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January 10, 2007
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Hi Everyone!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Disney typically raises its ticket prices in January. Members should contact our ticket agent before the increase! Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - FREE meals for Kids at these resorts on Disney property!
* The latest news from around the "World" - WDW to Launch Disney Honeymoon Registry on Valentine's Day
* Disney celebrates "Where Dreams Come True" around the world in 2007
* Beth, our travel agent, sends us this passport alert
* Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Disneyland Resort
* Universal Orlando gets ready for Mardi Gras 2007
* This week's coupon - priority seating at Fulton's Crab House at Downtown Disney
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
We now list 24 Sweepstakes to win a Walt Disney World/Florida/Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
These groups can save over $100.00 per night at the Disney World resorts in February and March!
FREE meals for Kids at these resorts on Disney property!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
These groups save $10.00 per ticket to Universal's Mardi Gras Event!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Disneyland room rates are now on sale for a limited time!
This group gets a 2-Day Park Hopper for the Price of One!
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VEGAS
Stay at this luxury resort & casino from $79 per night! Includes:
* Room Upgrade
* 2 FREE Drinks
* 2-for-1 Breakfast
* 2-for-1 Lunch
* Admission for 2 to the Spa
* and more!
Offer available January 9 - April 30, 2007. Must book by February 1, 2007.
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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
>> This group saves $80.00 on day visits to SeaWorld's Discovery Cove!
>> Save 10% on SeaWorld's Discovery Cove packages!
>> Buy one ticket and get one FREE at this popular theme park!
>> Book your Tee Times at this site where rates start at $69!
>> 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!
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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
>> This group can gain admission to Disneyland Park one day and Disney's California Adventure Park the next day with the purchase of one ticket!
>> 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!
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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!
>> Inexpensive Shore Excursions and Tours!
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VACATION
4-Night vacation package to Dominican Republic includes round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations FROMM $777!
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
This Day in Disney History
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"Walt Disney World has pulled its colorful brochures from thousands of hotels, motels, restaurants and businesses throughout the state, maintaining they do little to attract visitors staying at other Florida tourist destinations. Disney officials call it a business decision, but the move has angered some hoteliers and tourism executives. They say their guests have been inconvenienced by the absence of information about Florida's most popular attraction." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 01/10/07)
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"The Disney Honeymoon Registry will launch this Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Couples who plan on spending their honeymoon at Walt Disney World may select from hundreds of dining, shopping and recreation offerings on the registry and their friends and family may purchase these offerings for the couple. The funds are placed on a special Disney gift card for the couple to use on their trip." (Press Release, 01/04/07)
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"A settlement was reached in a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Co. by heirs of a woman who alleged that her death in 2000 from a ruptured brain aneurysm was triggered by riding Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure, according to their attorney." (Source: ocregister.com, 01/04/07)
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"Disney is expanding its selection of guided tours for families with 12 itineraries for 2007. Among the Adventures by Disney tours are trips to Wyoming, including whitewater rafting on the Snake River; the American Southwest; the mid-Atlantic, including a tour of Colonial Williamsburg; Costa Rica, including a zip-line tour of a rainforest; England and France; Ireland; Austria and the Czech Republic; and various destinations in Spain and Italy." Tours are pricey: $8,000 - $12,000 for a family of four. There is a group that qualifies for a 15% discount. Affordable Disney members should log in for details. (Source: news.yahoo.com, 01/02/07)
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Saddam Hussein's backyard had 8-foot tall plastic statues of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck! (Source: mirror.co.uk, 01/01/07)
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Click here for some silly gags involving the Disney characters.
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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Beth, our travel agent, passed on this note from her agency:
"Beginning Jan. 23, all air travelers entering or returning to the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, points in the Caribbean or anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere must present passports. The original date had been Jan. 7, but that was extended by the Departments of State and Homeland Security in late November. The exceptions are U.S. citizens returning from Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, both U.S. territories.
The charge for a new passport is $97 for an adult, good for 10 years, and $82 for a child 15 and younger, good for five years. Most applications take six to eight weeks to process, though the turnaround time right now is about four weeks.
If you do not have a passport, and you were planning to return after 22 January, move on it fast or you may be in jeopardy of missing your trip."
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts New Years Press Release
After a momentous 2006, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is poised to unveil a full slate of exciting new attractions and entertainment in the coming year, highlighted by the continued rollout around the world of its groundbreaking Where Dreams Come True initiative.
