Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
THE DISNEY NEWS
April 4, 2007
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Hi Everyone!
Disney rarely offers deals to the general public during its busiest seasons: Spring Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and Easter. If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation," to make your vacation affordable. Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - Free admission to Orlando park, Celebration resort special, rental car special, kids fly free to Disneyland
* The latest news from around the "World" - Disney envisions high-school football stadium at their Wide World of Sports complex
* Look out for check scams on the 'Net
* Jennifer writes about her favorite times to visit Walt Disney World
* SeaWorld announces new family trills in 2007
* This week's coupon - save at this popular Kissimmee restaurant
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NEW THIS WEEK
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
* Save $20.00 on a weekly car rental! Plus! Get a FREE weekend day! Expires 07/31/07.
* Enjoy a 2nd Day FREE at this popular Orlando park!
* Stay at this Resort in Celebration April 29 - June 30 at a special rate of $79 per night! Plus! They will automatically upgrade your room to their very comfortable Sleep Number Bed rooms (value savings of $10 - $20 per night off the regular rate). Hurry, reservations must be made by April 7!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Kids fly FREE to Disneyland!
=================================================
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
>> Several ways to win a Walt Disney World / Florida / Disneyland / Southern California vacation!
>> 3 new deals for spring! A package without dining, a package with dining, and a room-only discount! Valid 04/15/07 - 05/23/07.
>> Save up to $350 per person (up to $1400 for a family of four) on an Adventure by Disney with this special!
>> Exclusively from one of our providers: UK visitors get their 6th Night FREE when they stay at the Walt Disney World Resorts! Valid all 2007 and, the last time I checked, includes Christmas and New Year's Eve!
>> FREE meals for Kids at these resorts on Disney property!
>> FREE Customized Park Maps for Walt Disney World!
>> This group can save up to $100.00 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 30% at Universal's Portofino, Hard Rock and Royal Pacific Resort Hotels!
>> These groups get a FREE year's admission to the Kennedy Space Center!
>> Book 4 nights and get the 5th Night FREE at any Universal Orlando onsite hotel! Plus, receive a FREE room upgrade!
>> UK residents save 45% on tickets to this theme park!
>> 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
>> Sail to Spain for $1250 per person, double occupancy!
>> Early Bird Special for Disney's Repositioning Cruise to the West Coast! Children as low as $99!
* 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!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
>> Fourth Night Free at Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels!
>> Kids fly FREE to Disneyland! A family of four can save $700.00 on airfare!
>> This group gets a 2-Day Park Hopper for the Price of One!
>> 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
>> Discover the secret to getting FREE admission!
--------------------------------
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!
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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
>> Repositioning Cruises in April at Amazing Prices! Florida to England: 12 nights from $549! Texas to Spain: 13 nights from $499! Louisiana to Puerto Rico: 7 nights from $399! (per person, double occupancy)
>> 14 cruise specials to Alaska, Canada, South Pacific, Southeast Asia, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean!
>> 7-night Caribbean Cruises starting at $649 for Thanksgiving 2007!
>> Cruises to Europe and the Caribbean from $599 per person!
>> Inexpensive Shore Excursions and Tours!
--------------------------------
OTHER VACATION SPECIALS
>> All inclusive (air and hotel) 4-day Jamaica vacation for $449! Plus, every third night FREE!
>> Super-Inclusive Packages! All food, beverages and activities are included in one price! From $38 per person!
>> Kids Sail FREE to Bermuda! Adult rates from $299 per person!
--------------------------------
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
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
This Day in Disney History
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"Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex turned 10 years old Wednesday, and a celebration was in order... Officials said they would like to add facilities, such as a high-school football stadium, to increase space and schedule prestige." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/01/07)
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
"Visit Florida, the state's official tourism marketing group, has launched an updated and redesigned Worth the Drive guidebook. The book includes 21 new self-directed driving tours that help motorists explore some of the state's best-kept secrets." Pick up a free copy at Florida's Welcome Centers (I-95, I-10, I-75, U.S. Highway 231 and the Capitol) or browse the guide online.
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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.
=================================================
Look Out for Check Scams on the 'Net
"Counterfeit check scam artists respond to people who have posted items for sale on legitimate Web sites such as eBay and Craigslist. Then they offer to buy an item and send a certified check for more than the purchase price. The seller is asked to deposit the check and wire back the difference. Consumers who cash the check and wire the money find out later that the check was fake."
Do not cash the check. Call the bank and have them verify that the check is real. If you take the check to your bank, see your bank manager, not the teller. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/01/07)
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Last week a new member wanted to know when the crowds are smaller and the weather is still nice enough to go swimming.
