Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
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June 20, 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 - A 2-year annual pass to Universal for the price of one, 25 Disney cruise specials, 4th night FREE at Disneyland Good neighbor hotels, and 2 Vegas Hotel & Casino specials
* The latest news from around the "World" - visitors to MGM can now meet the two rodent stars of the new Disney-Pixar animated film "Ratatouille"
* Doris asks about buying non-expiring tickets for young children who will need adult tickets when they return for their next vacation
* Disneyland California offers new attractions and entertainment during Disney’s Year Of A Million Dreams Celebration
* Helpful links for hurricane information
* This week's coupon - Receive a FREE Cocktail or Appetizer at this gourmet Italian restaurant
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
LAST CALL! June 24 is the last day that Beth, our travel agent, can book the Walt Disney World Vacation Package with FREE DINING!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
Buy a Universal Orlando Annual Pass for one year and get a second year FREE! Save $180.00! Includes 2 years of access - park hopping allowed! - to Universal Studios Florida AND Universal's Islands of Adventure, FREE parking, and discounts on food and merchandise!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
4th night FREE at Disneyland Good neighbor hotels!
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VEGAS
Take advantage of this Luxury Resort & Casino Summer Special and enjoy the best of everything all in one place!
* Deluxe Rooms $169/night
* Suites - $249/night
* Bellagio Suites - $299/night
* One Bedroom Penthouse Suites - $559/night
Valid July 1 - September 20, 2007.
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Love is in the air this summer at this popular Hotel & Casino in the heart of Vegas!
* Book a deluxe room and receive up to 4 show tickets
* Book a premium view room and receive $25 in Slot FREE PLAY®, $25 Cravings (Buffet) credit, plus up to 4 show tickets
* Book a one bedroom tower suite and receive $75 Slot FREE PLAY®, $75 Food and Beverage credit, plus up to 4 show tickets
* Book a tower deluxe room and receive $50 Slot FREE PLAY®, $50 Cravings (Buffet) credit, plus up to 4 show tickets
* Book a one bedroom penthouse suite and receive $100 Slot FREE PLAY®, $75 Food and Beverage credit, plus up to 4 show tickets
Valid June 29 - September 13, 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
>> Several ways to win a Walt Disney World/Florida vacation!
>> Late Summer Special! FREE dining at Walt Disney World! Save $38.00 per adult and $11.00 per child per day!
>> 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 These teachers receive a FREE ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks
>> Book your Tee Times at this site where rates start at $69
>> This group saves $80.00 on day visits to SeaWorld's Discovery Cove
>> All you can eat at Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure for less than $20
>> 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 $499!
>> Four nights from $539!
>> Seven nights Land & Sea from $899!
>> This group receives a $50 onboard credit!
>> Discounts 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!
>> Save up to $40.00 per ticket to Disneyland California!
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DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> Discover the secret to getting FREE admission!
>> Stay one night get one night FREE!
>> Kids under 7 stay FREE!
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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
>> Cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, South America, Mediterranean, South Africa, and Europe up to 50% off!
>> Inexpensive Shore Excursions and Tours!
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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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"Disney isn't only about cartoon characters and mechanical thrill rides. There are a lot of activities... which can add a little variety to a trip." Click here for a discussion of bass fishing, parasailing, horseback riding and camping at WDW.
