Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation

THE DISNEY NEWS
Updates From Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
October 28, 2009
Copyright © 1999 - 2009 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the 500th issue of The Disney News! A lot has happened since we started the newsletter almost 10 years ago. We've seen great changes at the theme parks, both in terms of new rides and attractions, as well as in the rising costs of Florida vacations. We have always worked to help our members vacation as affordably as possible and we will continue that work as we aim toward the eventual publication of our 1000th issue! We are deeply grateful to Beth, our travel agent, and to all of our members who have encouraged and supported us over the years.

Donna and I are in the process of preparing the 2010 - 14th edition - of our book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation,"  for online publication. We have decided to make a special holiday pre-publication offer available to our newsletter subscribers only:

Become a Basic or Lifetime Member and we'll send the same membership for FREE to a friend or loved one with your holiday wishes for a fun and affordable Walt Disney World vacation!

As the holidays approach and you're looking for ways to stretch your gift-giving budget, a FREE Affordable Disney membership for that special someone or family might be the perfect gift this year! You have one less gift to buy and the recipient can look forward to finally being able to take that vacation she thought she couldn't afford.

Visit our website to learn more about how much an Affordable Disney membership can save you. Enter code: Free Membership in the comment box when you order. Also enter the recipient's name and email address. If you don't have it on hand, you can send it to us any time at johngross@affordabledisney.com.

Thanks again for all your support and God bless!

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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 packages, room offers, Florida Resident specials, Downtown Disney resort deal, FREE Disney cruise, Disneyland California package, BIG airfare sale, and 6 Vegas resort promotions

News from around the "World":

* This day in Disney history
* 'Mobile Magic': parks wait times mobile app for Verizon
* Uncle Remus Museum Still Grapples With Race Issues
* Get your money back on Baby Einstein videos
* Disney Hopes ‘Christmas Carol’ Lives Up to Its Marketing
* Magic Kingdom: Princess Tiana now holding court
* Recipe for Crisp Escarole Salad From the WDW Swan and Dolphin
* ‘The Search for Flat Stanley’s Next BIG Adventure’
* Dateline Disney - November-December 2009
* Disney wants to play films on any device
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Universal adds nights to Horror Nights' Frequent Fear Pass
* CityWalk Calendar And Venue Entertainment - November 2009
* How did Florida rank in Condé Nast Traveler's readers ranking?
* TripAdvisor names Gatorland to top 10 wackiest attractions
* No hotel iron? No problem
* The Holiday Celebrations with Family and Friends at Disneyland
* Disney recycles bay water in ‘visionary’ way
* Disneyland Resort Calendar
* This week at Disneyland Paris
* What's new at Disneyland Tokyo
* This week in Las Vegas
* Branson Calendar of Events
* Disney’s Princess Tiana Makes Debut at Walt Disney World
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NEW THIS WEEK

WALT DISNEY WORLD

There's still time to book...

# Disney FREE nights and FREE tickets deal - save up to 43% on the room alone!

# Disney Fall Room-Only Offer - save 35%!

# Florida Resident Fall Offer - save up to 41% per night!

# Downtown Disney Resort Deal - save more than $50 per day!

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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

Save up to $400 with this package!

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FREE DISNEY CRUISE

Book a one of these Disney Vacations and Get a 3-Night Disney Bahamian Cruise FREE!

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BIG AIRFARE SALE

Fly Coast to Coast $100 One Way!

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LAS VEGAS

6 Resort & Casino Specials from $47 per night!
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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
* FREE night at a Walt Disney World luxury resort
* Sale on WDW Moderates, Deluxe, Villas, and Ft Wilderness
* Florida Resident Discounts Galore! Too many to list here!
* Disneyland Vacation Club special
* 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
* Universal Blue Man Group discount
* Disneyland Annual Passes on a monthly payment plan
* Kids stay and play FREE at Disneyland Paris
* 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

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

Disney releases details on upcoming 'Mobile Magic' parks wait times mobile app for Verizon customers