Jennifer writes
"I have been during February and the beginning of June and both are great. If you don't want to go to water parks, February is the way to go. It's still about 60-70 and the crowds are low. In the beginning of June there are more people but still the wait times were good as well."
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SEAWORLD ANNOUNCES NEW FAMILY THRILLS IN 2007
The entire family will thrill to numerous NEW adventures launching this year at SeaWorld Orlando. From Sesame Street characters turned pirates, to three new sea-themed family rides and an expanded, four-acre Shamu’s Happy Harbor playground, families will enjoy a line-up of new experiences that could only come from SeaWorld. The fun continues even after the sun sets with a new high-energy Shamu Rocks concert featuring an urban beat and colossal effects. Vacation moments become lifelong memories as the shows, and even the rides, are designed to be enjoyed together as a family.
Not wanting to be left out of a whole year of family activities, the Shamu family of killer whales also welcomed a new calf on March 12.
New additions coming in 2007 include:
ELMO AND THE BOOKANEERS, April 2 through Labor Day Weekend
Learning to read has never been as fun as Elmo and his Sesame Street friends combine singing and dancing in an all-new swashbuckling pirate adventure that can only be seen at SeaWorld Orlando.
Featuring an original musical score, special effects and live-action performances, this 20-minute show is sure to delight the whole family. Stars of the show include Elmo, Bert, Ernie, Rosita, Telly Monster, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby - the first new female Muppet to join Sesame Street in more than 13 years.
SHAMU’S HAPPY HARBOR EXPANSION AND RIDES, Open Memorial Day Weekend
Shamu’s Happy Harbor is the ultimate play destination for kids. This May, it doubles in size to four acres as it launches three new family rides -- Ocean Commotion, Flying Fiddler and Sea Carousel -- joining the three new rides added last fall.
* Ocean Commotion, a fanta-"sea" themed enormous 19-foot tug boat, will take 24 riders at a time on a swinging boat ride, gently rocking back-and-forth and whirling side-to-side
* The Flying Fiddler, a giant, bright-red fiddler crab with illuminated eyes that move, fills its belly with 12 children and adults and lifts them to more than 20 feet in the air. At the height of the moment, the Flying Fiddler begins jumping in a vertical descent in a quick series of short drops, sure to bring elated faces of surprise and delight.
* Adding a classic element to Shamu’s Happy Harbor is an elaborate Sea Carousel - a marine-themed masterpiece topped by a behemoth 45-foot-wide pink octopus. Riders board a colorful collection of 65 sea creatures including giant exotic fish, sea lions, otters, sharks and dolphins, and "float" up and down as the carousel revolves to the sounds of the sea.
This new seaside paradise joins the 2006 new additions to Shamu’s Happy Harbor - the Shamu Express, a killer whale-themed roller coaster; Jazzy Jellies, a jellyfish-themed samba tower ride; and Swishy Fishies, a waterspout-themed teacup ride - as well as four stories of nets and tunnels, a huge sand box, and a playful pirate ship.
SHAMU ROCKS, Opens Memorial Day Weekend
Shamu Rocks is a rock n’ roll concert of unprecedented proportions combining improvisational movements of killer whales with music remixed by some of the hottest rock stars in the industry including Savage Garden, Cold Play, Jennifer Lopez, Rascal Flats and Shakira.
Driven by an urban beat and colossal effects, Shamu and a team of skilled trainers take center stage as killer whale performances transform the arena into joyous frenzy. Pushing the limits of a stadium performance through technical magnitude, animal feats and creative prowess, Shamu Rocks provides guests with a one-of-a-kind experience only SeaWorld could create.
Taking the performance to dynamic magnitude, a 3-story tail fluke flanked by four, 20-foot-wide rotating LED screens dominates the scene and showcases abstract visuals that can be combined to create an 80-foot-long panoramic screen, setting the stage for a colossal multimedia presentation. Topping that off, nearly 100 speakers throughout the stadium, provide an optimal rock n’ roll surround-sound experience.
SeaWorld Orlando takes families below the surface, above the waves and beyond their expectations. More than 200 acres of up-close animal encounters, thrilling attractions and lavish performances immerse guests in the mysteries of the sea. Whether coming face-to-face with Shamu, petting dolphins, counting the teeth on a shark or feeding seals and sea lions, vacation adventures become lifelong memories at SeaWorld Orlando. (Source: Press Release, 03/30/07)
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MONEY SAVING COUPON
Colorado House of Beef)
7571 W. Hwy 192
Kissimmee Florida 34747
407-396-1170
Serving steaks, seafood, and ribs for over 25 years. Save 15% with this coupon.
=================================================
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.
--------------------------------
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.
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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.
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See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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April 4, 2007
Copyright © 1999 - 2007 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
=================================================
To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following
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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!
