Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
THE DISNEY NEWS
April 11, 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 dining at Walt Disney World, discounted Disneyland tickets, kids stay and play FREE at Disneyland Paris, discounted Universal "all you can eat" tickets, and new Disney cruise line discounts
* The latest news from around the "World" - Disney to allow gay and lesbian couples to buy wedding packages at Walt Disney World or Disneyland
* 2007 Flower and Garden Festival opens at Epcot
* This week's coupons - save at this local Tex Mex restaurant and at Baskin Robbins
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Late Summer Special! FREE dining at Walt Disney World!
Note! The deadline to book Walt Disney World's spring deal is April 14! Affordable Disney members need to contact our travel agent before it's too late!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
This group saves on Universal's All You Can Eat Tickets!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Save $10.00 on Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets!
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
New discounts for these groups!
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DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> Kids under 7 receive FREE hotel accommodation and FREE admission to both parks!
>> April Special: Save 25%! Includes 2 nights accommodation and 3 days in the parks!
>> Save 15% on Disney's Half Board Meal Plans!
>> New Extra Magic Hours
>> Early Booking Package
>> 5 days/4 nights for the price of 4 days/3 nights!
>> 6 days/5 nights for the price of 5 days/4 nights!
>> 4 days/3 nights for the price of 3 days/2 nights!
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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
>> Several ways to win a Walt Disney World/Florida 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!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
>> Win a Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
>> 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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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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"Working at Disney is less than a dream come true, according to a Web site launched Tuesday by five unions representing Walt Disney World workers in ongoing contract negotiations.
The site, WeAreDisney.info, outlines issues that the unions want addressed, including wages, health-care costs, outsourcing and retirement benefits." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/11/07)
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"A ride through the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase now includes an adventure with Donald Duck, Jose Carioca and Panchito, the heroes of the 1944 Disney film The Three Caballeros." The new Gran Fiesta Tour replaces the former El Rio Del Tiempo. Guests can also meet the three costumed characters outside the pavilion.
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor comedy show is finally open at the Magic Kingdom. Mike Wozowski, the one-eyed character from Disney's film Monsters Inc, "and other animated comedians run through an 11-minute comedy routine, mixing jokes and interactive technology to talk with and respond to the audience." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/09/07)
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"Both Tinker Bell and Hook are topiaries composed of colorful, leafy plants. They are among 70 such sculptures on display at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which began Thursday." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/07/07)
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"Walt Disney Parks & Resorts said Friday that it has 'updated' its policies to allow gay and lesbian couples to buy wedding packages at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, and use all the same wedding spots previously reserved for heterosexual couples. Ceremonies also will be allowed on Disney Cruise Line ships and other Disney facilities." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/07/07)
(Note: The first week in June is Gay Week at Walt Disney World)
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"Disney Plush Easter Baskets sold at Wal-Mart have been voluntarily recalled. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children." (Source: news10now.com, 04/06/07)
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"Walt Disney World may be cashing in big on its $100 million Expedition Everest, riding the coaster's popularity to new attendance heights last year at Disney's Animal Kingdom... Now, Universal Orlando -- which suffered disappointing attendance, according to the estimates -- appears poised to shell out as much as $120 million to attract visitors, though just what it has planned remains a mystery." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/05/07)
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Click here for a video sample of Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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"An estimated 112 million people traveled to Disney theme parks worldwide last year, setting a record, according to a new amusement industry survey... A 10-year-old giraffe named Nikki gave birth to a calf at Disney's Animal Kingdom last month. The calf, named Rori, weighed 151 pounds and was 6 feet 1 inch tall when it was born on March 26." (Source: local6.com, 04/04/07)
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
Elmo and the Bookaneers show is now running at SeaWorld's Bayside Stadium. "The live show features Elmo, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and other characters from the popular children's TV show in an adventure involving pirates and books."
If you really like the beds, towels and toiletries at the Radisson Hotels & Resorts, you can now buy them online at http://www.radissonguestboutique.com.
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/09/07)
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"Poised over the entrance to the newest attraction at Universal CityWalk Orlando is an Incredible Hulk-sized tattooing needle... It marks the spot where the Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co. will open in mid-April. The grand opening of the Orlando store is set for May 10." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/06/07)
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Click here to learn what to pack and how to pack it for a cruise.
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
"A glass eyeball, a cane, a diamond ring - even a toilet seat. Disneyland Resort's lost-and-found department has come across some doozies over the years." (Source: ocregister.com, 04/10/07)
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Disneyland Resort Calendar
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
"A laptop computer accessory mailed to a crewmember sparked a bomb search aboard the Disney cruise ship Magic on Saturday, Local 6 News partner Florida Today reported." (Source: local6.com, 04/07/07)
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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.
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2007 Flower and Garden Festival April 5 - June 3, 2007
A flower-festooned pirate ship will drop anchor and Disney princess topiaries will color the landscape at the 14th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival April 5-June 3 at Walt Disney World Resort. Previously running for seven weeks, the popular festival expands to 60 days this year and offers more floral fantasy and gardening fun than ever before.
