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September 2, 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 - Disney Cruise Line special, Lake Buena Vista Luxury Resort deal, and Universal Orlando discounts

News from around the "World":

* Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey 2010 Class
* Disney has famous new cast members: Spider-Man, Iron Man, X-Men
* Stitch back in Magic Kingdom show for Merry Christmas Party
* Mom In Disney World Kidnap Hoax Gets Nine to 23 Months
* BRCC brings Disney Institute to Weyers Cave
* Island happy Disney unveils Castaway Cay additions
* Disney Cruise Line Creating More Magic at Castaway Cay
* Universal may soon have Disney looking over its shoulder
* Horror Films Come Alive At Universal Halloween Horror Nights
* Universal CityWalk Calendar And Venue Entertainment
* Major autumn events just around the corner
* Airlines becoming a fee-for-all
* Universal taking Halloween Horror Nights totally to the movies
* Halloween Changes at Space Mountain and Fireworks at Disneyland
* Maleficent the Dragon Joins ‘Fantasmic!’ at Disneyland
* Maleficent Takes Center Stage In Fantasmic at Disneyland
* Disneyland California hotel expansion means big bucks for city
* Disneyland’s Main Street Magic Shop loses its magic
* This week at Disneyland Paris
* What's new at Tokyo Disneyland
* Hong Kong Disneyland has big things on the horizon
* Alien Dark Force Invades Tomorrowland at Disneyland Hong Kong
* This week in Las Vegas
* Vegas' New York-New York Fact Sheet
* Vegas' New York-New York Walkthrough
* Branson Calendar of Events
* La Cava del Tequila Serves Up Tequila Heritage at Epcot
* Busch Gardens To Open Sesame Street Attraction In Spring 2010
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NEW THIS WEEK

OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

# Lake Buena Vista Luxury Resort: Last minute deal! Hurry! Offer expires September 7, 2009.

- Full breakfast for all registered guests
- 15% discount on dining
- Free 1/2 day kids program
- Locally inspired in-room kids snack amenity
- Exclusive 20% discount at National Geographic’s online store

Plus get 50% off a second room - including full breakfast for up to four kids!

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# Save BIG on rooms at Universal Orlando Resort!

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DISNEY CRUISE LINE

Kids Sail FREE with this discount code!
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Below are just some of the deals drawn from over 70 pages of current specials posted at our password-protected members-only site:

* BIG Downtown Disney Resort Hotel discount
* Walt Disney World luxury resort $99 per night
* FREE dining at Walt Disney World
* Save 35% on Walt Disney World hotel rooms
* Disneyland Vacation Club special
* Cirque du Soleil discount
* Universal Orlando Resorts half off strategy
* American Idol Experience options
* Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
* Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
* Orlando resort vacation package for dog owners
* Disneyland ticket deal for locals
* Disneyland Paris vacation package discount
* Luxury cruise discount exclusively for police and firefighters
* New parties for Walt Disney World Resort guests
* SeaWorld Partner Hotel Special
* CityPass discount for Affordable Disney members
* FREE night at Disney Deluxe Resort
* Disney Cruise Line discounts for Floridians and the military
* Non-Disney theme park/cruise vacation packages
* New source for discounted Disney Villas
* SeaWorld San Diego ticket deal
* Walt Disney World discounts for passholders and Floridians
* Las Vegas room discounts
* Universal hotel discounts
* Disneyland California hotel special
* Universal Orlando discounted vacation packages
* SeaWorld Discovery Cove discounts
* Orlando Theme Park Package
* Room discounts and FREE tickets for the military
* 2 Days for the Price of 1 at Universal Hollywood
* Downtown Disney Resort Hotel discount
* Kids eat FREE at Universal hotels
* Universal Blue Man Group discount
* Disneyland Annual Passes on a monthly payment plan
* Kids stay and play FREE at Disneyland Paris
* 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
* Super Branson promotion

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"

WALT DISNEY WORLD

This Day in Disney History

Richard Petty Driving Experience decreases age for 'ride-along' program

Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey Begins Looking for 2010 Class

Disney has famous new cast members: Spider-Man, Iron Man, X-Men

Stitch back in Magic Kingdom show for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Note: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights will open November 10 instead of the originally scheduled date of November 30!

Mom In Disney World Kidnap Hoax Gets Nine to 23 Months

BRCC brings Disney Institute to Weyers Cave

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE

Island happy Disney unveils Castaway Cay additions

Disney Cruise Line Creating More Magic at Castaway Cay - with video
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

Universal can keep its Marvel attractions but may soon have Disney looking over its shoulder

Modern Horror Films Come Alive At Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights

Universal CityWalk Calendar And Venue Entertainment - September 2009

Major autumn events just around the corner

Airlines becoming a fee-for-all

Universal taking Halloween Horror Nights totally to the movies
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

Chilling Halloween Changes at Space Mountain, Spooky New Fireworks Plus Favorite Halloween Traditions Create Fun for Everyone at Disneyland Resort

Maleficent the Dragon Joins ‘Fantasmic!’

