by-4 foot photos taken by Anne
Geddes along one wall and one 14- by-15-foot wall plastered
with the image of three newborns curled up and hanging in a
mesh-like fabric." (Source: ocregister.com, 10/26/05)
--------------------------------
Disneyland Resort Calendar
=================================================
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.
=================================================
Beth writes: "As I'm sure you've guessed already, ships
(incl Disney's) headed to the Western Caribbean that
normally stop in Cozumel and/or Cancun have had to change
their itineraries after that area was devastated by
Hurricane Wilma last week. People who have cruises or land
vacations scheduled down the road have been asking how soon
it will be before the area is usable again. I got this
message today from the president of Cancun Event
Organizers(CEO) and thought it was a good indication of
what's going on down there."
"Dear All,
As you all have seen on TV by now, Cancun and the Riviera
Maya including Cozumel and Isla Mujeres were extremely
affected by this powerful storm. We experienced hurricane
conditions for 36 hours...
There is lots to do to make this a working destination again
and the Mexican govt is very committed to making this happen
asap. President Fox has issued a command to completely
repair the infrastructure by Dec 15th of this year in time
for both Christmas and the high season.
The govt is lending money and credit to all hotels and
businesses to get them restored within this time frame as
well and has organized power crews and relief efforts to
make this happen.
To this end, I have some very encouraging news! Aventura
Spa Palace is opening next week! Moon Palace will open Dec
20th! And Playacar Palace Dec 15th! Given that the Aventura
and Playacar properties are opening soon, it seems that the
southern Riviera Maya hotels and quite possibly those in
Playacar were spared from the wrath of Wilma.
I have also learned that the Fiesta Americana properties in
the hotel zone will open Dec 31st..."
=================================================
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 (weighing over 6 1/2 lbs)
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 $25.00 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.
=================================================
Allan writes:
"We are due to depart for Disney from the United Kingdom on
8 October 2005, returning on 22 October 2005 with our two
boys aged 4 & 8. We are flying into Sanford Airport and
staying at the Marriot World Centre Resort at Lake Buena
Vista. Tens of thousands of fastidiously saved Airmiles over
the last 15 years have provided us with this (hopefully)
fantastic holiday. Sad, I know...
Over the two week period, we are looking at going to 9
attractions (Magic Kingdom, MGM studios, Universal Studios,
Epcot, Kennedy Space Centre (maybe), Seaworld, Discovery
Cove, The Animal Kingdom and a Disney Water Park. We have
already booked the Discovery Cove tickets (which included a
free SeaWorld Ticket). No other tickets have yet been
booked. We are also on a very limited budget.
Would it be possible to ask your advice on:
1. Do we need a car to get to the various attractions, or is
it easy to use the public transport? I ask this because I
drive about 1,000 miles per week and ideally wanted a
holiday where I didn't have to drive. But if the public
transport is too restrictive bearing in mind we will have 4
& 8 year olds with us, then perhaps a car is the only
option. Can you advise?
>> I would rent a car or use a limo service. See the book
for recommendations.
2. If we don't hire a car, is there a sensible way to get
public transport from where we land at Sanford Airport to
lake Buena Vista where the Marriot hotel is?
>> You will have to rent a car to get to LBV from Sanford -
it's 45 minutes by car.
3. What are the most cost effective Disney/Universal tickets
to purchase for a family of four? We don't anticipate
returning for many years, so we don't need the 'no
expiration' option. We don't believe we will need to switch
between parks on the same day, unless you would advise
otherwise?
>> You don't need a hopper. You'll be there plenty of time
to see one park each day. The base ticket is fine. Buy your
tickets from [our ticket agent].
4. On your web-site, you have suggested planned 1-day tours
of each of the Disney parks. Do you have a similar tour
guide for Universal?
>> No customized tour for Universal. For helpful tips, click here.
5. As we leave the United Kingdom at the end of next week,
we will need to purchase the tickets quickly so we get them
in time. Would you still recommend these are purchased from
[your agent] or do you sell them directly?
Buy them from our agent. He can even drop them off at your
hotel for you before you get there.
Thank you for your help. Keep well."
>> Have a safe and fun vacation! Send me a trip report when
you get back.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIP
Adobe Gilas )
9101 International Dr
Suite 2200
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Phone: 407-903-1476
Fax: 407-903-1478
Adobe Gilas Margarita Fajita Cantina. Live entertainment,
Great Food and Drinks, and never a cover charge.
Good for one FREE House Margarita! Or 10% off your total
bill with this (Source: coupon). Expires 12/30/06.
=================================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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.
--------------------------------
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?
With the Orlando Entertainment Book, you can save big on
travel, groceries, shopping, movie tickets, and more!
Receive a FREE $5.00 gift card from Target when you order
the 2006 version. Coupons in the 2006 book are valid through
11/01/06. Save at hotels and restaurants near Walt Disney
World, on car rental, airfare, admission to Universal
Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa!
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
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johngross@affordabledisney.com
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