"As proud as we are of all that we accomplished in the last year, particularly with the great, global success of Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration, we have even more exciting things in store for 2007 and beyond," said Jay Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "In addition to making dreams come true for our guests around the world, 2007 will be a year in which we continue to invest in our business by adding world-class attractions and entertainment that tell great stories - especially those based on some of Disney's great creative franchises."
"We'll also continue to look for new areas with which we can grow our business and expand our share of the global travel market," Rasulo added. "We think there are incredible opportunities for us on this front, and we're eager to bring the Disney vacation experience to new audiences and places around the world, much like we've done with one of our newest businesses, Adventures by Disney."
Where Dreams Come True
In October, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts - a part of The Walt Disney Company - launched Where Dreams Come True, the first-ever initiative to fully integrate and encompass Disney's entire worldwide portfolio of parks and resorts. The campaign is anchored in the principle that families everywhere, regardless of boundaries or culture, share the belief that Disney parks are a magical escape where they can experience a world of fantasy and imagination.
"Our Dreams initiative brings that belief to life," Rasulo said, "through attractions, entertainment, and, most importantly, Disney cast members, who are raising our already high levels of guest service to even greater heights."
Dreams also serves as the long-term unifying theme for products and services at each park around the world. Under the Dreams umbrella, each international Disney resort will present specially tailored celebratory themes in 2007, such as the 15th anniversary of Disneyland Resort Paris, the start of the celebration of Tokyo Disney Resort's 25th anniversary, and the continued introduction of the Disney experience to a new region of the world at Hong Kong Disneyland.
In the U.S., Dreams has come to life under the banner of The Year of a Million Dreams - a celebration of Disney guests and the way their dreams come true at Disney's parks and resorts. Since The Year of a Million Dreams began in October, cast members have made more than 200,000 dreams come true for guests at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.
Experiences Only Disney Can Provide
Randomly awarded, these dreams include such "money can't buy" experiences as a Dream FASTPASS badge with unique access to some of Disney's most popular attractions; private meetings with favorite Disney characters; shopping sprees; and a variety of unique Disney vacation experiences, including the chance to spend the night in a special suite inside Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World or in the Mickey Mouse Penthouse at the Disneyland Hotel.
"Our cast members are playing a central role during The Year of a Million Dreams," Rasulo said. "They're helping make our guests' dreams come true and they're delivering extraordinary guest service, which is really at the heart of what we do and who we are as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts."
Leveraging Creative Franchises
In addition to a strong focus on guest service, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will unveil a full slate of exciting new attractions, entertainment shows and experiences in 2007, demonstrating its commitment to continually invest in its business. Many of these new attractions - such as the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at the Disneyland Resort, or the Cars Quatre Roues Rallye at the Disneyland Resort Paris - feature stories and characters that have become key creative franchises for all of The Walt Disney Company.
"Whether it's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' or 'Finding Nemo' or 'Toy Story,' Disney parks and resorts are truly where we make these great stories - stories that are known and loved around the world - come to life," Rasulo said. "And now, we're able to use cutting-edge technology to make these stories even more magical, exciting and memorable for our guests."
Enhanced with Technology
For instance, thanks to proprietary, state-of-the-art, computer-animation technology, guests on the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage (due to open at the Disneyland Resort in June) will be able to look out through the submarine's portholes to see Nemo and his animated friends swimming and interacting nearby - with guests seeing the scenes as though they were on a magical underwater voyage through the film.
Sophisticated computer-animation technology will also bring to life Mike Wazowski and his friends at the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club, which opens at the Walt Disney World Resort in spring 2007. Guests will be able to laugh, joke and match wits with the Monsters, Inc. characters in real time, and guests will even be able to text-message jokes backstage for possible use in the show.
"At the heart of all our entertainment is great storytelling," said Rasulo. "Yet we're always looking for new tools, and new technologies, to enhance the way we tell these stories - and the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club are two wonderful examples."
In the coming year, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will also continue to roll out technologies and tools to help guests make their vacations with Disney more personalized and customized. For instance, at the new DisneyParks.com website, an online feature helps guests customize their vacations with specific styles of entertainment. The site then generates a personalized map that guides guests to their priority activities once they arrive at a Disney park, with special tips for personalized fun.
Another feature of the DisneyParks.com website is a customizable "widget" that can be downloaded to a desktop computer. The widget functions as an interactive message center - providing information about new attractions and events at Disney parks, custom messages for annual passholders, and vacation planning tips and tools.
Magic in New Places
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will also continue to expand its signature brand of family entertainment to new corners of the global vacation market in 2007.
