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Hi Everyone! Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of April 26, 2004 We continuously update our information and you can find the latest additions in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD:
DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA: This vacation package includes a stay at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels, one 2-day Disneyland Park Hopper ticket per person, and one The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror pin per person. Prices start at $139 per person May-July. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Rates at this luxury resort & casino start as low as $129 per night! Beth writes: "Anyone that is going to Vegas (or who has been thinking about it) and doesn't jump at this offer is nuts!" Valid select dates in May, June, and July. Log in today for more details. Not a member? Join our Disney family here.
News From Around The "World" Cypress Gardens is looking to hire 350 workers. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/22/04) For the rest of the story, click here. Disney is testing a new program for resort guests May 9-22, 2004. "The Park After Dark" will keep one park open up to three hours after regular hours, in addition to opening a park one hour early. (WDW Press Release)
"SeaWorld Orlando, hoping to generate extra business by ending each day with
a bang, is going to test a nighttime display of fireworks and lasers around
its central lagoon this summer... [Mistify] will tell the story of
a young child as he imagines life under the sea." (Source: Orlando Sentinel,
04/21/04) Also on the schedule for this summer:
WDW Rehab: It’s A Small World will close June 7, 2004 - March 18, 2005 for an extensive rehab including new boats, lighting and audio. A Dinosaur rehab at Animal Kingdom will take place April 25 - June 4. (Source: screamscape.com)
WDW Holiday Events Calendar:
"For the seven-week Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Disney gardeners have flooded the park with bright blooms and have built a series of demonstration gardens." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/17/04) For the rest of the story, click here. For another story, click here. "KaTonga, an African-themed musical, premiered at Busch Gardens earlier this month. The 40-minute show follows aspiring storytellers, known as Griots, as they try to master their craft." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/19/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "Disney-MGM Studios will hold its Star Wars Weekends on five weekends beginning May 14. Parkgoers can meet actors and characters from the five Star Wars movies during this year's event -- which runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays... Actors include Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca the Wookiee and Anthony Daniels, who played the droid C-3PO." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/19/04) 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. |
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NEW! 3-Day Park Hopper Pass Good luck in finding this one somewhere else! No restrictions. Unused days never expire. Hurry! Supplies are limited. 4-Day Park Hopper Pass Special Purchase Get them for $10.00 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.
Beth, our travel agent, writes about Night of Joy: "Many top artists have already committed to this year's Night of Joy in the Magic Kingdom which expands to three nights this year, September 9-11, 2004. The current schedule is: Thursday, Sept. 9: Michael W. Smith, Avalon, Jars of Clay, Point of Grace, 4HIM, FFH, Mark Schultz, Across the Sky Friday, Sept. 10: Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, Rebecca St. James, Skillet, Stryper, SONICFLOOd, downhere, Warren Barfield Saturday, Sept. 11: Kirk Franklin, Jaci Velasquez, CeCe Winans, 12 Stones, Salvador, Jeremy Camp, Joy Williams, Jump 5 This is a "hard ticket" event which requires a ticket separate from that which gets you into the park during the day. The Magic Kingdom will close its gates and then reopens only for holders of the special tickets. Performances are on stages throughout the MK all night long, 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM. Tickets go on sale April 21. Special pricing is available if you purchase 2 or 3 nights rather than single night admission. There will also be a special Dream Maker package that includes tickets. If you are interested in attending the event, particularly if you're interested in taking a group, please start thinking about the event now. I'd be happy to begin working with anyone that wants to set up their Night of Joy trip so that they get the best possible price for their particular situation."
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!
Pete writes: "I plan on booking a trip to Disney World now for April of 2005. A lot of the discounts are not out yet or won't apply to next years time. How can I save a few $$$ by booking it so far in advance." The smart move is to book your vacation now at the lowest price possible by following the advice in our book. Then keep checking the deals to lower your cost even further. The easiest way is to have Beth, our travel agent, book it for you. She will be sure to apply any discounts that arise in the future so you don't have to worry about it. It also pays to have a back up vacation planned in case Disney sells out while you're waiting for a great deal to come along.
Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price. Hundreds of books under $1.00. Receive $5 off a purchase of $35 or more! To redeem this coupon, simply add $35 or more of books to your shopping cart, enter the coupon number GIFT and password BOOKCLOSEOUTS in the area at the bottom of your shopping cart and click on "Submit Coupon". Valid through July 1, 2004. To check out the bargains, click here.
Money Saving Tip Trainland International: 8990 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 407/354-1400. Features G-gauge layouts - four times the size of HO. Adults $6.95; children, $4.95; seniors (55+) $5.95, tax included. Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Buy one train admission and get the second admission free with this coupon.
YOU CAN AFFORD DISNEY WORLD! If you THINK a Disney vacation costs too much ... WE AGREE! That's why we created the ULTIMATE Disney savings site. Save up to 40% on your total trip. Learn about discounts on tickets, food, Disney merchandise, hotels ON Disney property, travel, parking, and MUCH more. Too much to list here. See it all at here. "We just got back from a great trip ... and thanks to you and your great advice, [we] saved money and time! ... In total we saved about $3,000.00 for our group of 6. We are going back within a year to use our passes again, and think our per person cost will be in the $150-200 range, flights and all." Michael Barrett, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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