AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter
November 3, 2010 Issue #554
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
Copyright © 1997 - 2011
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Subscribe to AffordableDisney.Com's blog!
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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...
Deals and specials: Downtown Disney resort hotel special; 2012 cruise now booking; Florida Resident Theme Park Holiday Specials; Stay affordably in New York City, Hawaii, D.C., Chicago, Colorado and Virgina; Bahamas Cruise Deal; Upscale Dinner and Dancing cruise promo; Save BIG on vacations to Tuscany and Costa Rica; Discount tickets to "West Side Story," "Disney On Ice," Magicians Penn & Teller, "Teatro ZinZanni" Dinner Show, and Arabian Nights Dinner Show; East Coast/Midwest Airfares deals; and Nationwide Airfare Sale!
News from around the "World":
(See below for the live links to the following articles.)
* This day in Disney history
* Disney's deal with Priceline excludes European site
* Review of Virgin America nonstop from Orlando to LA (and back)
* Early birds: Mark your calendar for Downtown Disney sale
* Halloween Wedding at Walt Disney World
* Disney World adding doors to trams
* Disney's Lion King Extends Through December 2011 in Las Vegas
* Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party Extended
* Chicken Marsala Recipe from the Disney World Swan and Dolphin
* Who’s Flying This Thing at the new Star Tours?
* Disney hotel rooms to join Priceline
* See What’s Cooking at Karamell-Küche
* It’s Showtime Aboard the Disney Dream
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Universal CityWalk Entertainment Calendar - November 2010
* Universal: Mannheim Steamroller, Grinch back for holidays
* Holiday Enchantment Sparkles at Disneyland Resort
* Topping Out’ a Milestone in Cars Land at DCA Expansion
* Where to watch the last shuttle launch
* Disneyland Resort Calendar
* 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 Dream 'Floats Out' at Meyer Werft Shipyard
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Downtown Disney Resort Hotel
Rates from $79! Plus! Savings coupon book and free upgrades!
--------------------------------
2012 Disney Cruises
Disney is accepting bookings for group space now for 2012 cruises! Contact our agent, Beth, today while space remains!
--------------------------------
FLORIDA RESIDENT HOLIDAY OFFERS AT POPULAR ORLANDO VENUE
# Purchase this annual pass and get 2 months FREE with these codes!
# 2-night stay on-site + tickets + early park admission and more!
--------------------------------
DEALS AROUND THE WORLD
# Trendy New York City Hotel $179!
# Kauai 4-Star Resort $199! (Reg. $349)
# D.C. Hotel including Holidays 70% off!
# Bahamas Cruise $99!
# Daytona Oceanfront Resort New Year's Celebration $399!
# Tuscany Luxury Vacation with Car & Air! $899!
# East Coast/Midwest Airfares $30-$90 each way!
# Costa Rica Vacation with Car & Air $499!
# New Virginia Hotel $79 (Reg. $169!)
# 'West Side Story' on Broadway (Reg. $90) $59-$63
# 'Disney On Ice' Skates into Hershey $7.50-$12.50
# Magicians Penn & Teller $17-$25 50% off!
# Upscale Dinner & Dancing Cruise $49 50% off!
# 'Teatro ZinZanni' Dinner Show $78 35% off!
# $65.50 2 Tickets: Arabian Nights Dinner Show at Half Off!
# $95 Chicago Boutique Hotel w/Upgrade & Breakfast!
# $379 Colorado: Weeklong Stay in 1-Bedroom Suite, 50% Off!
# $64 & up Nationwide Airfares on Sale into February!
--------------------------------
DAYTONA BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL
$399 per couple. Includes:
• Spacious Accommodations Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
• Lavish Buffet Dinner
• Open Bar with Champagne Toast at Midnight
• Live Band: Classic, Swing, Soul, Blues, and Rock & Roll
. Late Check-Out on Jan. 1, 2011
--------------------------------
FALL SPECIAL AT PUERTO RICO BEACH RESORT
Save 18% off fall travel. Book two nights Nov. 24-25 starting at $165. Thanksgiving buffet for two included for $96 featuring flavors of Puerto Rico.
=================================================
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
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
This Day in Disney History
Disney's deal with Priceline excludes European site
Review: Nothing but comfort on Virgin America nonstop from Orlando to Los Angeles (and back)
Early birds: Mark your calendar for Downtown Disney sale
Halloween Wedding at Walt Disney World
Disney World adding doors to trams
Disney Theatricals The Lion King Extends Through December 2011 in Las Vegas
Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party Extended
Chicken Marsala Recipe from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Who’s Flying This Thing at the new Star Tours?
