Monday, February 28, 2011

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February 28, 2011
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
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Hi Everyone!

Dread the hassle of booking your own vacation? Not sure you will get the best possible price?

Beth, our full service Florida travel agent, handles all of our members' reservations. She is familiar with all of our deals and she will continue to monitor your reservations to make sure you are getting the best possible deal. If she finds a better deal, she will switch your reservation to the new deal without any intervention from you! Now that's peace of mind! Click here to learn more about why so many Disney vacationers have become Affordable Disney members over the years.

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...

NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD":

From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away... Opening Dates Are Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort

Tangaroa Terrace, Trader Sam’s to Join Disneyland Hotel This Spring
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AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure Trove of Disney inside information, including:

* Our online 196-page travel guide, Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation

* Over 1,000 pages of Disney information including coupons, deals, discounts and specials at Walt Disney World, Florida, Disneyland, California, Disneyland Paris, cruises, and other venues in Florida and around the world!

* Customized tours for adults, children and romantic couples!

* Florida Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and can book affordable vacations for you at Walt Disney World and any where else in the world!

* Authorized Disney Discount Ticket Agent with the best deals on all your Florida vacation needs with an exclusive discount for Affordable Disney Members! Over 25 years in business in Florida!

In addition to the DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS posted at our password-protected members-only site, we also publish many inside tips:

* How can you get a FREE Disney Cruise?
* What dining program should Floridians choose at Disney World?
* Which theme park offers All You Can Eat and Drink?
* How to locate cheap rental homes and condos all over the world?
* How to get FREE 411 service on your cell phone?
* What's the secret of timeshare deals?
* Where can you eat cheap in Hawaii?
* What's the story with FREE companion air tickets?
* How to get Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World?
* How do you find out where the toilets are any where in the USA?
* How do you find hotels that accommodate 6-8 people?
* How much does a plane ticket really cost?
* How do I order flowers at Walt Disney World?
* Where are the cheapest gas stations?
* How do I buy gifts for someone visiting Disneyland or WDW?
* How do you book Disney rooms for sold-out nights?
* Where can I rent wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers?
And many more!

If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here. Members can use the following URLs to log in:

Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Basic Member
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Our AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter contains deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and subscribers.

To subscribe, send a blank email to:
subscribe-956607225@ezinedirector.net

To read current and past issues of our newsletter, see:
http://www.affordabledisney.com/archive.html

Be sure to add our email address -
johngross@affordabledisney.com - to your safe list so your
email program's spam filter cannot block our newsletter!
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LET US PRAY...

As many of you know, I am an author of Catholic prayer books. One of the best ways to know Jesus more intimately and show our love for Him is through prayer. Prayer keeps us focused on the spiritual life and opens a channel for grace so He can make His presence known to us.

Today's prayer:

Gospel reading for February 28, 2011:

"And Jesus, looking around, said to his disciples, 'How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!' And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus, answering again, said to them: 'Little sons, how difficult it is for those who trust in money to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for the rich to enter into the kingdom of God.' And they wondered even more, saying among themselves, 'Who, then, can be saved?' And Jesus, gazing at them, said: 'With men it is impossible; but not with God. For with God all things are possible.'" {Mark 10:23-27}

Dear Lord, may wealth and success never blind us to You, our true treasure. You give us these gifts because you love us. Yet You also expect us to use them to help our brothers and sisters in need. May God give us the grace to be good caretakers and stewards of creation as we build up our treasure in heaven. Amen.

For those who have questions or wish to share their thoughts with me, send your comments to: johngross@affordabledisney.com. Please put "Let us pray" in the subject line so I won't mistake you for spam.

For further help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books below that I've written and compiled and posted on the 'Net for FREE. God bless.

"The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art." Bible-based meditations for each bead of the rosary. Each Mystery is illustrated with beautiful art masterpieces inspired by God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven." Rosary prayers drawn from the writings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America." 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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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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.

Affordable Accommodations: Enjoy Special Rates at select hotels, condos and vacation rentals near Disney. Plus! Receive up to a $100.00 rebate! For hotels, click here.
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See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in our newsletter. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in our newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
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Copyright © 1999 - 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

AffordableDisney.Com Blog

February 24, 2011
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
Copyright © 1997 - 2011
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Subscribe to AffordableDisney.Com's blog!
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Hi Everyone!

Dread the hassle of booking your own vacation? Not sure you will get the best possible price?

Beth, our full service Florida travel agent, handles all of our members' reservations. She is familiar with all of our deals and she will continue to monitor your reservations to make sure you are getting the best possible deal. If she finds a better deal, she will switch your reservation to the new deal without any intervention from you! Now that's peace of mind! Click here to learn more about why so many Disney vacationers have become Affordable Disney members over the years.

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...

NEW DEALS AROUND THE WORLD:

Affordable Vacations:

Turkey 6-City Package w/Air, Save $400!
Tahiti Vacation w/Air, Save $500!

Affordable Resorts:

Poconos Casino Resort incl. $65 Credit!
Cabo Villa, Save $1100!
Williamsburg Condo at, 60% Off!
LA w/View of Hollywood Sign, 50% Off!
Caribbean Resort at Half Off!
Vancouver Hotel, 45% Off!
Spa Getaway at Lake Las Vegas, Save $230!

Affordable Cruises: Greece & Dubai Cruise w/Balcony and $1000 Credit & Air!

Affordable Airfare: Scandinavia and Philadelphia to San Diego!

Entertainment Deals:

Philly 5-Course Dinner, $40 Off!
6 New Broadway Shows, up to 45% Off!
Las Vegas 'Le Rêve,' $33 Off!
George Burns' Life in New Jersey, 40% Off!
Human 'Bodies' Exhibit in NYC, $15 Off!

NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD":

Disney Cruise Line lowers height requirement for Disney Dream’s AquaDuck

Fun Facts Bloom Across 305 Acres of 18th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Mickey FASTPASS: Guests Will Be Able To Determine a Time To Meet Mickey Mouse Beginning This Spring at Magic Kingdom See press release below.

It's an odd lot at I-Drive Ripley's Believe It or Not

SeaWorld prepares to put trainers back in water with killer whales
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AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure Trove of Disney inside information, including:

* Our online 196-page travel guide, Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation

* Over 1,000 pages of Disney information including coupons, deals, discounts and specials at Walt Disney World, Florida, Disneyland, California, Disneyland Paris, cruises, and other venues in Florida and around the world!

* Customized tours for adults, children and romantic couples!

* Florida Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and can book affordable vacations for you at Walt Disney World and any where else in the world!

* Authorized Disney Discount Ticket Agent with the best deals on all your Florida vacation needs with an exclusive discount for Affordable Disney Members! Over 25 years in business in Florida!

In addition to the DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS posted at our password-protected members-only site, we also publish many inside tips:

* How can you get a FREE Disney Cruise?
* What dining program should Floridians choose at Disney World?
* Which theme park offers All You Can Eat and Drink?
* How to locate cheap rental homes and condos all over the world?
* How to get FREE 411 service on your cell phone?
* What's the secret of timeshare deals?
* Where can you eat cheap in Hawaii?
* What's the story with FREE companion air tickets?
* How to get Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World?
* How do you find out where the toilets are any where in the USA?
* How do you find hotels that accommodate 6-8 people?
* How much does a plane ticket really cost?
* How do I order flowers at Walt Disney World?
* Where are the cheapest gas stations?
* How do I buy gifts for someone visiting Disneyland or WDW?
* How do you book Disney rooms for sold-out nights?
* Where can I rent wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers?
And many more!

If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here. Members can use the following URLs to log in:

Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Basic Member
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Magic Kingdom Guests Will Be Able To Determine a Time To Meet with Mickey Mouse Beginning Later This Spring

Magic Kingdom officials have a hunch a really "hot ticket" in their realm this summer is going to be something other than a ride, a snack or a show. Rather, it's a first-ever opportunity to nail down a time to meet with Mickey Mouse.

When meet-and-greets with Mickey move into a permanent new location in Town Square later this spring, Magic Kingdom guests will be able to obtain a Disney's FASTPASS ticket specifying a one-hour window when they can return to see the popular character for hugs, photos and autographs -- without waiting in the standby queue. It will mark the first time the complimentary, computerized service has been available for a character meet-and-greet at any Disney Park.

Since spending time with Disney characters is at the top of the "must-do list" of many guests, the FASTPASS ticket will allow them to experience their Mickey Mouse meet-and-greets more conveniently. As a result, guests will be able to devote more time enjoying other Magic Kingdom experiences with family and friends.

The new meet-and-greet location, Town Square Theater, will be located inside the current Exposition Hall area just inside the park entrance. Imagineers already are working to completely transform the space for the new experience. "This isn't just remodeling Expo Hall; it is completely re-imagining this entire venue as a beautiful Victorian-era theater and the new home for Mickey Mouse," Jon Georges, WDI Director, Senior Show Producer, said.

"Mickey and Main Street, U.S.A. are great examples of pure Americana that complement each other very well," Concept Designer Jason Grandt said. "We drew a lot of inspiration from classic Mickey animated shorts such as The Nifty Nineties and Mickey's Grand Opera. Many of the scenes in these shorts look like they take place right on Main Street."

Guests arrive at a building befitting Mickey Mouse's stardom -- with a grand-Victorian-theater elevation, including a marquee that glistens with gold-leaf trim and sparkles with lights. Inside, there's a mosaic floor, lush curtains with gold rope tie-backs and polished-brass chandeliers. Imagineers are creating new elements and surprises for Magic Kingdom guests, including an interactive queue -- with an extra touch of Disney magic -- and highly themed retail shops.

The queue takes guests "backstage," where Mickey is waiting to greet them in a rehearsal-room environment amid posters, steamer trunks and stage props.

In addition, during the New Fantasyland construction, royalty will be visiting as the Disney Princesses will be in Town Square Theater to meet and greet their loyal subjects.

Currently, guests can visit with Mickey Mouse in Tomorrowland, in a location to the right of Space Mountain. Meet-and-greet experiences with the Disney Princesses are currently at Adventureland Verandah. (Press Release, 02/22/11)
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Our AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter contains deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and subscribers.

To subscribe, send a blank email to:
subscribe-956607225@ezinedirector.net

To read current and past issues of our newsletter, see:
http://www.affordabledisney.com/archive.html

Be sure to add our email address -
johngross@affordabledisney.com - to your safe list so your
email program's spam filter cannot block our newsletter!
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LET US PRAY...

As many of you know, I am an author of Catholic prayer books. One of the best ways to know Jesus more intimately and show our love for Him is through prayer. Prayer keeps us focused on the spiritual life and opens a channel for grace so He can make His presence known to us.

Today's prayer:

Gospel reading for February 24, 2011:

"And whoever will have scandalized one of these little ones who believe in me: it would be better for him if a great millstone were placed around his neck and he were thrown into the sea."

Eternal Father, may we always serve as an example of holiness and virtue to those we meet every day. May we do this not only because we fear the fires of hell and the loss of heaven, but because our sins offend You who are all good and deserving of all our love. Amen.

For those who have questions or wish to share their thoughts with me, send your comments to: johngross@affordabledisney.com. Please put "Let us pray" in the subject line so I won't mistake you for spam.