The first-ever pirate ship topiary will feature Peter Pan and his nemesis, Captain Hook, plus Tinker Bell -- all as intricately designed topiaries. Pirate Mickey Mouse and Princess Minnie Mouse, plus Cinderella and Prince Charming, Belle and her Beast from "Beauty and the Beast," and other popular characters make topiary appearances throughout the park. A towering Pirate Goofy, with Donald Duck and Pluto, offer Disney gardeners a chance to reach new topiary heights.
In all, there will be more than 70 topiaries -- plus 30 million blooms, artfully designed floral beds, expertly crafted bonsai trees and lush rose gardens gracing the 300 acres of Future World and World Showcase. For the first time in the festival's history, Disney's horticultural team will plant two crop rotations during the fest -- which will produce "the biggest opening show ever" and allow for a more brilliant floral display for the festival's duration, says horticultural manager, Eric Darden.
Beyond the dazzling displays of bursting blooms, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is known by gardening aficionados for its celebrity guest speakers, hands-on seminars and innovative planting demonstrations and exhibits.
Each evening, Flower Power concerts rock the park with live entertainment from top acts of the 1960s and '70s. Past lineups have included The Turtles, Davy Jones, The Association and other crowd pleasers.
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden is back with hundreds of butterflies in a screened, walk-through enclosure that will include a live exhibit showing how caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies. The family-oriented Growing Future Gardeners area, complete with colorful (and tasty) planting ideas for kids and parents, doubles in size this year following an overwhelming family response during its 2006 debut.
New themed weekend events will salute spring romance and Easter whimsy. Back by popular demand are the child-friendly I Dig Bugs weekend, Art in the Garden weekend, and the time-honored Mother's Day celebration, among others.
Other festival features include:
The Festival Center, where guests can find program guides and festival merchandise and attend speaker presentations and demonstrations.
The popular Great American Gardeners series, opening with Paul James of HGTV's "Gardening by the Yard," April 5-8.
A "Lift and Sniff" Fragrance Garden at the France pavilion showcasing flowers and plants used to create several Guerlain perfumes.
Disney Gardening at Home presentations during which Disney horticulturists share tips and secrets for at-home gardening.
Kids' activities, including an upgraded, fun-filled Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden, Disney character meet and greets and daily ladybug releases. (Source: Press Release)
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MONEY SAVING COUPONS
Amigos Tex Mex Restaurant & Cantina
8282 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
407/363-7708
Save 15% with this coupon.
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Baskin Robbins
7440 International Drive
4580 S Semoran Blvd
13781 S John Young Parkway
Enjoy a Free Ice Cream Topping with 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.
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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
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 11, 2007
Copyright © 1999 - 2007 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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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 dining at Walt Disney World, discounted Disneyland tickets, kids stay and play FREE at Disneyland Paris, discounted Universal "all you can eat" tickets, and new Disney cruise line discounts
* The latest news from around the "World" - Disney to allow gay and lesbian couples to buy wedding packages at Walt Disney World or Disneyland
* 2007 Flower and Garden Festival opens at Epcot
* This week's coupons - save at this local Tex Mex restaurant and at Baskin Robbins
=================================================
NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Late Summer Special! FREE dining at Walt Disney World!
Note! The deadline to book Walt Disney World's spring deal is April 14! Affordable Disney members need to contact our travel agent before it's too late!
--------------------------------
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
This group saves on Universal's All You Can Eat Tickets!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Save $10.00 on Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets!
--------------------------------
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
New discounts for these groups!
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> Kids under 7 receive FREE hotel accommodation and FREE admission to both parks!
>> April Special: Save 25%! Includes 2 nights accommodation and 3 days in the parks!
>> Save 15% on Disney's Half Board Meal Plans!
>> New Extra Magic Hours
>> Early Booking Package
>> 5 days/4 nights for the price of 4 days/3 nights!
>> 6 days/5 nights for the price of 5 days/4 nights!
>> 4 days/3 nights for the price of 3 days/2 nights!
=================================================
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 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!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
>> Win a Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
>> 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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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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"Working at Disney is less than a dream come true, according to a Web site launched Tuesday by five unions representing Walt Disney World workers in ongoing contract negotiations.
The site, WeAreDisney.info, outlines issues that the unions want addressed, including wages, health-care costs, outsourcing and retirement benefits." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/11/07)
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"A ride through the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase now includes an adventure with Donald Duck, Jose Carioca and Panchito, the heroes of the 1944 Disney film The Three Caballeros." The new Gran Fiesta Tour replaces the former El Rio Del Tiempo. Guests can also meet the three costumed characters outside the pavilion.