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Cirque du Soleil "came up with the idea of selling tickets to the rehearsal performance to raise money for the Cirque du Soleil Foundation USA... The funds will be used for local cultural programs and donated to community organizations that work with at-risk youth." (Source: Orlando Sentinel
, 06/18/07)
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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa and the Vista Spa, onboard the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, have been named among the top spas by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa was rated fifth overall, receiving a perfect score for Other Activities. Spas aboard Disney Cruise Line were ranked third in cruise line spas for treatments, staff/service, cabins and workout facilities. This honor came from more than 5,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers who rated 429 spas they had visited in the past three years. (Source: Press Release)
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STAR-SPANGLED FUN: Patriotic pride fills the streets and pyrotechnics fill the skies every July 4th at the Walt Disney World Resort. This year, the Magic Kingdom will serve as the backdrop for an Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony, as 1,000 immigrants receive their United States citizenship on Walt Disney World property on July 4. (Source: Press Release)
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THE RAT PACK IS BACK: The two rodent stars of the new Disney-Pixar animated film "Ratatouille" Emile (left) and Remy (right) now make daily meet-and-greet appearances with Disney-MGM Studios guests. "Ratatouille" features Remy as a rat in Paris who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef. The fish-out-of-water comedy-adventure is directed by Brad Bird, who won an Academy Award for the Disney-Pixar film, "The Incredibles." (Source: Press Release)
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"The victims of a recent robbery and kidnapping at Downtown Disney have decided not to prosecute if the Orange County Sheriff's Office captures their abductors... after they were asked to provide facial details for composite sketches of the robbers and to undergo voice stress analysis, a form of lie-detector test, according to the sheriff's office." (Source: Orlando Sentinel
, 06/13/07)
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
"The hottest attraction at Disneyland may be the biggest secret... Only a number discreetly posted next to an unmarked door indicates where the exclusive Club 33 sits." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 06/14/07)
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Disneyland Resort Calendar
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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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Doris writes:
"Hi John,
I'm planning to purchase a 10 day ticket with no expiration option. My kids are 3 yrs old and 7 yrs old. If I buy the ticket this time, does it lock in my children's age as well? We're going to WDW this June and probably use 2-3 days out of our 10 day ticket. Thanks.
P.S.
I'm a new subscriber and i find your website very informative and helpful. Again, thanks."
If your child has gotten old enough to need an adult ticket upon returning to WDW, but still has leftover days on the "child" pass you purchased for her during your last visit, she will need an "adult" ticket to enter the theme parks. Present your child's pass at any Guest Relations location, in person only, and Disney will exchange it for the required "adult" ticket at no additional charge.
Glad you are enjoying your membership!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
From The Silver Screen To Disneyland Resort: ‘Finding Nemo’ & ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Films Inspire New Attractions & Entertainment During Disney’s Year Of A Million Dreams Celebration
The subs are once again diving and the pirates are even more conniving as Disneyland Resort launches into summer during the Year of a Million Dreams celebration.
Disney officials today dedicated Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, the much-anticipated return of a classic attraction with a technological twist that immerses guests into the colorful underwater world of the clownfish Nemo and his friends.
"We’re here today to celebrate a classic Disneyland attraction which, through a brilliant marriage of phenomenal storytelling and innovative technology, has been transformed into a vibrant new experience "one that will no doubt rekindle nostalgic memories for many adults," said Bob Iger, Disney President & CEO. He praised the team from Disney/Pixar Animation, adding, "We’ve drawn fresh inspiration from the terrific story that our colleagues at Pixar created for their brilliant landmark animated film, Finding Nemo."
Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts, noted that Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage continued a legacy of innovation in family entertainment at Disney Parks.
"The return of the Submarine Voyage is a dream-come-true," Rasulo said. "How many kids - who have since become parents - have wished to take their own children on this magical voyage of discovery beneath the ocean waters?" A weekend of festivities surrounded the official launch of the submarines, with dozens of celebrities from the world of film, television and sports experiencing the attraction and the new Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, where the excitement of the summer’s blockbuster, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, comes to life in a new, immersive entertainment experience.
The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Pirate’s Lair attractions are just part of the fun of Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams, a first of its kind celebration of guests’ dreams at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.
Some of the Year of a Million Dreams fun unveiled during the event included:
* Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage: Officially opening to Disneyland park guests today, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage features extensively enhanced versions of the original 1959 Disneyland submarines in a brand new adventure.
Submarine voyagers go on an underwater expedition and discover Nemo and his finned friends from the hit Disney/Pixar animated film, Finding Nemo. Thanks to cutting-edge imaging technology created by Walt Disney Imagineering, Finding Nemo characters come to life right before guests’ eyes in the brilliantly-colored lagoon. The submarine vehicles are enhanced in a number of ways, including a conversion from the diesel power of the 1950s to environmentally friendly, fully electric power.
With new on-board audio, guests hear the sounds and voices of the underwater characters as they move alongside the submarine. Sounds are synchronized to travel along with the figures using a four-channel, stereophonic sound system. Throughout the voyage, guests can eavesdrop on the exploits of favorite Finding Nemo characters like Dory, Marlin, Crush the turtle, Bruce the shark and, of course, Nemo.
