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Hi Everyone! Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of April 06, 2005 We continuously update our information and you can find these current specials in our Addenda: WALT DISNEY WORLD
A reminder... The following November and December 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.
Disney Cruise Special: This group can enjoy a 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise from $649 per person or a 7-night West Coast Cruise from $999 per person! Save $5.00 on Busch Gardens and SeaWorld admission tickets with this promotion! Save 10% on SeaWorld Dining Experiences!
Last-Minute Specials for April 11-17 at this popular resort located on
Disney property: suites from $123/Night! Specials at other locations
as well:
DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA Save $5.00 on SeaWorld San Diego admission tickets and 10% on SeaWorld San Diego Dining Experiences with this promotion! Closed for rehab:
Space Mountain: April 10,2003 - July 14, 2005 VEGAS
ULTIMATE ESCAPE PACKAGE at this famous resort & casino! Starting at $79
per night based on double occupancy. Includes:
-------------------------------- 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" "The newly refurbished It's a Small World at Walt Disney World is earning plaudits from folks who have seen the ride during recent soft openings, or soft reopenings. The queue section in front has a new look imported from Disneyland, and the entire sound system has been upgraded along with some of the audio-animatronic figures." Disney has suspended the "soft opening" of its Soarin' ride at Epcot due to some techical problems. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/04/05) SeaWorld Orlando: An excited orca whale bumped his trainer who was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/04/05) For the rest of the story, click here. "Universal Studios Japan may be the eastern outpost for "the power of Hollywood," but these days the park is softening its image in an effort to attract a wider range of visitors, in particular families with young children, and turn its business around... It recently opened the Snoopy Action Stage, and the park has dubbed 2005 Character Wonder Year to take advantage of its kid-friendly lineup of animated characters, including those from the Shrek movies, "Peanuts" and Sesame Street, and a recent addition, Hello Kitty." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/03/05) For the rest of the story, click here. "This year's ESPN Great Outdoor Games will be held at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex July 7-10, the companies announced... The outdoor games are a compilation of outdoor sports events and include target sports, timber events and sporting dogs." (Source: Orlando Business Journal, 03/28/05) For the rest of the story, click here. MORE NEWS CONTINUES BELOW
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"The LEGO Imagination Center retail store at Downtown Disney has been redesigned. Outside the store, a 12-foot T-Rex occasionally lets out a ferocious roar while a larger-than- life robot chatters electronically. Even Brickley, the famous LEGO sea serpent that stands in the lake, has gotten a facelift. Another surprise outside the store includes a statue of a family taking their life-size dogs for a walk. Inside the store, Guests will find the world's largest LEGO Pick-A-Brick wall as well as many other surprises." "The "happily ever after" tale of Cinderella and Prince Charming continues for Walt DisneyWorld Resort Guests in Cinderellabration, a glittering new stage show at Magic Kingdom... The stage show continues the rags-to-riches story of Cinderella after the events of Walt Disney's classic 1950 animated feature film Cinderella... Disney princesses ... join the dazzling coronation pageant in which Cinderella is at last crowned a princess... Joining Cinderella for the special occasion are Snow White, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine and their princes." The show premieres May 5 and will run several times a day for the 18-month celebration of Disneyland's 50 anniversary. "On June 12, the Disney Wonder will test a slight change to the rotational dining times. Guests currently scheduled for Main Dining will be assigned a dining time of 5:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Guests scheduled on Second Dining will be assigned a dining time of 8:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. In addition, entertainment options each evening will be arranged to compliment the revised dining times." (Source: Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney Cruise Line®, 04/05/05) 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!
Sara writes: "Dear John, Just thought I'd write you a quick note about our quick Disney trip. We decided to give our children a surprise trip to Disney the first weekend in November. We arrived late Thursday night, went to Magic Kingdom on Friday, EPCOT on Saturday, and MGM on Sunday hopping over to do some favorite rides at Magic Kingdom after the afternoon parade in MGM. We've been many times and knew exactly what we wanted to see and experience in such a short time. We swam and shopped on Monday and headed out late Monday night. It was beautiful, and the airline tickets for our family of six were extremely cheap. It was the cheapest we've ever flown for, and it was a direct flight. I was surprised that after the hurricanes and with it being a weekend it was not more difficult to get around, but the crowd was not that bad. I originally had set up with Beth to stay at Port Orleans, but then others decided to go with us and we all got a condo together. Beth was wonderful about the cancellation. She has always been very helpful whenever I've had any questions about anything. She must truly enjoy what she does. Thank you for your newsletter and tips." Our members and I are all very grateful for Beth's hard work. Thanks for the pat on the back!
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Beth, our travel agent, writes about transportation from the airport: "On arrival in Orlando, most families will either rent a car, take an airport shuttle or taxi, or use a private car and driver to get to their hotel. If you have children, you should be aware of the following... All children 5 years of age or younger must be properly restrained no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle. Children through age 3 must be secured in a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child safety seat. For children aged 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an integrated child safety seat, or a safety belt may be used. (FL Statute 316.613). You can rent car seats from car rental agencies, but you should reserve them in advance during the reservation process. There will be a charge, and it can be hefty. You might want to bring your own seat(s) from home. If the seats are FAA-approved, so much the better since you can use them on the plane for small children. Otherwise, you can check them as baggage. Airport shuttles and taxis generally do NOT have car seats. I do not believe that they are exempt from the law, but they seem to ignore it and get away with it. Still, it's not safe for your children. The law exists for a good reason! Private car companies - nearly always the most economic choice if there are three or more people traveling - DO have car seats and boosters. Some companies charge you while others will include them (or at least one) for free. The cost is usually $5 if there's a charge. Bonus: Most car companies will also give you a free grocery stop (length ranges from 15-30 minutes) and some will also give you a photo stop at the entry gate, rent microwaves and refrigerators, rent strollers and walkie talkies, and even make side-trip arrangements for you. They are also a lower- cost alternative for getting to Sea World, Universal, etc. for the day. And yes, they also service Port Canaveral, Sanford Airport, etc.
To set up a private car (maximum of 4 people), van (maximum of 10 people),
limo (max varies), excursion SUV, stretch Hummer, etc. I need:
I can get you a quote prior to making the reservation. Note that some companies do NOT require any payment in advance. You pay the driver on arrival."
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 Rivership Romance: 433 North Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 (North Orlando). 800-423-7401. 1940's Great Lakes Steamer, Climate Controlled, Gourmet-Prepared Meals, Live Entertainment, and Nature Narration. Up to 4 people can save $5.00 per person. Not valid on holidays or with other offers. 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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