Uncle Remus Museum Still Grapples With Race Issues

Get your money back on Baby Einstein videos

Disney Hopes ‘Christmas Carol’ Lives Up to Its Blockbuster Marketing

Magic Kingdom: Princess Tiana now holding court, putting on a show

Recipe for Crisp Escarole Salad with Garlicky Anchovy Dressing From the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Adventures by Disney, HarperCollins Announce ‘The Search for Flat Stanley’s Next BIG Adventure’

Dateline Disney - November-December 2009

Disney wants to play films on any device

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

Universal Studios: Friday, Saturday added to Horror Nights' Frequent Fear Pass

CityWalk Calendar And Venue Entertainment - November 2009

How did Florida rank in Condé Nast Traveler's readers ranking?

TripAdvisor names Gatorland to top 10 wackiest attractions

No hotel iron? No problem - apparently those travel steamers really work!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

The Holiday Season Makes Spirits Brighter for Celebrations with Family and Friends at Disneyland Resort

Disney recycles bay water in ‘visionary’ way

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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BRANSON, MO

Branson Calendar of Events
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LAS VEGAS

This Week in Las Vegas
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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 addres
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Disney’s Newest Royalty, Princess Tiana, Makes Debut at Walt Disney World Resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Starting Oct. 26, Walt Disney World guests will be treated to first-ever appearances by Princess Tiana, star of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film "The Princess and the Frog."

Besides meet-and-greets with guests, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and other characters from the motion picture will star in "Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!," a rousing, colorful procession with a jazz-filled Mardi Gras theme. The good times will roll as festively dressed, bead-tossing revelers lead Magic Kingdom guests to the Liberty Belle Riverboat dock.

The party moves onboard and the Liberty Belle paddlewheels her way along the river with singing and dancing to the sounds of a six-member jazz band. Nearly two dozen Disney dancers join 30 randomly chosen park guests to be part of each show. Original songs composed by Randy Newman for the film liven the production, which will be performed three times daily. Daytime pyrotechnics and whimsical puppetry round out the spirited, 15-minute production.

The 10-week experience at Walt Disney World Resort will run through Jan. 3, 2010. "Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!" also will dazzle guests at Disneyland Park in California, beginning Nov. 6.

A hilarious movie adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana, "The Princess and the Frog" will open in limited release in New York and Los Angeles on Nov. 25, 2009, before expanding nationwide on Dec. 11, 2009.

Beginning Oct. 15, little princesses can enjoy a new Princess Tiana makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at both the World of Disney store and Magic Kingdom locations at Walt Disney World Resort.

Fairy Godmothers-in-Training sprinkle their pixie dust on aspiring princesses with three makeover packages ranging from a combination of hair, nails and makeup to the royal transformation complete with Princess Tiana costume, tiara, wand and more. All children must be at least three years or older to receive the regal treatments.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; theme park admission is required. The Downtown Disney Marketplace salon is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. There is no admission or self-parking fee required at Downtown Disney.

Advance reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling 407/WDW-STYLE (407/939-7895).

When guests age 10 or older enter a Disneyland theme park or Walt Disney World theme park from Oct. 5 through Nov. 22 and present their valid theme park ticket at select merchandise locations, they will receive a special card with details on how to get an admission voucher good for up to $8 toward the purchase of one child’s movie ticket when they purchase an adult movie ticket to see "The Princess and the Frog" at participating theaters from Dec. 11 through Dec. 31, 2009, or until "The Princess and the Frog" is no longer in theaters, whichever comes first.

Card quantities for this promotion are limited. Limit one card per adult ticket or annual pass. Admission voucher toward the purchase of a child’s movie ticket to "The Princess and the Frog" is valid for use from Dec. 11 through Dec. 31, 2009, at participating theaters in the fifty United States and District of Columbia. Guests must activate the code printed on the card by registering at www.activaterewards.com/frog to obtain an admission voucher. Only persons 18 or older may activate the code. Parent or legal guardian must activate certificate held by persons ages 10-17. Card, code and admission voucher may not be sold, traded, copied or replaced, or redeemed for cash. Admission voucher may not be transferred. The promotion is not valid for complimentary cast member theme park tickets. Offer subject to restrictions and change without notice. Visit www.hollywoodmoviemoney.com for a list of participating theaters and further conditions and details. (Source: Press Release, 10/26/09)
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

By the same author:

"Achieving Weight Loss through the Prayers of the Divine Office of the Virgin Mary." True peace with food can only come from establishing a close relationship with God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Meditations: A Bouquet of Roses for Our Lady." Shows the beginner and the highly experienced how to meditate while praying the rosary. Click here to read the book for FREE.

