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May 19, 2010 Issue #529
Celebrating Our 11th Year Online!
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Hi Everyone!

Thinking about joining our Affordable Disney family? We'll donate 10% of every new membership fee to the Missionaries of the Poor in Haiti. Click here for more details.

REMEMBER: 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 - Florida Resident discount at Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World Halloween special, Rental Homes/Condos galore, Luxury Hotel chain worldwide sale, Rental Car special, Luxury Cruise Line WOW "today only" sale, and Vegas from $25!

News from around the "World":

* This day in Disney history
* Confessions of a Disney Cast Member
* Preview of Main Street Electrical Parade for convention guests
* 10 Questions for Chef Brian Piasecki at WDW's California Grill
* California Grill at Contemporary Resort - Risotto Recipe
* California Grill at Contemporary Resort - Golden Gate Cocktail
* New Construction Photos of the Disney Dream Bow
* Why does Howard Stark look like Walt Disney in "Iron Man 2"?
* Looking for a job? Visit Pixar's career opportunities website.
* Plans for Disney's Art of Animation Resort Unveiled
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Why one should use a travel agent to book a simple hotel stay
* Hogsmeade shapes up for Universal’s Harry Potter attraction
* More Harry Potter details emerge at Universal
* Hard Rock Hotel At Universal Orlando's Velvet Sessions
* Aloha Friday At Loews Royal Pacific Resort At Universal Orlando
* Photos: Southwest Airlines' themed planes through the years
* Spirit Airlines says ‘No’ to pay toilets
* Eco-friendly Hotels, Lodges, Resorts, Inns and Bed & Breakfasts
* Building Harry Potter’s Hogwarts in pictures
* Beating the summer heat at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa
* Review: CoCo Key Water Resort slides just a little bit cuckoo
* Amtrak wants you to ride the railway down Florida's east coast
* Seaworld San Diego's New Dolphin Show Is Theatrical Spectacular
* 'Blue Horizons’ Animal Stars Fact Sheet Seaworld San Diego 2010
* SeaWorld's ‘Blue Horizons’ Show and Construction Fact Sheet
* Disneyland Resort Calendar
* This week at Disneyland Paris
* What's new at Disneyland Tokyo
* What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
* This week in Las Vegas
* Branson Calendar of Events
* Beau Rivage Biloxi, Mississippi Entertainment Schedule
* Beth reviews Chevy’s Fresh Mex at Downtown Disney
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NEW THIS WEEK

WALT DISNEY WORLD

Florida Residents save 30% at this popular Downtown Disney venue now through July 2!

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THINKING ABOUT HALLOWEEN YET?

Beth writes: "Book a Walt Disney World Resort vacation package of 3 nights or longer for arrival anytime in October 2010 and I'll send you a really cute Mickey bag to collect your Halloween 'loot' in.

* New reservations only
* Minimum 3-night stay in a Disney-owned resort required
* Must purchase room and tickets (dining optional)
* Book between May 21 and June 4
* One bag per reservation, while supplies last
* Bag will be sent with vacation documents about 2-3 weeks prior to trip

NEED A LITTLE SAND WITH YOUR DISNEY VACATION?

Beth writes: We've got a great new source for awesome for rental homes and condos all over Florida - and everywhere else, for that matter! In fact, we've got ski locations, beach locations, mountain locations, you name it - and they're located in Europe, Canada, the US, South America, the Caribbean, and wherever else you want to go.

* Family holidays
* Girls getaways
* A fishing trip for the boys
* Fellowship trips
* A couples retreat

So much potential! And some of these places even come with a staff, so if cooking and cleaning aren't part or your ideal vacation then you can let someone else do it. Everything from 2-bedroom condos to 12-bedroom estate homes. Drop me a note and ask for some photos. You'll be amazed!"

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THE HILTON

Save 25% at the Hilton worldwide! Book by July 15, 2010 for stays between May 28, 2010 and September 6, 2010.

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RENTAL CAR SPECIAL

Save $40 off a weekly rate with this discount code!

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LUXURY CRUISE LINE WOW SALE - Must book today, May 19!