Disney hotel rooms to join Priceline - not its "Name Your Own Price" service
See What’s Cooking at Karamell-Küche
It’s Showtime Aboard the Disney Dream
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
Universal CityWalk Calendar And Venue Entertainment - November 2010
Universal: Mannheim Steamroller, Grinch back for holidays
Where to watch the shuttle launch: Last chances before the end of the shuttle program
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Holiday Enchantment Sparkles at Disneyland Resort with Fireworks, Parade, Snowfall Beginning Nov. 12
‘Topping Out’ a Milestone in Cars Land Development And Disney California Adventure Expansion
Disneyland Resort Calendar
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DISNEYLAND PARIS
This week at Disneyland Paris
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND TOKYO
A View From Tokyo Disneyland - Halloween photos
What's new at Tokyo Disneyland
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND HONG KONG
What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
--------------------------------
BRANSON, MO
Branson Calendar of Events
--------------------------------
LAS VEGAS
This Week in Las Vegas
--------------------------------
BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI
Beau Rivage Entertainment Schedule
--------------------------------
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.
=================================================
Disney Dream Nears Completion with 'Float Out' at Meyer Werft Shipyard
First of two new ships for Disney achieves milestone, moves closer to maiden voyage
PAPENBURG, GERMANY, (Oct. 30, 2010) - After 20 months of construction, the Disney Dream cruise ship floated out of the enclosed building dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard today, completing a major construction milestone. The ship was greeted by thousands of visitors lining the shore to see the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, which features the first water coaster at sea and other cruise industry firsts designed to build upon Disney’s commitment to delivering unparalleled family cruises.
The "Float Out" is a special maritime event that celebrates the ship’s final stages of construction, where exteriors become complete and final touches are assigned to interiors. In true Disney-style, the celebration was punctuated with a fireworks display and the appearance of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. The Disney Dream is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage on January 26, 2011, from Port Canaveral, Fla.
"Today marks a monumental milestone and begins the first of the finishing touches for the Disney Dream as we prepare to welcome guests aboard our newest ship," said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. "Our guests are counting down to the maiden voyage, and in just 88 days, they will get to experience all that the Disney Dream has to offer."
The Disney Dream is the first of two new ships being built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The Disney Fantasy is also currently in production and is scheduled to set sail on its maiden voyage on April 7, 2012.
"Today is a day of great pride for all of us at the Meyer Werft shipyard," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft. "To finally see the largest ship this yard has ever built floated out and nearly complete is an inspiration within itself, and that coupled with the pixie dust Disney is known for, made this a truly magical moment for all involved."
The Disney Dream will remain alongside Meyer Werft’s outfitting pier in the shipyard harbor for about two weeks, while testing is completed on the ship’s stabilizers, rudders and other functional features, and work on the ship’s interior areas continues. The ship is scheduled to leave the Meyer Werft shipyard and be conveyed down the River Ems, the second weekend in November, where its destination is the North Sea at the port of Eemshaven, The Netherlands.
Disney Dream Innovations
Known for establishing the family cruise market when the Disney Magic debuted in 1998, Disney Cruise Line continues to build upon this success with a focus on the legacy and heritage of The Walt Disney Company’s most known assets – master storytelling, world-class entertainment and legendary guest service. In addition to all of the features Disney Cruise Line is known for, the Disney Dream will have several new notable innovations for guests to enjoy.
* AquaDuck, a first-of-its-kind water coaster, is an exhilarating, high-speed thrill ride that combines all the ups and downs of a roller coaster with all the twists and turns of a water slide.
* Magical Portholes offer a “virtual window” to the world for inside staterooms, with a real-time view outside the ship where high-definition cameras feed live video to each stateroom.
* Enchanted Art immerses guests in Disney storytelling and looks like other hanging art pieces around the ship, but is actually a framed LCD screen with technology that recognizes a guest is present.
* Remy, an exquisite top-deck restaurant, only for adults, with incredible ocean views and French-inspired, gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs.
New Itineraries
With the addition of two new ships, Disney Cruise Line is able to more formally expand its itineraries to new destinations, including Alaska, while continuing to offer cruises to some of the line’s most popular itineraries.
The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Fla., while sister ship Disney Fantasy, is set to sail seven-night alternating eastern and western Caribbean itineraries, also from Port Canaveral, beginning in 2012. The Disney Magic will continue sailing seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises, before returning to the Mediterranean for another summer of cruising in this region in 2011. The Disney Wonder will begin 2011 by repositioning to the West Coast of the U.S., sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles, while spending the summer sailing first-ever Alaskan itineraries from Vancouver.
Based in Celebration, Fla., the Disney Cruise Line experience is focused on providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create. Most recently, the company was recognized as the top cruise experience by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Disney Cruise Line was voted the No. 1 cruise experience in the magazine’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards in the mega-ship category. (Source: Press Release, 10/30/10)
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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.
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!