After experiencing a sub-shaking volcanic eruption, the vessel dives alongside a breathtakingly beautiful coral reef where Marlin, Nemo and all their friends gather to celebrate the successful expedition.
In addition to the wonder of seeing Nemo and his friends swimming off the 2-D silver screen and into the 3-D lagoon environment, guests are immersed in astonishingly colorful environments. Walt Disney Imagineering used recycled glass to provide a sparkling deep sea environment that also will last longer under water.
* New Immersive Entertainment Experiences: Pirates plunder, princesses reign supreme, Jedi Masters rule and guests catch Wildcat Fever in four new immersive entertainment experiences at Disneyland Resort. At Disneyland park, adventurers can explore the new Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island while lords and ladies can join the royal court in Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, and Jedi warriors can duel with Darth Vader at the Jedi Training Academy. And at Disney’s California Adventure park, guests of all ages can show their team spirit at the High School Musical Pep Rally.
* Disney Parks Offers New, In-Park Wireless Fun: Pirates aficionados who are gamers can find a bounty of buccaneer booty thanks to a Disney Parks wireless initiative that brings technology to life like never before.
Created in partnership with Disney Interactive Studios for Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts, guests with a Nintendo DStm and a copy of the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Nintendo DS video game can download content only found in Disney Parks in Southern California and Florida. At Disneyland, half the fun is discovering "hotspot" locations in New Orleans Square (hint: as every pirate knows, X marks the spot) for downloads that unlock new content, such as unlimited health and "savvy" as well as fun extras and additional costumes. This special content is only available in the parks through Labor Day Weekend 2007.
* Purchasing Disneyland Resort Theme Park Tickets Now More Convenient Than Ever: "Disney’s eTicket" is the newest option for guests purchasing tickets to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure theme parks. Officially launched April 30, 2007, Disney’s eTicket offers guests the ease and convenience of purchasing their tickets online "24 hours, seven days a week" and printing them in advance at www.disneyland.com/eticket. Once at the theme park, guests with Disney’s eTickets can go directly to the park entrance without waiting at ticket windows.
The Dreams Never End: What’s Next?
In addition to lifting the curtain off of some of the newest attractions and experiences at Disneyland Resort, Disney officials also gave a sneak-peek of exciting things to come, including:
* Toy Story Mania Sweeps Disney’s California Adventure: Coming in 2008, Disney’s California Adventure guests will be transformed into Toy Story "maniacs" when their favorite Disney/Pixar pals take them inside a fun-filled adventure in a new immersive attraction, Toy Story Mania. Celebrating the Disney?Pixar hit films Toy Story and Toy Story II, Toy Story Mania will take the interactive ride-game experience to exciting new heights. High-tech yet rooted in classic midway games of skill, Toy Story Mania will immerse guests into the "Toy Story" world as never before. Donning 3-D glasses, guests shrink to the size of a toy and hop into fanciful ride vehicles that travel and twist along a colorful midway-themed route. Upon arrival at each game booth, they will take aim for animated targets using their own special on-board "toy cannon." As guests score points, they will be cheered on by favorite Toy Story friends including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Hamm, Bo Peep and the Little Green Men.
* Disney Cruise Line Returns to West Coast in 2008: Disney Cruise Line announced it will return to the West Coast for the summer of 2008 to once again offer its highly popular seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings aboard the Disney Magic. Beginning May 25, 2008, the Disney Magic is scheduled to sail 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. Guests booking a Mexican Riviera cruise can combine the enchantment of a Disney Cruise Line vacation with the fun and excitement of Disneyland Resort by booking a two-night pre- or post-stay at one of Disney’s three Anaheim resort hotels. (Source: Press release, 06/11/07)
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Helpful Links for Hurricane Information
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
Hurricane Tracking Map
Hurricane Weather video coverage
Traffic, Closures and School Updates
Damage and Power Info
Weather conditions in your Neighborhood
Hurricane Preparation Tips on video
Must-Have Items and things to stock up on
Hurricane Shelters in your area
Important Phone Numbers
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MONEY SAVING COUPON
Bola Ristorante
8148 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-345-8884
Fax: 407-345-8986
"BOLA offers a refreshingly healthy contemporary Italian cuisine. The menu features a unique selection of aged steaks, fresh seafood and Italian specialties, all prepared following a set of principles fiercely devoted to fresh healthy ingredients prepared in a non traditional Italian flare."