For further help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books below that I've written and compiled and posted on the 'Net for FREE. God bless.

"The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art." Bible-based meditations for each bead of the rosary. Each Mystery is illustrated with beautiful art masterpieces inspired by God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven." Rosary prayers drawn from the writings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America." 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)
=============================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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.

Affordable Accommodations: Enjoy Special Rates at select hotels, condos and vacation rentals near Disney. Plus! Receive up to a $100.00 rebate! For hotels, click here.
=============================================
See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in our newsletter. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in our newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
=============================================
Copyright © 1999 - 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter

February 23, 2011 Issue #570
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
Copyright © 1997 - 2011
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Subscribe to AffordableDisney.Com's blog!
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Hi Everyone!

Dread the hassle of booking your own vacation? Not sure you will get the best possible price?

Beth, our full service Florida travel agent, handles all of our members' reservations. She is familiar with all of our deals and she will continue to monitor your reservations to make sure you are getting the best possible deal. If she finds a better deal, she will switch your reservation to the new deal without any intervention from you! Now that's peace of mind! Click here to learn more about why so many Disney vacationers have become Affordable Disney members over the years.

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:

New Disneyland California package; Royal Caribbean European cruise exclusive; Affordable vacation to Jamaica; Affordable resorts in New Orleans, Pennsylvania, Riviera Maya, Boston, Hawaii and Lake Tahoe; BIG Airfare sale: USA to China & Japan, USA to Cancun & Cozumel, Boston, Chicago and Dublin; Nationwide Hotel chain promo; Rental cars dirt cheap; Discount tickets to 'The Lion King' in Vegas, 'Madama Butterfly' in D.C., and 'Stomp' on Broadway!

NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD":

* This day in Disney history
* Epcot’s Pixie Hollow garden opens for guests to meet fairies
* Disney castle projections a pleasant surprise
* Online Process Makes Checking In Fun, ‘Goofy’ for Disney Cruise
* Festival Abuzz with Garden and Design Know-How at Epcot
* Popular ESPN Personalities Headline March 4-6 Event
* Disney says guests will be able to reserve ride times from home
* Win a trip to WDW, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris or Hong Kong
* Can I redo my Disney vacation, please?
* The Electric Light Orchestra has Epcot engagement
* Disney recalls watches sold in theme parks
* Build-A-Dino store inside Downtown Disney’s T-Rex is rare find
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Tips for Getting Hired at SeaWorld
* One Ocean Opening at SeaWorld
* Don't miss: Central Florida Fair
* Orlando Science Center's new Curious George exhibit
* Senior Travel: Again this spring: One-way rental car deals
* Really? Hotel charges $20-a-night fee for nonsmoking room
* Blooming season around the corner at Bok Tower Gardens
* Things That Spin in the Night at Disney California Adventure
* 10 delicious "dishes of the moment" at Disneyland Resort
* 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
* Dateline Disney March-April 2011
* Let us pray...
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA

Book your Disneyland vacation package with this airline and save up to 30%!

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN LUXURY CRUISE

Europe Extravaganza! Book by 02/23/11! Receive up to $200 onboard credit when you reserve any Europe sailing after April 1, 2011.

Beth writes: "Nice deal for anyone considering booking Europe. This can ONLY be booked through me, not via another agency or Royal Carib directly."

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NEW DEALS AROUND THE WORLD:

* 7-Night Caribbean Cruise $499!
* New Orleans Hotel, 60% Off!
* Pennsylvania Resort, $150 Off!
* Riviera Maya Resort; Kids Stay Free!
* Airfare from USA to China & Japan, $299 each way!
* Upscale Boston Hotel, 60% Off!
* BIG car rental sale, from $13.95!
* Airfare from USA to Cancun & Cozumel from $89 each way!
* Hawaii Oceanfront Resort, 40% Off!
* Airfares to Boston, Chicago and Dublin from $45 each way!
* Hotel group of 4400 Hotels, up to 65% Off!
* Jamaica All-Inclusive vacation w/Air, $500 Off!
* Lake Tahoe Resort, $75 off per night!
* 'The Lion King' in Las Vegas, 40% Off!
* 'Madama Butterfly' in D.C., 50% Off!
* 'Stomp' on Broadway, save $25 per ticket!
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AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure Trove of Disney inside information, including:

* Our online 196-page travel guide, Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation

* Over 1,000 pages of Disney information including coupons, deals, discounts and specials at Walt Disney World, Florida, Disneyland, California, Disneyland Paris, cruises, and other venues in Florida and around the world!

* Customized tours for adults, children and romantic couples!

* Florida Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and can book affordable vacations for you at Walt Disney World and any where else in the world!

* Authorized Disney Discount Ticket Agent with the best deals on all your Florida vacation needs with an exclusive discount for Affordable Disney Members! Over 25 years in business in Florida!

In addition to the DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS posted at our password-protected members-only site, we also publish many inside tips:

* How can you get a FREE Disney Cruise?
* What dining program should Floridians choose at Disney World?
* Which theme park offers All You Can Eat and Drink?
* How to locate cheap rental homes and condos all over the world?
* How to get FREE 411 service on your cell phone?
* What's the secret of timeshare deals?
* Where can you eat cheap in Hawaii?
* What's the story with FREE companion air tickets?
* How to get Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World?
* How do you find out where the toilets are any where in the USA?
* How do you find hotels that accommodate 6-8 people?
* How much does a plane ticket really cost?
* How do I order flowers at Walt Disney World?
* Where are the cheapest gas stations?
* How do I buy gifts for someone visiting Disneyland or WDW?
* How do you book Disney rooms for sold-out nights?
* Where can I rent wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers?
And many more!