This summer, the Disney Cruise Line will set sail for Europe to offer its first-ever Mediterranean itineraries. This spring, Adventures by Disney - Disney's guided group vacation program - will launch a greatly expanded list of itineraries for 2007, with new adventures planned for many more cities in Europe and new cities in the U.S. And in late 2007, the Disney Vacation Club will open the first phase of its eighth resort at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort.
"We are excited about what the future holds for us," said Rasulo. "From new attractions and entertainment, to bringing the Disney experience to new corners of the globe, to new storytelling horizons and technologies, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and its cast members will continue to make dreams come true for people all over the world in 2007 and beyond."
New Attractions and Entertainment
Following is a list of the exciting new attractions, entertainment and experiences being offered by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in 2007, during the Where Dreams Come True and Year of a Million Dreams initiatives:
-- Cinderella Castle Suite (Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort) - On most days, a randomly chosen guest will be invited to spend the night, with his or her family, in the new royal bedroom suite inside Cinderella Castle. (Opens January 2007)
-- "Finding Nemo - The Musical" (Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort) - The Great Barrier Reef comes to colorful life in this all-new musical by a Tony Award-winning composer, inspired by the hit Disney-Pixar film. (January 2007)
-- The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort) - Guests will join Nemo's friends to search for the playful clownfish in one of the world's largest saltwater aquariums. (January 2007)
-- Rockin' Both Parks (Disneyland Resort) - With new lighting and all-new soundtracks, Space Mountain and California' Screamin' are being temporarily transformed into unique rock 'n' roll experiences. (January 2007)
-- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club (Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort) - Guests will find the power of laughter in an engaging, interactive adventure inspired by Disney-Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." (Spring 2007)
-- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage (Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort) - Inspired by the Disney-Pixar film, this all-new attraction will take guests on a real (and unbelievable) underwater excursion. (June 2007)
-- Animation Academy (Hong Kong Disneyland) - Guests get the chance to pick up a pencil and be part of the Disney creative experience - through art. (Summer 2007)
-- Mickey's WaterWorks (Hong Kong Disneyland) - In this day parade designed uniquely for Hong Kong Disneyland, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy show how they keep the landscape looking so lush. (Summer 2007)
-- Cars Quatre Roues Rallye (Walt Disney Studios Park, Disneyland Resort Paris) - Guests take a spin through the desert landscape on a wild, figure-8 racecourse inspired by the Disney-Pixar film "Cars." (Summer 2007)
-- Crush's Coaster (Walt Disney Studios, Disneyland Resort Paris) - Guests surf the East Australian Current onboard a spinning turtle shell in this new attraction inspired by the film "Finding Nemo." (Summer 2007)
-- Disney Cruise Line - For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will set sail for Europe with itineraries from the port of Barcelona, Spain, to eight Mediterranean ports of call, including stops near Rome, Florence, Pisa, Marseilles and Cannes. (Summer 2007)
-- Adventures by Disney - Disney's guided group vacation program will expand its list of itineraries in 2007 to include such exciting destinations as Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Ireland, the American Southwest and an American heritage tour through the Northeastern U.S. (Summer 2007)
-- Disney Vacation Club - Disney's vacation ownership program will open the first phase of its eighth resort: Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, which will be part of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort. (Late 2007)
-- Dream Along with Mickey (Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort) -- In this new, 20-minute live stage show, Mickey and friends treat guests to a dreams-inspired party on the forecourt stage of Cinderella Castle. (Opened October 2006)
-- Mickey Mouse Penthouse (Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Resort) - Most days, a randomly chosen guest is invited to bring his or her family to spend the night inside the all-new Mickey Mouse Penthouse, with magical views overlooking both the Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. (Opened December 2006)
The debut of these attractions, entertainment shows and experiences follow the opening of many other attractions at Disney parks around the world in 2006, including:
-- Monsters, Inc.: Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! - Disney's California Adventure Park, Disneyland Resort (opened January 2006)
-- Expedition Everest - Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort (April)
-- Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast - Disneyland Park, Disneyland Paris Resort (April)
-- Autopia - Hong Kong Disneyland (July)
-- Stitch Encounter - Hong Kong Disneyland (July)
-- UFO Zone - Hong Kong Disneyland (July)
-- Tower of Terror - Tokyo DisneySea Park, Tokyo Disney Resort (September) (Source: Press Release, 01/04/07)
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Disneyland Resort
Music From The Grammy-Nominated Group And Special Effects Create All-New Rockin’ Experiences At Space Mountain And California Screamin’ For A Limited Time
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently nominated for six Grammy awards, are red hot and their music will temporarily transform Space Mountain at Disneyland and California Screamin’ at Disney’s California Adventure into new rock n’ roll adventures. As part of the "Year of A Million Dreams" celebration at Disneyland Resort, rock fans’ dreams will come true as Rockin’ Both Parks provides new special effects and soundtracks specifically remixed to heighten every twist, turn, rise and drop of each thrilling attraction.
