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"For both trips, we bought a membership to Affordable Disney. It was a fabulous resource for us. First time around, with a tip from Beth, I booked us into the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Disney for $20.02 a night. (BEAT THAT!!!)" Valerie

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"I found you while searching for the best disney information I could find back in 2002. Boy, am I glad I did!!... Thank you so much for getting [me] hooked back up with my membership. I knew I could not plan the kind of trip I want to Disney without your book! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Rena

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"John, First off I would like to thank you for this amazing website... This evening I called Beth and spoke with her. By the way she is such a sweetheart, I felt so bad because she has a cold and still she took the time to assist me!" Erika

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"I can not imagine how hard it would be to go to Walt Disney World without your book!"

Kenny Yuhas, Westminster, MD

"Wow, you must be a graduate of the Disney Customer Service program!"

Sue Drummond, Ontario, Canada

"I am soooo happy that I ordered your book - what a lot of great information! I figure that tip alone you gave me saved me over $2,300.00 CAD in 1 week!"

Moira Davis, Saskatchewan, Canada

"Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation is a 'walking tour' of all the best attractions at Walt Disney World. It showed us exactly how to see the magic of Disney without going around in circles or spending a fortune! This book is almost 'required reading' for anyone who wants to get the most for their money at WDW!"

Sarah Miller, Hampstead, MD

"Thank you for the advice ... the potential for saving has far exceeded what I paid!"

Bernadette Ambrose, Cherry Hill, NJ

"Thanks for all your time. It's nice to deal with someone who follows through with their product. Lots of good info."

Karen Lamey, Stone Harbor, NJ

"I purchased your book over the Internet last year and boy was it helpful! I saved a bunch of $$$! Thank you so much! It's a great service!"

D. Johnson, Denver, CO

"The last update on WDW resort stays for Canadians ... saved me another $300.00 US. (That was the 3rd time I rebooked!! I don't think it could get any better than this.) That is a total of $1200.00 CAN I have saved because of your book! Thank you soooooooo much!"

Marina Thompson, Nova Scotia, Canada

"I am actually a former Disney cast member from Canada. The reason I bought the book is because I am going to organize a couple of motorcoach groups for spring break and March break for Atlantic Canada. I still have contacts at Disney, but not all this information...it is definitely worth the $60+ I spent Canadian."

A. E., Prince Edward Island, Canada

"I've looked through your book and can see the excellent work and value for money that your book is. Its nice to see people who care enough to do something in such a good way, and thanks to your book (which is worth a lot more than I paid), I'm certain that my Honeymoon to Disney World next June will be a much more pleasurable as well as reasonable costing experience."

A.Hira, UK

"We were able to use your book and all of the money saving tips when we visited Disney World with my sister and her husband. I have 3 children and found that the itinerary you provide for the 2-day Walt Disney World tour with children was a life saver. We were able to ride all of the rides and see many other things and without chaos and wasting valuable time trying to figure out where to go."

Dottie Franklin, Perryville, MO

"I just wanted to tell you that I went to Disney last weekend and your book was a God send. I have looked at many other Disney books and they can't even compare to yours. I consider it 'My Disney Bible.' Thanks!!!"

Jenni J., Pooler, GA

"[I found your book] about 2 years ago while surfing the internet. I immediately purchased it. I planned my whole trip around my book. Many years ago I used Steven Birnbaum's book to do Disney. Your book has it beat many times over!"

Carmela Pilla Critelli, Kearny, NJ

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Reviewing you book again stopped me from making a several thousand dollar mistake!"

Robin Marie Rehart, Fair Oaks, CA

"YAY! Thank you so much....this has been such a huge help to me and my family. We took our family to WDW last September for only $1,000 TOTAL (hotel, tickets, food, etc.) for 6 DAYS (5 nights)!! We took our two little girls for the very first time and they loved it. It was a truly magical experience and we couldn't have done it without this book! Thanks again."

Kaycee Velazquez, Mableton GA

"Using your tips about buying things individually (tickets, accommodations, etc.) has really saved us - get this - $1,161.00. Disney's cost: $3,361.00. Our cost: $2,200! And [that includes] all the extras an only child expects! Thanks again very much."

C.P., Oklahoma City, OK

"My opinion is that I have learned more from your book than anything Disney puts out there. If you do not already know what you are looking for then you do not know what to ask the operators when scheduling your trip... thank you for your priceless information."

