Wednesday, July 21, 2010

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July 21, 2010 Issue #538
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Hi Everyone!

Disney typically raises ticket prices early August! Members should log in and buy their tickets now from our ticket agent before the increase! Not a member yet? You can join our Disney family here.

BTW... If you're thinking about taking a vacation at Walt Disney World this Christmas, then you should be making your reservations NOW! Rooms go quickly for holiday vacations. Check out our Christmas in July Special and let Beth book yours today while rooms are still available! You can join our Disney family here.

Beth writes about room rates for 2011:

"Disney very quietly solidified their 2011 room rates this week and while I’ve not yet come anywhere near seeing ALL the rates yet, what I have seen is surprising – and a little scary. For instance, 7 nights in value season in a standard room at a value resort for this year is $668 with tax. The January 2011 rate is $716 for that same scenario. Yikes!

The good news is that, no matter what the “rack” (published) rates are, Disney can lower them to anything they want to with the use of promotional offers. I have no doubt whatsoever that they will have to run some nice ones to get rooms filled this winter if this sample is any indication of the new rates as a whole. My guess is that Disney is covering the bases so that, if the economy substantially improves next year, the rack rates will be set to support higher selling fees. I don't think it’s a likely event, but it’s nice to see that Disney’s so optimistic!

THE IMPORTANT THING TO NOTE is that I can now book you a basic package for 2011. What that means is that we can lock in your space and get you a resort confirmation number so that you can book your dining and Grand Gathering events at the 180 day mark. We'll have to wait until probably mid-August to be able to add tickets and a dining plan, and even longer before we can get a promotional offer applied, but this is a good start.

Remember that the deposit is only $200 within a week of booking, and that’s 100% refundable as long as you cancel no later than 45 days prior to arrival (the final payment date). If you're considering a Disney vacation next year, especially during a peak time or over a holiday weekend, NOW is the time to get your space set up. As part of my service (included with your Affordable Disney membership), I'll watch for promotional deals that you'd qualify for and automatically change you over, so you have nothing to lose by booking early."

REMEMBER: 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 - Discount code for Florida residents on Walt Disney World rooms, Universal Halloween Horror Nights ticket discounts, and Universal Studios Hollywood second day FREE

News from around the "World":

* Disney ticket price increase imminent!
* Affordable Disney Christmas in July special!
* Beth writes about room rates for 2011
* This day in Disney history
* Parks hope to strike gold with offerings for 'ultra-affluent'
* Walt Disney World's jogging paths
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Universal's Hard Rock Hotel Earns Fodor's 2010 Award
* Tickets On Sale For Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 20
* Getting a feel for Universal's 'Family Feud'
* 10 tips for traveling together
* A pirate's life for you in the Sunshine State
* Pet-friendly bars in Orlando
* SeaWorld pictures: Before and AfterDark
* Virgin America offers new menu for summer travel
* Help, my honeymoon flight's been canceled!
* Senior Travel: One-sided cruise contracts
* Everglades travel by air and water highlight show 'Swamp Men'
* Taking the Kids -- to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
* Pictures of baby giraffes at Busch Gardens
* The fine print of travel agreements
* Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates 6th Year
* Disneyland doubles Halloween party prices
* Happy birthday, Disneyland - an overview of its history
* Festivities set for Disneyland’s 55th anniversary
* Disney's California Adventure World of Color attraction
* Disneyland Resort Calendar
* Another sign that Ratatouille is coming to Disney Studios Paris
* This week at Disneyland Paris
* What's new at Disneyland Tokyo
* What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
* This week in Las Vegas
* Branson Calendar of Events
* Beau Rivage Biloxi, Mississippi Entertainment Schedule
* Disney Vacation Connection Desktop Widget
* Save 25% on Dooney & Bourke Minnie & Mickey Faces Collection
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NEW THIS WEEK AT OUR MEMBERS SITE

WALT DISNEY WORLD

News for Affordable Disney Members:

* Flavors of Club Cool at Epcot
* The Disney Pin Team's special connection to France
* Donald Duck at Epcot’s Mexico pavilion
* Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
* Meatball bar at Downtown Disney’s Portobello
* Winnie the Pooh books and stuffed animals for $5
* Raspberry Gelato recipe from the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
* New personalized guided tours into Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
* Inside scoop on the Artisan Watch program on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland park
* Profile of musician Scott Williams at Downtown Disney
* Kona Island Sushi Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
* 15th anniversary of Disney’s Wedding Pavilion
* More ‘World of Color’ Coming Your Way This Summer
* New Exhibit at Epcot's Japan Pavilion
* Video of the construction and images of what the Disney Dream will look like when it's finished!
* Exploring the early years of Disneyland: 1955-1960
* Celebrating Walt’s Dream 55 Years Later - video of Disneyland's opening day, construction, and celebrities
* Fifty-Five Years of Magic at Disneyland Park - the history of Disneyland 1955-2010
* Meet the ‘Club 55ers’ - those who actually worked at Disneyland in 1955
* Answers to questions about Epcot's new Via Napoli Restaurant
* More photos from the butterfly garden at the Fort Wilderness Campground Outpost
* Inside scoop on dining plans at Orlando’s theme parks

# Florida Residents save 25%-35% on rooms at Walt Disney World with this discount code!

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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Halloween Horror Nights discounts! Save $30.00 per ticket, come back unlimited times at no extra charge!

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UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD

How to get two days admission for the price of one!
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AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure House of Disney inside information, including:

* Our online 196-page travel guide, Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation
* Over 1,000 pages of Disney information including coupons, deals, discounts and specials at Walt Disney World, Florida, Disneyland, California, Disneyland Paris, cruises, and other venues in Florida and around the world!
* Customized tours for adults, children and romantic couples!
* Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and will book all of your vacations for you!
* Authorized Disney Discount Ticket Agent with the best deals on all your Florida vacation needs with an exclusive discount for Affordable Disney Members! Over 25 years in business!

The following promotions are just a sample of the DEALS, DISCOUNTS, SPECIALS AND COUPONS posted at our password-protected members-only site:

* 7-night Caribbean Luxury Cruise from $86 per person per day
* Save $50 pp with discount code at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove
* FREE dining at WDW with this credit card and discount code
* Floridians save 25%-35% at WDW resorts with discount code
* These international visitors save up to 25% on WDW rooms
* FREE stay and tickets for kids at WDW with discount code
* Popular theme park is offering a FREE pass to Florida kids
* Disney World/Florida by Train: Kids travel for only $19
* 30% off + Chararacter Breakfast at this Downtown Disney resort
* Get a child's ticket for only $5 with this SeaWorld promotion
* Kids Stay, Play And Eat Free Credit Card Offer
* Hawaii: 20 Big Island meals for less than $20
* Save $50 on Disney's PhotoPass CD
* WDW package with FREE dining for residents of this country
* Dominican Republic Resorts 2 For 1 Summer Special
* Official WDW Good Neighbor Hotel: $35/night in May
* FREE Disney Cruise? Beth, our travel agent, reveals the secret.
* FREE 411 service on your cell phone
* Just added to our book: the secret of timeshare deals
* Save up to 42% at Universal's onsite hotels
* Just added to our book: analysis of FREE companion air tickets
* Florida Gulf Coast Condo Special
* After 2 PM Pass at this popular Orlando Water Park: $49.99
* Package deal at Branson MO/Dolly Parton Dixie Stampede
* Las Vegas Resort & Casino rates from $26.95
* Kids sail FREE on these Disney Cruises with this discount code
* Save up to 40% on hotel accommodations at Disneyland CA
* Save on kids' accommodations and tickets at Disneyland Paris
* Florida Preschoolers get in FREE for rest of 2010 at theme park
* Save up to 55% at 50+ attractions near Disneyland CA
* Save up to 40% on Disney World rooms with this discount codes
* Hawaii from $149 per night
* Luxury Cruise Deal from $599
* Receive Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World
* Tables in Wonderland eateries for FL residents and AP holders
* 5 nights for the price of 4 at Hotel & Suites near Disney World
* Disney Cruise discounts for Florida residents and the military
* Military ticket deal for Disney World: NOT sold online or gate
* U. S. military save 20% at Branson MO with this coupon

