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Hi Everyone! The deal everyone has been waiting for has been announced! Includes free nights, unlimited admission to Disney's four theme parks, and more. Valid for travel between July 5 and Nov. 18, 2004. Is this a good deal? That depends. See our Addendum for an analysis. Now... Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of May 10, 2004 We continuously update our information and you can find the latest additions in our Addenda:
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News From Around The "World" "To celebrate ESPN's 25th anniversary, ESPN and Walt Disney World Resort will offer fans the opportunity to see and hear ESPN personalities and the greatest athletes of the past 25 years through "ESPN The Weekend," a special celebration at Disney-MGM Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., July 31 and Aug. 1, 2004." (Source: ESPN, 05/07/004) For the rest of the story, click here. "From May 23 through Aug. 14, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island will temporarily operate as an un-gated area, allowing clients to free-flow through Pleasure Island during evening operations, without admission and enjoy Pleasure Island shops, restaurants, Westend Stage entertainment and the nightly midnight "New Year's Eve" fireworks display. Admission will still be required for entry into any of the eight Pleasure Island nightclubs and is included with an Ultimate Park Hopper Ticket, Park Hopper Plus Ticket or purchased for $20.50 (before tax) per adult." (Source: Disney News) "Gay Days, which is expected to bring about 140,000 people to the Orlando area in early June, is advertised as "creating a gay and lesbian atmosphere" throughout the region by organizing "theme park visits, over-the-top dance parties, and round-the-clock good times." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/06/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "The complimentary "air-sickness" bags provided the first clue that Epcot's Mission: Space was an unusually intense Disney ride. The second clue came Wednesday, when state theme park safety records revealed that six Mission: Space riders have been hospitalized with chest pains or nausea since the rocket simulator opened last summer." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/06/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "Walt Disney Co. will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first theme park by adding new attractions at all of its parks worldwide, including Orlando... Magic Kingdom will get Cinderellabration, a new show at the Cinderella's castle. Epcot will get Soarin' - a hang-gliding simulation over California. MGM will get a stunt car show. And Animal Kingdom will get an Expedition Everest roller coaster ride in 2006, an Orlando-only attraction, and an animatronic dinosaur that will roam the park." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/05/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "The Walt Disney Co. will dock one of its two cruise ships in California for 12 weeks next year as part of the celebration for the 50th anniversary of its Disneyland theme park, the company said... The "Disney Magic" will travel from its home port through the Panama Canal next year and offer cruises leaving from the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro and docking in three Mexican ports: Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.(Source: The Associated Press, 05/03/04) For the rest of the story, click here. 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.
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! Our agent also has great prices on tickets to other popular attractions in Florida. "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.
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John and Matt sent us this trip report: "Your newsletter asks for trip reports of our WDW adventures, so here is my report on Spring Break at WDW! My 15 year-old son and I ventured to WDW during Spring Break March 16-20. On previous trips, we have usually stayed at the Yacht & Beach resort or Caribbean Beach, but this time opted for the new Disney Pop Century resort. What fun! We were very impressed with the whole Pop Century concept of the different decades and the way Disney chose to represent each era. We spent quite some time just wandering the grounds and taking pictures with all the decade icons -- Lady & Tramp, Play-Doh, Big Wheel, Mougli & Ballou, Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head, etc. We stayed in the 80's wing, complete with the giant Rubick's Cube stairwells. As with most value-resorts, the rooms were small but efficiently laid out. Having an in-room wall safe was nice for storing the valuables we didn't want to haul to the parks. And if you like hunting Hidden Mickey's, check the bathroom wallpaper carefully. My only real comment about the rooms was that the bathroom toilets were down-right scary! They are low-water toilets which use air-power assist. When flushed, it gives quite a powerful burst of air and water to clean them out. Once, I even saw the closed toilet lid pop up briefly when flushed! A small child would probably be easily startled by the noisy "toilet monster"... Other than that, we slept very comfortably. The dining facility at the Classics Hall was an interesting experience and downright chaotic at peak times. We typically only ate breakfast there on our way to the buses to the parks. The many cafeteria serving lines offer different fare at each, and naturally the longest lines were for the Mickey and Pop-Century Waffles, and the cinnamon rolls. The omelets were tasty despite sometimes sitting under a heat lamp for a bit. (If you really want a fresh omelet, ask for any type that they are currently out of and then wait a bit as the chef cooks a fresh one.) After a few days of breakfasts, the hash-brown potatoes served with every breakfast entree becomes a bit boring. You can spot more Hidden Mickey's in the tile of the food court floor." TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK
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!
Tickets for the 2004 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the 2004 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are now on sale! Beth writes: "Mickey's Halloween Party is a special ticket event... Even if you have a ticket for the Magic Kingdom that day you have to buy another ticket to get in (or stay in) for the party. The dates this year are October 1, 3, 8, 12, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 31. The event takes place 7:00 PM to midnight. Costumes (that aren't scary) are very much encouraged - for adults as well as kids. You can go trick-or- treating your way through the Magic Kingdom and enjoy the attractions with minimal lines. it's a great time! Tickets are $31.95 for adults, $25.95 for ages 3-9, plus tax if purchased in advance on the Disney website or by calling 1-407-W-DISNEY. You'll pay more at the gate and the events frequently sell out in advance. Mickey's Christmas Party is similar in that you need the special ticket to get in (or to stay in). The dates are every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday starting November 28 through December 17. You get hot chocolate and cookies, a commemorative family photo, special parades and fireworksŒÓù Note that the Affordable Disney space that we are offering at AMAZING rates ($99 + tax per night at Port Orleans in October; and $89+ tax at Port Orleans and $154 a night Animal Kingdom Savannah view in December) coincide with these special events. Don't delay if you want to reserve your spot!
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 Flavours of India: 7000 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32819. 407/264-2877. Free appetizer with the purchase of two entrees; 15% off any entree; one free draft beer per table with these coupons.
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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