Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
THE DISNEY NEWS
December 20, 2006
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Hi Everyone!
Still looking for that last minute Christmas present? Consider giving the Gift of Disney! Check out our home page where we're offering all new Lifetime members a FREE Lifetime Gift Membership for a friend or loved one! We'll send this FREE Lifetime membership as a Christmas gift with your holiday wishes for a fun and affordable Walt Disney World vacation! Hurry! This special expires December 24 at 11:59 PM.
Donna and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a joyous holiday season! Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - Kids fly FREE to Disneyland!
* The latest news from around the "World" - Project plans reveal potential expansion at WDW for hotels, clubs and restaurants
* This week's money saving tip - save at this popular seafood restaurant on the outskirts of Disney World
=================================================
NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
We now list 29 Sweepstakes to win a Walt Disney World/Florida/Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Kids Fly FREE to Disneyland Resort!
--------------------------------
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Receive a $25.00 onboard credit to pay for merchandise, shore excursions, etc.
--------------------------------
Below are just some of the deals drawn from 53 pages of current specials posted at our password-protected members-only site:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> FREE Customized Park Maps for Walt Disney World!
>> Receive a FREE phone call from Mickey Mouse on Christmas day!
>> Holiday Special: Stay at the Swan and Dolphin starting at $159!
>> This group can save up to $80.00 per night on Disney accommodations!
>> This group saves up to $20 at the Value resorts, $45 at the Moderate resorts, $75 at the Deluxe/Home Away from Home resorts!
>> Deals for the military, teachers, government workers, nurses, Florida residents!
>> Receive a 5th Day FREE when you purchase a Walt Disney World 4-Day Magic Your Way Base or Hopper ticket with 14 day Expiration!
--------------------------------
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> Save up to 25% per night at Universal's Royal Pacific Resort!
>> FREE admission for kids to Tarzan, Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway!FREE admission for kids to Tarzan, Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway!
>> Get FREE admission to Cypress Gardens until December 24!
>> Enjoy a suite for only $99 at this themed hotel just 1/8 mile from Walt Disney World Resort!
>> These teachers receive a FREE ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks!
>> Save up to 40% on Your Fall Getaway! $143 includes a Premium Room Upgrade!
>> New Discounts available on tickets to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens! Good for 6 consecutive days, too!
>> This group saves 40% at Universal!
>> Universal vacation package from $364 per adult, double occupancy!
>> A 7-day ticket to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for only $12 per day!
>> All you can eat at Universal Studios or Islands of
Adventure for less than $20!
>> Kids go to SeaWorld FREE when you book this vacation
package!
--------------------------------
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
* Three nights from $429!
* Four nights from $539!
* Seven nights Land & Sea from $899!
>> This group receives a $50 onboard credit good for buying merchandise, shore excursions, etc. on their 2007 Disney cruise!
>> New discount rates just posted for Florida residents and the military - rates too low to publish!
>> New discount rate for Canadians - includes stateroom credit, too!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
* 4th night FREE with this vacation package!
* Adults get in at kids prices with this vacation package!
* Ticket upgrade, tour discounts, FREE photo souvenir for these groups!
* Save up to $40.00 per ticket to Disneyland California!
* Save $10.00 on admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and get a second visit for FREE!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> Christmas Special! 2 nights/3 days from $274 per adult!
>> Bring the kids for FREE with this vacation package! They'll enjoy free accommodations, park tickets and more!
>> Stay one night and get one night FREE + breakfast!
>> This group saves 19 Euros per ticket to the Disneyland theme parks!
--------------------------------
VEGAS
>>Stay at this Resort & Casino from $69! Upgrade to a Suite from $89!
>> Rates from $79 per night at this Resort & Casino include a $50 Holiday Shopping Gift Certificate!
--------------------------------
BRANSON, MISSOURI
Free Accommodations for the military!
This luxury Branson golf resort community is offering two FREE nights - no strings attached - to active-duty U.S. military personnel on leave from the Middle East. Located just off the Branson Strip, it is conveniently situated between international award-winning theme park, Silver Dollar City, and Branson’s 49 live music theaters. Reservations will be accepted until January 1, 2008 for stays occurring before February 1, 2008.
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CRUISES
>> Cruises to Europe and the Caribbean from $599 per person - even during the holidays!
>> Inexpensive Shore Excursions and Tours!
--------------------------------
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
This Day in Disney History
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Disney Princess Disco Lamp is a potential fire hazard. Walmart has pulled the item from its shelves. (Source: ksby.com, 12/18/06)
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"Bulldozers might soon push around dirt in an area called Walt Disney World's 'Western Beltway Development,' but they would not be preparing the land for any immediate construction... The grading application filed Thursday... says the site likely would be for 'hotels, clubs, restaurants and similar tourist commercial use.'" (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/16/06)
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Walt Disney World and other theme parks in Orlando are expecting to be really busy this holiday season. "Their high hopes are partly fueled by, and partly reflected in, similar bright forecasts from the Travel Industry Association and AAA. Citing affordable airfares and gasoline, the two travel groups are predicting that more Americans than ever will be on roads, rails and airplanes this holiday season."