If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here. Members can use the following URLs to log in:

Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Basic Member
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Walt Disney World

This Day in Disney History

Epcot’s Pixie Hollow garden opens for guests to meet Disney fairies

Disney castle projections a pleasant surprise

New Online Process Makes Checking In Fun, Easy and ‘Goofy’ for Disney Cruise Line Guests

Festival Center Abuzz with Garden and Design Know-How During Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Presented by HGTV

ESPN The Weekend: Former Gators Coach Meyer, NFL Stars Ochocinco and Tomlinson and Popular ESPN Personalities Headline March 4-6 Event

Disney says guests will be able to reserve ride times from home

Win a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris or Hong Kong Disneyland

Can I redo my Disney vacation, please?

The Orchestra - as in Electric Light Orchestra - has Epcot engagement

Disney recalls watches sold in theme parks

Build-A-Dino store inside Downtown Disney’s T-Rex is rare find

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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Outside Walt Disney World

Tips for Getting Hired at SeaWorld

One Ocean Opening at SeaWorld

Don't miss: Central Florida Fair

Orlando Science Center's new Curious George exhibit makes minds click

Senior Travel: Again this spring: One-way rental car deals

Really? Hotel charges $20-a-night fee for nonsmoking room

Blooming season around the corner at Bok Tower Gardens
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Disneyland California

Things That Spin in the Night at Disney California Adventure Park

10 delicious "dishes of the moment" at Disneyland Resort

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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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.
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DATELINE DISNEY MARCH-APRIL 2011

* Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Jake and the Never Land Pirates are landing March 4; 'Mike & Mike' host ESPN The Weekend March 4-6

* Epcot: HGTV celebrities, 'Toy Story 3' characters add to the fun of 18th Flower & Garden Festival; Festival Center features daily lineup of experts; Flower Power lineup includes two newcomers

* Disney Sports: Atlanta Braves play 18 'Grapefruit League' games at Champion Stadium this spring

* Disney's Dreamers Academy: 2011 class size 'snowballs'

* Disney Cruise Line: Bookings underway for first-ever Alaskan sailings

* Walt Disney World Moms Panel: 15 new vacation-savvy 'moms' offer tips at online forum (Source: Press Release, 02/17/11)

Click here for details.
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Our AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter contains deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and subscribers.

To subscribe, send a blank email to:
subscribe-956607225@ezinedirector.net

To read current and past issues of our newsletter, see:
http://www.affordabledisney.com/archive.html

Be sure to add our email address -
johngross@affordabledisney.com - to your safe list so your
email program's spam filter cannot block our newsletter!
=================================================
LET US PRAY...

As many of you know, I am an author of Catholic prayer books. One of the best ways to know Jesus more intimately and show our love for Him is through prayer. Prayer keeps us focused on the spiritual life and opens a channel for grace so He can make His presence known to us.

Prayers posted this week in my blogs:

Gospel reading for February 18, 2011:

"And calling together the crowd with his disciples, he said to them, 'If anyone chooses to follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever will have chosen to save his life, will lose it. But whoever will have lost his life, for my sake and for the Gospel, shall save it.'" {Mark 8:34-35}

Dear Lord, You called us to be ready to suffer if we are to be made holy. We know that there can be no resurrection without the crucifixion; no crown without the cross. Help us to endure the hardships, the illness, the heartbreak that we will face in life, knowing that we are following in your footsteps, a path that will lead us to eternal happiness. Amen.

Gospel reading for February 19, 2011:

"And after six days, Jesus took with him Peter, and James, and John; and he led them separately to a lofty mountain alone; and he was transfigured before them. And his vestments became radiant and exceedingly white like snow, with such a brilliance as no fuller on earth is able to achieve. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses; and they were speaking with Jesus. And in response, Peter said to Jesus: 'Master, it is good for us to be here. And so let us make three tabernacles, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.' For he did not know what he was saying. For they were overwhelmed by fear. And there was a cloud overshadowing them. And a voice came from the cloud, saying: 'This is my most beloved Son. Listen to him.' And immediately, looking around, they no longer saw anyone, except Jesus alone with them. And as they were descending from the mountain, he instructed them not to relate to anyone what they had seen, until after the Son of man will have risen again from the dead." [Mark 9:1-9]

Dear Lord, You gave your disciples a vision of heaven to strengthen them for your passion and death which was to come. May this Gospel account give us hope as well that, after traveling through this veil of tears, we will enjoy the glorious vision of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, our Blessed Mother, all the angels and saints, and all our family and friends in your heavenly kingdom. Amen.

For those who have questions or wish to share their thoughts with me, send your comments to: johngross@affordabledisney.com. Please put "Let us pray" in the subject line so I won't mistake you for spam.

For further help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books below that I've written and compiled and posted on the 'Net for FREE. God bless.+

"The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art." Bible-based meditations for each bead of the rosary. Each Mystery is illustrated with beautiful art masterpieces inspired by God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven." Rosary prayers drawn from the writings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America." 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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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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.

Affordable Accommodations: Enjoy Special Rates at select hotels, condos and vacation rentals near Disney. Plus! Receive up to a $100.00 rebate! For hotels, click here.
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See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in our newsletter. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in our newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
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Copyright © 1999 - 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

AffordableDisney.Com Blog

February 19, 2011
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
Copyright © 1997 - 2011
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Hi Everyone!

Dread the hassle of booking your own vacation? Not sure you will get the best possible price?

