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Deals and Updates as of March 23, 2005 We continuously update our information and you can find these current specials in our Addenda: WALT DISNEY WORLD A reminder... The following deals are for Affordable Disney members only. Only our travel agent can book these specials for you. Disney cannot honor these rates if you call yourself, since they are NOT available to the general public. Members should reserve their rooms as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Affordable Disney Member Special at WDW November 2005 Beth, our travel agent, writes: "We have blocked space in standard rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter for November 2 thru 22 (inclusive) - 20 rooms per night. The price on these rooms is $99 per night INCLUDING TAX for up to four person of any age per room. Given that the "rack rate is $149 PLUS tax, and the AAA discount is $126.65 PLUS tax, we are thrilled about being able to offer you these rates. Affordable Disney Member Special at WDW December 2005 We have blocked standard rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter and Wilderness Lodge for November 27 thru December 18 (inclusive) - 30 standard rooms at Port Orleans for $99 per night INCLUDING TAX. We've also got great rates on 20 courtyard view rooms at Wilderness Lodge." Robert writes: "Hi john, I just joined your affordable Disney group. My wife and I have been planning a trip to Disney World in December. When we received your last newsletter and saw the prices we were just awed. However, I would like to clear up one point. Are the prices quoted per room or per person?" They are per room! Space will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. So members should log in today for contact info and more details. If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here.
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DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA The Kids Fly Free special on this airline has been extended to June 1, for select markets. One child (age 2-11) will fly free per one accompanying adult (18 years of age or older). VEGAS Enjoy luxury suite accommodations at this Resort-Hotel-Casino from only $149 on weekdays; from $199 on weekends! -------------------------------- Affordable Disney Members should log in at our password-protected site (The Disney Reading Room) to access the particulars about the above mentioned specials. If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here.
News From Around The "World" "Blue Horizons is a new show that opens in May at SeaWorld Orlando, where hundreds of workers are now crafting a 40-foot-tall stage and an extension of the 14-foot-deep, see-through wall enclosing the pool at the park's Whale and Dolphin Stadium... The focal point of Blue Horizons will be a retrained group of dolphins that will vault as high as 25 feet out of the water during a 20-minute theatrical show accompanied by a high-energy soundtrack." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 03/16/05) For the rest of the story, click here. Disney is using a Christian marketing campaign to promote "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, based on Lewis' novel for children and Christian allegory..." Release date: Dec. 9, 2005. In the Narnia story, a lion named Aslan is a Christ-like figure who offers himself as a sacrifice to save another character. He is tortured and killed, and then resurrected to transform Narnia into a heaven on Earth." Disney has been criticized for years by religious leaders for "betraying its family-values legacy by providing health benefits to same-sex partners, allowing Gay Days at theme parks (first week in June is Gay Week) and producing controversial movies, books and TV programming through Disney subsidiaries." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 03/16/05) For the rest of the story, click here. NEWS CONTINUES BELOW
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"If Grand Gathering Guests are traveling on a Magic Your Way Premium Package admission to all Grand Gathering experiences is included. Groups will be eligible to take advantage of the Grand Gatherings program if the total party size includes a minimum of eight Guests." Rolie Polie Olie at Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! has been replaced by JoJo's Circus. "JoJo is a six-year-old clown who lives in Circus Town with her pet lion Goliath and best friend Skeebo. JoJo's Circust segment of the show will feature music and will encourage learning through song." "Disney Cruise Line Land & Sea Vacation Packages commencing on or after Jan. 1, will include a 7-Day Magic Your Way Ticket with the Park Hopper Option regardless of the number of nights spent at the Disney resorts." The 7-Day Magic Your Way Ticket will expire 14 days from the date of first use and can be used before and after your cruise! Plus, if you purchase the No Expiration option, you can save any unused days until your next trip. You can book shore excursions "up to 90 days in advance for Categories 1-3 or 75 days in advance for Categories 4-12." (Source: Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line, 03/22/05) 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.
"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 $300.00! Thanks." Janet Handy, Bel Air, MD "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." The New York Post, November 16, 2004. NEVER overpay again! Join our Disney family today and keep that extra money in YOUR pocket!
