Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
THE DISNEY NEWS
March 22, 2006
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Hi Everyone!
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - including the new Disney European
Cruises for 2007!
* The latest news from around the "World" - including the
extension of Disney's Magical Express until 2011
* Beth, our travel agent, writes about the use of tickets
for Florida residents by non-Florida residents
* Jane writes about Shades of Green, Disney's resort for the
military
=================================================
We continuously update our information and you can find
these current specials in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
New Disney Cruises for 2007 aboard the Disney Magic just
announced!
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise in Europe
11-Night Mediterranean Cruise in Europe
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise - Eastbound
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise - Westbound
From $1,999 per person. Affordable Disney members are
welcome to send Beth their information and we'll grab up a
cabin for you as soon as they are released. These cruises
are available for booking April 4. They will go quickly! Put
yourself on Beth's list today!
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney March Promotion For Members Only!
We're including a $25 Disney gift card with each booking of
any 2006 Magic Your Way package of $1,500 or more! The gift
card is usable at DisneyShopping.com, for Disney catalog
purchases, and at Disney Stores in USA. You must be an
Affordable Disney member at the time of booking in order to
qualify. The card will be sent to you after final payment
has been made. You don't get the card if you cancel/rebook
or if your total per room/suite/villa/cabin drops below
$1,500 due to changes (which would include a reduction in
price because of a promotion). Good for new reservations
only. Limit of one card per room/suite/villa/cabin booked.
If multiple rooms are on one booking, the average cost per
room/suite/villa/cabin must be a minimum of $1,500 to
qualify for additional cards.
Members should log in today and contact Beth to take
advantage of this promotion.
--------------------------------
Save hundreds on this Disney vacation package! Includes
water parks, park hopping and Disney dining plan!
Save $25 at the Value resorts; $40 at the Moderate resorts;
and $100 at the Deluxe resorts.
Save up to $95.00 per night at the Disney World resorts this
spring!
--------------------------------
Magical Breakfast Special
This hotel is one of the Orlando Kissimmee area hotels
nearest the Walt Disney World Resort area. From $69 per room
per night! Includes:
* Full-service restaurant and Food Court
* FREE breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children
* FREE shuttle to all 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks
* FREE Fun Pen for every child
* Pet friendly
* KidSuites and 2-Room Suites
* 2 large pools + jacuzzi
* Close to Old Town shopping, dining and entertainment attraction.
Plus! Canadian At-Par rates! For a limited time you can pay
for your Orlando vacation in American Dollars at the
Canadian Exchange Rate. Your rate will be based on the
exchange rate on the day you check in to the hotel.
--------------------------------
Hotel and Suites Spring Break Sale!
Save $60 Off Room Price! In Lake Buena Vista, adjacent to
Walt Disney World Resort. Includes Complimentary Shuttle to
Walt Disney World, Epcot, MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom.
Traditional rooms start at $99; Pool view rooms start at
$129; Safari Suites start $159. Features:
* Hotel & guestrooms decorated with a flair of African
adventure
* Outdoor heated swimming pool w/ 79-foot Python waterslide
and wading pool for small children
* For your dining pleasure, a delicious breakfast buffet and
a la carte menu
Offer based on availability for new reservations made for
stays between March 16 - April 3, 2006,
--------------------------------
Three New Chances to...
Win a 4-night trip for eight to Walt Disney World!
Win a 6-night trip for 12 to Walt Disney World!
Win a 4-night trip for 4 to Orlando!
--------------------------------
List of hotels outside WDW offering Hi-Speed Internet Access
- with prices!
--------------------------------
Last Minute Cruise Special
Red Hot One Week Sail To Bermuda: $399. Expires 03/23/06!
Offer only on the 4/21 and 4/28/06 sailings. $399 inside Cat
1A guarantee. Email or call Beth today to book the deal.
--------------------------------
Movie and Themed Trips
* Harry Potter - July 11-18, 2006
* Pirates of the Caribbean - July, 2006
* Lord of the Rings - May 26-29, 2006
* Sci-Fi Fan Trips at Space Camp - August 11-14, 2006
--------------------------------
If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here.
