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Hi Everyone!
In this issue...
Now... lean back, prop up your feet, and take a Disney break!
Deals and Updates as of September 7, 2005 We continuously update our information and you can find these current specials in our Addenda:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
"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 ... saw the prices
we were just awed." ABOUT TO EXPIRE...
Two Downtown Disney Resort Specials:
Two Universal Specials:
Universal Orlando Onsite Vacation: Starting at $189 per person, per night.
Save over $200.00! Includes:
Universal Area Hotel Vacation: Starting at $89 per
person, per night. Save over $300.00! Includes:
Fare Frenzy in Florida! This airline is running an airfare special between Florida and select cities for $39 to $79 one-way with 14-day advance purchase! 14-day advance purchase required. Purchase August 16 through September 8, 2005, midnight Pacific Time. Travel August 30 through November 17, 2005. -------------------------------- Airline Inclusive Vacation Packages Beth writes: "The vacation branch of this airline is currently offering $75 per person off their Disney World air-inclusive vacation packages for travel by September 22. The advantage is obviously the savings. The disadvantages are that you're not only subject to the pitfalls of a Disney package (namely, cancellation fees), but also to the airline's package (more cancellation fees). If this airline services your home airport and you're committed to going, and you can pay in full pretty much right away (which you'd have to do even booking directly with Disney if booking less than 45 days prior to arrival), then it's a nice way to save." --------------------------------
DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
-------------------------------- LAS VEGAS
Enjoy this luxury Resort & Casino from $69.95 in September. 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.
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD" WALT DISNEY WORLD "The Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is undergoing a $5.5 million hotelwide room renovation. All 750 rooms and suites are getting makeovers with new color schemes, carpeting, artwork, DVD players, lamp shades in all guest rooms, and etageres in the bathrooms... Walt Disney World is looking for seasonal workers for Epcot's upcoming 10th annual Food & Wine Festival. Those interested can check wdwcareers.com, call the Walt Disney World job line at 407-828-1000, or visit the Casting Center, 1515 Buena Vista Drive, across from the Downtown Disney Marketplace. The festival will be held from Sept. 30 to Nov. 13." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 09/05/05) -------------------------------- "The Henry Ford, a Dearborn museum, is partnering with Walt Disney Imagineering to present 'Behind the Magic: 50 Years of Disneyland.' The exhibit will feature 250 items, including artwork, hand-crafted models and marketing materials. It's set to be at The Henry Ford from Sept. 23 through the first week in January 2006." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 09/04/05) -------------------------------- Disney is recalling red sunglassess sold at Disneyland California, Walt Disney World Florida, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, and the Disney Cruise Line November 2004 through June 2005 for $16. There are high levels of lead in the paint. Click here for more details. -------------------------------- "Some of Christian music's most recognized and highly acclaimed stars will share the stage with young singers with 'stars in their eyes' at the place where dreams come true when the 23rd annual edition of Night of Joy unfolds Sept. 9-10 in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort." (Source: Walt Disney World Resort Press Release, 08/31/05) Click here for more information. (See MONEY SAVING TIP below to save $5.00 per single-night ticket.) -------------------------------- SeaWorld is providing refuge to eight sea lions whose habitat was destroyed in Mississippi by Hurricane Katrina. (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 08/31/05) -------------------------------- Exploring Everest: "Scientists from Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom and Conservation International are exploring the mountains of southwest China as part of a monthlong expedition to one of Earth's richest and most biologically diverse regions." "Universal Orlando is extending its casting call for Halloween Horror Nights 15. Instead of wrapping up next month, auditions will continue every Tuesday through Oct. 4." For more information, visit universalauditions.com/orlando." (Source: chicagotribune.com, 08/29/05) -------------------------------- CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
Magic Kingdom
Epcot
Disney-MGM Studios
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Boardwalk Resort
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort (Source: Walt Disney World Mailer) -------------------------------- DISNEY CRUISE LINE "Disney Cruise Line will introduce another cruise industry first with its Vista Spa and Salon expansion, which will include three specially designed indoor/outdoor spa treatment suites. Each suite will feature an indoor spa treatment room that is connected to a private outdoor verandah -- complete with personal hot tub, open air shower and a luxurious chaise lounge... Adding to the already expansive offerings for children, Disney Cruise Line is transforming three conference rooms on deck 2 of the Disney Magic into a brand new hang-out for kids called Ocean Quest... Additionally, Disney Magic guests will soon be able to enjoy poolside movies on a brand-new, state-of-the-art jumbo LED screen on deck 9... In partnership with marine animal experts from the Living Seas at Epcot, Disney Cruise Line created a stingray sanctuary adjacent to the teen beach at Castaway Cay... Beginning May 27 and running through Dec. 9, 2006, the Disney Magic will embark on [an] alternate western Caribbean itinerary, every fourth week, calling twice at Castaway Cay and adding a new port of call, Costa Maya, coupled with a stop at beautiful Cozumel and two days at sea." (Source: Disney Cruise Lines, September 2, 2005) Click here for more details. -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA "For a free tour offered to all Guests, the 'Art of the Craft' tour at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® is a great way to learn about the hotel's unique architectural design and its influences by the turn-of-the-century arts and craft movement. Can you find all of the 'hidden Mickeys' at the hotel? For pricing and more information on the tours offered at the Disneyland Resort, please call 714-781-4400." (Source: Promotional email from Disneyland® Resort, 09/06/05) -------------------------------- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND "About a dozen people protested on Tuesday at the entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland, handing out flyers about alleged labor abuses by Disney contractors in China." (Source: cnn.com, 08/30/05 -------------------------------- OTHER VACATION NEWS In 276 days you'll be able to surf onboard Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. Catch a wave 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.