For a limited time (from January 3 through April 26, 2007), guests will experience Space Mountain like never before. The high-speed interstellar adventure, that has captivated Disneyland guests since the 1970s, will temporarily have an all-new twist. Rockin’ Space Mountain fans will find the attraction sporting new technology that features illuminated dancing rock fans, more than 200 lights brightening the track and a brand-new, customized soundtrack by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band’s famous song, "Higher Ground," which was a 1989 hit version of the Stevie Wonder original tune, will create an out-of-this-world rock adventure. Along with new technology and lighting, all systems are a go.
Riders of Rockin’ California Screamin’ at Disney’s California Adventure will also twist and turn to a new soundtrack. With a specially customized version of Red Hot Chili Peppers’s 1999 hit "Around the World," guests will rock through the attraction’s 6,000 feet of track. The four-minute ride is the world’s longest steel looping roller coaster and takes guests from zero to 55 miles per hour in just four seconds. (Source: Disneyland Press Release, 12/28/06)
Click here for an article about the new music.
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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO - THROW ME SOME BEADS, MISTAH!
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2007 FEATURES AUTHENTIC PARADE WITH 13 LAVISH FLOATS, STILT WALKERS, STREET PERFORMERS, AND "BIG EASY" MUSICAL TALENT
Live Concerts from "American Idol" Winner Taylor Hicks And Wynonna Highlight Mardi Gras Celebration
Orlando, Fla. - Universal Studios Florida will be transformed into the "Big Easy" for the ultimate street party during Mardi Gras 2007, running eleven Saturday nights beginning February 3 through April 14, 2007.
Party-goers of all ages will enjoy the biggest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans featuring an elaborate parade, hundreds of costumed characters, tons of beads, Cajun cuisine, and live performances by top-name talent. In addition, musicians direct from New Orleans will be showcasing their hottest music.
"Each year, we create a Mardi Gras celebration that captures the spirit of the "Big Easy," said Jim Timon, senior vice president of entertainment, Universal Orlando Resort. "With our authentic parade floats, musicians direct from New Orleans, and, of course, thousands of beads, guests will get caught up in the fun of this party."
The centerpiece of Mardi Gras is the parade featuring 13 vibrant floats winding around the "French Quarter Courtyard," a replica of New Orleans’ French quarter" the heart of Mardi Gras. The floats are designed by "Mr. Mardi Gras," Blaine Kern, whose company, Blaine Kern Artists, Inc., has built Mardi Gras floats since 1932. The float procession will include the traditional Jester, King and Queen and King Gator floats, as well as a series themed, "seasons" featuring sailboats and sunsets to depict "summer," sleighs and silver blues for "winter," colorful leaves for "fall," and an ethereal world for "spring."
Musicians recruited from the heart of New Orleans help get the party started in the French Quarter Courtyard. Musical groups, including Brian Lee and The Blues Power Band, Billy Iuso and the Restless Natives and Big Sam’s Funky Nation, will delight audiences with jazz, zydeco and blues music.
After the parade, guests will be entertained by some of the hottest internationally-known musicians of today during the Mardi Gras Concert Series. Performers include "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, Wynonna, a world-renowned singer and entertainer with 20 "Billboard" No.1 hits, Los Lonely Boys, and legendary Grammy winner Donna Summer.
The Mardi Gras Concert Series also features the legendary R&B, Disco, Pop and 80s sounds of The Temptations & the Four Tops, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Doobie Brothers, and Huey Lewis and the News, and more.
The Mardi Gras celebration would not be complete without the taste of authentic Cajun and Creole classics such as jambalaya, gumbo and beignets, which are sure to tempt the palate of Mardi Gras partiers. Along with mouth-watering food, guests can sip on party drinks made famous in New Orleans.
The Mardi Gras ticket, valid after 5 pm, is available again this year only at Universal Studios and is applicable any one Saturday night from February 3 through April 14 and can be purchased for $44.95 plus tax. (We have posted ticket discounts for select groups at our private site. Affordable Disney members should log in for details.)...
