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September 28, 2010
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Hi Everyone!
Thinking about joining our Affordable Disney family? Click here to learn why so many Disney vacationers have become Affordable Disney members over the years.
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...
THE LATEST NEWS
How to Trade Vinylmation
Recipe for Fresh Hearts of Palm Salad, Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Florida Grapefruit Vinaigrette from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey takes Golden Ticket for best new ride
Continental Airlines Introduces New Meals and Snacks for On-Board Purchase
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Beth, our travel agent, writes about Southwest's acquisition of AirTran:
"As many (most) people have heard by now, Southwest Airlines will acquire AirTran and be fully transitioned by early next year if the purchase is approved. The move has folks at Disney scrambling. Disney’s air department has a wonderful alliance with AirTran right now… Although there isn't anything that specifically states that AirTran is the “official” airline of Walt Disney World, anyone that’s ever spent anytime searching flights through Disney knows AirTran clearly has the edge. Disney has no such arrangement with Southwest. In fact, there’s no arrangement at all. Disney’s Magical Express services passengers from ALL airlines, both in and out of Orlando International, but you cannot purchase Southwest tickets through Disney at this point.
Southwest serves a number of markets with multiple nonstop and/or direct flights to MCO, and quite often at super-low fares. They are also famous for last-minute deals that have been as low as $29 each way (plus tax), making a quick Disney fix possible for many people. Southwest remains one of few airlines that doesn’t charge a fee for up to two checked pieces of luggage, and you can still bring a free carry-on as well. While it’s nice to book your Disney trip as a package with room, tickets, dining, and air, doing the air separately to reap all the Southwest benefits has been well worth the small hassle to most people.
Southwest seems to be one of the few remaining airlines that knows how to run such a business efficiently and at a profit. While it’s a bit of an inconvenience that they don't release flights more than six months or so in advance (compared to nearly a year in advance with other airlines), doing so helps them price fares more accurately (based on fuel pricing and current demand) and helps them avoid making multiple schedule changes to many flights… something AirTran is infamous for.
No statement has been released by Disney at this point, and it will probably be several weeks – maybe longer – before there is one. You can be certain that Disney’s Magical Express will continue to provide complimentary airport transfers to all MCO airline passengers. If you are currently holding tickets on AirTran and you got those tickets through Disney, you'll be advised by Disney or the airline (or through your travel agent) if there are any changes to your flight. If you booked with AirTran direct, the airline will contact you. Either way, if you're contacted directly by the airline and there is a change to your airline and/or flight number then be sure to advise Disney (or your travel agent) so that your Magical Express details can be updated.
Fingers are crossed that Southwest and Disney will work out a partnership that is sure to be beneficial to all concerned. Stay tuned!"
Click here to learn more about Southwest's acquisition of AirTran.
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Our AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter contains deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and subscribers.
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AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure Trove 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!
* Florida Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and can book affordable vacations for you at Walt Disney World and any where else in the world!
* 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 in Florida!
In addition to the DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS posted at our password-protected members-only site, we also publish many inside tips:
* How can you get a FREE Disney Cruise?
* What dining program should Floridians choose at Disney World?
* Which theme park offers All You Can Eat and Drink?
* How to locate cheap rental homes and condos all over the world?
* How to get FREE 411 service on your cell phone?
* What's the secret of timeshare deals?
* Where can you eat cheap in Hawaii?
* What's the story with FREE companion air tickets?
* How to get Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World?
* How do you find out where the toilets are any where in the USA?
* How do you find hotels that accommodate 6-8 people?
* How much does a plane ticket really cost?
* How do I order flowers at Walt Disney World?
* Where are the cheapest gas stations?
* How do I buy gifts for someone visiting Disneyland or WDW?
* How do you book Disney rooms for sold-out nights?
* Where can I rent wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers?
And many more!
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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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
By the same author:
"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.
"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.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in our newsletter. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in our newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
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Copyright © 1999 - 2010 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
Celebrating Our 11th Year Online!
All rights reserved.
=================================================
Subscribe to AffordableDisney.Com's blog!=================================================
Hi Everyone!
Thinking about joining our Affordable Disney family? Click here to learn why so many Disney vacationers have become Affordable Disney members over the years.