Tracy Nyberg, Leander, TX

"We just got back from our first ever trip to WDW and LOVED it! Thanks for all your tips. I used your book like a bible! Thanks!"

Carol Garza, Rowlett TX

"I have been to WDW over 25 times in the last 15 years. I love your online book and all the info I get from reading it."

Jim Myer, Manchester IN

"Our family of four spent five days and six nights at Walt Disney World the first week in October and spent $2200. WAIT! That included airfare ($68 round trip per person), rental car ($15/day on Priceline, we flew into Jacksonville), six nights at the All Star Sports Resort ($57/night thanks to your discount code!), all our food (we ate breakfasts and dinners in the room and lunches at sit-down restaurants in the park!), five days at the various parks (thanks to park hopper passes) and souvenirs and t-shirts for the kids. Can you believe that! Thanks again -- we saved SOOOO much by subscribing!"

Jennifer Wann, Murray KY

In August we used your Wyndham Resort information and saved at least $400.00 and used the $75.00 resort credit towards our room cost. We then took another trip in Sept (11 nights) and used the $89.00 special code for the Coronado Springs Resort. We saved at least $500.00 on our room compared to last trip. Thanks again! We are planning to go back to Disney in February and hope to use more of your money saving tips! [The World Trade Center] tragedy shall not break us!"

Ann Marie and David Reid, Philadelphia PA

"I just wanted to write to you and say THANK YOU for just saving us $848.00 on our upcoming trip to Disney World! ... The bottom line is your private site REALLY IS wonderful. Thank you so much for all of YOUR hard work. ... I just wanted to thank you and tell everyone out there that it is well worth the price to subscribe to your online book."

Caroline Bowden, Winston-Salem NC

"After calling Disney and being quoted a price for a three night four day stay of over $1,600.00 we went searching for bargains. Came across your site, ordered your book, and using the codes and assistance you and your wife provided, we were able to get the same package for $1,100 - a $500.00 savings already. With the other valuable information on dining, shopping and the attractions you provide we are sure that we will save additional money once we arrive... Thanks for helping us make this come true."

F.C., Camden, DE

"Thanks to your website we found out about the reduced rates on the Disney Wonder... We [had already] booked a sailing for that date so we contacted the Disney Cruise Line. Although we already made our payment, they accorded us the reduced rates. Fantastic! We would like to thank you very much for your help and thanks to your book, the organization of our magical trip to WDW has become much easier and ... a lot cheaper! I will not hesitate telling all my Disney-friends in Belgium what a treasury 'affordabledisney' is."

Ludo Reynaerts, Riemst, Belgium

"I have to commend you on your publication. All the tips that you give are well worth taking and very helpful. We did use quite a few of them, [like] room discount codes for the Contemporary and discount airfares). Keep up the great work... very informative......"

Eileen Hernandez, Cinnaminson, NJ

"Thanks for all the great money saving tips I would have never thought of. I bought your book because I was originally planning a trip for my husband and two kids for Spring, but when I saw the great deals at the [WDW resorts] in October, I had to move up our trip. I was able to take advantage of the $49.00/night rate!"

S.R., Nescopeck, PA

"Believe it or not, I just saved well over a thousand dollars on a 10 day WDW vacation before we even got to Orlando! And those discounts were compared to AAA pricing! I am truly amazed and want to thank you for such great information!!!"

Robert Piavis, Wapwallopen, PA

"A very big THANK YOU! I owe you one buddy. I went from $169.00 a night to $69.00 a night thanks to you. I also saved big on 4 day park hopper passes. The trip was wonderful and I recommended your web site to every person I talked to at Disney. I also emailed my entire buddy list and informed anyone thinking or planning a trip to Disney to look up your web site. I really appreciate your kindness and extreme knowledge of inner Disney."

Stan Sirtak, Freeburg, Illinois

"I just bought your book last night and I already saved $200.00 just on hotel reservations. Thanks for helping us save money. This is fun - more $$ to shop with. Thanks so much for your book - I LOVE it!!"

Karen Barnes, Bryan, TX

"I bought the book and it was one of the best buys I've ever made. Me and my girl stayed on site for 3 nights 4 days and spent less than $1,500 including food, airfare, park tickets, souvenirs, and everything."