Be sure to check out Father Ron Camarda's "Tear in the Desert." It's one of the most spiritual books I have ever read! Christian Peshken, producer and director, is planning to make a film based on the book.
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Books

Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price. To check out the bargains, click here.
--------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------
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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Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in THE DISNEY NEWS. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in THE DISNEY NEWS do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation

THE DISNEY NEWS
Updates From Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
October 21, 2009
Copyright © 1999 - 2009 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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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 - Still time to save on Walt Disney World packages, room rates, Florida resident specials, Downtown Disney Resort deals, Disney Cruises, and stays at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg! Plus, Disney has a new Florida resident pass!

News from around the "World":

* This day in Disney history
* Disney and Universal raise their parking fees
* The Laughs Are Still Fresh at ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’
* Nova Era's back at Epcot November 7 for Party of the Senses!
* ESPN Innovation Lab Opens Today at ESPN Wide World of Sports
* Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
* Epcot Food & Wine festival brings a world of flavor
* Disney World: Free face painting
* Disney hits the reset button on Winnie the Pooh
* Walt Disney World to bring new monorail train into service
* Disney Vacation Club cuts base pay for front line sales staff
* Walt Disney World unveils new ride at Epcot
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Florida Halloween travel guide
* Floating 'Oasis of the Seas' lines up ports of call
* Hook's Point Restaurant becomes Disneyland’s only seafood house
* Postcard from Disneyland: Halloween
* Disneyland's Space Mountain gets a Halloween makeover
* Custom toy car shop opens in Downtown Disney
* Disneyland Resort Calendar
* This week at Disneyland Paris
* What's new at Disneyland Tokyo
* This week in Las Vegas
* Branson Calendar of Events
* John writes about Beth, our travel agent
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NEW THIS WEEK

WALT DISNEY WORLD

There's still time to book...

# FREE nights and FREE tickets deal - save up to 43% on the room alone!

# Disney Fall Room-Only Offer - save 35%!

# Florida Resident Fall Offer at WDW - save up to 41% per night!

# Downtown Disney Resort Deal - save more than $50 per day!

# Disney Cruise Line - Kids Sail Free in 2010!

Plus! We have the skinny on Disney's new Florida Resident Pass!

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GREAT WOLF LODGE WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Save 15% on their best rate with our 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:

* FREE nights and FREE tickets at Walt Disney World
* Walt Disney World room only offer
* Downtown Disney Resort Holiday Party Special
* Give a Day, Get a Disney Day promotion
* BIG Downtown Disney Resort Hotel discount
* FREE night at a Walt Disney World luxury resort
* Sale on WDW Moderates, Deluxe, Villas, and Ft Wilderness
* Florida Resident Discounts Galore! Too many to list here!
* Disneyland Vacation Club special
* 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
* Universal Blue Man Group discount
* Disneyland Annual Passes on a monthly payment plan
* Kids stay and play FREE at Disneyland Paris
* 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

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

Disney and Universal have raised their parking fees: both now charge $14.

The Laughs Are Still Fresh After More than 35 Years and 34,400 Performances at ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’

Nova Era's back at Epcot November 7 for Party of the Senses!