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...
THE LATEST NEWS
How to Trade Vinylmation
Recipe for Fresh Hearts of Palm Salad, Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Florida Grapefruit Vinaigrette from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey takes Golden Ticket for best new ride
Continental Airlines Introduces New Meals and Snacks for On-Board Purchase
=================================================
Beth, our travel agent, writes about Southwest's acquisition of AirTran:
"As many (most) people have heard by now, Southwest Airlines will acquire AirTran and be fully transitioned by early next year if the purchase is approved. The move has folks at Disney scrambling. Disney’s air department has a wonderful alliance with AirTran right now… Although there isn't anything that specifically states that AirTran is the “official” airline of Walt Disney World, anyone that’s ever spent anytime searching flights through Disney knows AirTran clearly has the edge. Disney has no such arrangement with Southwest. In fact, there’s no arrangement at all. Disney’s Magical Express services passengers from ALL airlines, both in and out of Orlando International, but you cannot purchase Southwest tickets through Disney at this point.
Southwest serves a number of markets with multiple nonstop and/or direct flights to MCO, and quite often at super-low fares. They are also famous for last-minute deals that have been as low as $29 each way (plus tax), making a quick Disney fix possible for many people. Southwest remains one of few airlines that doesn’t charge a fee for up to two checked pieces of luggage, and you can still bring a free carry-on as well. While it’s nice to book your Disney trip as a package with room, tickets, dining, and air, doing the air separately to reap all the Southwest benefits has been well worth the small hassle to most people.
Southwest seems to be one of the few remaining airlines that knows how to run such a business efficiently and at a profit. While it’s a bit of an inconvenience that they don't release flights more than six months or so in advance (compared to nearly a year in advance with other airlines), doing so helps them price fares more accurately (based on fuel pricing and current demand) and helps them avoid making multiple schedule changes to many flights… something AirTran is infamous for.
No statement has been released by Disney at this point, and it will probably be several weeks – maybe longer – before there is one. You can be certain that Disney’s Magical Express will continue to provide complimentary airport transfers to all MCO airline passengers. If you are currently holding tickets on AirTran and you got those tickets through Disney, you'll be advised by Disney or the airline (or through your travel agent) if there are any changes to your flight. If you booked with AirTran direct, the airline will contact you. Either way, if you're contacted directly by the airline and there is a change to your airline and/or flight number then be sure to advise Disney (or your travel agent) so that your Magical Express details can be updated.
Fingers are crossed that Southwest and Disney will work out a partnership that is sure to be beneficial to all concerned. Stay tuned!"
Click here to learn more about Southwest's acquisition of AirTran.
=================================================
Our AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter contains deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and subscribers.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
subscribe-956607225@ezinedirector.net
To read current and past issues of our newsletter, see:
http://www.affordabledisney.com/archive.html
Be sure to add our email address -
johngross@affordabledisney.com - to your safe list so your
email program's spam filter cannot block our newsletter!
=================================================
AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure Trove 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!
* Florida Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and can book affordable vacations for you at Walt Disney World and any where else in the world!
* 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 in Florida!
In addition to the DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS posted at our password-protected members-only site, we also publish many inside tips:
* How can you get a FREE Disney Cruise?
* What dining program should Floridians choose at Disney World?
* Which theme park offers All You Can Eat and Drink?
* How to locate cheap rental homes and condos all over the world?
* How to get FREE 411 service on your cell phone?
* What's the secret of timeshare deals?
* Where can you eat cheap in Hawaii?
* What's the story with FREE companion air tickets?
* How to get Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World?
* How do you find out where the toilets are any where in the USA?
* How do you find hotels that accommodate 6-8 people?
* How much does a plane ticket really cost?
* How do I order flowers at Walt Disney World?
* Where are the cheapest gas stations?
* How do I buy gifts for someone visiting Disneyland or WDW?
* How do you book Disney rooms for sold-out nights?
* Where can I rent wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers?
And many more!
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
=================================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
By the same author:
"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.
"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)
--------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------
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.
=============================================
See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
=============================================
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in our newsletter. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in our newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
=============================================
Copyright © 1999 - 2010 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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