Members can use the following URLs to log in:
Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Deluxe Member
Basic Member
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Star Wars Weekends will take place at Disney-MGM Studios on
weekends May 19, 2006 - June 11, 2006:
* Meet your favorite Star Wars character
* Take the Star Wars trivia challenge
* Enjoy guest appearances by Star Wars celebrities
--------------------------------
"Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World
officials agreed Wednesday to a plan that will keep Disney's
popular Magical Express shuttle and baggage service -- which
has attracted national attention -- running through 2011...
Magical Express will relocate from the terminal's A side to
the B side, where more bus parking spaces are available. Six
spaces will be assigned to Magical Express... Disney's
uniformed greeters -- minus their original oversized Mickey
Mouse gloves -- will be allowed back on the terminal's
second level to help passengers find their way."
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 03/16/06)
--------------------------------
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
"The state provides a free service called 511 (by phone) and
www.fl511.com (by Internet) that can keep you
updated on the latest road conditions throughout Central
Florida. The Orlando Sentinel also offers a free service
that allows you to check road conditions and even receive e-
mailed traffic alerts for the routes you plan to drive."
Click here. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 03/20/06)
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
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, our travel agent, sent us these comments on the use of
tickets for Florida residents by non-Florida residents:
"Here's a little more insight into the problems associated
with trying to use tickets that you're not entitled to...
It's true, Florida residents get some great ticket discounts
- but it's also true that in order to purchase the Florida
resident tickets you're supposed to be asked to present a
Florida photo ID for each adult ticket. Now, a resourceful
person might figure that if Grandma and Grandpa go up to
window #1 and buy two tickets and then go to window #18 and
buy two more tickets you'd be able to accumulate all you
need; however, Disney has recently started a real push to
get the actual names of ticket owners onto each ticket.
In other words, when I go to a window and buy a ticket, my
name is actually printed right on it. That's yet another
opportunity for Disney to spot fraudulent use of discounted
tickets. When you combine the names on the tickets, the
possibility that you'll be asked for photo ID when you use
the tickets, and the finger scan process (which prevents you
from using a ticket previously used by someone else) the
risk is probably not worth it.
Get the best price on the tickets you're entitled to and be
happy if you saved a few dollars over gate price. (I should
also point out that the names being printed on tickets now
is yet another reason to avoid purchasing partially used
tickets from strangers via EBay. That's just a bad idea on
so many levels. Only buy from reputable dealers!)"
=================================================
Jane writes about Shades of Green:
"Hi John,
We have 2 families travelling to Disney arriving April 11.
We are staying at Shades of Green, my husband is retired
Army. We were wondering if we are entiltled to the Magical
Express transportation? If so how do we make reservations?
Also, we would like to rent a car to travel to the
Clearwater area after our stay at Disney. What companies are
at the Car care Center, and is this the only place to rent
from in Disney? Is there a number for the rental center, or
do you have to contact each company directly? Thanks so much
for all the great tips."
Magical Express is not available to guests at Shades of
Green. (I understand it only costs Disney 50 cents per
passenger to ride the Magical Express bus, so I'm
disappointed they don't provide this service to the
military.)
National/Alamo is located at the Car Care Center near the
Magic Kingdom and at the Dolphin hotel. There are also
rental companies at the Downtown Disney hotels.
Rates vary from $20 to $60 per day. National Car Rental
(Alamo and National are owned by the same company and they
share locations at WDW) will provide transportation from
their location (Disney's Car Care Center) to your hotel.
They also rent child safety seats. Call 800/227-7368 or
407/855-4170. For more information, call Guest Relations at
your resort.
In general, should you need to get from a Disney hotel to
the Car Care Center, your hotel's front desk can arrange for
a shuttle to take you. (Give them one day's notice.)
However, you'll need to contact Shades of Green to see if
they provide the same service.
=================================================
Pixar/Disney Collectible
Pixar stock certificates are becoming valuable as a
collector's item due to Disney's recent acquisition of the
company. The certificates are very colorful and are
decorated with pictures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear from
"Toy Story." You can get one here while supplies last!
=================================================
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! 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!
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.
--------------------------------
Affordable Luggage
Save up to 60% on Luggage, Backpacks, and more! Donna and I
bought a beautiful 5-piece set of Samsonite luggage for our
daughter for Christmas for $144! 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.