Sherry writes: "Love getting the newsletters -- extremely informative!! My family is going to WDW again in July and I would like to purchase some Disney Dollars as gifts for my kids before we go. Do you have any info where I can get these -- the Disney Store in our city closed about a year ago, so that option is out. Thanks." I understand you can order them through Walt Disney World Mail Order at 407/363-6200. Glad you are enjoying the newsletter!
Disney and other new books 50-90% off the list price. Hundreds of books under $1.00! Plus! Over 700 videos have been marked down to $1.99. Exclusively for Affordable Disney Readers: Save $5.00 on an order of $35 or more! Coupon code: bookcloseouts; Coupon password: bargainbooks. Expires December 31, 2005. Click here to check out the bargains.
Beth sends this Magical Express tip: "When you put a Magical Express baggage tag on your luggage before you leave home, you will not see it again until it gets to your room. That can take four hours (or more, in some cases) after you arrive at the resort! The reason is that the baggage tags are scanned when they arrive at the airport, then they are scanned when they get loaded into the Disney containers. The containers are held at the airport until they are full and then they get sent to the appropriate areas of the resort. (Several hotels can be loaded into one container.) Not all airlines are quick about getting the bags from the belt to that container for loading. When the bags finally get the hotel they are scanned a third time, and then each name has to be looked up on a master room list to have the room put on them. Finally, the bags are delivered to the rooms and scanned one more time as they are dropped off. In other words, they go to great lengths to be sure that your bags are carefully tracked - but it all takes time. It is strongly recommended that you take along a carry-on with anything you might need in the first few hours (change of clothes, bathing suites, etc.) You have the option of NOT putting the Magical Express tags on your bags (or tagging all but one), and grabbing them off the conveyor belt yourself at the airport. Any bag that doesn't have a Magical Express tag will not be grabbed behind the scenes, so you can get to them easily. At that point, you'd check in for the bus and take the suitcase(s) on the bus with you. This would be especially good if you're arriving late at night and don't want to be disturbed by baggage delivery. This tip was given to me by Magical Express personnel, so I know that they're OK with it."
With the Orlando Entertainment Book, you can save big on travel, groceries, shopping, movie tickets, restaurants near WDW, and more! For details, click here.
DISNEY SECRETS NOW IN HARD COVER! The Hard Cover/CD version of our "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation" is now available with a Deluxe Lifetime Membership!
Plus! Our book and all our reports on CD! You'll be able to access our book and reports on your computer without paying for costly Internet access or trying to figure out how to download! Plus! We'll donate $50.00 of each new Deluxe Lifetime Membership to the American Red Cross to help those suffering from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Our Deluxe Package is available at the introductory price of only $147 (includes tax + shipping & handling!) Click here to subscribe to our Deluxe Lifetime Membership. Current Lifetime members may upgrade their membership to a Deluxe Lifetime Membership and receive the Hard Cover/CD version for only $70. Use this link to upgrade.
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!
Jennifer writes: "I had a great time when I had gone down in May 2003 and I used your map in finding my way around and the special place to get a mickey hat with your name printed on. I was very happy that I had gone down but when I came back to Canada, I got very sick. Both of my kidneys stopped working, therefore, I am on dialysis, Mon, Wed and Fri. I would appreciate it if you may email me a contact or link in Orlando of a Dialysis clinic. I am married and have a 7 old son, he was 4 yrs old when I got sick." I'm sorry to hear about your illness. I typed into Google.com the search words: "dialysis clinic near lake buena vista florida" and received: Clinics near Disney World Florida. While I was at it, I typed into Google.com the search words for Disneyland California: "dialysis clinic near anaheim california" and received: Clinics near Disneyland California.
Money Saving Tip Disney's Night of Joy: Magic Kingdom Sept. 9-10, 2005. Single-night tickets: $42.95 plus tax; Two-night tickets: $61.95 plus tax. Save $5.00 on single-night tickets with advance purchase at Family Christian Stores, participating Christian bookstores in Florida, at Disney's site, or by phone (407/W-DISNEY). Click here for more information.
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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