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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:
"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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Copyright © 1999 - 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
Copyright © 1997 - 2011
=================================================
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...
Deals and specials: Downtown Disney resort hotel special; 2012 cruise now booking; Florida Resident Theme Park Holiday Specials; Stay affordably in New York City, Hawaii, D.C., Chicago, Colorado and Virgina; Bahamas Cruise Deal; Upscale Dinner and Dancing cruise promo; Save BIG on vacations to Tuscany and Costa Rica; Discount tickets to "West Side Story," "Disney On Ice," Magicians Penn & Teller, "Teatro ZinZanni" Dinner Show, and Arabian Nights Dinner Show; East Coast/Midwest Airfares deals; and Nationwide Airfare Sale!
News from around the "World":
(See below for the live links to the following articles.)
* This day in Disney history
* Disney's deal with Priceline excludes European site
* Review of Virgin America nonstop from Orlando to LA (and back)
* Early birds: Mark your calendar for Downtown Disney sale
* Halloween Wedding at Walt Disney World
* Disney World adding doors to trams
* Disney's Lion King Extends Through December 2011 in Las Vegas
* Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party Extended
* Chicken Marsala Recipe from the Disney World Swan and Dolphin
* Who’s Flying This Thing at the new Star Tours?
* Disney hotel rooms to join Priceline
* See What’s Cooking at Karamell-Küche
* It’s Showtime Aboard the Disney Dream
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Universal CityWalk Entertainment Calendar - November 2010
* Universal: Mannheim Steamroller, Grinch back for holidays
* Holiday Enchantment Sparkles at Disneyland Resort
* Topping Out’ a Milestone in Cars Land at DCA Expansion
* Where to watch the last shuttle launch
* Disneyland Resort Calendar
* 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 Dream 'Floats Out' at Meyer Werft Shipyard
=================================================
NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Downtown Disney Resort Hotel
Rates from $79! Plus! Savings coupon book and free upgrades!
--------------------------------
2012 Disney Cruises
Disney is accepting bookings for group space now for 2012 cruises! Contact our agent, Beth, today while space remains!
--------------------------------
FLORIDA RESIDENT HOLIDAY OFFERS AT POPULAR ORLANDO VENUE
# Purchase this annual pass and get 2 months FREE with these codes!
# 2-night stay on-site + tickets + early park admission and more!
--------------------------------
DEALS AROUND THE WORLD
# Trendy New York City Hotel $179!
# Kauai 4-Star Resort $199! (Reg. $349)
# D.C. Hotel including Holidays 70% off!
# Bahamas Cruise $99!
# Daytona Oceanfront Resort New Year's Celebration $399!
# Tuscany Luxury Vacation with Car & Air! $899!
# East Coast/Midwest Airfares $30-$90 each way!
# Costa Rica Vacation with Car & Air $499!
# New Virginia Hotel $79 (Reg. $169!)
# 'West Side Story' on Broadway (Reg. $90) $59-$63
# 'Disney On Ice' Skates into Hershey $7.50-$12.50
# Magicians Penn & Teller $17-$25 50% off!
# Upscale Dinner & Dancing Cruise $49 50% off!
# 'Teatro ZinZanni' Dinner Show $78 35% off!
# $65.50 2 Tickets: Arabian Nights Dinner Show at Half Off!
# $95 Chicago Boutique Hotel w/Upgrade & Breakfast!
# $379 Colorado: Weeklong Stay in 1-Bedroom Suite, 50% Off!
# $64 & up Nationwide Airfares on Sale into February!
--------------------------------
DAYTONA BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL
$399 per couple. Includes:
• Spacious Accommodations Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
• Lavish Buffet Dinner
• Open Bar with Champagne Toast at Midnight
• Live Band: Classic, Swing, Soul, Blues, and Rock & Roll
. Late Check-Out on Jan. 1, 2011
--------------------------------
FALL SPECIAL AT PUERTO RICO BEACH RESORT
Save 18% off fall travel. Book two nights Nov. 24-25 starting at $165. Thanksgiving buffet for two included for $96 featuring flavors of Puerto Rico.
=================================================
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
=================================================
NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
This Day in Disney History
Disney's deal with Priceline excludes European site
Review: Nothing but comfort on Virgin America nonstop from Orlando to Los Angeles (and back)
Early birds: Mark your calendar for Downtown Disney sale
Halloween Wedding at Walt Disney World
Disney World adding doors to trams
Disney Theatricals The Lion King Extends Through December 2011 in Las Vegas
Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party Extended
Chicken Marsala Recipe from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Who’s Flying This Thing at the new Star Tours?