Disney rarely offers deals to the general public during its busiest seasons: Spring Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and Easter. If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation," to make your vacation affordable. Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - Free admission to Orlando park, Celebration resort special, rental car special, kids fly free to Disneyland
* The latest news from around the "World" - Disney envisions high-school football stadium at their Wide World of Sports complex
* Look out for check scams on the 'Net
* Jennifer writes about her favorite times to visit Walt Disney World
* SeaWorld announces new family trills in 2007
* This week's coupon - save at this popular Kissimmee restaurant
=================================================
NEW THIS WEEK
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
* Save $20.00 on a weekly car rental! Plus! Get a FREE weekend day! Expires 07/31/07.
* Enjoy a 2nd Day FREE at this popular Orlando park!
* Stay at this Resort in Celebration April 29 - June 30 at a special rate of $79 per night! Plus! They will automatically upgrade your room to their very comfortable Sleep Number Bed rooms (value savings of $10 - $20 per night off the regular rate). Hurry, reservations must be made by April 7!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Kids fly FREE to Disneyland!
=================================================
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
>> Several ways to win a Walt Disney World / Florida / Disneyland / Southern California vacation!
>> 3 new deals for spring! A package without dining, a package with dining, and a room-only discount! Valid 04/15/07 - 05/23/07.
>> Save up to $350 per person (up to $1400 for a family of four) on an Adventure by Disney with this special!
>> Exclusively from one of our providers: UK visitors get their 6th Night FREE when they stay at the Walt Disney World Resorts! Valid all 2007 and, the last time I checked, includes Christmas and New Year's Eve!
>> FREE meals for Kids at these resorts on Disney property!
>> FREE Customized Park Maps for Walt Disney World!
>> This group can save up to $100.00 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!
--------------------------------
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> Save up to 30% at Universal's Portofino, Hard Rock and Royal Pacific Resort Hotels!
>> These groups get a FREE year's admission to the Kennedy Space Center!
>> Book 4 nights and get the 5th Night FREE at any Universal Orlando onsite hotel! Plus, receive a FREE room upgrade!
>> UK residents save 45% on tickets to this theme park!
>> 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!
--------------------------------
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
>> Sail to Spain for $1250 per person, double occupancy!
>> Early Bird Special for Disney's Repositioning Cruise to the West Coast! Children as low as $99!
* 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!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
>> Fourth Night Free at Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels!
>> Kids fly FREE to Disneyland! A family of four can save $700.00 on airfare!
>> This group gets a 2-Day Park Hopper for the Price of One!
>> 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!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> Discover the secret to getting FREE admission!
--------------------------------
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!
--------------------------------
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
>> Repositioning Cruises in April at Amazing Prices! Florida to England: 12 nights from $549! Texas to Spain: 13 nights from $499! Louisiana to Puerto Rico: 7 nights from $399! (per person, double occupancy)
>> 14 cruise specials to Alaska, Canada, South Pacific, Southeast Asia, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean!
>> 7-night Caribbean Cruises starting at $649 for Thanksgiving 2007!
>> Cruises to Europe and the Caribbean from $599 per person!
>> Inexpensive Shore Excursions and Tours!
--------------------------------
OTHER VACATION SPECIALS
>> All inclusive (air and hotel) 4-day Jamaica vacation for $449! Plus, every third night FREE!
>> Super-Inclusive Packages! All food, beverages and activities are included in one price! From $38 per person!
>> Kids Sail FREE to Bermuda! Adult rates from $299 per person!
--------------------------------
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's Wide World of Sports Complex turned 10 years old Wednesday, and a celebration was in order... Officials said they would like to add facilities, such as a high-school football stadium, to increase space and schedule prestige." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/01/07)
--------------------------------
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
"Visit Florida, the state's official tourism marketing group, has launched an updated and redesigned Worth the Drive guidebook. The book includes 21 new self-directed driving tours that help motorists explore some of the state's best-kept secrets." Pick up a free copy at Florida's Welcome Centers (I-95, I-10, I-75, U.S. Highway 231 and the Capitol) or browse the guide online.
=================================================
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.
=================================================
Look Out for Check Scams on the 'Net
"Counterfeit check scam artists respond to people who have posted items for sale on legitimate Web sites such as eBay and Craigslist. Then they offer to buy an item and send a certified check for more than the purchase price. The seller is asked to deposit the check and wire back the difference. Consumers who cash the check and wire the money find out later that the check was fake."
Do not cash the check. Call the bank and have them verify that the check is real. If you take the check to your bank, see your bank manager, not the teller. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/01/07)
=================================================
Last week a new member wanted to know when the crowds are smaller and the weather is still nice enough to go swimming.