Beth, our full service Florida travel agent, handles all of our members' reservations. She is familiar with all of our deals and she will continue to monitor your reservations to make sure you are getting the best possible deal. If she finds a better deal, she will switch your reservation to the new deal without any intervention from you! Now that's peace of mind! Click here to learn more about why so many Disney vacationers have become Affordable Disney members over the years.

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...

NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD":

Disney castle projections a pleasant surprise

New Online Process Makes Checking In Fun, Easy and ‘Goofy’ for Disney Cruise Line Guests

Festival Center Abuzz with Garden and Design Know-How During Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Presented by HGTV

ESPN The Weekend: Former Gators Coach Meyer, NFL Stars Ochocinco and Tomlinson and Popular ESPN Personalities Headline March 4-6 Event

Disney says guests will be able to reserve ride times from home

Tips for Getting Hired at SeaWorld

One Ocean Opening at SeaWorld

Don't miss: Central Florida Fair

Orlando Science Center's new Curious George exhibit makes minds click

10 delicious "dishes of the moment" at Disneyland Resort
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AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure Trove of Disney inside information, including:

* Our online 196-page travel guide, Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation

* Over 1,000 pages of Disney information including coupons, deals, discounts and specials at Walt Disney World, Florida, Disneyland, California, Disneyland Paris, cruises, and other venues in Florida and around the world!

* Customized tours for adults, children and romantic couples!

* Florida Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and can book affordable vacations for you at Walt Disney World and any where else in the world!

* Authorized Disney Discount Ticket Agent with the best deals on all your Florida vacation needs with an exclusive discount for Affordable Disney Members! Over 25 years in business in Florida!

In addition to the DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS posted at our password-protected members-only site, we also publish many inside tips:

* How can you get a FREE Disney Cruise?
* What dining program should Floridians choose at Disney World?
* Which theme park offers All You Can Eat and Drink?
* How to locate cheap rental homes and condos all over the world?
* How to get FREE 411 service on your cell phone?
* What's the secret of timeshare deals?
* Where can you eat cheap in Hawaii?
* What's the story with FREE companion air tickets?
* How to get Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World?
* How do you find out where the toilets are any where in the USA?
* How do you find hotels that accommodate 6-8 people?
* How much does a plane ticket really cost?
* How do I order flowers at Walt Disney World?
* Where are the cheapest gas stations?
* How do I buy gifts for someone visiting Disneyland or WDW?
* How do you book Disney rooms for sold-out nights?
* Where can I rent wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers?
And many more!

If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here. Members can use the following URLs to log in:

Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Basic Member
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Our AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter contains deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and subscribers.

To subscribe, send a blank email to:
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To read current and past issues of our newsletter, see:
http://www.affordabledisney.com/archive.html

Be sure to add our email address -
johngross@affordabledisney.com - to your safe list so your
email program's spam filter cannot block our newsletter!
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LET US PRAY...

As many of you know, I am an author of Catholic prayer books. One of the best ways to know Jesus more intimately and show our love for Him is through prayer. Prayer keeps us focused on the spiritual life and opens a channel for grace so He can make His presence known to us.

Today's prayer:

Gospel reading for February 19, 2011:

"And after six days, Jesus took with him Peter, and James, and John; and he led them separately to a lofty mountain alone; and he was transfigured before them. And his vestments became radiant and exceedingly white like snow, with such a brilliance as no fuller on earth is able to achieve. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses; and they were speaking with Jesus. And in response, Peter said to Jesus: 'Master, it is good for us to be here. And so let us make three tabernacles, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.' For he did not know what he was saying. For they were overwhelmed by fear. And there was a cloud overshadowing them. And a voice came from the cloud, saying: 'This is my most beloved Son. Listen to him.' And immediately, looking around, they no longer saw anyone, except Jesus alone with them. And as they were descending from the mountain, he instructed them not to relate to anyone what they had seen, until after the Son of man will have risen again from the dead." [Mark 9:1-9]

Dear Lord, You gave your disciples a vision of heaven to strengthen them for your passion and death which was to come. May this Gospel account give us hope as well that, after traveling through this veil of tears, we will enjoy the glorious vision of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, our Blessed Mother, all the angels and saints, and all our family and friends in your heavenly kingdom. Amen.

For those who have questions or wish to share their thoughts with me, send your comments to: johngross@affordabledisney.com. Please put "Let us pray" in the subject line so I won't mistake you for spam.

For further help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books below that I've written and compiled and posted on the 'Net for FREE. God bless.

"The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art." Bible-based meditations for each bead of the rosary. Each Mystery is illustrated with beautiful art masterpieces inspired by God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven." Rosary prayers drawn from the writings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America." 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)
=============================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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.

Affordable Accommodations: Enjoy Special Rates at select hotels, condos and vacation rentals near Disney. Plus! Receive up to a $100.00 rebate! For hotels, click here.
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See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in our newsletter. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in our newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
=============================================
Copyright © 1999 - 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.

Friday, February 18, 2011

AffordableDisney.Com Blog

AffordableDisney.Com Blog
February 18, 2011
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
Copyright © 1997 - 2011
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Subscribe to AffordableDisney.Com's blog!
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Hi Everyone!

Dread the hassle of booking your own vacation? Not sure you will get the best possible price?

Beth, our full service Florida travel agent, handles all of our members' reservations. She is familiar with all of our deals and she will continue to monitor your reservations to make sure you are getting the best possible deal. If she finds a better deal, she will switch your reservation to the new deal without any intervention from you! Now that's peace of mind! Click here to learn more about why so many Disney vacationers have become Affordable Disney members over the years.

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...