Disney hotel rooms to join Priceline - not its "Name Your Own Price" service
See What’s Cooking at Karamell-Küche
It’s Showtime Aboard the Disney Dream
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
Universal CityWalk Calendar And Venue Entertainment - November 2010
Universal: Mannheim Steamroller, Grinch back for holidays
Where to watch the shuttle launch: Last chances before the end of the shuttle program
=================================================
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Holiday Enchantment Sparkles at Disneyland Resort with Fireworks, Parade, Snowfall Beginning Nov. 12
‘Topping Out’ a Milestone in Cars Land Development And Disney California Adventure Expansion
Disneyland Resort Calendar
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND PARIS
This week at Disneyland Paris
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND TOKYO
A View From Tokyo Disneyland - Halloween photos
What's new at Tokyo Disneyland
--------------------------------
DISNEYLAND HONG KONG
What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
--------------------------------
BRANSON, MO
Branson Calendar of Events
--------------------------------
LAS VEGAS
This Week in Las Vegas
--------------------------------
BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI
Beau Rivage Entertainment Schedule
--------------------------------
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.
=================================================
Disney Dream Nears Completion with 'Float Out' at Meyer Werft Shipyard
First of two new ships for Disney achieves milestone, moves closer to maiden voyage
PAPENBURG, GERMANY, (Oct. 30, 2010) - After 20 months of construction, the Disney Dream cruise ship floated out of the enclosed building dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard today, completing a major construction milestone. The ship was greeted by thousands of visitors lining the shore to see the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, which features the first water coaster at sea and other cruise industry firsts designed to build upon Disney’s commitment to delivering unparalleled family cruises.
The "Float Out" is a special maritime event that celebrates the ship’s final stages of construction, where exteriors become complete and final touches are assigned to interiors. In true Disney-style, the celebration was punctuated with a fireworks display and the appearance of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. The Disney Dream is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage on January 26, 2011, from Port Canaveral, Fla.
"Today marks a monumental milestone and begins the first of the finishing touches for the Disney Dream as we prepare to welcome guests aboard our newest ship," said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. "Our guests are counting down to the maiden voyage, and in just 88 days, they will get to experience all that the Disney Dream has to offer."
The Disney Dream is the first of two new ships being built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The Disney Fantasy is also currently in production and is scheduled to set sail on its maiden voyage on April 7, 2012.
"Today is a day of great pride for all of us at the Meyer Werft shipyard," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft. "To finally see the largest ship this yard has ever built floated out and nearly complete is an inspiration within itself, and that coupled with the pixie dust Disney is known for, made this a truly magical moment for all involved."
The Disney Dream will remain alongside Meyer Werft’s outfitting pier in the shipyard harbor for about two weeks, while testing is completed on the ship’s stabilizers, rudders and other functional features, and work on the ship’s interior areas continues. The ship is scheduled to leave the Meyer Werft shipyard and be conveyed down the River Ems, the second weekend in November, where its destination is the North Sea at the port of Eemshaven, The Netherlands.
Disney Dream Innovations
Known for establishing the family cruise market when the Disney Magic debuted in 1998, Disney Cruise Line continues to build upon this success with a focus on the legacy and heritage of The Walt Disney Company’s most known assets – master storytelling, world-class entertainment and legendary guest service. In addition to all of the features Disney Cruise Line is known for, the Disney Dream will have several new notable innovations for guests to enjoy.
* AquaDuck, a first-of-its-kind water coaster, is an exhilarating, high-speed thrill ride that combines all the ups and downs of a roller coaster with all the twists and turns of a water slide.
* Magical Portholes offer a “virtual window” to the world for inside staterooms, with a real-time view outside the ship where high-definition cameras feed live video to each stateroom.
* Enchanted Art immerses guests in Disney storytelling and looks like other hanging art pieces around the ship, but is actually a framed LCD screen with technology that recognizes a guest is present.
* Remy, an exquisite top-deck restaurant, only for adults, with incredible ocean views and French-inspired, gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs.
New Itineraries
With the addition of two new ships, Disney Cruise Line is able to more formally expand its itineraries to new destinations, including Alaska, while continuing to offer cruises to some of the line’s most popular itineraries.
The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Fla., while sister ship Disney Fantasy, is set to sail seven-night alternating eastern and western Caribbean itineraries, also from Port Canaveral, beginning in 2012. The Disney Magic will continue sailing seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises, before returning to the Mediterranean for another summer of cruising in this region in 2011. The Disney Wonder will begin 2011 by repositioning to the West Coast of the U.S., sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles, while spending the summer sailing first-ever Alaskan itineraries from Vancouver.
Based in Celebration, Fla., the Disney Cruise Line experience is focused on providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create. Most recently, the company was recognized as the top cruise experience by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Disney Cruise Line was voted the No. 1 cruise experience in the magazine’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards in the mega-ship category. (Source: Press Release, 10/30/10)
=================================================
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!
=================================================
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:
"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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