Jennifer writes
"I have been during February and the beginning of June and both are great. If you don't want to go to water parks, February is the way to go. It's still about 60-70 and the crowds are low. In the beginning of June there are more people but still the wait times were good as well."
=================================================
SEAWORLD ANNOUNCES NEW FAMILY THRILLS IN 2007
The entire family will thrill to numerous NEW adventures launching this year at SeaWorld Orlando. From Sesame Street characters turned pirates, to three new sea-themed family rides and an expanded, four-acre Shamu’s Happy Harbor playground, families will enjoy a line-up of new experiences that could only come from SeaWorld. The fun continues even after the sun sets with a new high-energy Shamu Rocks concert featuring an urban beat and colossal effects. Vacation moments become lifelong memories as the shows, and even the rides, are designed to be enjoyed together as a family.
Not wanting to be left out of a whole year of family activities, the Shamu family of killer whales also welcomed a new calf on March 12.
New additions coming in 2007 include:
ELMO AND THE BOOKANEERS, April 2 through Labor Day Weekend
Learning to read has never been as fun as Elmo and his Sesame Street friends combine singing and dancing in an all-new swashbuckling pirate adventure that can only be seen at SeaWorld Orlando.
Featuring an original musical score, special effects and live-action performances, this 20-minute show is sure to delight the whole family. Stars of the show include Elmo, Bert, Ernie, Rosita, Telly Monster, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby - the first new female Muppet to join Sesame Street in more than 13 years.
SHAMU’S HAPPY HARBOR EXPANSION AND RIDES, Open Memorial Day Weekend
Shamu’s Happy Harbor is the ultimate play destination for kids. This May, it doubles in size to four acres as it launches three new family rides -- Ocean Commotion, Flying Fiddler and Sea Carousel -- joining the three new rides added last fall.
* Ocean Commotion, a fanta-"sea" themed enormous 19-foot tug boat, will take 24 riders at a time on a swinging boat ride, gently rocking back-and-forth and whirling side-to-side
* The Flying Fiddler, a giant, bright-red fiddler crab with illuminated eyes that move, fills its belly with 12 children and adults and lifts them to more than 20 feet in the air. At the height of the moment, the Flying Fiddler begins jumping in a vertical descent in a quick series of short drops, sure to bring elated faces of surprise and delight.
* Adding a classic element to Shamu’s Happy Harbor is an elaborate Sea Carousel - a marine-themed masterpiece topped by a behemoth 45-foot-wide pink octopus. Riders board a colorful collection of 65 sea creatures including giant exotic fish, sea lions, otters, sharks and dolphins, and "float" up and down as the carousel revolves to the sounds of the sea.
This new seaside paradise joins the 2006 new additions to Shamu’s Happy Harbor - the Shamu Express, a killer whale-themed roller coaster; Jazzy Jellies, a jellyfish-themed samba tower ride; and Swishy Fishies, a waterspout-themed teacup ride - as well as four stories of nets and tunnels, a huge sand box, and a playful pirate ship.
SHAMU ROCKS, Opens Memorial Day Weekend
Shamu Rocks is a rock n’ roll concert of unprecedented proportions combining improvisational movements of killer whales with music remixed by some of the hottest rock stars in the industry including Savage Garden, Cold Play, Jennifer Lopez, Rascal Flats and Shakira.
Driven by an urban beat and colossal effects, Shamu and a team of skilled trainers take center stage as killer whale performances transform the arena into joyous frenzy. Pushing the limits of a stadium performance through technical magnitude, animal feats and creative prowess, Shamu Rocks provides guests with a one-of-a-kind experience only SeaWorld could create.
Taking the performance to dynamic magnitude, a 3-story tail fluke flanked by four, 20-foot-wide rotating LED screens dominates the scene and showcases abstract visuals that can be combined to create an 80-foot-long panoramic screen, setting the stage for a colossal multimedia presentation. Topping that off, nearly 100 speakers throughout the stadium, provide an optimal rock n’ roll surround-sound experience.
SeaWorld Orlando takes families below the surface, above the waves and beyond their expectations. More than 200 acres of up-close animal encounters, thrilling attractions and lavish performances immerse guests in the mysteries of the sea. Whether coming face-to-face with Shamu, petting dolphins, counting the teeth on a shark or feeding seals and sea lions, vacation adventures become lifelong memories at SeaWorld Orlando. (Source: Press Release, 03/30/07)
=================================================
MONEY SAVING COUPON
Colorado House of Beef)
7571 W. Hwy 192
Kissimmee Florida 34747
407-396-1170
Serving steaks, seafood, and ribs for over 25 years. Save 15% with this coupon.
=================================================
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.
--------------------------------
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.
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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
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.
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AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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