Includes:

* Up to $200 onboard credit
* 50% reduced deposit
* Good on any itineraries departing after September 1, 2010
* Offer includes their newest, most innovative ships

Beth, our travel agent, writes: "This is an amazing opportunity to book holiday, spring break, and summer 2011 cruises. This 2-day sale requires only half the usual deposit (and remember, they're fully refundable until final payment date). ALL departures sailing from September 1, 2010 are included, and many include onboard credits. This is a great chance to book departures that generally fill to capacity at top-dollar without ANY discounts or deals at all!"

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LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO

Rooms From $25! Valid for travel May 14, 2010 - March 31, 2011. Offer expires Thursday, May 27, 2010!
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The following promotions are drawn from over 116 pages of DEALS, DISCOUNTS, SPECIALS AND COUPONS posted at our password-protected members-only site:

• 7-night Caribbean Luxury Cruise from $86 per person per day
• Save $50 pp with discount code at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove
• FREE dining at WDW with this credit card and discount code
• Floridians save 25%-35% at WDW resorts with discount code
• These international visitors save up to 25% on WDW rooms
• FREE stay and tickets for kids at WDW with discount code
• Popular theme park is offering a FREE pass to Florida kids
• Disney World/Florida by Train: Kids travel for only $19
• 30% off + Chararacter Breakfast at this Downtown Disney resort
• Get a child's ticket for only $5 with this SeaWorld promotion
• Kids Stay, Play And Eat Free Credit Card Offer
• Hawaii: 20 Big Island meals for less than $20
• Save $50 on Disney's PhotoPass CD
• WDW package with FREE dining for residents of this country
• Dominican Republic Resorts 2 For 1 Summer Special
• Official WDW Good Neighbor Hotel: $35/night in May
• FREE Disney Cruise? Beth, our travel agent, reveals the secret.
• Luxury Cruise Blockbuster: 3rd & 4th guests just $99
• FREE 411 service on your cell phone
• Just added to our book: the secret of timeshare deals
• Save up to 42% at Universal's onsite hotels
• Just added to our book: analysis of FREE companion air tickets
• Florida Gulf Coast Condo Special
• After 2 PM Pass at this popular Orlando Water Park: $49.99
• Package deal at Branson MO/Dolly Parton Dixie Stampede
• Las Vegas Resort & Casino rates from $26.95
• Kids sail FREE on these Disney Cruises with this discount code
• One-way car rentals from Florida as low as $10 per day
• Save up to 40% on hotel accommodations at Disneyland California
• Save on kids' accommodations and tickets at Disneyland Paris
• Florida Preschoolers get in FREE for rest of 2010 at theme park
• Save up to 55% at 50+ attractions near Disneyland CA
• Save up to 40% on Disney World rooms with this discount codes
• Hawaii from $149 per night
• Luxury Cruise Deal from $599
• Receive Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World
• Tables in Wonderland eateries for FL residents and AP holders
• 5 nights for the price of 4 at Hotel & Suites near Disney World
• Disney Cruise discounts for Florida residents and the military
• Military ticket deal for Disney World: NOT sold online or gate
• U. S. military save 20% at Branson MO with this coupon

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"

WALT DISNEY WORLD

This Day in Disney History

Star Wars Weekends Brings Sci-Fi Saga to Life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Confessions of a Disney Cast Member

Disney World previews its Main Street Electrical Parade for travel convention guests

10 Questions for Chef Brian Piasecki, California Grill at Walt Disney World Resort

California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort - Risotto Recipe

California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort - Golden Gate Cocktail

New Construction Photos of the Disney Dream Bow

Why For does Howard Stark look like Walt Disney in "Iron Man 2"?

Looking for a job? Visit Pixar's career opportunities website.

Plans for Disney's Art of Animation Resort Unveiled

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

Here are yet more perfect examples of why one should use a travel agent to book even a seemingly simple hotel stay…

Hogsmeade shapes up for Universal’s Harry Potter attraction

More Harry Potter details emerge as Universal welcomes Pow Wow crowd

Hard Rock Hotel At Universal Orlando's Velvet Sessions Continues In May With The Psychedelic Furs

Aloha Friday At Loews Royal Pacific Resort At Universal Orlando Set For Friday, May 28

Photos: Southwest Airlines' themed planes through the years

Spirit Airlines says ‘No’ to pay toilets

Want to stay at eco-friendly Hotels, Lodges, Resorts, Inns and Bed & Breakfasts? Check out the GreenStay membership program.