Universal CityWalk will host the official after-party of the Mardi Gras celebration, with guests receiving free admission into select clubs until 2 am by presenting their Mardi Gras tickets. Featuring an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, and specialty shops, Universal CityWalk will give guests the option to continue dining and dancing all night long. For an additional $25, guests can purchase a VIP upgrade ticket to the official Mardi Gras after-party which includes front-of-the-line club access, drink specials and tons of beads. (Source: Universal Press Release)
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Hi Everyone!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Disney typically raises its ticket prices in January. Members should contact our ticket agent before the increase! Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - FREE meals for Kids at these resorts on Disney property!
* The latest news from around the "World" - WDW to Launch Disney Honeymoon Registry on Valentine's Day
* Disney celebrates "Where Dreams Come True" around the world in 2007
* Beth, our travel agent, sends us this passport alert
* Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Disneyland Resort
* Universal Orlando gets ready for Mardi Gras 2007
* This week's coupon - priority seating at Fulton's Crab House at Downtown Disney
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
We now list 24 Sweepstakes to win a Walt Disney World/Florida/Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
These groups can save over $100.00 per night at the Disney World resorts in February and March!
FREE meals for Kids at these resorts on Disney property!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
These groups save $10.00 per ticket to Universal's Mardi Gras Event!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Disneyland room rates are now on sale for a limited time!
This group gets a 2-Day Park Hopper for the Price of One!
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VEGAS
Stay at this luxury resort & casino from $79 per night! Includes:
* Room Upgrade
* 2 FREE Drinks
* 2-for-1 Breakfast
* 2-for-1 Lunch
* Admission for 2 to the Spa
* and more!
Offer available January 9 - April 30, 2007. Must book by February 1, 2007.
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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
>> This group saves $80.00 on day visits to SeaWorld's Discovery Cove!
>> Save 10% on SeaWorld's Discovery Cove packages!
>> Buy one ticket and get one FREE at this popular theme park!
>> Book your Tee Times at this site where rates start at $69!
>> 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!
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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!
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
This Day in Disney History
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"Walt Disney World has pulled its colorful brochures from thousands of hotels, motels, restaurants and businesses throughout the state, maintaining they do little to attract visitors staying at other Florida tourist destinations. Disney officials call it a business decision, but the move has angered some hoteliers and tourism executives. They say their guests have been inconvenienced by the absence of information about Florida's most popular attraction." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 01/10/07)
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"The Disney Honeymoon Registry will launch this Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Couples who plan on spending their honeymoon at Walt Disney World may select from hundreds of dining, shopping and recreation offerings on the registry and their friends and family may purchase these offerings for the couple. The funds are placed on a special Disney gift card for the couple to use on their trip." (Press Release, 01/04/07)
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"A settlement was reached in a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Co. by heirs of a woman who alleged that her death in 2000 from a ruptured brain aneurysm was triggered by riding Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure, according to their attorney." (Source: ocregister.com, 01/04/07)
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"Disney is expanding its selection of guided tours for families with 12 itineraries for 2007. Among the Adventures by Disney tours are trips to Wyoming, including whitewater rafting on the Snake River; the American Southwest; the mid-Atlantic, including a tour of Colonial Williamsburg; Costa Rica, including a zip-line tour of a rainforest; England and France; Ireland; Austria and the Czech Republic; and various destinations in Spain and Italy." Tours are pricey: $8,000 - $12,000 for a family of four. There is a group that qualifies for a 15% discount. Affordable Disney members should log in for details. (Source: news.yahoo.com, 01/02/07)
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Saddam Hussein's backyard had 8-foot tall plastic statues of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck! (Source: mirror.co.uk, 01/01/07)
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Beth, our travel agent, passed on this note from her agency:
"Beginning Jan. 23, all air travelers entering or returning to the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, points in the Caribbean or anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere must present passports. The original date had been Jan. 7, but that was extended by the Departments of State and Homeland Security in late November. The exceptions are U.S. citizens returning from Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, both U.S. territories.
The charge for a new passport is $97 for an adult, good for 10 years, and $82 for a child 15 and younger, good for five years. Most applications take six to eight weeks to process, though the turnaround time right now is about four weeks.
If you do not have a passport, and you were planning to return after 22 January, move on it fast or you may be in jeopardy of missing your trip."
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts New Years Press Release
After a momentous 2006, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is poised to unveil a full slate of exciting new attractions and entertainment in the coming year, highlighted by the continued rollout around the world of its groundbreaking Where Dreams Come True initiative.
"As proud as we are of all that we accomplished in the last year, particularly with the great, global success of Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration, we have even more exciting things in store for 2007 and beyond," said Jay Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "In addition to making dreams come true for our guests around the world, 2007 will be a year in which we continue to invest in our business by adding world-class attractions and entertainment that tell great stories - especially those based on some of Disney's great creative franchises."
