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Hi Everyone! Many thanks to the New York Post which mentioned us in their article, "Doing Mickey Right," on November 16, 2004: "And here's a devious tip from affordabledisney.com for savings over the holidays: This year, the pricey holiday season starts Dec. 20, but if you begin your vacation on the 19th and don't change hotels, you get low "value season" pricing for your whole stay, saving you hundreds of dollars." They included a nice comment about our ticket agent in Florida: "Plenty of roadside outfits in Orlando promise discounted tickets, but most of them really want to rope you into a time-share sales pitch in exchange for vouchers - accept at your own risk. [Affordable Disney's ticket agent], though, is legit. It sells Park Hopper tickets for what works out to be about 11 percent off the gate price." Now... Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
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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.
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News From Around The "World" Here's the new official web address for the Muppets: http://muppets.com/ "Mickey's Mart - Everything Ten Dollars and Under" opened November 11 at Downtown Disney Marketplace. The shop features Disney merchandise at low prices. Some children are afraid of the dark at Stitch's Great Escape which opened Tuesday at the Magic Kingdom. "Also Tuesday, Disney announced the name of the new series of slides and flumes under construction at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. The Crush 'N' Gusher, which the company has dubbed a "water coaster," is slated to open in the spring." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 11/17/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "Kermit the Frog and the Muppets will get their own line of U.S. Postal stamps in 2005. The set of 11 stamps will honor the late Jim Henson and his Muppet friends and is scheduled to debut in March 2005." "pin-trading fans will want to visit www.DisneyPins.com, a web site that allows guests to purchase pins previously available only in Disney theme parks." As of December 1, Pal Mickey will no longer be available for rent. You can buy him, though, for $56.33 plus tax. "A 'Happiest Celebration on Earth Special Edition' Pal Mickey will be introduced in May 2005, and a new Pal Mickey costume line will be introduced later next Summer." Some sections of the pool at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Stormalong Bay will close to allow for some rehab November 1 - December 22, 2004. Guests can still use the sections of the pool that are still open. Also from January 3, 2005 - February 25, 2005, other sections of the pool, including the slide, will close. In the meantime, guests who want a pool with a slide can use the pool at Disney's BoardWalk resort.
New Character meals at Disneyland, California:
"Disney Cruise Line® has added a new opening show... Exclusive to the seven-night cruises aboard the Disney Magic®, the new show tells the story of a young cruise passenger trying to achieve his dream of becoming a seafaring captain. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the rest of the Disney characters help the boy realize that if he believes in his dream, it can come true." "Disney Cruise Line® has altered its dress code, and now requires that gentlemen wear a dress shirt when dining at Palo. A jacket (or tie) is still suggested but not required." (Source: Promotional e-mail from Disneyland® Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort, and Disney Cruise Line®, 11/16/04) -------------------------------- "Elastigirl plus Mr. Incredible and Frozone -- the superheroes from the Disney presentation of Pixar's "The Incredibles" -- have made their theme park debut greeting guests inside the newly reopened The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney-MGM Studios." "Another animated figure -- the yet-to-be-hatched Chicken Little -- also debuted in the parks: on a limited-edition Disney Dollar and on a gigantic new mural [at MGM]." Chicken Little will premiere in theaters summer, 2005. "What's Next" for fans of the Chicago Cubs? Walt Disney World, that's what! Current and former members of the Cubs baseball team will be on hand for meet-and-greets, a breakfast welcome reception, question-and-answer sessions, a playing field experience at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and more, Dec. 2-6. It's all part of the Chicago Cubs Magical Gathering treating Cubs fans to the ultimate in fan appreciation. Callers to 1-866-4AAA-CUBS can get all the details... Just in time for the holidays, ships of Disney Cruise Line are sporting new venues and new programming. Fresh from a drydock makeover, new teen- and adult-appealing venues are in place aboard Disney Wonder. Sister ship Disney Magic features a new "Pirates IN the Caribbean" party, transforming guests into buccaneers for a dinner feast and themed deck party." For more on the Disney cruise line story, click here. (Source: Walt Disney World Press Release, 11/16/04) -------------------------------- "Mickey Mouse [has been selected] as the Grand Marshal for the 2005 Tournament of Roses, themed Celebrate Family... As Grand Marshal, Mickey Mouse will represent the theme Celebrate Family to a worldwide television viewership as he rides in the 116th Rose Parade, and as he tosses the coin before the 91st Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2005." (Source: Disney, 11/16/04) Turtle Talk with Crush, starring the "surfer-dude turtle" from Finding Nemo, debuted Tuesday, November 15, at Epcot's Living Seas. The show features "the animated sea turtle on large display screens that mimic an aquarium scene. Imagineers promise 'voice-activated, real-time animation' that will allow the turtle to 'talk' to tourists... Bruce, the shark with a down-under accent, will headline a shark-education area." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 11/15/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Turns Magic Kingdom Into Winter Wonderland for 12 Nights in 2004. It's the most wonderful time of the year as Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for 12 nights of holiday fun in November and December. The festive event takes place on Nov. 28 and 30, Dec. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 17." (Source: Walt Disney World Press Release, 11/12/04) For the rest of the story, click here. "The Christmas spirit will once again enchant Disneyland Resort Paris from November 6 2004 to January 9, 2005. Visitors to Disneyland Park will be plunged into the heart of a Fairytale Christmas, while visitors to Walt Disney Studios Park will experience a Hollywood Christmas with Disney Stars. Disney Village will host a Russian-themed celebration, and guests staying at the Disney hotels will enjoy the splendour of a traditional Christmas." (Source: Disneyland Paris Press Release, 11/12/04) 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.
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Patti writes: "Hi John, I heard a rumor the other day and I was hoping you could clear it up. I was told that the characters no longer walk around the park like they used to. That now they have body guards with them. All this is because some little kid said that one of the characters touched him inappropriately. If this is true, don't you think that things are getting a little out of hand these days? It's really a shame that kids even have to be aware of things like this. Thanks for your help John! You are an amazing person to share all the information that you do with others!" Well, maybe just a little amazing! :) Thanks, Patti! I contacted Beth, our travel agent, about the rumor since she just visited WDW in October. Beth writes: "I didn't notice anything unusual at all - each character just had the usual cast member at his/her side to fight off enthusiastic children and guide the character so they didn't trip - but I think that incident that was referred to happened after I went. The person claimed that she was "groped" by the character. Of course, those of us who are familiar with them know that they have huge, paw-like things on their hands in most cases, and can't even see to walk much less grope someone. The claim is absurd, and as soon as a judge sees these costumes I think it will be thrown out of court. But anyway, I haven't heard that they are doing anything beyond the usual accompanying cast member that they've always had, and that's for the character's safety, not the safety of the public. What I am worried about, though, is the possibility of a strike! They are apparently going to try again to settle on Monday, but the teamsters have already gotten enough votes to approve a strike - and that means the bus drivers, characters, and laundry personal. Other unions are in this, too, though, so I don't know who all it would effect." We'll keep everyone posted on the strike possibility. For details about the contract negotiations, click here.
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