ESPN Innovation Lab Opens Today at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Set to Satisfy a Runner’s Palette in 2010

Epcot International Food & Wine festival brings a world of flavor

Disney World: Free face painting

Disney hits the reset button on Winnie the Pooh

Walt Disney World to bring new monorail train into service

Disney Vacation Club cuts base pay for front line sales staff

Walt Disney World unveils new ride at Epcot

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

Florida Halloween travel guide -- Things go bump in the night all over the state

Floating 'Oasis of the Seas' lines up ports of call - World's largest cruise ship will arrive at Port Everglades next month

Orlando is a front-runner for JetBlue headquarters
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

Hook's Point Restaurant becomes Disney’s only seafood house

Postcard from Disneyland: Halloween

Disneyland's Space Mountain gets a Halloween makeover

Custom toy car shop opens in Downtown Disney

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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BRANSON, MO

Branson Calendar of Events
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LAS VEGAS

This Week in Las Vegas
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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 addres
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John, a member, writes:

"John,

The best thing about my subscription so far has been Beth. Her association reflects very well on your website. Beth has helped us with our trip in November and that makes me think I'll find more good things as I dig into Affordable Disney."

Thank you, John. I can't say enough about how much Beth has supported Donna, me and our members over the years.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

By the same author:

"Achieving Weight Loss through the Prayers of the Divine Office of the Virgin Mary." True peace with food can only come from establishing a close relationship with God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Meditations: A Bouquet of Roses for Our Lady." Shows the beginner and the highly experienced how to meditate while praying the rosary. Click here to read the book for FREE.

Be sure to check out Father Ron Camarda's "Tear in the Desert." It's one of the most spiritual books I have ever read! Christian Peshken, producer and director, is planning to make a film based on the book.
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Books

Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price. To check out the bargains, click here.
--------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------
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.
=============================================
See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
=============================================
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in THE DISNEY NEWS. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in THE DISNEY NEWS do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
=============================================

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation

THE DISNEY NEWS
Updates From Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
October 14, 2009
Copyright © 1999 - 2009 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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Hi Everyone!

A reminder from Beth, our travel agent:

"The World’s Largest Cruise Night is being today, October 14. This is a 'virtual' event meaning that you can browse from the comfort of your own home. John has posted a website address at the members site (see Addendum 1) that you can use to access cruise videos and I've listed the wide range of awesome promotions that the lines are featuring for this event. They range from onboard credits to reduced deposits to free upgrades, free airfare, pre-paid gratuities and more!"

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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 - Downtown Disney Resort Holiday Party Special, 3 deals at Universal Orlando, and cheap Luxury Cruise Getaway

News from around the "World":

* This day in Disney history
* Children’s Miracle Network Creates Innovative Wine & Dine
* Disney’s Retail Plan Is a Theme Park in Its Stores
* Christmas by the Numbers at Walt Disney World Resort
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Disneyland Resort Calendar
* Universal Orlando's October 'Velvet Sessions'
* Little-known airline fees that tug at your wallet
* Maze craze, "A-Mazing Sea," and Sesame Street at SeaWorld
* Theme parks are nothing new for SeaWorld's buyer
* SeaWorld Orlando will flip to new owner
* This week at Disneyland Paris
* What's new at Disneyland Tokyo
* This week in Las Vegas
* Branson Calendar of Events
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NEW THIS WEEK

WALT DISNEY WORLD

Downtown Disney Resort Magical Disney Holiday Banquet:

- WHO: All private parties
- WHAT: Receive a FREE guest room for all your guests
- WHEN: Book Sunday - Thursday November 29 and December 24, 2009
- HOW MUCH: Packages start at only $89.50 per person

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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

# Kids Eat Free!
# Save up to 42% at Universal Resort Hotels!
# FREE Nights and Unlimited Admission!

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LUXURY CRUISE GET AWAY

- 3 night cruises from San Diego October 19 and 26
- From $99 p/p (plus taxes/fees)
- Even better Military and interline rates available
- Book NOW ‘cause these are going fast!