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/15/06)
--------------------------------
"[Last Thursday] throngs of children created a scene after they confused a 60 year old Florida man with Saint Nick himself. The rotund white-bearded man played along so as not to disappoint the kids and that sparked problems with the Disney management." The man was asked to either alter his appearance or leave because Disney already has a Santa. (Source: cbs47.com, 12/15/06)
Click here for a follow up story.
--------------------------------
"The Tampa Bay Devil Rays will host the Texas Rangers for three regular season games at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex -- the first-ever regular season Major League Baseball games played in Central Florida... Tickets will go on sale Feb. 17." (Source: bizjournals.com, 12/14/06)
--------------------------------
"The Country Bear Jamboree's annual Christmas show may have run its course at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The Jamboree typically features strummin', singin', dancin' and joke-tellin' robotic bears. But every year since 1984, the bears have been reprogrammed, reoutfitted and restaged for a Christmas show. Not this year. Disney spokesman Jacob DiPietre said there's no word on whether the show will return next year. Also unknown is the fate of the bears' annual summer vacation-themed show." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/14/06)
--------------------------------
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
"Stepping up its expansion program, Hong Kong Disneyland said Thursday it plans to add three new attractions by the first half of 2008, including the classic Disney ride 'It's a Small World.' Hong Kong Disneyland said in a statement it will also add 'Animation Academy,' where Disney artists will teach cartoon drawing, and 'Mickey's WaterWorks' water-based parade... 'Animation Academy' and 'Mickey's WaterWorks' will open in the summer of 2007 and 'It's a Small World' will open in the first half of 2008." (Source: kiplingerforecasts.com, 12/14/06)
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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.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIP
The Crab House
Two Locations:
Lake Buena Vista
(Outskirts of WDW)
8496 Palm Parkway
Orlando, FL 32836
407-239-1888
International Drive
(Universal/Convention Center)
8291 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
407-253-6140
Save 10% on your total food and beverage bill or get a free chef’s appetizer with purchase of adult entrée and this coupon. Expires 12/31/07.
=================================================
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! 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.
Get FREE shipping on the new 2007 book for a limited time!
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Movies and CD's
Save 40-70% on your favorite Disney Movie or CD! Cheap shipping, too! Click here.
--------------------------------
Affordable Accommodations
Enjoy Special Rates at select hotels, condos and vacation rentals near Disney. 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.
=============================================
December 20, 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:
http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml
: My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blogcontent to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo!
: You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN!
=================================================
Hi Everyone!
Still looking for that last minute Christmas present? Consider giving the Gift of Disney! Check out our home page where we're offering all new Lifetime members a FREE Lifetime Gift Membership for a friend or loved one! We'll send this FREE Lifetime membership as a Christmas gift with your holiday wishes for a fun and affordable Walt Disney World vacation! Hurry! This special expires December 24 at 11:59 PM.
Donna and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a joyous holiday season! Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - Kids fly FREE to Disneyland!
* The latest news from around the "World" - Project plans reveal potential expansion at WDW for hotels, clubs and restaurants
* This week's money saving tip - save at this popular seafood restaurant on the outskirts of Disney World
=================================================
NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
We now list 29 Sweepstakes to win a Walt Disney World/Florida/Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Kids Fly FREE to Disneyland Resort!
--------------------------------
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Receive a $25.00 onboard credit to pay for merchandise, shore excursions, etc.
--------------------------------
Below are just some of the deals drawn from 53 pages of current specials posted at our password-protected members-only site:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> FREE Customized Park Maps for Walt Disney World!
>> Receive a FREE phone call from Mickey Mouse on Christmas day!
>> Holiday Special: Stay at the Swan and Dolphin starting at $159!
>> This group can save up to $80.00 per night on Disney accommodations!
>> This group saves up to $20 at the Value resorts, $45 at the Moderate resorts, $75 at the Deluxe/Home Away from Home resorts!
>> Deals for the military, teachers, government workers, nurses, Florida residents!
>> Receive a 5th Day FREE when you purchase a Walt Disney World 4-Day Magic Your Way Base or Hopper ticket with 14 day Expiration!
--------------------------------
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> Save up to 25% per night at Universal's Royal Pacific Resort!
>> FREE admission for kids to Tarzan, Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway!FREE admission for kids to Tarzan, Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway!
>> Get FREE admission to Cypress Gardens until December 24!
>> Enjoy a suite for only $99 at this themed hotel just 1/8 mile from Walt Disney World Resort!
>> These teachers receive a FREE ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks!
>> Save up to 40% on Your Fall Getaway! $143 includes a Premium Room Upgrade!
>> New Discounts available on tickets to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens! Good for 6 consecutive days, too!
>> This group saves 40% at Universal!
>> Universal vacation package from $364 per adult, double occupancy!
>> A 7-day ticket to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for only $12 per day!
>> All you can eat at Universal Studios or Islands of
Adventure for less than $20!
>> Kids go to SeaWorld FREE when you book this vacation
package!
