AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter
May 25, 2011 Issue #583
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!
PLUS! Get $50 in FREE dining certificates for use at Disney or where you live! Hurry! This special offer ends May 25, 2011 11:59 PM!
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:
Two (2) Downtown Disney Resort specials; BIG savings on vacations, hotels, cruises, airfare, and entertainment around the "World": Vacations up to $1000 off; Cruises up to $1600 off; Airfare from $39; Hotels up to 75% off; Car Rentals from $13.95; Entertainment up to 60% off!
News from around the "World":
(See below for the live links to the following articles.)
* This day in Disney history
* Summer 2011, the Fun is Nonstop for Disney World Resort Guests
* Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Disney Fantasy Guest Experiences
* George Lucas and Disney’s Bob Iger Launch Star Tours Attraction
* Notable/Quotable: ‘Star Tours - The Adventures Continue’
* 'Star Tours' - The Adventures Continue Fact Sheet
* Décor on Disney Fantasy sets it apart from Disney Dream
* Disney Cruise Line reveals new features on Disney Fantasy
* D23 provides Disney World flashback machine
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* It's a date: Legoland Florida to open Oct. 15
* "Despicable Me" to Become Attraction Experience at Universal
* Universal to update Spider-Man
* Universal Studios: Rock the Universe tickets on sale
* 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, our travel agent, discusses weddings aboard Disney ships
* Let us pray...
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WALT DISNEY WORLD
DOWNTOWN DISNEY RESORT SPECIALS
# At this most spacious resort in Downtown Disney enjoy FREE shuttle to all four Walt Disney World parks and priority seating for Disney dinner shows. Summer rates from $79 per night! Plus! Receive money saving discount coupons for Downtown Disney restaurants and merchants. Book by July 1, 2011.
# At this resort kids 12 and under Stay, Play and Eat FREE June 1 - August 31, 2011!
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NEW DEALS AROUND THE WORLD:
* Vacations up to $1000 off: Turkey, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica!
* Cruises up to $1600 off: Transatlantic, Europe!
* Airfare from $39: Martha's Vineyard/NYC, Germany!
* Hotels up to 75% off: Caribbean, Myrtle Beach, Jersey, Cabo, Hollywood, Riviera Maya, Miami, Palm Springs, New Orleans!
* Car Rentals from $13.95!
* Entertainment up to 60% off: Philly Spa, 'Phantom' on Broadway, Ringling Circus in Hershey, Political Drama in Philly, Walking Tour of NYC, Orlando: 'Blue Man Group' Shows $35 off!
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Members should use the following URLs to log in for more info:
Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Basic Member
=================================================
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!
Plus! FREE online access to all of our other publications:
* "Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ"
* "Rosary Meditations: A Bouquet of Roses for Our Lady"
* "Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven"
* "100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America"
* "Achieving Weight Loss through the Prayers of the Divine Office of the Virgin Mary"
* "The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art."
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
For Summer 2011, the Fun is Nonstop for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Disney Fantasy Guest Experiences
Star Wars Creator George Lucas and Disney’s Bob Iger Launch Star Tours Attraction at Walt Disney World Resort
Notable/Quotable: ‘Star Tours - The Adventures Continue’
'Star Tours' - The Adventures Continue Fact Sheet
Décor on Disney Fantasy sets it apart from Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line reveals new features on Disney Fantasy
D23 provides Disney World flashback machine: The way things were - or almost were
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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Outside Walt Disney World
It's a date: Legoland Florida to open Oct. 15
Blockbuster 3-D-CGI Feature "Despicable Me" to Become Attraction Experience at Universal Orlando - press release
Universal to build 'Despicable Me' ride, update Spider-Man - news article
Universal Studios: Rock the Universe tickets on sale
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Disneyland California
Disneyland Resort Calendar
--------------------------------
Disneyland Paris
This week at Disneyland Paris
--------------------------------
Disneyland Tokyo
What's new at Tokyo Disneyland
--------------------------------
Disneyland Hong Kong
What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
--------------------------------
Branson, Mo
Branson Calendar of Events
--------------------------------
Las Vegas
This Week in Las Vegas
--------------------------------
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, Mississippi
Beau Rivage Entertainment Schedule
--------------------------------
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.
=================================================
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!
