Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation

THE DISNEY NEWS
June 27, 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 - Group discounts at Disney World resorts for August and September, SeaWorld Discovery Cove package, Universal Studios Hollywood discount, Universal Orlando Resort Hotel special, and more kids stay FREE at Disneyland Paris

* The latest news from around the "World" - Disney cracks down on gangs at Downtown Disney

* Beth asks about how long to stay at Walt Disney World

* This week's coupon - save on dining at Universal Orlando's Hard Rock Hotel
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NEW THIS WEEK

WALT DISNEY WORLD

Group discounts announced for August and September! Rates as low as $64 per night!

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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

* SeaWorld Discovery Cove special!

* SeaWorld's Twilight Discovery Package is back!

* Universal Orlando Resorts Summer Special:

>> Royal Pacific Resort - $209

>> Hard Rock Hotel - $249

>> Portofino Bay Hotel - $259

Plus! Receive a 1 year subscription to Travel + Leisure (12 issues) and Travel + Leisure Family (4 issues) magazines!

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OUTSIDE DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

New discount on tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood!

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DISNEYLAND PARIS

Disney has increased the age Kids can stay FREE from 7 to 12 years of age during this special!

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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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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"

WALT DISNEY WORLD

This Day in Disney History
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Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation...

"AN Ipswich youngster has been on a VIP trip to London as welcome relief to her life spent battling with muscular dystrophy... They were limo-driven to the Disney store in Oxford Street where the Cinderella character met Bethany." (Source: eveningstar.co.uk, 06/25/07)
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"ESPN announced Monday that the 'ESPNU High School All-American Game' will be played at Disney's multisport complex and televised live by ABC on Jan. 5 at 2 p.m." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 06/26/07)
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"Two Orange County parents were arrested on child-abuse charges after telling authorities they accidentally left their 3-year-old daughter in a stroller while they rode Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 06/26/07)
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"Walt Disney World is stepping up efforts to roust unwanted teens and young adults from its Downtown Disney complex.
The company's security guards and off-duty Orange County deputy sheriffs boosted their presence last weekend at the popular shopping and entertainment area, issuing as many trespass warnings in two days as they had the previous 5 1/2 months." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 06/22/07)
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"A man who was rescued from a lake at Downtown Disney on Wednesday morning will face charges because of the story he told police." (Source: wesh.com, 06/20/07)
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

"Fun Spot is one of a growing number of businesses that are betting the U.S. 192 corridor (Kissimmee) will continue to develop a new persona as a weekend entertainment district for locals and an alternative attraction for tourists from out of town." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 06/22/07)
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

"Disneyland officials said that over the next year they plan to rearrange some tables to add seating capacity to the members-only restaurant tucked away in New Orleans Square, identifiable only by a green door with the address: 33." (Source: latimes.com, 06/21/07)
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Disneyland Resort Calendar
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE

"Some 2,400 passengers joined Mickey onboard the Disney Magic this month for Disney Cruise Line's first 10-day Mediterranean cruise... [with] Italian music playing daily on hallway speakers, Mediterranean-inspired dishes and wines on the restaurant menus and Spanish, French and Italian souvenirs in the ship's shops, in addition to Disney paraphernalia." (Source: nydailynews.com, 06/24/07)
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Beth, a member, writes:

"I was wondering if you do complete itinerary's for clients. Would you set up a daily schedule and eating reservations or is that up to the individuals? Do you think 7 days is enough or is 10 better. Thanks for your help."

You will need to make your own dining reservations. Use our customized tours of the theme parks to help you set up an itinerary around meals.

Longer stays allow for more days away from the parks. Remember, it's a vacation. Take time to visit the pools, shop, etc. We try to build a day off every third day into our schedule so we can recharge our batteries! Here's a sample schedule:

-- (7 days) Monday and Tuesday in the parks, Wednesday off, Thursday and Friday in the parks, Saturday off, and Sunday back in the parks for the last time.

-- (10 days) Monday and Tuesday in the parks, Wednesday off, Thursday and Friday in the parks, Saturday off, Sunday and Monday in the parks, Tuesday off, and Wednesday back in the parks for the last time.
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BRANSON MISSOURI

"BODIES ... The Exhibition [opened] June 16th at 9 Treasure Lake Drive, adjacent to the IMAX Entertainment Complex in Branson, Missouri. Visitors will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to come face-to-face with real, full human bodies and partial body specimens in a way never seen before..." Click here to read more.
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VEGAS

Odyssey Las Vegas is the city's first-ever annual four-day festival celebrating gourmet food, fine wines, and the arts with appearances and serious kitchen duty by Las Vegas' superstar chefs. All net proceeds from ticket sales, live and silent auctions, benefit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and The Odyssey Foundation's Le Cordon Bleu Scholarship Program for aspiring chefs." This year Odyssey Las Vegas will take place Thursday, Nov. 8 - Sunday, Nov. 11. (Source: smartbrief.com, 06/21/07)
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MONEY SAVING COUPON

The Kitchen
Universal Orlando's Hard Rock Hotel
5600 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-503-3463
Fax: 407-503-2003

"Taking on the appearance of the spacious kitchen in a rock megastar’s mansion, The Kitchen’s walls are adorned with culinary-themed memorabilia from the hotel’s many celebrity guests. Serving kitchen classics and upscale American cuisine, The Kitchen also features a special 'Kid’s Crib' children’s dining area."

Get $10.00 off lunch or dinner with this coupon.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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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