Maleficent Takes Center Stage In Fantasmic!

Disney hotel expansion means big bucks for city

Disneyland’s Main Street Magic Shop loses its magic

Disneyland Resort Calendar
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DISNEYLAND PARIS

This week at Disneyland Paris
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DISNEYLAND TOKYO

What's new at Tokyo Disneyland
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DISNEYLAND HONG KONG

Hong Kong Disneyland has big things on the horizon

New Alien Dark Force Invades Tomorrowland Haunted Halloween Returns with More Intense Experiences, Full of Scary Fun
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BRANSON, MO

Branson Calendar of Events
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LAS VEGAS

This Week in Las Vegas

New York-New York Fact Sheet

New York-New York Walkthrough
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New La Cava del Tequila Serves Up Tastes of Mexican Tequila Heritage

Tasty tequilas and mouthwatering margaritas are on tap at La Cava del Tequila, a new offering for Epcot guests to explore the heritage and tradition of tequila-making in Mexico.

Tucked away in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, La Cava del Tequila beckons guests with more than 70 types of authentic tequila, ranging from the simplest to the rarest of them all, aged to perfection and made from the finest distilled spirits from the agave plant. Tequilas range in price from $8 to $50 for a specialty tequila.

Amid warm décor, art work and original artifacts all celebrating the Mexican heritage, a “Tequila Ambassador” is on hand to educate Walt Disney World guests on the history of tequila-making.

Also on the drink menu: Exotic and uniquely blended margaritas, introducing a variety of flavored salts, spices and tropical fresh fruits masterfully prepared by experienced mixologists. A variety of quick tastes, tapas style, will be available, including freshly made guacamole and ceviche as well as mahi mahi tostadas with diced mango and avocado and blue crab tostados with chipotle mayo and Valentina sauce.

The 30-seat La Cava del Tequila is open from noon until Epcot park closing time. It is connected to the famous San Angel Inn as part of the Mexico pavilion, a popular stop for Walt Disney World guests. (Source: Press Release, 08/28/09)
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay To Open Sesame Street Attraction In Spring 2010

Sesame Street Safari of Fun Makes Tampa Park THE Destination for Family Fun

TAMPA, Fla. - This spring, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes families to an all-new, Sesame Street-themed, sunny, funny playland featuring Elmo, Big Bird and all their friends. Sesame Street Safari of Fun will be filled with rides, shows and adventures that celebrate the spirit of Africa. Sesame Street and Busch Gardens unite to create a signature attraction found nowhere else.

Sesame Street Safari of Fun will include a new junior roller coaster designed for parents and children to ride together. “Air Grover” is full of mini-dives and twisty turns as families soar through the Sahara. Other kid-sized rides include "Zoe-Patra & the Hippos of the Nile," a splashy flume ride through the famed river; "Rosita’s Djembe Fly-Away," a swing ride that sends kids whirling above the African canopy; "Elmo’s Safari Go-Round," a tribal-inspired carousel with Elmo and his friends; and more. "Oscar’s Swamp Stomp" provides cool water fun, and "Bert & Ernie’s Water Hole" is a wet adventure filled with bubblers, geysers, jets, dumping buckets and more. A photography studio gives kids the chance to share a hug and a smile with Sesame Street friends, and musical performances bring tales of adventure to life.

The new destination for family-friendly adventure will be created where Land of the Dragons now exists, and will double the area’s current size.

"Sesame Street Safari of Fun will be a fantastic addition to Busch Gardens," says Donnie Mills, Busch Gardens’ executive vice president and general manager. "With Sesame Street Safari of Fun, Busch Gardens truly has something for all ages, and this new destination in the park is certain to be a hit among families and kids."

In addition to the rides and play areas, families also will be able to watch their favorite characters on the big screen. "Sesame Street presents Lights, Camera, Imagination!" will run in the park’s 4-D theater, located in Timbuktu. And families can share breakfast and lunch with Elmo and the rest of the characters on select days at an outdoor dining facility adjacent to Sesame Street Safari of Fun.

Sesame Street Safari of Fun expands upon the variety of unique experiences Busch Gardens offers. With thrilling rides, award-winning shows and exotic up-close animal encounters, Busch Gardens provides unrivaled excitement for guests of every age. (Source: Press Release, 08/27/09)
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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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John

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johngross@affordabledisney.com
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