=============================================
March 22, 2006
Copyright © 1999 - 2006 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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: You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN!
=================================================
Hi Everyone!
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - including the new Disney European
Cruises for 2007!
* The latest news from around the "World" - including the
extension of Disney's Magical Express until 2011
* Beth, our travel agent, writes about the use of tickets
for Florida residents by non-Florida residents
* Jane writes about Shades of Green, Disney's resort for the
military
=================================================
We continuously update our information and you can find
these current specials in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
New Disney Cruises for 2007 aboard the Disney Magic just
announced!
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise in Europe
11-Night Mediterranean Cruise in Europe
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise - Eastbound
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise - Westbound
From $1,999 per person. Affordable Disney members are
welcome to send Beth their information and we'll grab up a
cabin for you as soon as they are released. These cruises
are available for booking April 4. They will go quickly! Put
yourself on Beth's list today!
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney March Promotion For Members Only!
We're including a $25 Disney gift card with each booking of
any 2006 Magic Your Way package of $1,500 or more! The gift
card is usable at DisneyShopping.com, for Disney catalog
purchases, and at Disney Stores in USA. You must be an
Affordable Disney member at the time of booking in order to
qualify. The card will be sent to you after final payment
has been made. You don't get the card if you cancel/rebook
or if your total per room/suite/villa/cabin drops below
$1,500 due to changes (which would include a reduction in
price because of a promotion). Good for new reservations
only. Limit of one card per room/suite/villa/cabin booked.
If multiple rooms are on one booking, the average cost per
room/suite/villa/cabin must be a minimum of $1,500 to
qualify for additional cards.
Members should log in today and contact Beth to take
advantage of this promotion.
--------------------------------
Save hundreds on this Disney vacation package! Includes
water parks, park hopping and Disney dining plan!
Save $25 at the Value resorts; $40 at the Moderate resorts;
and $100 at the Deluxe resorts.
Save up to $95.00 per night at the Disney World resorts this
spring!
--------------------------------
Magical Breakfast Special
This hotel is one of the Orlando Kissimmee area hotels
nearest the Walt Disney World Resort area. From $69 per room
per night! Includes:
* Full-service restaurant and Food Court
* FREE breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children
* FREE shuttle to all 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks
* FREE Fun Pen for every child
* Pet friendly
* KidSuites and 2-Room Suites
* 2 large pools + jacuzzi
* Close to Old Town shopping, dining and entertainment attraction.
Plus! Canadian At-Par rates! For a limited time you can pay
for your Orlando vacation in American Dollars at the
Canadian Exchange Rate. Your rate will be based on the
exchange rate on the day you check in to the hotel.
--------------------------------
Hotel and Suites Spring Break Sale!
Save $60 Off Room Price! In Lake Buena Vista, adjacent to
Walt Disney World Resort. Includes Complimentary Shuttle to
Walt Disney World, Epcot, MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom.
Traditional rooms start at $99; Pool view rooms start at
$129; Safari Suites start $159. Features:
* Hotel & guestrooms decorated with a flair of African
adventure
* Outdoor heated swimming pool w/ 79-foot Python waterslide
and wading pool for small children
* For your dining pleasure, a delicious breakfast buffet and
a la carte menu
Offer based on availability for new reservations made for
stays between March 16 - April 3, 2006,
--------------------------------
Three New Chances to...
Win a 4-night trip for eight to Walt Disney World!
Win a 6-night trip for 12 to Walt Disney World!
Win a 4-night trip for 4 to Orlando!
--------------------------------
List of hotels outside WDW offering Hi-Speed Internet Access
- with prices!
--------------------------------
Last Minute Cruise Special
Red Hot One Week Sail To Bermuda: $399. Expires 03/23/06!
Offer only on the 4/21 and 4/28/06 sailings. $399 inside Cat
1A guarantee. Email or call Beth today to book the deal.
--------------------------------
Movie and Themed Trips
* Harry Potter - July 11-18, 2006
* Pirates of the Caribbean - July, 2006
* Lord of the Rings - May 26-29, 2006
* Sci-Fi Fan Trips at Space Camp - August 11-14, 2006
--------------------------------
If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here.