Receive a Complimentary House Cocktail or Free Appetizer 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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June 20, 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 - A 2-year annual pass to Universal for the price of one, 25 Disney cruise specials, 4th night FREE at Disneyland Good neighbor hotels, and 2 Vegas Hotel & Casino specials
* The latest news from around the "World" - visitors to MGM can now meet the two rodent stars of the new Disney-Pixar animated film "Ratatouille"
* Doris asks about buying non-expiring tickets for young children who will need adult tickets when they return for their next vacation
* Disneyland California offers new attractions and entertainment during Disney’s Year Of A Million Dreams Celebration
* Helpful links for hurricane information
* This week's coupon - Receive a FREE Cocktail or Appetizer at this gourmet Italian restaurant
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
LAST CALL! June 24 is the last day that Beth, our travel agent, can book the Walt Disney World Vacation Package with FREE DINING!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
Buy a Universal Orlando Annual Pass for one year and get a second year FREE! Save $180.00! Includes 2 years of access - park hopping allowed! - to Universal Studios Florida AND Universal's Islands of Adventure, FREE parking, and discounts on food and merchandise!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
4th night FREE at Disneyland Good neighbor hotels!
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VEGAS
Take advantage of this Luxury Resort & Casino Summer Special and enjoy the best of everything all in one place!
* Deluxe Rooms $169/night
* Suites - $249/night
* Bellagio Suites - $299/night
* One Bedroom Penthouse Suites - $559/night
Valid July 1 - September 20, 2007.
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Love is in the air this summer at this popular Hotel & Casino in the heart of Vegas!
* Book a deluxe room and receive up to 4 show tickets
* Book a premium view room and receive $25 in Slot FREE PLAY®, $25 Cravings (Buffet) credit, plus up to 4 show tickets
* Book a one bedroom tower suite and receive $75 Slot FREE PLAY®, $75 Food and Beverage credit, plus up to 4 show tickets
* Book a tower deluxe room and receive $50 Slot FREE PLAY®, $50 Cravings (Buffet) credit, plus up to 4 show tickets
* Book a one bedroom penthouse suite and receive $100 Slot FREE PLAY®, $75 Food and Beverage credit, plus up to 4 show tickets
Valid June 29 - September 13, 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
>> Several ways to win a Walt Disney World/Florida vacation!
>> Late Summer Special! FREE dining at Walt Disney World! Save $38.00 per adult and $11.00 per child per day!
>> 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 These teachers receive a FREE ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks
>> Book your Tee Times at this site where rates start at $69
>> This group saves $80.00 on day visits to SeaWorld's Discovery Cove
>> All you can eat at Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure for less than $20
>> 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 $499!
>> Four nights from $539!
>> Seven nights Land & Sea from $899!
>> This group receives a $50 onboard credit!
>> Discounts 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!
>> Save up to $40.00 per ticket to Disneyland California!
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DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> Discover the secret to getting FREE admission!
>> Stay one night get one night FREE!
>> Kids under 7 stay FREE!
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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
>> Cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, South America, Mediterranean, South Africa, and Europe up to 50% off!
>> Inexpensive Shore Excursions and Tours!
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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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"Disney isn't only about cartoon characters and mechanical thrill rides. There are a lot of activities... which can add a little variety to a trip." Click here for a discussion of bass fishing, parasailing, horseback riding and camping at WDW.
