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February 11, 2009
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Hi Everyone!

NOTE: 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 - new Universal Orlando sweepstakes, BIG savings at Walt Disney World, Spring Training package, Disneyland California hotel special, Universal Orlando vacation packages, SeaWorld Discovery Cove discounts, and luxury cruise promotion

* News from around the "World" - Disney adjusts time-share points

* 'it’s a small world’ Returns to Disneyland With New Magic

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NEW THIS WEEK

WALT DISNEY WORLD

A new Universal Orlando sweepstakes added this week! That makes 34 active sweepstakes and contests to win a Walt Disney World / Florida / Disneyland / Southern California vacation!

Imagine a 7-night stay at Walt Disney World at these prices:

* From $1375 for a family of four or $50 per person, per day at the Value resorts!
* From $2228 for a family of four or $80 per person, per day at the Deluxe resorts!

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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

2-Night Spring Training Package at Disney "Good Neighbor" Hotel & Suites. Available February 24, 2009 through April 2, 2009. Includes:

* Breakfast for two
* Spring Training Sports Pack - Insulated lunch cooler with baseball snacks and bottled water
* Coupon for Two Hot Dogs

Beth writes: "You can't beat the price. Kids 12 and under always eat free. I'd give it a very solid 3 to 3.5 stars." An Official Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel. One of the closest hotels in Kissimmee to Walt Disney World and all the other Orlando and Kissimmee attractions - located just 3 short miles to the Main Gate. Pet friendly. Free shuttle to the parks. Full service restaurant and food court.

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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

Rates from $139 at Disneyland hotels with this credit card!

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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO VACATION PACKAGES

# Book a 3 night vacation package and receive 2 nights FREE!
Family of four, 5 night package starting from $689- That's less than $35 per person, per night! Includes:

* 5-Night accommodations at an Orlando Area Hotel
* Unlimited admission 4 to Universal AND Islands of Adventure®
* Access to live entertainment at Universal CityWalk®
* Free shuttle between hotel and Universal Orlando
* $150 Universal Orlando Savings Guide
* Early Park Admission

# Vacation Like a VIP Onsite: Family of four, 5 night package starting from $1,144 - less than $58 per person, per night! Receive the same inclusions outlined above and much more:

* Accommodations at Portofino, Hard Rock or Royal Pacific Resort
* Skip the regular lines with Universal Express

# Book 4 nights and receive 3 nights FREE! 7 Night vacations include all of the features above. Family of four 7 night package starting from $789 - that's less than $29 per person, per night!

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DISCOVERY COVE DISCOUNTS

Save $50 - $90 per visit with these promotions!

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LUXURY CRUISES

Two for one savings + FREE air on select cruises. Book by April 30, 2009 and save an additional 10%!
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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:

* WDW luxury resort deal for residents of this northeast state
* FREE nights AND tickets at these hotels near Disney
* Orlando Theme Park Package with hotel and tickets to 3 parks
* Luxury Cruise Special: Kids sail from $99 and $250 to spend
* Disney World: $1375 for a family of four for 7 nights
* Advance Purchase Rates at this Orlando Luxury Resort Hotel
* Free Disneyland Gift Card valued up to $150
* 100 free upgrades in hotels all over the world
* Massive cruise sale with FREE air
* AMTRAK special for Florida Residents
* Walt Disney World 3 nights FREE
* Room discounts, FREE tickets and Package for military
* Room discounts and Package with Dining for Annual Passholders
* 2 Days for the Price of 1 at Universal Hollywood
* Unlimited visits throughout 2009 for $65 at SeaWorld San Diego
* Annual Pass deal for Florida Residents at Busch Gardens
* BIG Amtrak sale
* Downtown Disney Resort Hotel discount
* SeaWorld Hotel suite sale
* Kids eat FREE at Universal hotels
* Universal Blue Man Group discount
* Disneyland Annual Passes on a monthly payment plan
* Disneyland 4th night FREE
* Walt Disney World vacation package that discounts everything
* Kids sail FREE on Disney cruise line
* Kids stay and play FREE at Disneyland Paris
* 34 WDW / Florida / Disneyland / S. California sweepstakes
* Disneyland California package with $150 Disney gift card
* Universal Hollywood All You Can Eat Pass
* Save 50% at these deluxe Walt Disney World resorts
* 2010 Disney cruises now booking
* Get a FREE ticket to the Walt Disney World theme parks in 2009
* Nickelodeon Family Cruise
* Kids eat FREE membership card
* Disney cruise early booking discounts
* Vegas Resort & Casino special
* Disney hotel room and cruise line specials for Floridians

