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HOT OFF THE PRESS! Donna and I are proud to announce that the 2005-2006 (9th edition) of our "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation" is now available online for our members to access. As Disney expands, so does the length of our book - now 214 pages! Of course, we will update the book constantly and post the latest changes on the Addenda, which currently boast 65 pages of deals and discounts! Whew! To spread the word, we're celebrating with a FREE Gift Membership Special! Be among the first 50 people to join our Disney family today and we'll include a duplicate membership as a FREE gift to a friend or loved one with your best wishes for a fun and affordable Walt Disney World Vacation! Even if you enroll as a Lifetime Deluxe Member, we'll send a FREE Lifetime Deluxe Membership as a gift! Just send the name and email address of your friend or relative to: johngross@affordabledisney.com . If you don't have the email address at hand, you can send it to me any time. You can enroll here. Now... Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of February 16, 2005 We continuously update our information and you can find the latest additions in our Addenda: WALT DISNEY WORLD Beth, our travel agent, writes: "I've got some group space blocked on the awesome Mariner of the Seas from port Canaveral on June 26 (7-night cruise). I will be returning the space to the cruise line on February 25, so if you're interested in putting your June Disney trip together with a cruise this is a great one, but I need to hear from you FAST! (This is one of the ships with the ice skating rinks and rock climbing walls that you see on TV.)" Members should log in today for Beth's contact info. OTHER VACATION SPECIALS
April Caribbean Cruise Specials:
Spring Pacific Coast Cruise: Days abound with onboard activities and indulgences, evenings are filled with fine dining and dancing, while sailing for as long as ten days or for as few as three. Experience the Pacific Coast, between San Diego, California and Vancouver, B.C. from $199, per person, based on double occupancy. For sailings from April 20 to May 10. 2005. Vegas: Stay at this Hotel & Casino with Strip View Tower Rooms from $45! Valid now through July, 2005. Community Appreciation Fares: Special savings on cruises to the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America and Venice for Teachers, Firefighters (including volunteer), Hospital Volunteers, Police Officers and Active Military. Valid on select dates now through September 24, 2005. Featuring spacious, elegant ships, gracious, unobtrusive service, worldwide itineraries, extensive activities and enrichment programs, and sophisticated five-star dining.
News From Around The "World" "One of the last remaining developable parcels next to Walt Disney World and the Osceola County city of Celebration has been sold. Two Asian business partners sold the prime 12.1-acre tract to a mystery buyer for approximately $4.9 million or $400,826 per acre... The buyer plans to erect a 250-unit condo community on the site..." (Source: GlobeSt.com, 02/14/05) For the rest of the story, click here. DISNEYLAND HONG KONG "Walt Disney World in Orlando is helping to prepare for the grand opening of a new Disney theme park in China. About 500 Chinese visitors are being trained in Orlando to staff Disneyland Hong Kong, WESH NewsChannel 2 reported." (Source: Local - WESH NewsChannel2000.com, 02/10/05) For the rest of the story, click here. TOKYO DISNEYLAND "Have your wedding photos taken against the breathtaking backdrop of Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland Castle Photo in Fantasyland beginning April 11,2005 The Disney Ambassador Hotel, which in July 2005 will celebrate five years of operation at the Tokyo Disney Resort, announces the "Castle Photo in Fantasyland", an option exclusive to Disney Fairytale Weddings, allowing couples to take wedding photos at Tokyo Disneyland prior to their wedding day. Couples choosing this new option will have photographs taken at various photo spots around Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland, and these memories of their special day presented in an original photo album. Having photos taken in front of Cinderella Castle in a dress inspired by the Disney princesses in particular is the cherished dream of many a bride. "Castle Photo in Fantasyland" is sure to be the perfect addition to an unforgettable Disney Fairytale Wedding." (Source: Tokyo Disneyland Resort, 02/10/05) For the rest of the story, click here. MORE NEWS CONTINUES BELOW |
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More News From Around The "World" "Walt Disney World® Resort concierge-level clients can now venture off the beaten path of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve at Disney's Animal Kingdom for a unique wildlife discovery excursion." A one-hour tour runs daily 10 AM - 1 PM. Cost: $45. "Downtown Disney Pleasure Island clubs have begun testing new single-club ticket options at specific clubs. This single-club ticket offers Guests the option to choose a selected individual dance club to enjoy for the evening. The price of the single club ticket during this test period is $9.95." A multi-club ticket is still available that grants admission to all the clubs. Cost: $20.95. There is no admission to walk the streets of Pleasure Island. A Harley-Davidson store is coming to Pleasure Island late March 2005 in the location of the former Mouse House. The store will showcase custom Harleys, T-shirts and collectibles. DISNEYLAND
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(Source: Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort, 02/15/05) 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. Certain newspapers require a free registration to view their articles online.
See how much you can identify from the air! Beth, our travel agent, writes: "Go to http://www.terraserver.com . On the menu bar across the top, select SEARCH, and then ADDRESS. Enter EPCOT as the street, ORLANDO as the city, and FL as the state. The most recent option is in color and offers a great overall view. Using the Quick Pan navigation tool on the left you can work your way around to the other parks. Try zooming out for an amazing view of the whole property. (resolution at 32 meters should do it) And yes, you can put in your own address and see your house! :-)
You can also try this at
http://terraserver.microsoft.com
. At the top click on FAMOUS PLACES and then find Disney World Epcot or Disney
World Magic Kingdom. These are black and white shots and are older, but you
can zoom in closer. Use "Advance Find" if you want to put in an address.
Have fun!"
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 NOTE: Disney's new ticket prices kicked in January 2, 2005, but you still have a chance to purchase tickets at 2004 prices! Our ticket agent writes: "We will have plenty of 4 and 5 day hopper Plus passes and 5 day regular hoppers at the old system and price. Disney will be honoring them... I should have them for a couple of weeks after January 2nd until we sell out." Details on how to purchase these special passes will be provided with your Disney access codes as soon as you join our Disney family.
Disney Dining Plan Beth, our travel agent, writes: "Heads up to everyone who has booked the dining plan... I've had no less than three revisions of the list of who is participating in the program, and I'm sure they will continue to tweak the list as time goes on. (Remember that this program has only been in effect a few weeks.) From what I can tell, a number of the places which previously were accepting a table service credit (most significantly the better Epcot World Showcase restaurants) have fallen off the list completely. I've written my sales rep. to get a clarification of what's going on with this list and how they plan to handle situations where a family purchased the dining plan while certain restaurants are on the list and find after they're in the penalty period that some of the places they want aren't on the list any more. I'll advise when I hear something back from her. In the meantime, if you love eating at Disney's wonderful restaurants, the dining plan is still a very good move - but remember to stay flexible for a while on the exact locations until they firm up the list of participants."
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Bettyann writes: "We just booked a Disney Cruise for May 2005.....We plan on staying at the Polynesian Resort before the cruise and were wondering if there is any way to store golf clubs (my son- in-law will be playing during the land part of the trip), extra luggage (not needed on the cruise) and our extra stroller (needed for the 4 yr old in the park, but not on the ship)...who would we call about this question.....there will be 3 adults and 2 children (4 & 11mos) in a family suite and we are not sure about what to do if you have to bring all of this on the ship...thanks for your help." I understand that your stateroom host/hostess will store your excess luggage on the ship for you until you're ready to repack your bags for departure. You can send an email to the Disney Cruise Line here.
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!
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