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Cirque du Soleil "came up with the idea of selling tickets to the rehearsal performance to raise money for the Cirque du Soleil Foundation USA... The funds will be used for local cultural programs and donated to community organizations that work with at-risk youth." (Source: Orlando Sentinel
, 06/18/07)
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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa and the Vista Spa, onboard the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, have been named among the top spas by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa was rated fifth overall, receiving a perfect score for Other Activities. Spas aboard Disney Cruise Line were ranked third in cruise line spas for treatments, staff/service, cabins and workout facilities. This honor came from more than 5,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers who rated 429 spas they had visited in the past three years. (Source: Press Release)
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STAR-SPANGLED FUN: Patriotic pride fills the streets and pyrotechnics fill the skies every July 4th at the Walt Disney World Resort. This year, the Magic Kingdom will serve as the backdrop for an Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony, as 1,000 immigrants receive their United States citizenship on Walt Disney World property on July 4. (Source: Press Release)
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THE RAT PACK IS BACK: The two rodent stars of the new Disney-Pixar animated film "Ratatouille" Emile (left) and Remy (right) now make daily meet-and-greet appearances with Disney-MGM Studios guests. "Ratatouille" features Remy as a rat in Paris who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef. The fish-out-of-water comedy-adventure is directed by Brad Bird, who won an Academy Award for the Disney-Pixar film, "The Incredibles." (Source: Press Release)
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"The victims of a recent robbery and kidnapping at Downtown Disney have decided not to prosecute if the Orange County Sheriff's Office captures their abductors... after they were asked to provide facial details for composite sketches of the robbers and to undergo voice stress analysis, a form of lie-detector test, according to the sheriff's office." (Source: Orlando Sentinel
, 06/13/07)
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
"The hottest attraction at Disneyland may be the biggest secret... Only a number discreetly posted next to an unmarked door indicates where the exclusive Club 33 sits." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 06/14/07)
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Disneyland Resort Calendar
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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.
=================================================
Doris writes:
"Hi John,
I'm planning to purchase a 10 day ticket with no expiration option. My kids are 3 yrs old and 7 yrs old. If I buy the ticket this time, does it lock in my children's age as well? We're going to WDW this June and probably use 2-3 days out of our 10 day ticket. Thanks.
P.S.
I'm a new subscriber and i find your website very informative and helpful. Again, thanks."
If your child has gotten old enough to need an adult ticket upon returning to WDW, but still has leftover days on the "child" pass you purchased for her during your last visit, she will need an "adult" ticket to enter the theme parks. Present your child's pass at any Guest Relations location, in person only, and Disney will exchange it for the required "adult" ticket at no additional charge.
Glad you are enjoying your membership!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
From The Silver Screen To Disneyland Resort: ‘Finding Nemo’ & ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Films Inspire New Attractions & Entertainment During Disney’s Year Of A Million Dreams Celebration
The subs are once again diving and the pirates are even more conniving as Disneyland Resort launches into summer during the Year of a Million Dreams celebration.
Disney officials today dedicated Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, the much-anticipated return of a classic attraction with a technological twist that immerses guests into the colorful underwater world of the clownfish Nemo and his friends.
"We’re here today to celebrate a classic Disneyland attraction which, through a brilliant marriage of phenomenal storytelling and innovative technology, has been transformed into a vibrant new experience "one that will no doubt rekindle nostalgic memories for many adults," said Bob Iger, Disney President & CEO. He praised the team from Disney/Pixar Animation, adding, "We’ve drawn fresh inspiration from the terrific story that our colleagues at Pixar created for their brilliant landmark animated film, Finding Nemo."
Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts, noted that Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage continued a legacy of innovation in family entertainment at Disney Parks.
"The return of the Submarine Voyage is a dream-come-true," Rasulo said. "How many kids - who have since become parents - have wished to take their own children on this magical voyage of discovery beneath the ocean waters?" A weekend of festivities surrounded the official launch of the submarines, with dozens of celebrities from the world of film, television and sports experiencing the attraction and the new Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, where the excitement of the summer’s blockbuster, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, comes to life in a new, immersive entertainment experience.
The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Pirate’s Lair attractions are just part of the fun of Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams, a first of its kind celebration of guests’ dreams at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.
Some of the Year of a Million Dreams fun unveiled during the event included:
* Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage: Officially opening to Disneyland park guests today, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage features extensively enhanced versions of the original 1959 Disneyland submarines in a brand new adventure.
Submarine voyagers go on an underwater expedition and discover Nemo and his finned friends from the hit Disney/Pixar animated film, Finding Nemo. Thanks to cutting-edge imaging technology created by Walt Disney Imagineering, Finding Nemo characters come to life right before guests’ eyes in the brilliantly-colored lagoon. The submarine vehicles are enhanced in a number of ways, including a conversion from the diesel power of the 1950s to environmentally friendly, fully electric power.