John Bohannon, Wichita Falls, Texas

"I just had to write to you and say 'thank you' for the wonderful tip I received through your book. I just booked 8 nights at ... in July for $99 a night. It took quite a while for the operator to find this deal in the computer, but I insisted that it was available since I heard about it from you. Without your help, I would have accepted the next best offer which was about $140 a night. Again, many thanks for the great work that you do. Your book was worth every penny!"

Jane Tuck, Sharpsburg, GA

"Thank you so much for your book. It saved us $700.00 when we made our reservation today for the Bungalows in July!!"

Philip Stasyszen, Shawnee, Oklahoma

"Thank you for a great book. I just booked Port Orleans Riverside (room for 5 people) for $115 per night for 6 nights. [Thanks to your advice] this is $75 lower than what WDW first came up with."

Tone Kristiansen, Oslo, Norway

"We have just been to Walt Disney World for the second time in 9 months. We were not going to go but with the deal we got ... for 89.00 a night ... It was a steal! May was the perfect time to go. We had the best time ever!!!!!!! Thanks to your book and the secrets we may just be going next May. If we can get a deal like this year. So PLEASE keep those deals coming. Thanks a bunch."

Christina Matthews -Disney Fan Plus! - Nanticoke, PA

Before Kami left for WDW:

"I cannot begin to thank you! I just purchased and read your book last night and already this morning it has paid for itself 3 fold. I called in at 10:01 this morning asking [for the resort disount] and I got it!!! I saved over $200.00 for a 6 day 5 night stay. Once again thank you."

After Kami got back home:

"Well, we just got home from our week at Disney World. Your book and all of it's tips made for a great trip!! We even came home with money. (That is a first). In all we spent a week on-site, 4 sets of 4 day park hoppers all for $1,000. Would have been closer to $1,600 without your deals."

Kami Kinlaw, Charlottesville, VA

"I just wanted to let you know that your website again has saved me lots of money! I learned from your addendum about the [...] discount at the [deluxe] hotel and called this morning to check it out. It turns out the rate was $99.00 per night! We have added two extra nights to our trip because of this great deal! Your site is the best!"

Jane Hanrahan, Cheshire, CT

"We are planning a return trip. (We went in Jan. and had a blast!) Thanks to your book, we saved bunches, and are expecting to duplicate our effort!!!"

Tim Moses, Augusta GA

"I have read through your book and find it a wealth of knowledge. You have really provided a wonderful service and will make our trip to Disney an unforgettable experience."

Natalie Rice, Vandergrift, Pa

"[the advice you gave us] is invaluable and worth me purchasing your book just for payment of online advice whether we save another dime or not!!!!!!

Patricia Ann Thrush, Benton, KY

"I ordered your wonderful book and saved about $2,500 on my last trip."

Michelle Swain, Roper, NC

"I booked the [deluxe resort] using the [tip] you recommended. It's a GREAT deal ... over 4 days, it saves us $464.00 over the regular price!"

Rose-Anne Richter, White Plains, NY

"Congratulations for your great book and wonderful site and e-mails! Thanks to all of your secrets and suggestions my budget is enough to have 10 days vacation at Orlando!"

Wanda Rodriguez, San Juan, Puerto Rico

"I was going to go all out for mine and my daughter's first trip to Disney World till I read we could go twice for what I was going to pay for once! Thank you so much. I love your book."

Joni Gainey, Concord, NC

"We have been going to WDW since our honeymoon in 1986 and find your advice to be helpful even to those of us going every year."

Nancy Allen, Lakeland, TN

"Thank you so much for writing this book. We are Army National Guard and would have never known about [the special deals for the military]. It has already saved us money. If only we would have know about it 3 years ago when we went!"

Becky Heidenthal, Berryville VA

"Thank you very much for the affordable Walt Disney World vacation book. It has given me a great look at what it entails to go to Disneyworld and get the best value and fun for our trip."

J. P., Bonnyville AB, Canada

"Thanks for the tour guide ... for Disney World. It was a great help and we had a wonderful time. Actually, the order you listed was good, because even though there were a million people there, we had some fairly short waits for rides ... because of the way the guides were organized. Again thanks."

Phil Leonardelli, Rio Rancho, NM

"... very detailed, professionally presented, and saved hours of research time."