NEW DEALS AROUND THE WORLD:

* 7-Night Caribbean Cruise $499!
* New Orleans Hotel, 60% Off!
* Pennsylvania Resort, $150 Off!
* Riviera Maya Resort; Kids Stay Free!
* Airfare from USA to China & Japan, $299 each way!
* Upscale Boston Hotel, 60% Off!
* BIG car rental sale, from $13.95!
* Airfare from USA to Cancun & Cozumel from $89 each way!
* Hawaii Oceanfront Resort, 40% Off!
* Airfares to Boston, Chicago and Dublin from $45 each way!
* Hotel group of 4400 Hotels, up to 65% Off!
* Jamaica All-Inclusive vacation w/Air, $500 Off!
* Lake Tahoe Resort, $75 off per night!
* 'The Lion King' in Las Vegas, 40% Off!
* 'Madama Butterfly' in D.C., 50% Off!
* 'Stomp' on Broadway, save $25 per ticket!

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN LUXURY CRUISE

Europe Extravaganza! Book by 02/23/11! Receive up to $200 onboard credit when you reserve any Europe sailing after April 1, 2011.

Beth writes: "Nice deal for anyone considering booking Europe. This can ONLY be booked through me, not via another agency or Royal Carib directly."

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Affordable Disney members should log in for details. If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here.

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD":

DATELINE DISNEY MARCH-APRIL 2011

* Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Jake and the Never Land Pirates are landing March 4; 'Mike & Mike' host ESPN The Weekend March 4-6

* Epcot: HGTV celebrities, 'Toy Story 3' characters add to the fun of 18th Flower & Garden Festival; Festival Center features daily lineup of experts; Flower Power lineup includes two newcomers

* Disney Sports: Atlanta Braves play 18 'Grapefruit League' games at Champion Stadium this spring

* Disney's Dreamers Academy: 2011 class size 'snowballs'

* Disney Cruise Line: Bookings underway for first-ever Alaskan sailings

* Walt Disney World Moms Panel: 15 new vacation-savvy 'moms' offer tips at online forum (Source: Press Release, 02/17/11) Click here for details.

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Win a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris or Hong Kong Disneyland

Can I redo my Disney vacation, please?

The Orchestra - as in Electric Light Orchestra - has Epcot engagement

Disney recalls watches sold in theme parks

Build-A-Dino store inside Downtown Disney’s T-Rex is rare find

Senior Travel: Again this spring: One-way rental car deals

Really? Hotel charges $20-a-night fee for nonsmoking room

Blooming season around the corner at Bok Tower Gardens
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AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure Trove of Disney inside information, including:

* Our online 196-page travel guide, Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation

* Over 1,000 pages of Disney information including coupons, deals, discounts and specials at Walt Disney World, Florida, Disneyland, California, Disneyland Paris, cruises, and other venues in Florida and around the world!

* Customized tours for adults, children and romantic couples!

* Florida Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and can book affordable vacations for you at Walt Disney World and any where else in the world!

* Authorized Disney Discount Ticket Agent with the best deals on all your Florida vacation needs with an exclusive discount for Affordable Disney Members! Over 25 years in business in Florida!

In addition to the DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS posted at our password-protected members-only site, we also publish many inside tips:

* How can you get a FREE Disney Cruise?
* What dining program should Floridians choose at Disney World?
* Which theme park offers All You Can Eat and Drink?
* How to locate cheap rental homes and condos all over the world?
* How to get FREE 411 service on your cell phone?
* What's the secret of timeshare deals?
* Where can you eat cheap in Hawaii?
* What's the story with FREE companion air tickets?
* How to get Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World?
* How do you find out where the toilets are any where in the USA?
* How do you find hotels that accommodate 6-8 people?
* How much does a plane ticket really cost?
* How do I order flowers at Walt Disney World?
* Where are the cheapest gas stations?
* How do I buy gifts for someone visiting Disneyland or WDW?
* How do you book Disney rooms for sold-out nights?
* Where can I rent wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers?
And many more!

If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here. Members can use the following URLs to log in:

Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Basic Member
=================================================
Our AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter contains deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and subscribers.

To subscribe, send a blank email to:
subscribe-956607225@ezinedirector.net

To read current and past issues of our newsletter, see:
http://www.affordabledisney.com/archive.html

Be sure to add our email address -
johngross@affordabledisney.com - to your safe list so your
email program's spam filter cannot block our newsletter!
=================================================
LET US PRAY...

As many of you know, I am an author of Catholic prayer books. One of the best ways to know Jesus more intimately and show our love for Him is through prayer. Prayer keeps us focused on the spiritual life and opens a channel for grace so He can make His presence known to us.

Today's prayer:

Gospel reading for February 18, 2011:

"And calling together the crowd with his disciples, he said to them, 'If anyone chooses to follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever will have chosen to save his life, will lose it. But whoever will have lost his life, for my sake and for the Gospel, shall save it.'" {Mark 8:34-35}

Dear Lord, You called us to be ready to suffer if we are to be made holy. We know that there can be no resurrection without the crucifixion; no crown without the cross. Help us to endure the hardships, the illness, the heartbreak that we will face in life, knowing that we are following in your footsteps, a path that will lead us to eternal happiness. Amen.

For those who have questions or wish to share their thoughts with me, send your comments to: johngross@affordabledisney.com. Please put "Let us pray" in the subject line so I won't mistake you for spam.

For further help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books below that I've written and compiled and posted on the 'Net for FREE. God bless.

"The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art." Bible-based meditations for each bead of the rosary. Each Mystery is illustrated with beautiful art masterpieces inspired by God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven." Rosary prayers drawn from the writings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America." 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)
=============================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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.

