Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
December 27, 2006
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Hi Everyone!
Donna and I would like to thank all of you for your support this year. May all your dreams come true in 2007!
Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - The inside scoop on Disney's new Pirates of the Caribbean Adventures on the 7 Seas Lagoon packages!
* The latest news from around the "World" - what's new at the Theme Parks in 2007
* This week's money saving tip - save $10.00 on lunch or dinner at Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
We now list 30 Sweepstakes to win a Walt Disney World/Florida/Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
Details about Disney's new Pirates of the Caribbean Adventures on the 7 Seas Lagoon packages. Disney has coupled the release of its third film in the series with a pirate-themed resort package! Celebrations start at $199 per guest.
Save 70% on gift certificates to restaurants in Orlando and cities across the USA! Hurry, this offer ends on Friday, December 29, 2006!
Details on Disney's new Dine With an Imagineer program.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Our travel agent can now book Disney's spring cruises starting at $499 per person!
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Below are just some of the deals drawn from over 50 pages of current specials posted at our password-protected members-only site:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> FREE Customized Park Maps for Walt Disney World!
>> This group can save up to $80.00 per night on Disney accommodations!
>> 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!
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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!
>> These teachers receive a FREE ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks!
>> Save up to 40% at this Luxury Resort just 6 miles from Walt Disney World!
>> New Discounts available on tickets to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens! Good for 6 consecutive days, too!
>> 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!
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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!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
* 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!
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DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> 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!
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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!
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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!
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
This Day in Disney History
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Here's an interesting article on the Osborne Christmas Lights at MGM.
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What's New at the Theme Parks in 2007
* Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club will open mid-January at the Magic Kingdom
* Pirate & Princess Parties begin Jan. 22 at the Magic Kingdom after the park closes and at a separate charge
* At the end of January visitors will get the chance to win a sleep-over in Cinderella's Castle
* The Mirage Canteen show opens January at Busch Gardens, featuring dance hall music from the 1940s
* A new Irish show, Emerald Beat, will also debut at Busch Gardens in January
* Bud & BBQ debuts January 27 at SeaWorld after hours and at a separate charge
* Mardi Gras kicks off at Universal February 3
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/25/06)
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"Ugly is the new beautiful. That's the message behind a new public service campaign, 'Be Ugly '07,' being announced today by ABC off its fall hit comedy Ugly Betty... Hundreds of Betty look-alikes will be in Times Square and Walt Disney World in Orlando on New Year's Eve handing out Ugly Betty masks." (Source: usatoday.com, 12/20/06)
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
Univeral Singapore to open 2010
"[Plans] call for six themed areas, including Super Hero City, Hollywood, Egypt and Jurassic Park, around a lagoon. The attractions could include some of Universal's most popular, such as Universal Orlando's Revenge of the Mummy and Universal Studios Hollywood's WaterWorld, as well as new rides based on movies such as King Kong and Madagascar." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/19/06)
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"Universal Studios theme parks in Orlando and Los Angeles are joining the movement to eradicate trans fats from their menus, with initial steps beginning on Dec. 24." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/20/06)
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
"Construction workers are in the final stages of building a lagoon of glass-covered rocks, pliable coral and starfish for the re-opening of Disneyland's submarine ride. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is set to open in June, nearly nine years after the previous sub attraction was shut down partly because of unpopularity." (Source: ocregister.com, 12/22/06)
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Disneyland Resort Calendar
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BRANSON MISSOURI
Click here to see a special Christmas video from the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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MONEY SAVING TIP
Trattoria del Porto
Portofino Bay Hotel
Universal Orlando
5601 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-503-3463
Fax: 407-503-1003
Indoor and al fresco dining near the picturesque Harbor Piazza. Save $10.00 on lunch or dinner with the purchase of two entrees and this coupon.
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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.
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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! 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, 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!
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Affordable Disney Movies and CD's
Save 40-70% on your favorite Disney Movie or CD! Cheap shipping, too! Click here.
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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.
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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! Donna and I bought a beautiful 5-piece set of Samsonite luggage for our daughter for Christmas for $144! Click here.
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Own a piece of the Magic Kingdom
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See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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