=================================================
Beth, our travel agent, writes:
"In the last newsletter issue you had a link to an article about weddings on Disney ships and at Castaway Cay, and I just wanted to add my two cents.
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping to plan several Disney and Disney Cruise Line weddings for clients. I was a wedding planner at one point in the past and I do miss it sometimes, so getting a taste of it occasionally is fun. I even had the honor of being invited to a vow renewal ceremony on the Disney Magic once. It was really lovely. Anyway, over the years I’ve learned a few things about trying to plan a Disney Cruise Line wedding…
1) Start planning WAY in advance. Onboard and beach weddings are very popular and they will only do a few of them each sailing. The captain has a lot of say as to how many will be done, and different captains have different preferences. Also, there can only be one wedding/renewal scheduled per time slot, even if the couples choose different locations.
2) You have to stay flexible… For instance, the article mentions the 'secret' deck location on the stern of the Wonder and Magic. It’s a perfect spot for holding a small private ceremony - but it’s not under cover so if the weather looks bad or it’s very windy then you'll have to be moved inside. Another example: if the captain is needed on the bridge, that will take priority over your event.
3) Get out your credit card because it’s going to cost you. Even the most basic of ceremonies is pricey (compared to what you'd spend for something similar at home). As with all things Disney, your imagination is about the only limit to what can be done, but it all comes with a (very large) price tag.
4) You can find some beautiful gifts for each other to commemorate the occasion. For instance, a string of pearls with a Mickey head of larger pearls set in gold in the center. Totally elegant, yet still Disney.
5) If you're bringing along a group of people, don't expect that they will get some nice group discount off their cabin rates. DCL doesn’t need, nor do they seek out, groups like other cruise lines do. They'll probably fill the ship without groups, so their incentive to discount the space is nil. If you've got at least eight cabins, though, then your travel agent may be able to get you some small incentives or perks you wouldn’t get otherwise.
6) Disney is a class act, so the attention to detail is wonderful. The onboard event coordinator does a zillion weddings and has amazing ideas. She’ll meet with you after you board to go over final details and be sure everything is just the way you want it. They solve problems like the pros that they are. I flat-out love working with them.
I could go on, but I'll stop here for now and just summarize by saying that your key to planning the perfect Disney wedding is to start as early as you can and keep an open mind. Affordable Disney members, if you want more information, don't hesitate to drop me a note."
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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.
Here is an excerpt from my latest book due to be published by the end of the year:
PRAYING THE PSALMS FOR THE UNBORN CHILD
Copyright © 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
In all the psalms Jesus or His Church is praying to the Father.[1]
Psalm 6
A humble prayer for forgiveness
Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble.
1O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger,
Nor chasten me in Your wrath.
2Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am pining away;
Heal me, O LORD, for my bones are dismayed.
3And my soul is greatly dismayed;
But You, O LORD--how long?
4Return, O LORD, rescue my soul;
Save me because of Your lovingkindness.
5For there is no mention of You in death;
In Sheol who will give You thanks?
6I am weary with my sighing;
Every night I make my bed swim,
I dissolve my couch with my tears.
7My eye has wasted away with grief;
It has become old because of all my adversaries.
8Depart from me, all you who do iniquity,
For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.
9The LORD has heard my supplication,
The LORD receives my prayer.
10All my enemies will be ashamed and greatly dismayed;
They shall turn back, they will suddenly be ashamed. [14]
Jesus teaches us to be humble when we pray [15]. We are weak (6:2) and in danger of losing our soul (6:3,4). Let us ask God to deliver us from spiritual death (6:5) for we are filled with sorrow for our sins (6:6) and saddened with grief (6:7) because of the evil that surrounds us (6:8). The Lord will answer our prayer (6:9). He will drive away the fallen angels and shame our enemies (6:10).
Prayer for life: Jesus, I am in trouble and feel vulnerable. Evil preys on the weak and I am afraid of losing my soul. Forgive me, Lord, for in my weakness I have even considered abortion as a solution to my predicament. Defend me against the ungodly who would destroy life. Let those who reject the Word of God be put to shame. Amen.
[1] Explanatory notes, page 682, St. Athanasius Academy Septuagint™. Copyright C 2008 by St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology.
[14] NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®.