Beth, our travel agent, writes about Pop Century: "The rooms are nearly identical to the All Star resort rooms with respect to size and amenities, and the buildings themselves are very similar as well. There are differences in how the resort is laid out, though. Some of the buildings are nearer to the main one than others, but the furthest ones aren't quite as far a walk as the furthest All Star buildings. (With nearly 2,900 rooms the resort is huge, so you should anticipate at least some amount of walking.) As with the All Stars, you can pay an extra $12 per night to get closer to the main building. Another nice change is the food court area. Pop Century has many built-in booths in addition to the tables, and the entire area has a softer, somewhat classier feel than the All Star cafeteria ambiance. It's still a food court, but a definite improvement. What continues to amaze me is how many people still request an All Star Resort rather than Pop Century. All I can figure is that people just don't understand the amenities and improvements they're missing at Pop Century. The number one thing I hear is, "We want to stay at All Star Movies because of the giant characters." In truth, Pop Century has more of those giant characters than ANY of the Disney resorts, including All Star Movies! The 50s section has characters from Lady and the Tramp. Jungle Book characters are in the 60s section. In the 70s section you get Mickey himself in the form of a classic Mickey dial phone. And, of course, you get the pop culture icons the resort is known for: humongous Play-doh cans and cell phones and yo-yos and big wheels and more. Pop Century has the added benefit of being in the same county that most Disney resorts are rather than over the line where the All Star resorts are. That means you save an extra 1.5% on tax! So the next time you feel that a value resort is what you need, give Pop Century a try. If you liked the All Star resorts you'll LOVE Pop Century!"
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Mike writes: "Our family is a relative new comer to Affordable Disney, having purchased A Life Time Membership in April 2004. However, we are not that new to Disney World as we are beginning to plan our eighth consecutive March vacation at Disney World. Each of our stays has been for seven nights and each vacation has always been a great new adventure. For background information I will give you our Disney World accommodations history. Our first family trip to Disney World as a family was in March 1998 and we stayed at the All Star Music Resort. This worked out fine, however we did learn that with a child (we had traveled the world - but just as a couple - before having our son - who was 2 years old at the time) you do more than just sleep in a hotel room and close at hand amenities start to count. For the next five years (March 1999-2003) we stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort which was a huge hit with our son (and us) with the 'quiet pools', sand beach, boats to rent, the food court and other activities at OLD Port Royale filling lots of needs when not at the parks. This year (March 2004) we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge (we had a room overlooking the grand lobby) and thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful experience. Now to finish the story - I was preparing to make reservations for March 2005 and was reading through the updated AD Addendum and saw some room rates that I was not seeing on the Disney web site. I sent Beth an email asking some questions and the end result is we have booked through Beth a March 2-9 stay at the Wilderness Lodge. All of this was the result of Affordable Disney... Thanks again for your help and I do enjoy reading [your newsletter] and have passed much info on to others. All the best - Mike" Thank you, Mike, for your kind words. We hope you had a great time! Mike read his comments in our blog on March 22 (we post to out blog every two days or so) and sent me this: "John – just read today’s blog . . . funny to read my own words – but cool. I am updating my comments and will be sending them out soon. We did have a great time and would like to add a recommendation for limo service. We use Dixielimo of Orlando (dixielimo.com) and our driver is Rocky. They are terrific – get you to and from the airport on time during evening rush hour traffic without going near that famous parking lot – the I-4. Sam (my son) loves Rocky and the sign waiting for him at the baggage area and the vehicles are outrageous. Gotta run now . . . but more later – busy planning for next year ya know!" Thanks again, Mike! Here's a Dixielimo coupon good for $5.00 off your first roundtrip from the Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney or any other Central Florida location in the Disney area.
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!
Money Saving Tip Orange Blossom Balloons: Disney/Lake Buena Vista/Celebration, P.O. Box 22908, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. 407/239-7677. Offer: KIDS FLY FREE! ($95 value). Restrictions: Applies to children 9 and under when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Description: Champagne Balloon Rides 7 days a week at sunrise in the Walt Disney World area. Full breakfast buffet. Reservations Required. Click here and scroll down for coupon. Offer Expires December 31, 2005.
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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