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June 23, 2010 Issue #534
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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 - Military vacation deal at Walt Disney World, discount for WDW Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members, FREE Disney Character calls, and discounts at restaurants neat Disney

News from around the "World":

* This day in Disney history
* Disney's Summer Nightastic preview - 14 photos
* Disney Bridal: Which Fairy Tale Wedding Are You?
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* History center free for kids on Mondays through Aug. 9
* Breeding killer whales key for SeaWorld future
* Senior Travel: Travel in hurricane season?
* Crazy cruise: 7 absurdities of the sea
* Check out images of the new Norwegian Epic at sea
* Universal Orlando: Harry Potter attraction includes song, dance
* Video: Universal recaps grand opening of Harry Potter
* Fans stream into Harry Potter theme park for grand opening
* Harry Potter actors descend upon new theme park attraction
* Guided tour of Hogwarts at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
* Google will give freebies and ads to Orlando airport travelers
* American Airlines to let passengers pay for boarding perks
* 'Clear' program that eased security lines to resume at OIA
* Disneyland to provide sign language interpreters
* 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
* ‘Captain EO’ 3-D Spectacular Returns to Epcot July 2
* Three Disney Parks Plan Special Fireworks on July 4
* Jennette writes about recovering deleted photos
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NEW THIS WEEK

WALT DISNEY WORLD

Military vacation package with meals and ticket discounts!

Walt Disney World Annual and Seasonal passholders and Disney Vacation Club members save up to 50% at this location in July!

Learn how to receive FREE Character Calls at home from Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy! Open to residents of the USA, except in ID, WA, GA, KY, MS, NE, TN and LA.

Discounts at Restaurants near Disney! Get $25 dining certificates for $2! This resource offers money saving dining certificates to restaurants in Orlando, near Walt Disney World, in Anaheim, near Disneyland California, and all across the US. Now includes House of Blues Downtown Disney and 11 other locations! Hurry! Offer expires June 24, 2010.
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* 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.
* 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
* Save up to 40% on hotel accommodations at Disneyland CA
* 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

Disney's Summer Nightastic preview - 14 photos

Disney Bridal: Which Fairy Tale Wedding Are You?

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

History center free for kids on Mondays through Aug. 9

Universal Orlando: Harry Potter attraction includes song, dance

Video: Universal recaps grand opening of Harry Potter attraction

Breeding killer whales key for SeaWorld future, but orca death renews debate

Fans stream into Harry Potter theme park for grand opening

Senior Travel: Travel in hurricane season?

Crazy cruise: 7 absurdities of the sea

Check out images of the new Norwegian Epic at sea

Harry Potter actors descend upon new theme park attraction

A guided tour of Hogwarts at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Google will give freebies -- and ads -- to Orlando airport travelers

American Airlines to let passengers pay for boarding perks

'Clear' program that eased security lines to resume at OIA
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

Disneyland to provide sign language interpreters

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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‘Captain EO’ 3-D Spectacular Returns to Epcot July 2

Just in time to add more joyous, uproarious fun to the Fourth of July weekend, "Captain EO" begins a reprise at Walt Disney World Resort July 2. The classic musical spectacular that thrilled Epcot guests from 1986-1994 will provide new Epcot audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3-D production for the very first time - and give longtime fans a nostalgic look back to see Michael Jackson in a rare performance created for the big screen.

Twenty-four years ago, Jackson joined forces with Disney, producer George Lucas and director Francis Ford Coppola to create a groundbreaking 17-minute 3-D film experience starring Jackson as Captain EO performing two original songs, and featuring Academy Award®-winning actress Anjelica Huston, and a cast of merry, mythical space characters with dual personalities who undergo magical transformations to become Jackson's electronic band in conquering the forces of darkness.

For all its technology, "Captain EO" is first and foremost a musical spectacular and a thrilling space-fantasy adventure. The realism of the 3-D process will once again make it seem that Jackson dances right out of the screen into the theater. While it’s not possible to replicate some of the special effects elements originally in the theater, it will boast a new 70mm print of the film and sound better than ever thanks to acoustical enhancements made to the theater since the film last played there. The total effect is one of motion, color and high energy filled with Jackson’s musical brilliance and various illusions to create an exciting and realistic journey in space for the audience.

"Captain EO" will be presented multiple times daily at the Imagination pavilion at Epcot. It replaces "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience," which is planned to return at an undetermined date.

Fans of Jackson family entertainment are in for a double treat heading into July 4 weekend. Not only will "Captain EO" be returning, but America Gardens Theatre will be alive with Karin Lawson - A Tribute to Janet Jackson, an act that celebrates the music of Michael Jackson’s sister Janet, June 27-July 3. Show times each day are 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. Performances are included with Epcot admission. (Source: Press Release, 06/17/10)
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Three Disney Parks Plan Special Fireworks on July 4

Guests celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort will have a choice of fireworks shows as Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios present special pyrotechnics, and Epcot adds a patriotic "tag" to its famous "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" spectacular. Here's what's in store (entertainment and park hours are subject to change without notice):

Magic Kingdom - "Celebrate America Fireworks" will fill the sky at 9 p.m. July 4 (guests who'd like to begin the celebratory weekend a day early can enjoy the special fireworks on July 3 at 9 p.m.). After the fireworks, guests can enjoy Disney's "Main Street Electrical Parade" of lights, music and magic at 10 p.m. and midnight on July 4 (on July 3, the parade will be at 10:30 p.m.). Park hours on July 4 are 8 a.m.-1 a.m.

Disney's Hollywood Studios - Special fireworks set to a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack will be presented at 9:50 p.m. on July 4, providing guests with a bonus nighttime entertainment extravaganza to complement "Fantasmic!" (which will be at 9 and 10:30 p.m.). Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Epcot - "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth," which features dazzling special effects, colorful lasers, brilliant fireworks, and fiery torches all choreographed to a musical score, becomes even more dynamic on July 4 as the normal show is supplemented with a patriotic finale. The performance begins at 10 p.m. Earlier in the day, guests will be treated to the Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert – featuring an expanded cast of singers plus the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps and Disney characters – at 12:30, 1:45 and 3 p.m. on the America Gardens Theatre stage. Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Disney's Animal Kingdom - Guests can enjoy all the regular attractions and shows on July 4 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Source: Press Release, 06/17/10)
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Jennette writes about recovering deleted photos:

"Hi John!!

I just wanted to let you and your readers know of something that happened to me and my family while we were in WDW last week.

We were sitting in Chef Mickey's, on day 5 of an 11 day trip, and my husband accidentally pressed "delete all" on our digital camera. Of course, we were devastated, and my daughter was crying hysterically. The cast members tried consoling her, and had the characters come back over.

Here's what we did to save the day though: We immediately stopped taking photos, and bought a new memory card for future photos. The next day, we did an online chat with SanDisk, the maker of the memory card, and they gave us a website, and download, for $40.00, and we were able to recover all of the photos on the card. Now, we were able to do this because we had our computer with us, and because we didn't take anymore photos on the card. The new card cost us $24.00, on WDW property of course, because my husband ran out during dinner to buy it. But all was saved in about 24 hours, and $64.00.....not too bad!!!

This may not work for all cameras, but it would work for some. I guess the main thing is don't panic, and start taking more photos!!!! I just wanted to let your readers know how to take care of an issue like this, in case this should ever happen to any of them!!"
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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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