--------------------------------
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
* Three nights from $429!
* Four nights from $539!
* Seven nights Land & Sea from $899!
>> This group receives a $50 onboard credit good for buying merchandise, shore excursions, etc. on their 2007 Disney cruise!
>> New discount rates just posted for Florida residents and the military - rates too low to publish!
>> New discount rate for Canadians - includes stateroom credit, too!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
* 4th night FREE with this vacation package!
* Adults get in at kids prices with this vacation package!
* Ticket upgrade, tour discounts, FREE photo souvenir for these groups!
* Save up to $40.00 per ticket to Disneyland California!
* Save $10.00 on admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and get a second visit for FREE!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> Christmas Special! 2 nights/3 days from $274 per adult!
>> Bring the kids for FREE with this vacation package! They'll enjoy free accommodations, park tickets and more!
>> Stay one night and get one night FREE + breakfast!
>> This group saves 19 Euros per ticket to the Disneyland theme parks!
--------------------------------
VEGAS
>>Stay at this Resort & Casino from $69! Upgrade to a Suite from $89!
>> Rates from $79 per night at this Resort & Casino include a $50 Holiday Shopping Gift Certificate!
--------------------------------
BRANSON, MISSOURI
Free Accommodations for the military!
This luxury Branson golf resort community is offering two FREE nights - no strings attached - to active-duty U.S. military personnel on leave from the Middle East. Located just off the Branson Strip, it is conveniently situated between international award-winning theme park, Silver Dollar City, and Branson’s 49 live music theaters. Reservations will be accepted until January 1, 2008 for stays occurring before February 1, 2008.
--------------------------------
CRUISES
>> Cruises to Europe and the Caribbean from $599 per person - even during the holidays!
>> Inexpensive Shore Excursions and Tours!
--------------------------------
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
This Day in Disney History
--------------------------------
Disney Princess Disco Lamp is a potential fire hazard. Walmart has pulled the item from its shelves. (Source: ksby.com, 12/18/06)
--------------------------------
"Bulldozers might soon push around dirt in an area called Walt Disney World's 'Western Beltway Development,' but they would not be preparing the land for any immediate construction... The grading application filed Thursday... says the site likely would be for 'hotels, clubs, restaurants and similar tourist commercial use.'" (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/16/06)
--------------------------------
Walt Disney World and other theme parks in Orlando are expecting to be really busy this holiday season. "Their high hopes are partly fueled by, and partly reflected in, similar bright forecasts from the Travel Industry Association and AAA. Citing affordable airfares and gasoline, the two travel groups are predicting that more Americans than ever will be on roads, rails and airplanes this holiday season."
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/15/06)
--------------------------------
"[Last Thursday] throngs of children created a scene after they confused a 60 year old Florida man with Saint Nick himself. The rotund white-bearded man played along so as not to disappoint the kids and that sparked problems with the Disney management." The man was asked to either alter his appearance or leave because Disney already has a Santa. (Source: cbs47.com, 12/15/06)
Click here for a follow up story.
--------------------------------
"The Tampa Bay Devil Rays will host the Texas Rangers for three regular season games at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex -- the first-ever regular season Major League Baseball games played in Central Florida... Tickets will go on sale Feb. 17." (Source: bizjournals.com, 12/14/06)
--------------------------------
"The Country Bear Jamboree's annual Christmas show may have run its course at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The Jamboree typically features strummin', singin', dancin' and joke-tellin' robotic bears. But every year since 1984, the bears have been reprogrammed, reoutfitted and restaged for a Christmas show. Not this year. Disney spokesman Jacob DiPietre said there's no word on whether the show will return next year. Also unknown is the fate of the bears' annual summer vacation-themed show." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/14/06)
--------------------------------
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
"Stepping up its expansion program, Hong Kong Disneyland said Thursday it plans to add three new attractions by the first half of 2008, including the classic Disney ride 'It's a Small World.' Hong Kong Disneyland said in a statement it will also add 'Animation Academy,' where Disney artists will teach cartoon drawing, and 'Mickey's WaterWorks' water-based parade... 'Animation Academy' and 'Mickey's WaterWorks' will open in the summer of 2007 and 'It's a Small World' will open in the first half of 2008." (Source: kiplingerforecasts.com, 12/14/06)
=================================================
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.
=================================================
MONEY SAVING TIP
The Crab House
Two Locations:
Lake Buena Vista
(Outskirts of WDW)
8496 Palm Parkway
Orlando, FL 32836
407-239-1888
International Drive
(Universal/Convention Center)
8291 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
407-253-6140
Save 10% on your total food and beverage bill or get a free chef’s appetizer with purchase of adult entrée and this coupon. Expires 12/31/07.
=================================================
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! 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.
Get FREE shipping on the new 2007 book for a limited time!
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Movies and CD's
Save 40-70% on your favorite Disney Movie or CD! Cheap shipping, too! Click here.
--------------------------------
Affordable Accommodations
Enjoy Special Rates at select hotels, condos and vacation rentals near Disney. 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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