"We'll also continue to look for new areas with which we can grow our business and expand our share of the global travel market," Rasulo added. "We think there are incredible opportunities for us on this front, and we're eager to bring the Disney vacation experience to new audiences and places around the world, much like we've done with one of our newest businesses, Adventures by Disney."
Where Dreams Come True
In October, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts - a part of The Walt Disney Company - launched Where Dreams Come True, the first-ever initiative to fully integrate and encompass Disney's entire worldwide portfolio of parks and resorts. The campaign is anchored in the principle that families everywhere, regardless of boundaries or culture, share the belief that Disney parks are a magical escape where they can experience a world of fantasy and imagination.
"Our Dreams initiative brings that belief to life," Rasulo said, "through attractions, entertainment, and, most importantly, Disney cast members, who are raising our already high levels of guest service to even greater heights."
Dreams also serves as the long-term unifying theme for products and services at each park around the world. Under the Dreams umbrella, each international Disney resort will present specially tailored celebratory themes in 2007, such as the 15th anniversary of Disneyland Resort Paris, the start of the celebration of Tokyo Disney Resort's 25th anniversary, and the continued introduction of the Disney experience to a new region of the world at Hong Kong Disneyland.
In the U.S., Dreams has come to life under the banner of The Year of a Million Dreams - a celebration of Disney guests and the way their dreams come true at Disney's parks and resorts. Since The Year of a Million Dreams began in October, cast members have made more than 200,000 dreams come true for guests at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.
Experiences Only Disney Can Provide
Randomly awarded, these dreams include such "money can't buy" experiences as a Dream FASTPASS badge with unique access to some of Disney's most popular attractions; private meetings with favorite Disney characters; shopping sprees; and a variety of unique Disney vacation experiences, including the chance to spend the night in a special suite inside Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World or in the Mickey Mouse Penthouse at the Disneyland Hotel.
"Our cast members are playing a central role during The Year of a Million Dreams," Rasulo said. "They're helping make our guests' dreams come true and they're delivering extraordinary guest service, which is really at the heart of what we do and who we are as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts."
Leveraging Creative Franchises
In addition to a strong focus on guest service, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will unveil a full slate of exciting new attractions, entertainment shows and experiences in 2007, demonstrating its commitment to continually invest in its business. Many of these new attractions - such as the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at the Disneyland Resort, or the Cars Quatre Roues Rallye at the Disneyland Resort Paris - feature stories and characters that have become key creative franchises for all of The Walt Disney Company.
"Whether it's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' or 'Finding Nemo' or 'Toy Story,' Disney parks and resorts are truly where we make these great stories - stories that are known and loved around the world - come to life," Rasulo said. "And now, we're able to use cutting-edge technology to make these stories even more magical, exciting and memorable for our guests."
Enhanced with Technology
For instance, thanks to proprietary, state-of-the-art, computer-animation technology, guests on the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage (due to open at the Disneyland Resort in June) will be able to look out through the submarine's portholes to see Nemo and his animated friends swimming and interacting nearby - with guests seeing the scenes as though they were on a magical underwater voyage through the film.
Sophisticated computer-animation technology will also bring to life Mike Wazowski and his friends at the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club, which opens at the Walt Disney World Resort in spring 2007. Guests will be able to laugh, joke and match wits with the Monsters, Inc. characters in real time, and guests will even be able to text-message jokes backstage for possible use in the show.
"At the heart of all our entertainment is great storytelling," said Rasulo. "Yet we're always looking for new tools, and new technologies, to enhance the way we tell these stories - and the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club are two wonderful examples."
In the coming year, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will also continue to roll out technologies and tools to help guests make their vacations with Disney more personalized and customized. For instance, at the new DisneyParks.com website, an online feature helps guests customize their vacations with specific styles of entertainment. The site then generates a personalized map that guides guests to their priority activities once they arrive at a Disney park, with special tips for personalized fun.
Another feature of the DisneyParks.com website is a customizable "widget" that can be downloaded to a desktop computer. The widget functions as an interactive message center - providing information about new attractions and events at Disney parks, custom messages for annual passholders, and vacation planning tips and tools.
Magic in New Places
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will also continue to expand its signature brand of family entertainment to new corners of the global vacation market in 2007.
This summer, the Disney Cruise Line will set sail for Europe to offer its first-ever Mediterranean itineraries. This spring, Adventures by Disney - Disney's guided group vacation program - will launch a greatly expanded list of itineraries for 2007, with new adventures planned for many more cities in Europe and new cities in the U.S. And in late 2007, the Disney Vacation Club will open the first phase of its eighth resort at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort.
