Hi Everyone!

Beth, our travel agent, has put together the two following holiday specials just for our members:

Affordable Disney's Exclusive Holiday Package!

We've blocked 10 nights at both Port Orleans - Riverside and Animal Kingdom Lodge (savannah view) for December 1-13. Come for one night or come for ten - your choice! If you want to arrive before the 1st or stay longer than the 13th, we can still do that at this point. And if the prices for room-only bookings available to the general public go down, Disney will honor those lower rates! The package includes:

• Three nights at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside at $89 per night + tax or Animal Kingdom Lodge at $159 per night + tax. These rates are NOT available anywhere else!

• Three day park hopper plus ticket - you can't get this ticket anywhere else! You'll get three days of unlimited admission to the four Disney theme parks plus one visit to either Pleasure Island or Disney Quest. Other ticket options are available at reduced prices!

• Three quick-and-casual lunch/dinner vouchers- you get three of them per person with this offer! You can purchase more of them if you'd like. These vouchers are good for an entrée and side dish OR a combo meal, plus dessert, a beverage, tax, and (where applicable) gratuity. They are good at nearly every counter service venue at all the parks and resorts.

• One hour dessert party

Affordable Disney's Exclusive December Cruise Offer!

We've blocked space on the Disney Wonder at a discount rate for December 9-12, 2004 (three night cruise) starting at $813.70 per cabin, including meals, most non-alcoholic beverages with meals, children's programming for ages 3+, onboard activities and entertainment, all port charges and government fees, and two people per cabin! (We have a special land offer as well that can be combined with your stay at WDW if desired! The details on that will be out soon.)

Rates: (Stateroom totals, including all port charges and government fees, assuming two people in cabin)

Category 6 Deluxe Verandah $1533.70
Category 9 Deluxe Oceanview $1133.70
Category 10 Deluxe Inside $913.70
Category 11 Standard Inside $813.70

• Other cabin categories available at a similar savings.

• 3rd/4th/5th passengers: age 13+, $281.85; age 6-12, $231.85; age 3-5, $216.85; under 3, $116.85

• A $200 p/p deposit is due within 7 days of booking. Final payment due 60 days prior to sailing.

• Penalties will be incurred for cancellations 59 days or less prior to sailing. Insurance is available.

• Transportation from the airport and/or resort is available for an additional charge.

• Rate includes cabin, meals, most non-alcoholic beverages with meals, children's programming for ages 3+, onboard activities and entertainment. Gratuities, shore excursions, bar and gift shop purchases, and other items of a personal nature are additional.

We only have 24 cabins blocked for the cruise so we need to know as soon as possible who wants to go.

Now... Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!

Deals and Updates as of April 05, 2004

We continuously update our information and you can find the latest additions in our Addenda. Current specials include:

WALT DISNEY WORLD:

• Disney Cruise Special: Three Magical Nights starting at $379 per adult, based on double occupancy; one Enchanted Week starting at $799 per adult, based on double occupancy. Three-night rate valid for most sailings commencing Sept. 9 - Nov. 18, 2004 and Dec. 2-16, 2004. Seven-night rate valid for most Eastern Caribbean sailings commencing Sept. 4 - Dec. 11, 2004.
• Members of this group save about 5% on Park Hoppers, Park Hopper PLUS Passes, Florida Resident Annual Passes and Florida Resident Seasonal Passes. Discounts on Universal tickets are also available.
• WDW "Two for 1" golf special.
• Pepsi/Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Ticket Promotion

DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA:

• Disneyland Resort Vacation Package: Valid for travel through May 30, 2004. Starting at $299 per person, double occupancy for stays on Disney property; $199 for stays at a Good Neighbor hotel. Packages include accommodations, Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket, Preferred Seating at four shows in Disney's California Adventure park, 5 x 7 Disney Souvenir Photo, Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin & lanyard, California Fun Book, and a Disneyland Resort Magical Pocket Guide. Plus, preferred seating for "Snow White - An Enchanting New Musical."
• Disneyland Resort Special for members of this group for certain dates in April. Rates start at $129 per night.
• Amtrak Special: Receive one free companion ticket with the purchase of one adult fare. Valid April 1,2004 - April 14, 2005.
• Hurricane Harbor ticket discounts for May, 2004.

BRANSON, MISSOURI: "Mardi Gras in Branson! will be held June 11-13 at the Ramada Inn Festival Grounds in Branson. Cajun and Zydeco music and food and Louisiana arts and crafts are featured."

OTHER VACATION SPECIALS:

• Special savings for Teachers, Firefighters, Police Officers and Active Military on these cruises to the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada/New England, Hawaii and Panama Canal starting at $449!
• Get a $100 Gift Card with Select Caribbean Vacations! Choose from 12 super-inclusive resorts in the Bahamas, Brazil, Curacao, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Each offers the ultimate in amenities, atmosphere, and hospitality - and everything’s included. When you return from your vacation, you'll get another bonus. Use your $100 gift card to buy anything you want at Home Depot, Sharper Image, Gap, and Toys R Us! You choose the resort; you choose the reward! This offer won't last long. Reserve your vacation before May 17, 2004 to qualify.
• Jamaican Fly Away Sale! $99 Roundtrip Airfare from Select Gateways. For just $99 per person, you'll fly roundtrip from select U.S. gateways. Simply book your 7-night stay at one of the participating Sandals resorts in Montego Bay, Negril, or Ocho Rios. But hurry, this deal won't last long. Book your Jamaican escape by May 17, 2004.