Rates shown are per person based on two people in the best available inside cabin. Add $20 p/p for best available ocean view cabin. Taxes and fees amount to $44.03 p/p; gratuities are an additional $30 p/p.
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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
* FREE night at a Walt Disney World luxury resort
* Sale on WDW Moderates, Deluxe, Villas, and Ft Wilderness
* Florida Resident Discounts Galore! Too many to list here!
* 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
* Universal Blue Man Group discount
* Disneyland Annual Passes on a monthly payment plan
* Kids stay and play FREE at Disneyland Paris
* 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

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
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"

WALT DISNEY WORLD

This Day in Disney History

Children’s Miracle Network Classic Creates Innovative Wine & Dine Walk Along Walt Disney World Fairways

Disney’s Retail Plan Is a Theme Park in Its Stores

Christmas by the Numbers at Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

Don't Miss Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando's October 'Velvet Sessions' featuring Twisted Sister

Little-known airline fees that tug at your wallet

Maze craze may put folks into a haze, "A-Mazing Sea" exhibit at the Orlando Science Center, and Halloween Adventure with Sesame Street characters at SeaWorld.

Theme parks are nothing new for SeaWorld's buyer - ticket price increase on the way!

SeaWorld Orlando will flip to new owner
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

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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BRANSON, MO

Branson Calendar of Events
--------------------------------
LAS VEGAS

This Week in Las Vegas
--------------------------------
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 addres
=================================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

By the same author:

"Achieving Weight Loss through the Prayers of the Divine Office of the Virgin Mary." True peace with food can only come from establishing a close relationship with God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Meditations: A Bouquet of Roses for Our Lady." Shows the beginner and the highly experienced how to meditate while praying the rosary. Click here to read the book for FREE.

Be sure to check out Father Ron Camarda's "Tear in the Desert." It's one of the most spiritual books I have ever read! Christian Peshken, producer and director, is planning to make a film based on the book.
--------------------------------
Affordable Disney Books

Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price. To check out the bargains, click here.
--------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------
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.
=============================================
See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation

THE DISNEY NEWS
Updates From Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation
October 7, 2009
Copyright © 1999 - 2009 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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Hi Everyone!

Beth, our travel agent writes:

"Once again I will be participating in the World’s Largest Cruise Night, this year to be held on October 14. This is a 'virtual' event meaning that you can browse from the comfort of your own home. I will be sharing with you a website address that you can use to access cruise videos, and I’ll also be listing the wide range of awesome promotions that the lines are featuring for this event. They range from onboard credits to reduced deposits to free upgrades, free airfare, pre-paid gratuities and more. Cruising is always a great value, but this year that’s more true than ever."

The 2009 World’s Largest Cruise Night will be held October 14.
Several Cruise Lines are offering incentives, including the Disney Cruise Line:

* onboard credits of $50 to $250 per stateroom depending on length of sailing
* special fares and reduced deposits on a wide variety of destinations, including Alaska, the Caribbean and Europe

Beth has a temporary CLIA-sponsored website that will be available from October 14 through the end of the month and will feature several cruise line videos. I've posted the URL on Addendum 1 at our members' site.

If you’re interested in checking out the cruise deals offered this year, please log in and contact Beth as soon as possible so she can collect the necessary information from you. She will then get the pricing on the 14th and (where possible) put space on a no-obligation courtesy hold for you.

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Beth adds a note about how fast the dates are being gobbled up with Disney's latest deal:

"The first week of December is nearly sold out even at full price. Everyone's trying to get in on that offer and it simply isn't there. I know sometimes they blackout dates and then go ahead and honor the offer anyway, but in this case they just can't."

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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 - FREE Disney movie ticket offer, Kids sale FREE, luxury cruise line sale, new cruise ship promotion, and deals at Vegas resorts

News from around the "World":

* This day in Disney history
* Changes aim to make Disney restaurants more pleasant
* Disney and NASA ‘Launch’ Mission Patch Design Challenge
* Disney Park Merchandise Expands Online Offerings
* Pooh rights belong to Disney, judge rules
* Engineers reviewing monorail after smoke, electrical shortage
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Florida air show guide: Planes fill fall skies and beyond
* SeaWorld to be sold this week
* CityWalk Calendar And Venue Entertainment - October 2009
* Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
* The Disney Gallery Reopens in a New Location
* Museum charts the wonderful world of Disney
* Inside Disneyland’s new Halloween fireworks show
* Disneyland Resort Calendar
* This week at Disneyland Paris
* What's new at Disneyland Tokyo
* This week in Las Vegas
* Branson Calendar of Events
* Beth writes about saving $$$ on new ships and Coronado Springs
* Donna and I visit Disney's Christmas Carol train
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NEW THIS WEEK

WALT DISNEY WORLD

Kids can see "The Princess and the Frog" for FREE at participating theaters with this offer!