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor comedy show is finally open at the Magic Kingdom. Mike Wozowski, the one-eyed character from Disney's film Monsters Inc, "and other animated comedians run through an 11-minute comedy routine, mixing jokes and interactive technology to talk with and respond to the audience." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/09/07)
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"Both Tinker Bell and Hook are topiaries composed of colorful, leafy plants. They are among 70 such sculptures on display at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which began Thursday." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/07/07)
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"Walt Disney Parks & Resorts said Friday that it has 'updated' its policies to allow gay and lesbian couples to buy wedding packages at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, and use all the same wedding spots previously reserved for heterosexual couples. Ceremonies also will be allowed on Disney Cruise Line ships and other Disney facilities." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/07/07)
(Note: The first week in June is Gay Week at Walt Disney World)
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"Disney Plush Easter Baskets sold at Wal-Mart have been voluntarily recalled. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children." (Source: news10now.com, 04/06/07)
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"Walt Disney World may be cashing in big on its $100 million Expedition Everest, riding the coaster's popularity to new attendance heights last year at Disney's Animal Kingdom... Now, Universal Orlando -- which suffered disappointing attendance, according to the estimates -- appears poised to shell out as much as $120 million to attract visitors, though just what it has planned remains a mystery." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/05/07)
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Click here for a video sample of Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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"An estimated 112 million people traveled to Disney theme parks worldwide last year, setting a record, according to a new amusement industry survey... A 10-year-old giraffe named Nikki gave birth to a calf at Disney's Animal Kingdom last month. The calf, named Rori, weighed 151 pounds and was 6 feet 1 inch tall when it was born on March 26." (Source: local6.com, 04/04/07)
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
Elmo and the Bookaneers show is now running at SeaWorld's Bayside Stadium. "The live show features Elmo, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and other characters from the popular children's TV show in an adventure involving pirates and books."
If you really like the beds, towels and toiletries at the Radisson Hotels & Resorts, you can now buy them online at http://www.radissonguestboutique.com.
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/09/07)
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"Poised over the entrance to the newest attraction at Universal CityWalk Orlando is an Incredible Hulk-sized tattooing needle... It marks the spot where the Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co. will open in mid-April. The grand opening of the Orlando store is set for May 10." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/06/07)
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Click here to learn what to pack and how to pack it for a cruise.
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
"A glass eyeball, a cane, a diamond ring - even a toilet seat. Disneyland Resort's lost-and-found department has come across some doozies over the years." (Source: ocregister.com, 04/10/07)
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Disneyland Resort Calendar
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
"A laptop computer accessory mailed to a crewmember sparked a bomb search aboard the Disney cruise ship Magic on Saturday, Local 6 News partner Florida Today reported." (Source: local6.com, 04/07/07)
=================================================
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.
=================================================
2007 Flower and Garden Festival April 5 - June 3, 2007
A flower-festooned pirate ship will drop anchor and Disney princess topiaries will color the landscape at the 14th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival April 5-June 3 at Walt Disney World Resort. Previously running for seven weeks, the popular festival expands to 60 days this year and offers more floral fantasy and gardening fun than ever before.
The first-ever pirate ship topiary will feature Peter Pan and his nemesis, Captain Hook, plus Tinker Bell -- all as intricately designed topiaries. Pirate Mickey Mouse and Princess Minnie Mouse, plus Cinderella and Prince Charming, Belle and her Beast from "Beauty and the Beast," and other popular characters make topiary appearances throughout the park. A towering Pirate Goofy, with Donald Duck and Pluto, offer Disney gardeners a chance to reach new topiary heights.
In all, there will be more than 70 topiaries -- plus 30 million blooms, artfully designed floral beds, expertly crafted bonsai trees and lush rose gardens gracing the 300 acres of Future World and World Showcase. For the first time in the festival's history, Disney's horticultural team will plant two crop rotations during the fest -- which will produce "the biggest opening show ever" and allow for a more brilliant floral display for the festival's duration, says horticultural manager, Eric Darden.
Beyond the dazzling displays of bursting blooms, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is known by gardening aficionados for its celebrity guest speakers, hands-on seminars and innovative planting demonstrations and exhibits.
Each evening, Flower Power concerts rock the park with live entertainment from top acts of the 1960s and '70s. Past lineups have included The Turtles, Davy Jones, The Association and other crowd pleasers.
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden is back with hundreds of butterflies in a screened, walk-through enclosure that will include a live exhibit showing how caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies. The family-oriented Growing Future Gardeners area, complete with colorful (and tasty) planting ideas for kids and parents, doubles in size this year following an overwhelming family response during its 2006 debut.
New themed weekend events will salute spring romance and Easter whimsy. Back by popular demand are the child-friendly I Dig Bugs weekend, Art in the Garden weekend, and the time-honored Mother's Day celebration, among others.
Other festival features include:
The Festival Center, where guests can find program guides and festival merchandise and attend speaker presentations and demonstrations.
The popular Great American Gardeners series, opening with Paul James of HGTV's "Gardening by the Yard," April 5-8.
A "Lift and Sniff" Fragrance Garden at the France pavilion showcasing flowers and plants used to create several Guerlain perfumes.
Disney Gardening at Home presentations during which Disney horticulturists share tips and secrets for at-home gardening.
Kids' activities, including an upgraded, fun-filled Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden, Disney character meet and greets and daily ladybug releases. (Source: Press Release)
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