Members can use the following URLs to log in:
Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Deluxe Member
Basic Member
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Star Wars Weekends will take place at Disney-MGM Studios on
weekends May 19, 2006 - June 11, 2006:
* Meet your favorite Star Wars character
* Take the Star Wars trivia challenge
* Enjoy guest appearances by Star Wars celebrities
--------------------------------
"Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World
officials agreed Wednesday to a plan that will keep Disney's
popular Magical Express shuttle and baggage service -- which
has attracted national attention -- running through 2011...
Magical Express will relocate from the terminal's A side to
the B side, where more bus parking spaces are available. Six
spaces will be assigned to Magical Express... Disney's
uniformed greeters -- minus their original oversized Mickey
Mouse gloves -- will be allowed back on the terminal's
second level to help passengers find their way."
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 03/16/06)
--------------------------------
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
"The state provides a free service called 511 (by phone) and
www.fl511.com (by Internet) that can keep you
updated on the latest road conditions throughout Central
Florida. The Orlando Sentinel also offers a free service
that allows you to check road conditions and even receive e-
mailed traffic alerts for the routes you plan to drive."
Click here. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 03/20/06)
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
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, our travel agent, sent us these comments on the use of
tickets for Florida residents by non-Florida residents:
"Here's a little more insight into the problems associated
with trying to use tickets that you're not entitled to...
It's true, Florida residents get some great ticket discounts
- but it's also true that in order to purchase the Florida
resident tickets you're supposed to be asked to present a
Florida photo ID for each adult ticket. Now, a resourceful
person might figure that if Grandma and Grandpa go up to
window #1 and buy two tickets and then go to window #18 and
buy two more tickets you'd be able to accumulate all you
need; however, Disney has recently started a real push to
get the actual names of ticket owners onto each ticket.
In other words, when I go to a window and buy a ticket, my
name is actually printed right on it. That's yet another
opportunity for Disney to spot fraudulent use of discounted
tickets. When you combine the names on the tickets, the
possibility that you'll be asked for photo ID when you use
the tickets, and the finger scan process (which prevents you
from using a ticket previously used by someone else) the
risk is probably not worth it.
Get the best price on the tickets you're entitled to and be
happy if you saved a few dollars over gate price. (I should
also point out that the names being printed on tickets now
is yet another reason to avoid purchasing partially used
tickets from strangers via EBay. That's just a bad idea on
so many levels. Only buy from reputable dealers!)"
=================================================
Jane writes about Shades of Green:
"Hi John,
We have 2 families travelling to Disney arriving April 11.
We are staying at Shades of Green, my husband is retired
Army. We were wondering if we are entiltled to the Magical
Express transportation? If so how do we make reservations?
Also, we would like to rent a car to travel to the
Clearwater area after our stay at Disney. What companies are
at the Car care Center, and is this the only place to rent
from in Disney? Is there a number for the rental center, or
do you have to contact each company directly? Thanks so much
for all the great tips."
Magical Express is not available to guests at Shades of
Green. (I understand it only costs Disney 50 cents per
passenger to ride the Magical Express bus, so I'm
disappointed they don't provide this service to the
military.)
National/Alamo is located at the Car Care Center near the
Magic Kingdom and at the Dolphin hotel. There are also
rental companies at the Downtown Disney hotels.
Rates vary from $20 to $60 per day. National Car Rental
(Alamo and National are owned by the same company and they
share locations at WDW) will provide transportation from
their location (Disney's Car Care Center) to your hotel.
They also rent child safety seats. Call 800/227-7368 or
407/855-4170. For more information, call Guest Relations at
your resort.
In general, should you need to get from a Disney hotel to
the Car Care Center, your hotel's front desk can arrange for
a shuttle to take you. (Give them one day's notice.)
However, you'll need to contact Shades of Green to see if
they provide the same service.
=================================================
Pixar/Disney Collectible
Pixar stock certificates are becoming valuable as a
collector's item due to Disney's recent acquisition of the
company. The certificates are very colorful and are
decorated with pictures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear from
"Toy Story." You can get one here while supplies last!
=================================================
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! 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!
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.
--------------------------------
Affordable Luggage
Save up to 60% on Luggage, Backpacks, and more! Donna and I
bought a beautiful 5-piece set of Samsonite luggage for our
daughter for Christmas for $144! 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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