THE DISNEY NEWS Updates From Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation January 16, 2008 Copyright 1999 - 2008 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone! NOTE: If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation," to make your vacation affordable. Now on with the show... In this blog... * Deals and specials - Room discounts for Floridians, Disney cruise line discounts for Floridians, Bellagio Resort & Casino discount, and perks at Treasure Island Resort & Casino * The latest news from around the "World" - are the Russians coming to Epcot?  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS Updates From Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation January 23, 2008 Copyright 1999 - 2008 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN!  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS - Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation January 9, 2008 Copyright 1999 - 2008 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone! NOTE: If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation," to make your vacation affordable. Members should log in to get the updated email address for Beth, our travel agent. Beth writes: "About a year ago Time Warner/Roadrunner traded many of their internet accounts with Comcast so that they'd each be more efficient. My account was a casualty of that change. Until a few days ago email sent to my old Roadrunner address was being forwarded, but that has officially stopped now. Anyone using that old address will get the email returned. Therefore, it is very important that you update your address book to reflect the new address." Now on with the show... In this blog... * Deals and specials - annual passholder discount, dining certificates sale, discount Disney cruises, California resident ticket discount, and AARP discount * The latest news from around the "World" - Victoria & Albert's in the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa bans children * Laurie writes about a shooting star and the magic of Disney * Disney parks in search of CMO - Chief Magic Official * Disney/Pixars "Toy Story" comes to the stage on the Disney Wonder * This week's coupon - save at BB King's House of Blues in Orlando ================================================= NEW THIS WEEK WALT DISNEY WORLD Annual Passholders save on rooms now through the first week in February with our discount code! Value resorts from $79; Moderate resorts from $139. -------------------------------- OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD For a limited time get $25 dining certificates for restaurants near Disneyland California and Walt Disney World Florida - and across the USA - for only $5! -------------------------------- DISNEY CRUISE LINE Two Disney Cruises in January for $299 per person! -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA Californians residing in these zip codes can gain entry to both Disneyland parks for the price of a one ticket! AARP Members and up to 5 guests save $8.00 per ticket at this popular San Diego park!  read more »

Do you want to go scuba diving or wind surfing this Christmas , or do you wish to spend a marvelous time with your family by the beach this festive season?  read more »

Five years ago, Icy Strait Point was just a dot on a map of Alaska's Chichagof Island. Today, many thousands of cruise passengers visit there to get acquainted with the native Huna Tlingit population, observe a one-time salmon-canning operation, and ride the world's longest zip line.

Icy Strait Point is one of many emerging ports in today's cruising world. It's a brand-new port, built from scratch, as are several others. But most emerging ports are existing ones just now becoming popular ports of call as cruise lines widen their itineraries.

The reason?

Veteran passengers are looking for destinations they haven't visited, said Giora Israel, vice president of strategic planning for Carnival Corp.

"A second aspect is the sheer number of new ships," which are overwhelming some existing ports, he said. "St.

Five years ago, Icy Strait Point was just a dot on a map of Alaska's Chichagof Island. Today, many thousands of cruise passengers visit there to get acquainted with the native Huna Tlingit population, observe a one-time salmon-canning operation, and ride the world's longest zip line.

Icy Strait Point is one of many emerging ports in today's cruising world. It's a brand-new port, built from scratch, as are several others. But most emerging ports are existing ones just now becoming popular ports of call as cruise lines widen their itineraries.

The reason?

Veteran passengers are looking for destinations they haven't visited, said Giora Israel, vice president of strategic planning for Carnival Corp.

"A second aspect is the sheer number of new ships," which are overwhelming some existing ports, he said. "St.

I have written before about cruises and the benefits that arise from taking one. I have failed to write about the down side to cruises - especially the really big ones that go to the really big ports. An article I found on SmartMoney talked all about the effects that large cruise lines are having on the ports that they stop at and also the effects it's having on travelers who are not a part of the cruise.  read more »

The following is a quick review of my recent cruise. We sailed on the NCL Dawn for a two night weekend cruise from New York City on April 18-20, 2008. We have sailed on Royal Caribbean , Princess and Celebrity Cruises before, all with the traditional dining format. We quickly became big fans of NCLs Freestyle Cruising. It was very easy-going as well as relaxing. We arrived by 11:30 a.m. and were checked in and dining by 12 noon. Our cabin was very spacious and was ready by 1:00 p.m.  read more »