Barbara Patterson, Westminster, MD

"Our family just returned from a 2 week trip to Orlando and we used your guide. It was great. I thought you'd get a kick out of this: in one of the shows, you recommended that we sit in the front row. We did that and I noticed the family sitting next to us (actually the dad) was reading something. It was your guide! I said "You have that too?" He said, "Yes, that's why we're in the front row." I said, "Same with us." I teased him that I didn't have to check our guide anymore. All I had to do was follow his family since he was following the guide."

A. H., Chico, CA

" I have found the information on Disney to be informative and practical. I'm sure we will save time and money by using the guide. This will be a handy reference on our Disney trip. Thanks JPG."

Fran Bauernschub, Westminster, MD

"Wow, it is late but my wife and I just finished downloading all of your wonderful information on Disney. I know for sure that we won't go to bed for the night until the birds start chirping at dawn. Thanks for all of your help and professionalism in caring about your customers! God bless you and your family!"

Alan & Michele, Mooresville, NC

"THANKS JOHN!!! We used many of your tips during our visit to WDW this summer, and had a GREAT time and saved money too!!! What a combination!!!"

Debra Smith, Crown Point, IN

"Your information was priceless... we were able to see and do as much as we possibly could and your tips were great. We even had people ask us where we got such information."

John Heeren, Norristown, PA

"I saved over $4,000.00 during on our first trip to Florida. My wife and our four children enjoyed our best vacation to date. We have informed other Texans concerning the benefits received from your book. Thank you!"

Rick Rodgers, Hamlin, TX

"Just want to say what a great book you have created. It is very informative and fun reading. I also love The Disney News e-mail."

Kimberly S. Trull, Derry, NH

"Well John, I appreciate the information. Based on what I have learned from you so far ;-), we have saved $500 doing things as you suggest and I have done A LOT of shopping (hehe) to get best deals... we should save another $150 at least on the passes."

Sharon Rossi, Richardson, TX

"Thanks for such a great book. The touring plans are better than all the other guides I have!"

D. R., Naugatuck, CT

"We purchased your online book for our Honeymoon. Which was the greatest week of our lives!!! Your book helped out tremendously!!!!... Not only did you help us save money time and time again, but you made suggestions of shows and seating positions we never would have bothered to explore. Thank you!!!"

Bill Pryor, Albany, NY

"these parks are so huge [by European standards]... [yet] with the help of your book we did not [leave] with the feeling [of] having missed important shows or spectacular rides. We could choose the attractions in advance and use the guide to do them in the right way."

René Van Glabbeek, The Netherlands

"I purchased your book a couple of weeks ago; I'm still going through it - and enjoying every page! I considered myself a WDW veteran, having grown up in Florida and visited the parks regularly during the '80s and early '90s. Now I ... will be returning for my first visit in 6 years ... And, boy, do I have a lot to learn! Your book is helping immeasurably. Your love of the WDW parks, and your hard work putting this together, shows!"

Chris Bernard, Eggleston, Virginia

"I [got] your wonderful book on an affordable vacation at Disney World earlier this year. Because of you and your suggestions my son and his family were able to live out my daughter-in-law's long time dream of taking her sons to Disney World... they have not stopped talking about the great time they had."

Lorrie Popow, Hot Springs, AR

"I have thoroughly enjoyed your book and your e-mails. Thank you for making Disney World more affordable."

Cynthia Lynn Price, Fallbrook, CA

"Just returned from Orlando with my husband and 10-year old son. Went to all Disney parks, Disney Quest and Blizzard Beach. Also took in SeaWorld, and both Universal parks. (Decided to do it all in one trip.) Used many of your tips. Very helpful! Thanks for the information, it was well worth the price. I will pass your website on to others going to Disney."

L.W., Magnolia, IL

"I should tell you that had we not read your book, we would not have known about [what you recommended] for military members. Together, my husband and I have over 20 years of military experience between the two of us, and we had never heard of [it]!! Talk about a best kept secret!!! It was amazing!... I must say we had a wonderful vacation thanks to you!!"

K. Dyer, Bellevue, NE

"First, I want to again thank you for so quickly returning my e-mail with my password for this year's free update. I was literally printing the addendum while the car service driver was loading our bags into the car! We had a great time in Orlando (your book is terrific)."

C. L., Hillsdale NJ

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