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DISNEY CRUISE LINE

Kids Sail Free on 7-night cruises! Hurry! You must book by October 14, 2009.

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LUXURY CRUISE LINE SALE!

They've reduced deposits by 50% and giving up to $200 to spend onboard. But you must reserve your cruise or cruisetour land package today, October 7, 2009!

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NEW CRUISE SHIP PROMOTION

This cruise line is offering a FREE balcony stateroom upgrade on select Caribbean cruises for bookings made by October 16, 2009. You save up to 60 percent! Rates begin at $899 per person on their new ship on the following 10-night Caribbean itineraries departing from Fort Lauderdale:

* Baseball Greats Cruise featuring Bob Feller, Frank Howard, Cito Gaston, Stan Bahnsen and Bill Russell to the "Dazzling Dutch Caribbean & The Panama Canal" Southern Caribbean, calls at Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; and Playa del Carmen, Mexico; departs Nov. 20. Fare: $949

* "Tropical Splendors, European Charm," Eastern Caribbean, calls at San Juan, Puerto Rico; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Bridgetown, Barbados; Fort de France, Martinique; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Nassau, Bahamas; departs Nov. 30. Fare: $899

* Les DeMerle Big Band Cruise to the "Remarkable Rainforests & The Panama Canal," Panama, calls at Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; and Playa del Carmen; departs Dec. 10. Fare: $899

All cruises offer just a $100 deposit on all sailings and itineraries!

PLUS! FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS

Save Up To 50% Off Single Supplement Rates On All Interior, Oceanview & Balcony Staterooms!

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LAS VEGAS

* New York-New York from $51!
* Save 32% at Monte Carlo's HOTEL32!
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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
* FREE night at a Walt Disney World luxury resort
* Sale on WDW Moderates, Deluxe, Villas, and Ft Wilderness
* Florida Resident Discounts Galore! Too many to list here!
* 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
* Universal Blue Man Group discount
* Disneyland Annual Passes on a monthly payment plan
* Kids stay and play FREE at Disneyland Paris
* 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

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
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"

WALT DISNEY WORLD

This Day in Disney History

Changes aim to make Disney restaurants more pleasant, profitable

Disney Parks and NASA ‘Launch’ Buzz Lightyear Mission Patch Design Challenge

Disney Theme Park Merchandise Expands Online Offerings to 500 Favorites

Pooh rights belong to Disney, judge rules - and aren't we glad this story is finally over after 18 years!

Engineers reviewing monorail after smoke, electrical shortage at Disney


Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

Florida air show guide: Planes fill fall skies and beyond

SeaWorld to be sold this week

CityWalk Calendar And Venue Entertainment - October 2009

Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando set for Friday, October 23
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

The Disney Gallery Reopens in a New Location; ‘Enchanting the Classics’ is the Theme of the Inaugural Show in Former Bank of Main Street

Museum charts the wonderful world of Disney

Inside Disneyland’s new Halloween fireworks show - watch the video - that is one fun fireworks show!

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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BRANSON, MO

Branson Calendar of Events
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LAS VEGAS

This Week in Las Vegas
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Beth, our travel agent, writes:

"Oasis vs Allure of the Seas

By now, you’ve probably seen the ads for her… A ship that towers over all others, with dancing fountains across the back, zip-lining over atriums, TWO flow riders (surfing), open air parks, interior balconies and more. Oasis of the Seas, debuting in December, will be the largest passenger ship ever built and she’s exquisite. I spent two days (on and off) this week doing a virtual exhibition that showcased dozens of dining options, heavenly children’s facilities, gorgeous theaters and nightclubs… I could go on and on. Trouble is, she’s a pricey vacation. Make that a REALLY pricey vacation. While other lines are pushing 7-night December cruises for $400 p/p (with kids sail free, onboard credits, free upgrades and the like), Oasis starts at $1150 and goes up from there. So what’s a cruiseaholic like myself to do?