"We are excited about what the future holds for us," said Rasulo. "From new attractions and entertainment, to bringing the Disney experience to new corners of the globe, to new storytelling horizons and technologies, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and its cast members will continue to make dreams come true for people all over the world in 2007 and beyond."
New Attractions and Entertainment
Following is a list of the exciting new attractions, entertainment and experiences being offered by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in 2007, during the Where Dreams Come True and Year of a Million Dreams initiatives:
-- Cinderella Castle Suite (Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort) - On most days, a randomly chosen guest will be invited to spend the night, with his or her family, in the new royal bedroom suite inside Cinderella Castle. (Opens January 2007)
-- "Finding Nemo - The Musical" (Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort) - The Great Barrier Reef comes to colorful life in this all-new musical by a Tony Award-winning composer, inspired by the hit Disney-Pixar film. (January 2007)
-- The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort) - Guests will join Nemo's friends to search for the playful clownfish in one of the world's largest saltwater aquariums. (January 2007)
-- Rockin' Both Parks (Disneyland Resort) - With new lighting and all-new soundtracks, Space Mountain and California' Screamin' are being temporarily transformed into unique rock 'n' roll experiences. (January 2007)
-- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club (Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort) - Guests will find the power of laughter in an engaging, interactive adventure inspired by Disney-Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." (Spring 2007)
-- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage (Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort) - Inspired by the Disney-Pixar film, this all-new attraction will take guests on a real (and unbelievable) underwater excursion. (June 2007)
-- Animation Academy (Hong Kong Disneyland) - Guests get the chance to pick up a pencil and be part of the Disney creative experience - through art. (Summer 2007)
-- Mickey's WaterWorks (Hong Kong Disneyland) - In this day parade designed uniquely for Hong Kong Disneyland, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy show how they keep the landscape looking so lush. (Summer 2007)
-- Cars Quatre Roues Rallye (Walt Disney Studios Park, Disneyland Resort Paris) - Guests take a spin through the desert landscape on a wild, figure-8 racecourse inspired by the Disney-Pixar film "Cars." (Summer 2007)
-- Crush's Coaster (Walt Disney Studios, Disneyland Resort Paris) - Guests surf the East Australian Current onboard a spinning turtle shell in this new attraction inspired by the film "Finding Nemo." (Summer 2007)
-- Disney Cruise Line - For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will set sail for Europe with itineraries from the port of Barcelona, Spain, to eight Mediterranean ports of call, including stops near Rome, Florence, Pisa, Marseilles and Cannes. (Summer 2007)
-- Adventures by Disney - Disney's guided group vacation program will expand its list of itineraries in 2007 to include such exciting destinations as Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Ireland, the American Southwest and an American heritage tour through the Northeastern U.S. (Summer 2007)
-- Disney Vacation Club - Disney's vacation ownership program will open the first phase of its eighth resort: Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, which will be part of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort. (Late 2007)
-- Dream Along with Mickey (Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort) -- In this new, 20-minute live stage show, Mickey and friends treat guests to a dreams-inspired party on the forecourt stage of Cinderella Castle. (Opened October 2006)
-- Mickey Mouse Penthouse (Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Resort) - Most days, a randomly chosen guest is invited to bring his or her family to spend the night inside the all-new Mickey Mouse Penthouse, with magical views overlooking both the Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. (Opened December 2006)
The debut of these attractions, entertainment shows and experiences follow the opening of many other attractions at Disney parks around the world in 2006, including:
-- Monsters, Inc.: Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! - Disney's California Adventure Park, Disneyland Resort (opened January 2006)
-- Expedition Everest - Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort (April)
-- Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast - Disneyland Park, Disneyland Paris Resort (April)
-- Autopia - Hong Kong Disneyland (July)
-- Stitch Encounter - Hong Kong Disneyland (July)
-- UFO Zone - Hong Kong Disneyland (July)
-- Tower of Terror - Tokyo DisneySea Park, Tokyo Disney Resort (September) (Source: Press Release, 01/04/07)
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Disneyland Resort
Music From The Grammy-Nominated Group And Special Effects Create All-New Rockin’ Experiences At Space Mountain And California Screamin’ For A Limited Time
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently nominated for six Grammy awards, are red hot and their music will temporarily transform Space Mountain at Disneyland and California Screamin’ at Disney’s California Adventure into new rock n’ roll adventures. As part of the "Year of A Million Dreams" celebration at Disneyland Resort, rock fans’ dreams will come true as Rockin’ Both Parks provides new special effects and soundtracks specifically remixed to heighten every twist, turn, rise and drop of each thrilling attraction.