Islands of Adventure: Building Harry Potter’s Hogwarts in pictures

Beating the summer heat at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa

Review: CoCo Key Water Resort slides just a little bit cuckoo

Amtrak wants you to ride the railway down Florida's east coast
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

'Blue Horizons’ Animal Stars Fact Sheet Seaworld San Diego 2010

SeaWorld's ‘Blue Horizons’ Show and Construction Fact Sheet

Something New On The Horizon At Seaworld San Diego: New Dolphin Show Is Theatrical Spectacular

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Disneyland Resort Calendar
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DISNEYLAND PARIS

This week at Disneyland Paris
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DISNEYLAND TOKYO

What's new at Tokyo Disneyland
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DISNEYLAND HONG KONG

What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
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BRANSON, MO

Branson Calendar of Events
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LAS VEGAS

This Week in Las Vegas
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BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI

Beau Rivage Entertainment Schedule
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Beth, our travel agent, reviews Chevy’s Fresh Mex at Downtown Disney:

"So, there we were, needing to leave Disney World and get home, but not wanting to go just yet. We were hungry for lunch, though, which gave us the perfect excuse to hang out just a little longer. The thing was, we didn't have any dining credits and we didn't want to pay Disney prices for food. We did, however, have a car so we could go anywhere. That’s how we ended up right across the street from the Hotel Plaza Blvd. entrance to Disney property. Chevy’s parking lot has got a clear view of those welcoming walls, complete with the familiar Disney logo and even Mickey Mouse. So we'd left, but we didn't feel really gone. A perfect compromise.

Admittedly, I knew nothing about this place, but my boyfriend got so excited I seriously thought he'd run people over if they got in our way. The man who'd just told me he thought a little 'good Mexican food' would be great screeched into the parking lot and nearly ran to the front door, leaving my daughter and me in the dust. Apparently, there used to be a Chevy’s about 45 minutes north of us many years ago and since it closed poor Eric had been searching for another ever since. It was purely coincidence that there was one where we happened to end up.

Anyway, if you want to learn more about the place check out www.chevys.com. I'll just tell you that if you like really yummy, GOOD Mexican food – for about the same price you'll pay for a salad at a Disney food court – this is your place. You can download coupons off the internet, and join their club online to get a free appetizer on your next visit. If you have a car, head towards Downtown Disney, turn at the Hilton onto hotel Plaza Blvd, and keep going onto you leave Disney property, cross the street, and enter into the Crossroads Plaza. Chevy’s Fresh Mex is on your left. If you don't have a car you can take a cab from Downtown Disney for a few dollars – or you can take one of the Downtown Disney buses to the Doubletree Guest Suites and then walk the rest of the way (maybe a half mile)."
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

A World on Its Knees: Click here for a FREE book of prayers for the people of Haiti and those who are caring for them.

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The Virgin Mary, Our Lady of America, encourages us to seek Her as our model of purity. The prayers in this book petition God the Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the great Saints for the grace we need to lead pure and holy lives. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Achieving Weight Loss through the Prayers of the Divine Office of the Virgin Mary." True peace with food can only come from establishing a close relationship with God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Meditations: A Bouquet of Roses for Our Lady." Shows the beginner and the highly experienced how to meditate while praying the rosary. Click here to read the book for FREE.

Be sure to check out Father Ron Camarda's "Tear in the Desert." It's one of the most spiritual books I have ever read!

"To me, today at age 61, all prayer by the humble or highly placed has one thing in common: supplication for strength and inspiration to carry on the best impulses which should bind us together for a better world. Without such inspiration we would rapidly deteriorate and finally perish." Walt Disney (Source: startedbyamouse.com)
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Secrets to an Affordable WDW Vacation: "Save up to 40% on your Walt Disney World vacation. Save on Disney hotels, dining, tickets, cruises, honeymoons and souvenirs!" Click here for details.
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See You Real Soon!

John

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