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
Basic Member
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"

WALT DISNEY WORLD

This Day in Disney History

Theme parks hope to strike gold with offerings aimed at 'ultra-affluent'

Walt Disney World's jogging paths

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

Tickets On Sale Now For Universal Orlando Resort’S Halloween Horror Nights 20

Hard Rock Hotel At Universal Orlando Earns Fodor's Choice Gold 2010 Award From Fodor's Travel For Top 10 U.S. Hotel Pools

Getting a feel for Universal's 'Family Feud'

10 tips for traveling together

A pirate's life for you: Finding the "arrrrgh" in the Sunshine State

Pet-friendly bars in Orlando

SeaWorld pictures: Before and AfterDark

Virgin America offers new menu for summer travel

Help, my honeymoon flight's been canceled!

Senior Travel: One-sided cruise contracts

Everglades travel by air and water highlight of reality show 'Swamp Men'

Taking the Kids -- to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Pictures of baby giraffes at Busch Gardens

The fine print of travel agreements
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates Sixth Anniversary with Six Weeks of Culinary Delights

Disney doubles Halloween party prices

Happy birthday, Disneyland - an overview of its history

Festivities set for Disneyland’s 55th anniversary

Disney's California Adventure brightens image with World of Color attraction

Disneyland Resort Calendar
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DISNEYLAND PARIS

One more sign that Ratatouille is coming to Disney Studios 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

What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
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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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BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI

Beau Rivage Entertainment Schedule
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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.
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Disney Vacation Connection Desktop Widget Serves Up Planning Information in a Fun and Creative Way for Disney-bound Guests

Planning that next magical Disney vacation? The newly released Disney Vacation Connection desktop widget is a free application that can be downloaded to a PC or Mac computer to view news, videos, weather, park hours, events and vacation planning tips. Also included is a Disney vacation countdown clock that will tell guests the days, hours and minutes until their next Disney vacation.

Content on the app includes Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Disney Vacation Club, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawaii.

With the Disney Vacation Connection widget loaded on their desktop, Disney guests will be able to:

· Stay up-to-date on the latest news and special offers
· Plan their next magical Disney vacation
· Count down to the vacation with the countdown clock
· Check Disney theme park hours
· Learn about upcoming special events
· Find out the weather forecast for the Disney vacation destination

The widget is a free download. Guests can learn more about the Disney Vacation Connection desktop widget, and download it, by visiting www.DisneyVacationConnection.com. (Press Release, 07/19/10)
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MONEY SAVING TIP

Get Dooney & Bourke Minnie & Mickey Faces Collection for 25 percent off! This offer is not available in the Parks. Click here to see the collection.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

A World on Its Knees: Click here for a FREE book of prayers for the people of Haiti and those who are caring for them.

By the same author:

"100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America."
The Virgin Mary, Our Lady of America, encourages us to seek Her as our model of purity. The prayers in this book petition God the Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the great Saints for the grace we need to lead pure and holy lives. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"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!

"To me, today at age 61, all prayer by the humble or highly placed has one thing in common: supplication for strength and inspiration to carry on the best impulses which should bind us together for a better world. Without such inspiration we would rapidly deteriorate and finally perish." Walt Disney (Source: startedbyamouse.com)
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Secrets to an Affordable WDW Vacation: "Save up to 40% on your Walt Disney World vacation. Save on Disney hotels, dining, tickets, cruises, honeymoons and souvenirs!" Click here for details.
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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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See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
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