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News From Around The "World"

Universal has raised its ticket prices for the second time this year to match Disney's new prices! "Universal raised its ticket prices in January by $2, matching a similar increase earlier that month by SeaWorld Orlando. That brought both parks to $53.95." This second increase of 80 cents raises the price of a one-day adult admission to $54.75 + tax. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/03/04) For the rest of the story, click here.

"Universal Studios Florida unwrapped its long-awaited Revenge of the Mummy attraction on Monday, giving a few visitors a sneak peek at the theme park's latest high-tech thrill ride." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 03/30/04) For the rest of the story, click here. (CAUTION: There are some spoilers in the article. Skip it if you'd rather not know what the ride entails.)

Disney raised its tickets prices significantly in March, 2004. Beth, our travel agent, writes: "I've gone over the new prices vs. the old ones and the prices have increased roughly the following amounts:

AT THE GATE:

1 day - $3 adult/$2 child
2 day - $6 adult/$3 child
3 day - $9 adult/$6 child
4 day hopper - $12 adult/$10 child
5 day hopper - $11 adult/$9 child
5 day hopper plus - $14 adult/$10 child
6 day hopper plus - $15 adult/$11 child
7 day hopper plus - $14 adult/$10 child
Annual pass - $10 adult/$8 child

Premium annual passes, FL resident seasonal passes, and Cirque tickets also increased.

ADVANCE PURCHASE:

4 day hopper - $11 adult/$11 child
5 day hopper - $13 adult/$12 child
5 day hopper plus - $12 adult/$11 child
6 day hopper plus - $12 adult/$10 child
7 day hopper plus - $10 adult/$6 child

ULTIMATE PRICE HOPPER TICKETS WERE NOT CHANGED, nor were ticket prices for water parks, Disney Quest, Wide World of Sports, FL resident annual passes and Pleasure Island."

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.

	Our ticket agent provides our customers with great prices on tickets to Walt Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and other Florida attractions!
Exclusive Walt Disney World Ticket Offers!
	We are pleased to announce TWO (2) Walt Disney World Ticket Offers that are NOT available at the gate or Disney's web site:

4-Day Park Hopper Pass Special Purchase

Get them for $9.00 less than Disney charges at their site! It comes with all the bells and whistles of a normal 4-Day Park Hopper, but it expires 14 days from its first use. However, for people who plan on going just 4 days, it's a great deal. This pass is only available for advance order purchasing.

4-Day Park Hopper Plus Pass

Our ticket agent writes: "I have acquired the new Disney 4-Day Park Hopper Plus Pass. It is not sold at the gate or AAA. You get 1 "plus" day for the Water Parks or Pleasure Island. It has no expiration date." You must purchase this pass in advance. So order early!

"I thought I knew all the tips for saving money at WDW, even being a member of the Magic Kingdom Club for over 15 years, but just learning about [your ticket agent] saved our family over $300!!! Thanks." Janet Handy, Bel Air, MD

Details on how to purchase these special passes will be provided with your Disney access codes as soon as you join our Disney family.

Melissa writes:

"I have a question for you. My family and I are going to Disney from May 21 through May 27. Our last day there we're leaving in the morning around 9:30am. We took advantage of one of Disney's specials, kids 10 and under get ultimate park hopper tickets and resort stay for free so long as there's one adult per child. So my husband and I paid for our tickets and stay. Disney activates your tickets for the length of your stay (so they will expire midnight 5/27). Since our flight back to Cleveland is in the morning we won't be able to enjoy that last day in the parks.

Have you heard of Disney refunding your money if you're not going to use your tickets? I just feel that it's a waste that the tickets will be activated all day and we won't be able to enjoy them (and not to mention the money that we'll also lose)."

If you buy your UPH at the resort, Disney can remove the first and/or last day. If you buy in advance, you're stuck.

Are You Suffering Withdrawal From WDW?

You know ... that empty feeling you get when you arrive back home from your vacation at WDW and realize it may be a while before you experience that Disney magic again? We have had that feeling ourselves many times. Yet, we always seem to feel better when we read about the experiences of others who share their trip reports with us. It's almost like being there again.

We invite you, our readers, to send us some feedback about your experiences during your latest vacation at WDW. Reports on Disney weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and resort vacations on and off Disney property are all welcome. Email us at johngross@affordabledisney.com . Thanks!

Wanda writes:

"Can you tell me how [the Epcot Passport] works...I have a 9 and 12 year old I am trying to keep interested while in the World."

The Passport resembles a US passport. Each country has two pages. Cost: $13.95. Includes stickers for each country. There is space for a castmember from each country to write a comment. On sale everywhere at Epcot. You can buy it online here. Makes a nice souvenir.

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Spring special! All Entertainment books only $10! Using just one of the book's coupons can pay for the price of the book itself!

The 2004 Orlando Entertainment Book includes discounts on Restaurants and Hotels near WDW; Movie Tickets; Swan and Dolphin hotels; Universal Orlando Hotels and Tickets; and Car Rental Agencies! For details, click here.

Money Saving Tip

Restaurant.Com: Save 50% on the food portion of your dining bill with these restaurant dining certificates. Site includes restaurant descriptions. Just print the coupons on your computer!

Well, that's it for now. The Disney News is only available to current customers of Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation. See You Real Soon!

John

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