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Hi Everyone! Lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of April 13, 2005 We continuously update our information and you can find these current specials in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
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Stay at this Downtown Disney Resort from $134 per night and enjoy breakfast
for up to 4 people and shuttle service to the Walt Disney World® Resort.
This offer is available until April 24, 2005. Downtown Disney hotels off
these exclusive benefits:
-------------------------------- Last Minute Special: Lush gardens and romantic lagoons make it easy to forget that this elegant resort is located on bustling International Drive. Florida's most thrilling theme parks - Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios® Florida and Sea World® Adventure Park - and the Orange County Convention Center are only minutes away. Rates start at $109 nightly! Available April 10-16, 2005. DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA Last Minute Special: Fly to San Diego from $94 one way! Hurry! Purchase through April 14, 2005, midnight Pacific Time. Travel May 3 through September 12, 2005. Enjoy Legoland, SeaWorld and more. Disneyland Resorts Special! This group can book them starting at $139. Available select nights through June, 2005. -------------------------------- 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" "Walt Disney World's largest convention resort is now even larger, with the dedication recently of the new, 86,000-square-foot Veracruz Exhibit Hall at the Coronado Springs Resort... The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel recently opened a new art gallery and will unveil a new spa in late summer or early fall." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/11/05) For the rest of the story, click here. -------------------------------- "The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway offers guests the ultimate racing souvenir that doubles as gear-spinning home décor -- used tires. After experiencing the ride of a lifetime in an authentic stock car at the one-mile Walt Disney World Speedway, guests can purchase the same Goodyear Racing Eagles that are used on the 630-horsepower machines. The tires are used for approximately 100 laps around the speedway before they are changed. Once the tires are removed from the cars, they are stacked in the showroom store where guests can purchase them for $5 or less. Tires must be purchased at the speedway; no shipping is available... a new, full set of Goodyear Racing Eagles with rims costs race teams between $500 and $1,200... Spectators are also welcome to visit Walt Disney World Speedway at no additional charge to talk with Richard Petty Driving Experience team members and to view others taking part in the programs. Spectators may also purchase tires. For more information, guests can contact the Richard Petty Driving Experience at 800/BE-PETTY or visit http://www.1800BEPETTY.com" (Source: Walt Disney World Press Release, 04/07/05) --------------------------------
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-------------------------------- Disneyland Paris "Euro Disney SCA unveiled a major revamp of its Space Mountain ride Wednesday, promising to take visitors to "the edge of the universe" just months after flat revenue and heavy debt took the French company to the edge of bankruptcy. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 04/07/05) For the rest of the story, click here. MORE NEWS CONTINUES BELOW |
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More News From Around The "World" Disneyland California "Adorned with the familiar image of Walt Disney's animated character Tinker Bell on the fuselage and golden Mickey Mouse ears on the tail, the bright blue Boeing 737-400 named the "Magic of Disneyland" celebrates the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney's original theme park. It is the second Disneyland-themed airplane born out of the successful partnership between Seattle-based Alaska Airlines and Disneyland Resort." (Source: Alaska Airlines Press Release, 04/0705) To view the plane, click here. "Ever wonder what it would be like to be inside Disneyland after the gates are locked and all the guests have gone home for the night? Jim Hill shares a story -- as well as some pretty unique photographs -- from the night he spent following the third shift staff around that theme park." (Source: jimhillmedia.com, 04/12/05) For the rest of the story, click here. "In honor of Disneyland Park’s 50th anniversary, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln will be transformed into 'Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years' exhibit and feature a specially created, interactive historical exhibit and nostalgic film journey through the first five decades of Disneyland Park." Closed for rehab:
Jungle Cruise February 28 - May 3, 2005 (Source: Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort, 04/12/05) -------------------------------- Disneyland Hong Kong "Hong Kong Disneyland is taking Mickey Mouse and other Disney friends on a tour of the major cities of Guangdong province starting from April 15. At every stop they will lead guests on a Hong Kong Disneyland Magical Tour." (Source: asiatraveltips.com, 04/11/05) 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. 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!
Ronda writes: "I purchased a copy of your book early last year when I was researching a Disney vacation for my son and I. We ended up going on a Disney cruise and using [your travel agent] Beth to help us book it. She is absolutely wonderful!!! My son and I had the greatest time on the cruise (7 night eastern caribbean) and to top it all off I met a divorced dad who is now going to be my husband!!! We just got engaged ... at where else - Disney! He took me to dinner at Narcoossee's and proposed on the Beach at the Grand Floridian (his favorite resort)... Thank you very much for your help, and all that you do to make Disney an easier destination on a budget." Congratulations again, Ronda! Have a wonderful life together!
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Holly writes: "I know (or think I know, haha!) that a 'soft opening' means an unannounced type - but is that only for passholders? One of my daughters and I..., are heading to MK this weekend (we are driving up to Orlando to pick up a prom dress, if you can believe that!) and want to try to catch It's A Small World; I've heard they are having soft openings for that and Soaring and a few other things.....Any inside scoops you can throw my way?? I did read... that Soaring was not open right now due to some snafu, but hope it will be Saturday afternoon....Let me know anything you think would help us Saturday?? Thanks! PS - Had the opp to chat with your/'our' (LOL) travel guru, Beth, down here in Naples last month; what an awesome find she is!!! Yours in Ears!" From time to time Disney offers a soft opening for AP holders only, but generally everyone is allowed to sample the ride on a soft opening day. Yes, Disney closed Soarin' temporarily due to technical glitches. Hopefully, it was back up when you got there. People seem to like the changes to Small World. Beth is a hard worker and a pleasure to work with.
Have Dinner On Us! For every person you send to our site who becomes a member of our Disney family, we'll send you a $10.00 electronic gift certificate from Restaurant.com! Use your certificate to purchase dining certificates online that are redeemable at thousands of restaurants across the USA, including those in Florida! Have your referral include your NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS in the comment box when she joins so we know where to send your gift certificate via email. Note: Gift Certificates are redeemable only by residents of the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Beth, our travel agent, writes: "John, it's probably time once again to remind readers of what they can and cannot take with them on a plane these days. There are changes being made to the list all the time." The current list can be found here in several languages. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to read the file. To download a free copy, click 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!
Money Saving Tip Shingle Creek Golf Club: 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL, 32819. 407/996-9933 or 866/996-9933. Get $10.00 off greens fees or 50% off club rentals plus a complimentary bag of range balls. 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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