Affordable Accommodations: Enjoy Special Rates at select hotels, condos and vacation rentals near Disney. Plus! Receive up to a $100.00 rebate! For hotels, click here.
=============================================
See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
=============================================
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in our newsletter. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in our newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
=============================================
Copyright © 1999 - 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter

February 16, 2011 Issue #569
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
Copyright © 1997 - 2011
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Hi Everyone!

We're happy to announce the publication of our latest book, "The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art."



(Image: Lady of the Rosary by Nicola Porta)


At a loss to come up with a meditation for each bead of the rosary? Does sacred art inspire you to more fervent prayer? In The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary each "Mystery" (section of the rosary pertaining to particular events in our Lord's life: birth, public life, death and resurrection) is based on excerpts of sacred scripture and accompanied by beautiful examples of religious art. Each bead or "Hail Mary" is accompanied by a brief relevant scripture quote that is easily memorized. Art masterpieces by Caravaggio, Bellini, Bosch, Masaccio, Tisi, Coypel, Restout, Vecelli, Matteis, Champaigne, Giorgione, Holbein, Ribera, Albani, Bloch, Urbino, Veneziano and Ponte help recreate each scene in stunning detail.

This book is free to read or download. All I require is that you reproduce it in its entirety with the copyright notice intact. Click here to read the book for FREE.

Now on with the show...

Dread the hassle of booking your own vacation? Not sure you will get the best possible price?

Beth, our full service Florida travel agent, handles all of our members' reservations. She is familiar with all of our deals and she will continue to monitor your reservations to make sure you are getting the best possible deal. If she finds a better deal, she will switch your reservation to the new deal without any intervention from you! Now that's peace of mind! Click here to learn more about why so many Disney vacationers have become Affordable Disney members over the years.

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:

Kids stay FREE at Walt Disney World; Disneyland Paris vacation package; Affordable vacations to Jamaica, Tokyo, Bali, Kenya, Playa del Carmen and China; Affordable accommodations in Maryland, NYC and Miami; Discount tickets to Medieval Times Dinner Show, Ringling Circus and Sinatra Show in Vegas!

NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD":
(See below for the live links to the following articles.)

* This day in Disney history
* Disney cozies up to new moms with 'Disney Cuddly Bodysuits'
* 2011 Flower Power Concert Series Returns
* Phineas and Ferb play-and-meet comes to Hollywood Studios
* HGTV Sponsors 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
* Disney Parks Guests Venture to Planets Coruscant and Tatooine
* Romantic places to dine around the World
* HGTV to transform 6 back yards into 'Disney wonderlands'
* Disney Cruise Line has Fantasy in mind
* Magical Works of Art Come Alive with Animation on Disney Dream
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* Picture it: Floats, stilts at Universal’s Mardi Gras
* Aloha Friday At Loews Royal Pacific Resort At Universal Orlando
* Don't miss: Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld
* SeaWorld to eliminate pay boost for killer-whale trainers
* Universal gets floats ready to shine for Mardi Gras
* ElecTRONica at Disney California Extended Through Labor Day
* SeaWorld plans second - but tamer - Manta coaster for San Diego
* Recipe for Tres Leches Cake from Disneyland's Rancho del Zocalo
* LA’s All-Girl Dance Crew We Are Heroes Coming to ElecTRONica
* 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
* Let us pray...
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WALT DISNEY WORLD

Walt Disney World Vacation Package: Save up to $164 per night when you book this package with air + Walt Disney World Resort for late spring and late summer!

Book this package with air + Walt Disney World resort + tickets for late spring and late summer and kids 3-9 stay & play FREE!

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DISNEYLAND PARIS VACATION PACKAGE

With this promotion, kids 12 and under enjoy FREE hotel, park tickets and local transportation! PLUS! The whole family saves up to 20% on hotel, park tickets and local transportation!

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FREE TICKETS TO ORLANDO THEME PARK

Get two FREE tickets for admission to this theme park with this new program!

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GOLF COURSE DISCOUNT

One of the finest golf courses in Orlando is discounting green fees by $20 with this promotion!

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NEW DEALS AROUND THE WORLD:

* Trip to Jamaica $400 off!
* Maryland Bay Resort 60% off!
* NYC Hotel $130 off!
* Tokyo or Bali vacation package $700 off!
* Kenya Safari Vacation Package with air $1000 off!
* Miami Resort with Golf 70% off!
* Playa del Carmen Vacation with Air $400 off!
* China with Tours & Air $700 off!
* Medieval Times Dinner Show 45% off!
* Ringling Circus in Philly 50% off!
* Sinatra Show in Vegas 50% off!
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AffordableDisney.Com Members and their families enjoy 24/7/365 access to a veritable Treasure Trove of Disney inside information, including:

* Our online 196-page travel guide, Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation

* Over 1,000 pages of Disney information including coupons, deals, discounts and specials at Walt Disney World, Florida, Disneyland, California, Disneyland Paris, cruises, and other venues in Florida and around the world!

* Customized tours for adults, children and romantic couples!

* Florida Travel agent specializing in Disney travel who is familiar with all our deals and can book affordable vacations for you at Walt Disney World and any where else in the world!

* Authorized Disney Discount Ticket Agent with the best deals on all your Florida vacation needs with an exclusive discount for Affordable Disney Members! Over 25 years in business in Florida!

In addition to the DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS posted at our password-protected members-only site, we also publish many inside tips:

* How can you get a FREE Disney Cruise?
* What dining program should Floridians choose at Disney World?
* Which theme park offers All You Can Eat and Drink?
* How to locate cheap rental homes and condos all over the world?
* How to get FREE 411 service on your cell phone?
* What's the secret of timeshare deals?
* Where can you eat cheap in Hawaii?
* What's the story with FREE companion air tickets?
* How to get Minnie and Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Disney World?
* How do you find out where the toilets are any where in the USA?
* How do you find hotels that accommodate 6-8 people?
* How much does a plane ticket really cost?
* How do I order flowers at Walt Disney World?
* Where are the cheapest gas stations?
* How do I buy gifts for someone visiting Disneyland or WDW?
* How do you book Disney rooms for sold-out nights?
* Where can I rent wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers?
And many more!