With new on-board audio, guests hear the sounds and voices of the underwater characters as they move alongside the submarine. Sounds are synchronized to travel along with the figures using a four-channel, stereophonic sound system. Throughout the voyage, guests can eavesdrop on the exploits of favorite Finding Nemo characters like Dory, Marlin, Crush the turtle, Bruce the shark and, of course, Nemo.
After experiencing a sub-shaking volcanic eruption, the vessel dives alongside a breathtakingly beautiful coral reef where Marlin, Nemo and all their friends gather to celebrate the successful expedition.
In addition to the wonder of seeing Nemo and his friends swimming off the 2-D silver screen and into the 3-D lagoon environment, guests are immersed in astonishingly colorful environments. Walt Disney Imagineering used recycled glass to provide a sparkling deep sea environment that also will last longer under water.
* New Immersive Entertainment Experiences: Pirates plunder, princesses reign supreme, Jedi Masters rule and guests catch Wildcat Fever in four new immersive entertainment experiences at Disneyland Resort. At Disneyland park, adventurers can explore the new Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island while lords and ladies can join the royal court in Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, and Jedi warriors can duel with Darth Vader at the Jedi Training Academy. And at Disney’s California Adventure park, guests of all ages can show their team spirit at the High School Musical Pep Rally.
* Disney Parks Offers New, In-Park Wireless Fun: Pirates aficionados who are gamers can find a bounty of buccaneer booty thanks to a Disney Parks wireless initiative that brings technology to life like never before.
Created in partnership with Disney Interactive Studios for Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts, guests with a Nintendo DStm and a copy of the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Nintendo DS video game can download content only found in Disney Parks in Southern California and Florida. At Disneyland, half the fun is discovering "hotspot" locations in New Orleans Square (hint: as every pirate knows, X marks the spot) for downloads that unlock new content, such as unlimited health and "savvy" as well as fun extras and additional costumes. This special content is only available in the parks through Labor Day Weekend 2007.
* Purchasing Disneyland Resort Theme Park Tickets Now More Convenient Than Ever: "Disney’s eTicket" is the newest option for guests purchasing tickets to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure theme parks. Officially launched April 30, 2007, Disney’s eTicket offers guests the ease and convenience of purchasing their tickets online "24 hours, seven days a week" and printing them in advance at www.disneyland.com/eticket. Once at the theme park, guests with Disney’s eTickets can go directly to the park entrance without waiting at ticket windows.
The Dreams Never End: What’s Next?
In addition to lifting the curtain off of some of the newest attractions and experiences at Disneyland Resort, Disney officials also gave a sneak-peek of exciting things to come, including:
* Toy Story Mania Sweeps Disney’s California Adventure: Coming in 2008, Disney’s California Adventure guests will be transformed into Toy Story "maniacs" when their favorite Disney/Pixar pals take them inside a fun-filled adventure in a new immersive attraction, Toy Story Mania. Celebrating the Disney?Pixar hit films Toy Story and Toy Story II, Toy Story Mania will take the interactive ride-game experience to exciting new heights. High-tech yet rooted in classic midway games of skill, Toy Story Mania will immerse guests into the "Toy Story" world as never before. Donning 3-D glasses, guests shrink to the size of a toy and hop into fanciful ride vehicles that travel and twist along a colorful midway-themed route. Upon arrival at each game booth, they will take aim for animated targets using their own special on-board "toy cannon." As guests score points, they will be cheered on by favorite Toy Story friends including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Hamm, Bo Peep and the Little Green Men.
* Disney Cruise Line Returns to West Coast in 2008: Disney Cruise Line announced it will return to the West Coast for the summer of 2008 to once again offer its highly popular seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings aboard the Disney Magic. Beginning May 25, 2008, the Disney Magic is scheduled to sail 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. Guests booking a Mexican Riviera cruise can combine the enchantment of a Disney Cruise Line vacation with the fun and excitement of Disneyland Resort by booking a two-night pre- or post-stay at one of Disney’s three Anaheim resort hotels. (Source: Press release, 06/11/07)
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