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Hi Everyone! Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of May 17, 2004 We continuously update our information and you can find the latest additions in our Addenda:
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BRANSON, MISSOURI: Steve writes: "Just found this resource that may be helpful. [one site] has discount hotel coupons for all 50 states. [Another site] has Lodging/Restaurants, Entertainment & Attractions/Shopping Coupons for the Midwest including Branson." Log in today for more details. Not a member? Join our Disney family here.
News From Around The "World" "Orlando has many dining options that will make eating out an unforgettable experience. Choose from a long, relaxed, romantic meal or a dish prepared by one of your favorite celebrities. You might be in the mood for a raucous dinner show or authentic ethnic cuisine or perhaps you’re looking to dine with your favorite characters or savor an award-winning dish. Whatever your tastes dictate, Orlando offers fun fare for the whole family. Read on to decide what cuisine you’ll choose to recharge for a great day, and night, in Orlando." (Source: Orlando CVB Newsletter, 05/14/04) "Walt Disney World has installed high-security, anti-terrorist barricades similar to those protecting the White House, U.S. embassies and nuclear-waste depots. The hydraulically powered, steel barricades block the service entrances of the giant resort's four theme parks and were apparently designed to stop a 20,000-pound truck bomb traveling 70 mph." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/15/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "Many Mexican candies, instead of delivering a sugar rush, tickle the taste buds with a dash of spicy chili powder. But that powder could be contaminated with deadly lead, warns the Food and Drug Administration... The Sentinel recently spotted candy that has tested positive for lead in a few outlets, including Colonial Market in Orlando, some Publix and Albertsons stores and in the Mexico Pavilion at Disney's Epcot." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/14/04) For the rest of the story, click here.
"A family from India says ... someone broke into their Disney hotel suite and cleaned out their safe, stealing thousands of dollars.... Anand says desk clerks at the Wilderness Lodge told her someone called from the room claiming to have lost their safe key. 'So, they actually sent an engineer up who made a second key for this person,' she explains." (Source: wftv.com, 05/10/04) For the rest of the story, click here. A reporter from the Orlando Sentinel was assigned to tour Pleasure Island. For his review, 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.
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. Send your email to: johngross@affordabledisney.com . Thanks!
"[Your travel agent] Beth is now on my list of officially amazing people - she worked tirelessly for us in securing the category we wanted on the 14-day repositioning cruise for May 2005. As you know, the phone lines went insane on 05/05/04 when DCL opened up the "Go West" cruises. She persisted, she hung in there and thanks to her, we got a very hard-to-get Category -- she is that rare person that "goes the extra mile" for sure! Kudos to you for recognizing that and having her as your agent... I would never have found her if it hadn't been for Affordable Disney!" C. W., Glenelg, MD |
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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! 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.
John and Matt continue the report they sent us last week regarding their visit to WDW during spring break: "Here's a real puzzle for you though -- In each of the rooms is a special green trash can and notice asking guests to recycle their aluminum cans, plastic bottles, etc. to be environmentally friendly. And the bathrooms have notices requesting help to save water by not having housekeeping replace used towels. But then, in the cafeteria *everything* is served on paper plates and covered with clear-plastic lids. Even though we were planning on eating in the seating area, they insisted on putting on a plastic lid -- because that is where they put the barcode sticker for the cashier! You cannot believe the volume of plastic (lids and silverware) that goes straight to the trash can! Come on, Disney... Since Pop Century is the newest resort, none of the guidebooks are totally accurate on the resort. Most common comment in the guidebooks is that Pop Century doesn't have a adult-beverage bar, but it does -- carved into the corner of the dining seating area and open only in the evenings. Also, we never saw the much ballyhooed Fluffer-Nutter peanut butter and marshmallow cream sandwiches on tie-dyed bread that was often recommended. Maybe they were just too much culture shock and quietly disappeared? But the tie-dyed cheesecake was not bad! Across the lake from the Pop Century Classics Hall is the currently moth-balled Legends Hall and a few of the room buildings. Disney stopped construction on this part of the resort due to the travel economy taking a big nose-dive after 9/11. All of the buildings are totally painted a shade of dirt brown. Even the large decade signs outside Legends Hall -- 00, 10, 20, 30, & 40 -- are painted the same brown. It is kind of eerie to see these ghostly buildings off in the distance..." Thank you, John and Matt, for your wonderful trip report!
Cynthia writes: "My family is planning a trip to WDW Thanksgiving week, 2004... when should we call for reservations? Secondly, there will be fifteen of us and we're going to get four rooms at a WDW resort. I have heard good and bad about the newly renovated French Quarter and was wondering what you think. In addition, we have two handicapped people in our group and we need a resort that is not so spread out, and without a long walk to the bus stop. ... Thank you so much for all the great info you provide. We have a lifetime membership to your online book, and we absolutely love it! God bless." Priority seating reservations (arrive at your assigned time and receive the next table available for your size party) can be made 90 days in advance by calling 407/939-3463. Exceptions include Lunch With a Disney Artist (30 days), Victoria & Albert's (up to 180 days), Disney's Spirit of Aloha (up to 2 years), Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue (up to 2 years), Candlelight Processional Dinner Package (when available), and Mickey's Backyard Barbecue (when available). Disney books reservations 5 to 10 minutes apart. If 6:30 PM is unavailable, try 6:35 or 6:40 PM. Here's a priority seating calculator. I have not seen the French Quarter since renovation, but I prefer Riverside. Wherever you stay, you need to tell reservations about your handicapped friends and ask for a building close to the bus stop. Glad you are enjoying your membership!
Every single kid's book has been discounted an additional 50%! Sale prices end May 31, 2004. 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 NEW BIGGER COUPON! Blue Water Balloons: 566 Buckminster Cir., Orlando, FL 32803. 407/894-5040. Receive $15 off one balloon ride 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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