If you are not a member, you can join our Disney family here. Members can use the following URLs to log in:

Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Basic Member
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Walt Disney World

This Day in Disney History

Disney cozies up to new moms: Maternity-ward sales reps pitch 'Disney Cuddly Bodysuits'

2011 Flower Power Concert Series Returns with Favorite Pop, Rock & Roll, R&B Hit-Makers

Phineas and Ferb play-and-meet comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May

HGTV Sponsors 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Disney Season Summer 2011: Disney Parks Guests Can Venture to Planets Coruscant and Tatooine - and Beyond

Romantic places to dine around the World

HGTV to transform 6 families’ back yards into ‘Disney wonderlands’

Disney Cruise Line has Fantasy in mind

Magical Works of Art Come Alive with Animation to Amaze Disney Dream Guests - video

Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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Outside Walt Disney World

Picture it: Floats, stilts at Universal’s Mardi Gras

Aloha Friday At Loews Royal Pacific Resort At Universal Orlando Set For Friday, March 4

Don't miss: Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld

SeaWorld to eliminate pay boost for killer-whale trainers

Universal gets floats ready to shine for Mardi Gras
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Disneyland California

ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure Park Extended Through Labor Day

SeaWorld plans second - but tamer - Manta coaster for San Diego

Recipe for Tres Leches Cake from Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante at the Disneyland Resort

LA’s All-Girl Dance Crew We Are Heroes Coming to ElecTRONica

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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LET US PRAY...

As many of you know, I am an author of Catholic prayer books. One of the best ways to know Jesus more intimately and show our love for Him is through prayer. Prayer keeps us focused on the spiritual life and opens a channel for grace so He can make His presence known to us.

Today's prayer:

Let us always choose life!

"Pay attention, you islands, and listen closely, you far away peoples. The Lord has called me from the womb; from the womb of my mother, he has been mindful of my name." {Isaiah 49:1}

Heavenly Father, we, your children from all over the world, praise you and give you thanks for having created us and placed us under your sheltering wings since the moment we were conceived in the womb. Stay with us, Lord, now and forever. Amen.

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MORE PRAYERS POSTED IN MY BLOGS THIS WEEK:

Let us always choose life!

"And it happened that, as Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said: 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this concern me, so that the mother of my Lord would come to me? For behold, as the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.'" {Luke 1:41-44}

Heavenly Father, just as John the Baptist, the fetus in Elizabeth's womb, jumped for joy at the presence of Jesus in Mary's womb, may we also recognize and honor Jesus in all our sisters and brothers, both inside and outside the womb. Amen.

"Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, and your Maker from the womb: I am the Lord, who makes all things, who alone extends the heavens, who makes the earth firm. And there is no one with me." {Isaiah 44:24}

Eternal Father, our Redeemer and Maker, You teach us that all life, even from its inception, is sacred. May we come to understand that by loving and respecting life, including the tiny feutus in the womb, we show our love and respect for You who created it. Amen.

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For further help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books below that I've written and compiled and posted on the 'Net for FREE. God bless.

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.

"The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art." Bible-based meditations for each bead of the rosary. Each Mystery is illustrated with beautiful art masterpieces inspired by God. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven." Rosary prayers drawn from the writings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America." 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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John

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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February 15, 2011
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD":

Disney cozies up to new moms: Maternity-ward sales reps pitch 'Disney Cuddly Bodysuits'

2011 Flower Power Concert Series Returns with Favorite Pop, Rock & Roll, R&B Hit-Makers

Phineas and Ferb play-and-meet comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May

Picture it: Floats, stilts at Universal’s Mardi Gras

ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure Park Extended Through Labor Day

SeaWorld plans second - but tamer - Manta coaster for San Diego

Recipe for Tres Leches Cake from Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante at the Disneyland Resort

LA’s All-Girl Dance Crew We Are Heroes Coming to ElecTRONica
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LET US PRAY...

As many of you know, I am an author of Catholic prayer books. One of the best ways to know Jesus more intimately and show our love for Him is through prayer. Prayer keeps us focused on the spiritual life and opens a channel for grace so He can make His presence known to us.

Today's prayer:

Let us always choose life!

"And it happened that, as Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said: 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this concern me, so that the mother of my Lord would come to me? For behold, as the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.'" {Luke 1:41-44}

Heavenly Father, just as John the Baptist, the fetus in Elizabeth's womb, jumped for joy at the presence of Jesus in Mary's womb, may we also recognize and honor Jesus in all our sisters and brothers, both inside and outside the womb. Amen.

For those who have questions or wish to share their thoughts with me, send your comments to: johngross@affordabledisney.com. Please put "Let us pray" in the subject line so I won't mistake you for spam.

For further help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books below that I've written and compiled and posted on the 'Net for FREE. God bless.

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.

"Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven." Rosary prayers drawn from the writings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ." Twenty poems relating to the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to read the book for FREE.

"100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America." 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)
=============================================
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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.

Affordable Accommodations: Enjoy Special Rates at select hotels, condos and vacation rentals near Disney. Plus! Receive up to a $100.00 rebate! For hotels, click here.
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See You Real Soon!

John

AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information contained in our newsletter. Always check to be sure. The views and opinions expressed by others in our newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of AffordableDisney.Com.
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Copyright © 1999 - 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.