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Hi Everyone! Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of May 31, 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" "Disney World officials today announced plans for Phase III of its new Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, adding another 276 units by 2OO7." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/27/04) "The average price for a unit at Saratoga Springs is about $19,000 for a two-bedroom suite, Disney said. Buyers also are required to pay an annual maintenance fee of $800." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/28/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "Evening visitors to Downtown Disney can now stroll through Pleasure Island for free under a summertime experiment to lift the fee for entering the 15-year-old nighttime-entertainment complex after dark." The new policy started Sunday and will last all summer. Visitors will still have to pay $21.84 to enter any of the clubs. Visitors cam roam Universal's CityWalk for free, but they must pay $5 to enter a club or buy a party pass for $9.95 to experience all seven CityWalk clubs. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/26/04) For the rest of the story, click here.
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(Source: Orlando Sentinel, 05/09/04) 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.
Louise writes: "Found your info on renting scooters from CARE Medical Equipment, Walker Mobility, and Randy's Mobility. Prices from CARE and Walker are $200/week. From Randy's, it's only $150. $50 speaks to me; however, do you know anything about their reputation?" All three are highly recommended on the 'Net. See the following links for more info:
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Every single kid's book has been discounted an additional 50%! Sale prices end today 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. |
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Karen wrote us last week about affordable accommodations at WDW for a large party. Beth, our travel agent, adds: "You had a question form a woman that wants to travel next Easter with 5 adults and 3 kids and is worried about being spread out. To your answer I would add this... If you have at least 8 people (ages 3+) in your group then the Grand Gatherings program can help keep you together. Each family can book exactly the sort of package or room-only deal they want, and can even have different arrival and departure days. (There needs to be an overlap, though.) The Grand Gatherings department will assign a number that covers ALL of the reservation numbers in your group. This makes it easier for them to assign you rooms close together, get you dining reservations together, etc. It costs nothing extra to be a Grand Gathering, and there are several activities (like fireworks cruise and special safaris) that are available ONLY to Grand Gatherings groups."
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!
William writes: "Hi john, i just got back from disney world with my two nephews Ryan and Michael. We were there from 4/8/04-4/16/04. we had a very good time. We stayed at all-star movies which was a wonderful place, food was good and our room was very clean. All around the hotel area was kept very clean, grass cut, bushes trimmed, place looked great. We went to the magic kingdom and all the other them parks and everything was beautiful. Parks were all kept clean. Myself and my two nephews Ryan and Michael had a great time and can hardly wait to go back next year. Disney world is surely the happiest place in the world and that's from Ryan (15) and Michael (13) who had a wonderful trip to disney world. Thanks john for all your tips from your newsletter."
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.
Beth, our travel agent, writes about the Disney Visa: "My advice on the Disney Visa continues to be this: If you're a Disney fanatic and feel the need to have The Mouse in your pocket at all times then get a Disney Visa. (Yes, I do have one myself.) Otherwise, don't get a Disney Visa unless you are hoping for a promotion that will help you out on your upcoming trip plans. If you request it 6 months before you want to go then there's a good chance that you'll have it in hand if and when a deal comes out that will apply to your dates. Be prepared to pay off your balance every month because the interest rate is outrageous. You only get 0% on certain Disney packages (and perhaps a few months at the very beginning on all purchases)! If you're not a person that is good about paying things off monthly, tuck that baby away and don't look at it again until you're thinking about your next Disney trip. In short, it's become obvious that the Disney Visa is NOT the dream card we'd all hoped it would be so don't be too anxious to get one. :-)" To apply for the Disney Visa, click here.
Money Saving Tip Sluggo's Sports Bar & Grill: 7401 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809. 407/855-5731. Save 10% off a corporate party or buy 3 bowling games and get 3 free games 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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