For a limited time (from January 3 through April 26, 2007), guests will experience Space Mountain like never before. The high-speed interstellar adventure, that has captivated Disneyland guests since the 1970s, will temporarily have an all-new twist. Rockin’ Space Mountain fans will find the attraction sporting new technology that features illuminated dancing rock fans, more than 200 lights brightening the track and a brand-new, customized soundtrack by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band’s famous song, "Higher Ground," which was a 1989 hit version of the Stevie Wonder original tune, will create an out-of-this-world rock adventure. Along with new technology and lighting, all systems are a go.
Riders of Rockin’ California Screamin’ at Disney’s California Adventure will also twist and turn to a new soundtrack. With a specially customized version of Red Hot Chili Peppers’s 1999 hit "Around the World," guests will rock through the attraction’s 6,000 feet of track. The four-minute ride is the world’s longest steel looping roller coaster and takes guests from zero to 55 miles per hour in just four seconds. (Source: Disneyland Press Release, 12/28/06)
Click here for an article about the new music.
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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO - THROW ME SOME BEADS, MISTAH!
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2007 FEATURES AUTHENTIC PARADE WITH 13 LAVISH FLOATS, STILT WALKERS, STREET PERFORMERS, AND "BIG EASY" MUSICAL TALENT
Live Concerts from "American Idol" Winner Taylor Hicks And Wynonna Highlight Mardi Gras Celebration
Orlando, Fla. - Universal Studios Florida will be transformed into the "Big Easy" for the ultimate street party during Mardi Gras 2007, running eleven Saturday nights beginning February 3 through April 14, 2007.
Party-goers of all ages will enjoy the biggest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans featuring an elaborate parade, hundreds of costumed characters, tons of beads, Cajun cuisine, and live performances by top-name talent. In addition, musicians direct from New Orleans will be showcasing their hottest music.
"Each year, we create a Mardi Gras celebration that captures the spirit of the "Big Easy," said Jim Timon, senior vice president of entertainment, Universal Orlando Resort. "With our authentic parade floats, musicians direct from New Orleans, and, of course, thousands of beads, guests will get caught up in the fun of this party."
The centerpiece of Mardi Gras is the parade featuring 13 vibrant floats winding around the "French Quarter Courtyard," a replica of New Orleans’ French quarter" the heart of Mardi Gras. The floats are designed by "Mr. Mardi Gras," Blaine Kern, whose company, Blaine Kern Artists, Inc., has built Mardi Gras floats since 1932. The float procession will include the traditional Jester, King and Queen and King Gator floats, as well as a series themed, "seasons" featuring sailboats and sunsets to depict "summer," sleighs and silver blues for "winter," colorful leaves for "fall," and an ethereal world for "spring."
Musicians recruited from the heart of New Orleans help get the party started in the French Quarter Courtyard. Musical groups, including Brian Lee and The Blues Power Band, Billy Iuso and the Restless Natives and Big Sam’s Funky Nation, will delight audiences with jazz, zydeco and blues music.
After the parade, guests will be entertained by some of the hottest internationally-known musicians of today during the Mardi Gras Concert Series. Performers include "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, Wynonna, a world-renowned singer and entertainer with 20 "Billboard" No.1 hits, Los Lonely Boys, and legendary Grammy winner Donna Summer.
The Mardi Gras Concert Series also features the legendary R&B, Disco, Pop and 80s sounds of The Temptations & the Four Tops, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Doobie Brothers, and Huey Lewis and the News, and more.
The Mardi Gras celebration would not be complete without the taste of authentic Cajun and Creole classics such as jambalaya, gumbo and beignets, which are sure to tempt the palate of Mardi Gras partiers. Along with mouth-watering food, guests can sip on party drinks made famous in New Orleans.
The Mardi Gras ticket, valid after 5 pm, is available again this year only at Universal Studios and is applicable any one Saturday night from February 3 through April 14 and can be purchased for $44.95 plus tax. (We have posted ticket discounts for select groups at our private site. Affordable Disney members should log in for details.)...
Universal CityWalk will host the official after-party of the Mardi Gras celebration, with guests receiving free admission into select clubs until 2 am by presenting their Mardi Gras tickets. Featuring an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, and specialty shops, Universal CityWalk will give guests the option to continue dining and dancing all night long. For an additional $25, guests can purchase a VIP upgrade ticket to the official Mardi Gras after-party which includes front-of-the-line club access, drink specials and tons of beads. (Source: Universal Press Release)
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