If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here. Members can use the following URLs to log in:

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"

WALT DISNEY WORLD

This Day in Disney History

Four stores close in Downtown Disney

Disney retools time-share points

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

4 rare white alligators visit Gatorland

Universal trimming employees' hours

Road to Universal's Fat Tuesday around the curve

Birthday for SeaWorld's Manta: May 22 Nice video!

Muppet Mania arrives at the History Center in Downtown Orlando

Recession plays factor as Universal Orlando trims offerings
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

Fact meets fantasy in Disney 'Small World' remake

'Small World' renovation presents a big challenge

Disneyland costume designer dresses 300 Small World dolls

Disneyland Resort Calendar
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CRUISES

Cruise lines to refund $3 million to consumers for fuel surcharges
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Something New to Celebrate! 'it’s a small world’ Returns to Disneyland With New Magic

Classic Disneyland Attraction Reopened Feb. 6

With the premiere of a new “Spirit of America” scene, new musical enhancements, and a new look for some of the attraction’s familiar child dolls, “it’s a small world” will once again take guests of all ages on “the happiest cruise that ever sailed.”

This classic attraction has been renovated and enhanced while retaining the world-renowned charm that holds such a special place in the hearts of Disneyland guests. The “it’s a small world” journey continues to celebrate children of the world and their message of harmony and friendship. And now, for the first time, guests will be able to find some of the child dolls dressed as their favorite Disney characters, in the countries where their stories take place. For example, dolls dressed in Aladdin and Jasmine costumes play in the Middle East scene, and a doll dressed as Alice from “Alice in Wonderland” appears in the Great Britain scene.

Guests will enjoy riding “it’s a small world” again and again as they search for the 29 Disney and Disney•Pixar characters now represented in the attraction. Some appear as child dolls and some are playful-looking toys, such as the White Rabbit who accompanies Alice. The new doll costumes and toys are fashioned in the same artistic style that has made “it’s a small world” an icon around the globe. That style was created by art director, color stylist and Disney Legend Mary Blair, whose sense of design shaped “it’s a small world” from the very beginning.

“We know that many people have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to relive their ‘it’s a small world’ memories and to create new ones with children, grandchildren and friends,” said Disney Imagineer art director Kim Irvine. “It’s a pleasure to once again offer this beloved attraction to Disneyland guests, now with some special Disney enhancements.”

* Among the enhancements is a new “Spirit of America” scene based on original concept art by Disney Legend Mary Blair, in keeping with the “it’s a small world” theme that friendship crosses all nations, including the United States.

* Child dolls that are costumed as stylized representations of their favorite Disney characters can be spotted in several scenes.

* The children in many “it’s a small world” scenes will have a variety of new stylized toys to play with, inspired by Disney and Disney•Pixar characters: Woody and Jessie for “Spirit of America,” a Mushu dragon kite for China, “The Three Caballeros” marionettes for Latin America, and others.

* Additional fresh touches will be heard in the augmented “it’s a small world” soundtrack. The renowned “it’s a small world” song, written by Academy Award®-winning composers Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman (“Mary Poppins”), will still play throughout the attraction. Now, however, some subtle film music is woven into the song as counterpoint melodies, fitting the characters and scenes.

* All of the boats in “it’s a small world” are new and designed to evoke the look and feel of boats that children of the world might play with anywhere. (Source: Press Release, 02/05/09)
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See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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