Enter Allure of the Seas. She’s the still-under-construction sister to Oasis and won’t be out until late NEXT year. You can book her now, though, and at a fraction of the cost of what Oasis is booking for. There’s a mid-January 2011 cruise that starts at just $849 p/p plus tax – which is really a very reasonable rate for ANY new ship. To think that you could get onto Allure for this is incredible.

So, if you’re a lover of new ships like I am, and your bank account is looking a little lean these days, think ahead and book Allure now while you can get in cheap. You’ll get all the bells and whistles AND the fun of being on a brand new ship for a fraction of the cost. The deposit is refundable until final payment, and you’ve got lots of time to save up.

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Coronado Springs has always been one of my favorite moderate resorts. In case you haven’t noticed, throughout the year the beds there have all been bumped up to queens in the standard rooms. That’s both a good and a bad thing… Good because we all love big beds, but bad because, now that they’re pretty much all changed over, you’re going to have to pay more to stay there. Yep, starting in 2010, it will run you $5 more a night to stay at CS. Disney’s long charged more for king beds, so I guess charging more for queens makes sense (if you’re using Mouse logic), but here’s a strange one for you… They are ALSO charging $5 more a night for the rooms with king beds, compared to the king rooms at other moderate resorts. Very odd, if you ask me, and it’s making the pricing structure way more complicated than it should be. When they put ME in charge I’ll fix that."
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Disney's Christmas Carol Train

Donna and I drove down from Gettysburg Saturday to the B&O Museum in Baltimore to take the tour of the Christmas Carol train. It has been making its way throughout the USA promoting the release in November of Disney's newest film, The Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey. Admission was free and it was certainly worth the trip for all Disney movie fans as well as lovers of Dickens' immortal classic tale.

We snaked our way through the lines. Our wait was an hour. When we left, the waiting period had increased to two hours. The AMTRAK train was wrapped in snow flakes and London scenes from the movie.

Entering the first train car, Disney had placed on display a copy of the first edition of Dickens' The Christmas Carol as well as pages from Nicholas Nickleby and The Pickwick Papers. Also on display were Dickens' portrait, quill pen and inkwell.

The second car was devoted to costumes from the movie. They were beautiful. The third car showcased scenes from the movie: Fred's Foyer, Scrooge & Marley's shop by night and day, the London-Royal Exchange, and Fred's house. The next car displayed scale models of some of the buildings used in the movie.

Then came the car where they set up a mannequin to show you how Performance technology works. In short, Jim Carrey had to wear a suit and head gear that captured his every move and sound. I always thought that they made the movie and then had the actors voice over. Actually, the opposite happens: the actors have to act out the entire movie and then their movements are captured and translated via computer to the animated character. I can't imagine acting out an entire movie in such a sterile - no sets! - environment, just using your imagination to flesh out what is going on around you in a movie. Amazing!

You then passed through a car with suspended monitors depicting stages of production. The next to last car contained stations where you and your kids could use HP technology to morph pictures of yourself into characters from the movie. You could, of course, buy these as you left!

The last car presented a festive holiday room complete with fireplace and turkey dinner! Here you were welcome to take a photo of yourself. We took a photo of the family in front of us and they took a photo of Donna and me. We're going to use that one for our Christmas cards this year!

Upon exiting the train, you made your way to the theater where you got to experience 3-D scenes from the movie. Very impressive!

Upon leaving they gave us $1 off coupons for the Imax movie to be shown at the Baltimore Science Center as well as a coupon for 50% off companion fare for AMTRAK!

I've posted some of the photos we took below. Enjoy!

train wrapped in snowflakes

Christmas Carol train upclose

display case

Christmas Carol book first edition

more books on display

portrait, pen and inkwell

Nicholas Nickleby and Pickwick Papers

yours truly standing next to a costume

Fred's Foyer

Scrooge & Marley Night and Day

London-Royal Exchange

Fred's House

scale models

mannequin with Donna and me in the mirror

our 2009 Christmas card
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See You Real Soon!

John

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