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Hi Everyone! Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of September 10, 2004 We continuously update our information and you can find the latest additions in our Addenda:
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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.
News From Around The "World" "Disney's Vero Beach Resort sustained damage during Hurricane Frances and could remain closed through the end of September or longer, the company said Wednesday." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 09/09/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "Hurricane Frances rained on the Churches parade... Originally set to come home Friday evening after a week's vacation at Walt Disney World, the Church family of Latham couldn't get on a plane out of Orlando." (Source: timesunion.com, 09/07/04) For the rest of the story, click here. The 2004 Stars of Karting National Finals will take place September 23 - 26 at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. Here's a look at Disney's luxurious Grand Floridian. Starting September 6, American Airlines and American Eagle® will add a $5 service fee to the price of tickets purchased at U.S. reservations centers; a $10 fee at U.S. airport locations. Self-booking and ticketing on AA.com® incur no fee. Disney is offering a free video download service called Disney Motion. This week they featured the Studios Backlot and ToonTown online. Whenever Disney has something new, a Disney ball will appear at the bottom of your monitor screen. Just click the ball and the video will load automatically. To sign up, click here. MORE NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD" CONTINUES BELOW |
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More News From Around The "World" Country Dancin' Jamboree at the Magic Kingdom's Diamond Horseshoe will close Sept. 5 to make way for a new character greeting experience: Woody, Bullseye and Jesse will be available to meet guests by the end of September. Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom will host a Media event Nov. 16. (Source: screamscape.com, 09/01/04) Annual Passholders at Disneyland Paris can no longer park for free at the Disney Village parking lots. (Source: http://www.dlp-guidebook.de/, 09/01/04) For the rest of the story, click here. Beth writes: "I have verified that starting this week ALL moderate and deluxe hotel rooms on Disney property have dorm-sized refrigerators at no extra charge in them. (About time!) While they could pull the plug on this program at any time, it is in full effect for now. If you are holding airport transportation reservations for an upcoming trip and have added a fridge or cooler to them, you may want to contact that company to have them remove the cooler from your reservation. (If you're not going for a few months, wait to be sure that they will be continuing this program.)" What Would Walt Do sells pins that visitors to WDW can give to Disney Cast Members who have provided exceptional service. Their site was hacked August 5. If you purchased anything at their site between August 5 and August 29, 2004, see the notice they have posted at their site.
Olympic medalists in "Disney's Swim with the Stars" tour will visit
12 schools in the USA to inspire student swimmers to "go for the gold."
Itinerary:
Here are the stars who will narrate the Christmas Story at Disney's Candlelight Processional to be held over the holidays:
Rita Moreno Nov. 26-28, 2004 The following attractions at the Animal Kingdom are scheduled to be closed for rehab:
Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends: 09/07/04-09/11/04
"D Sea U" is a new program for children on the Disney Cruise Line.
Subjects include:
(Source: Promotional email from Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney Cruise Line®, 08-31-04) 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.
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!
Kim visited WDW in June, 2004. Here is part two of her trip report: "As I have stated [in part one], we went on to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. From the moment that we stepped into the hotel, we were not happy. The clerk behind the desk was very short and rude with us. She also stated that our room wasn't ready (which was no problem, due to we were going to the park anyway), but it was just her tone and temperament. When we got our room later, we were initially happy. Then we started to look around a little. The light in the entrance was burned out, there was toothpaste in the molding around the sink area, there was dusk in every corner of the room, and there were cobwebs on the ceiling. I used to work in the hotel business and what this room needed was a good deep cleaning. I called the front desk as soon as I found all of this, and they didn't seem to care. When I checked out I told the clerk that our room needed a good deep cleaning and her reply to me was I needed to tell them before that. When I stated that I did, she said, "Oh", and left it at that. I probably should have pursued it, but I didn't want to start the day off with a confrontation. So I left. The whole experience in the Animal Kingdom Lodge was one of "Don't bother me!," "How dare you ask that question?" and "This hotel is too good for you!" My husband and I will never go to animal Kingdom Lodge again. One good side of the AKL was the animals. They were magnificent, when you could see them!! We then went on to the Wilderness Lodge. My husband and I thought that it was one of the best hotels there. The people were friendly and considerate. It really felt again like we were family coming for a visit. Our room was ready for us when we checked in (which we did not expect it to be, considering it was only 9:00 a.m.). My children really enjoyed the boat ride to MK. It was a nice change from all of the bus rides everywhere. (You have reported before that some of the bus drivers were rude to passengers. We did not have that problem at any time during our stay. I felt like they were all very helpful and nice!) Overall we will definitely stay at the Wilderness Lodge or Port Orleans French Quarter again!!" KIM'S TRIP REPORT CONTINUES NEXT WEEK We invite all our readers to share their experiences at WDW or anywhere else in Florida. Email your comments to johngross@affordabledisney.com and we'll be glad to publish them in The Disney News.
Money Saving Tip Jungle Jim's Restaurant and Bar: NEW COUPON! 12501 SR 535, Lake Buena Vista, FL. Crossroads Shopping Center (next to Downtown Disney). Phone 407/827-1257; Fax 407/827-1038. Get a free appetizer with the purchase of any 2 entrees, or one free child's meal per adult meal, or $5.00 off any purchase of $30 or more with this coupon.
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