[15] St. Athanasius 684
Click here for the footnote references to "Praying the Psalms for the Unborn Child"
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 help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books and other resources below that you can access for FREE. God bless. +
Let us choose life!: Priests for Life Choose-Life.org
"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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johngross@affordabledisney.com
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Copyright © 1999 - 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
Celebrating 14 Years of Disney Discounts!
Copyright © 1997 - 2011
=================================================
Subscribe to AffordableDisney.Com's blog! =================================================
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!
PLUS! Get $50 in FREE dining certificates for use at Disney or where you live! Hurry! This special offer ends May 25, 2011 11:59 PM!
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:
Two (2) Downtown Disney Resort specials; BIG savings on vacations, hotels, cruises, airfare, and entertainment around the "World": Vacations up to $1000 off; Cruises up to $1600 off; Airfare from $39; Hotels up to 75% off; Car Rentals from $13.95; Entertainment up to 60% off!
News from around the "World":
(See below for the live links to the following articles.)
* This day in Disney history
* Summer 2011, the Fun is Nonstop for Disney World Resort Guests
* Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Disney Fantasy Guest Experiences
* George Lucas and Disney’s Bob Iger Launch Star Tours Attraction
* Notable/Quotable: ‘Star Tours - The Adventures Continue’
* 'Star Tours' - The Adventures Continue Fact Sheet
* Décor on Disney Fantasy sets it apart from Disney Dream
* Disney Cruise Line reveals new features on Disney Fantasy
* D23 provides Disney World flashback machine
* Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
* It's a date: Legoland Florida to open Oct. 15
* "Despicable Me" to Become Attraction Experience at Universal
* Universal to update Spider-Man
* Universal Studios: Rock the Universe tickets on sale
* 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, our travel agent, discusses weddings aboard Disney ships
* Let us pray...
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WALT DISNEY WORLD
DOWNTOWN DISNEY RESORT SPECIALS
# At this most spacious resort in Downtown Disney enjoy FREE shuttle to all four Walt Disney World parks and priority seating for Disney dinner shows. Summer rates from $79 per night! Plus! Receive money saving discount coupons for Downtown Disney restaurants and merchants. Book by July 1, 2011.
# At this resort kids 12 and under Stay, Play and Eat FREE June 1 - August 31, 2011!
--------------------------------
NEW DEALS AROUND THE WORLD:
* Vacations up to $1000 off: Turkey, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica!
* Cruises up to $1600 off: Transatlantic, Europe!
* Airfare from $39: Martha's Vineyard/NYC, Germany!
* Hotels up to 75% off: Caribbean, Myrtle Beach, Jersey, Cabo, Hollywood, Riviera Maya, Miami, Palm Springs, New Orleans!
* Car Rentals from $13.95!
* Entertainment up to 60% off: Philly Spa, 'Phantom' on Broadway, Ringling Circus in Hershey, Political Drama in Philly, Walking Tour of NYC, Orlando: 'Blue Man Group' Shows $35 off!
--------------------------------
Members should use the following URLs to log in for more info:
Lifetime Deluxe Member
Lifetime Basic Member
Basic Member
=================================================
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!
Plus! FREE online access to all of our other publications:
* "Rosary Poetry: Poems on the Life of Jesus Christ"
* "Rosary Meditations: A Bouquet of Roses for Our Lady"
* "Beads of Salvation: Praying the Rosary to Reach Heaven"
* "100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America"
* "Achieving Weight Loss through the Prayers of the Divine Office of the Virgin Mary"
* "The Divine Word + Sacred Art Rosary: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Scripture and Art."
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
=================================================
Walt Disney World
This Day in Disney History
For Summer 2011, the Fun is Nonstop for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Disney Fantasy Guest Experiences
Star Wars Creator George Lucas and Disney’s Bob Iger Launch Star Tours Attraction at Walt Disney World Resort
Notable/Quotable: ‘Star Tours - The Adventures Continue’
'Star Tours' - The Adventures Continue Fact Sheet
Décor on Disney Fantasy sets it apart from Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line reveals new features on Disney Fantasy
D23 provides Disney World flashback machine: The way things were - or almost were
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
=================================================
Outside Walt Disney World
It's a date: Legoland Florida to open Oct. 15
Blockbuster 3-D-CGI Feature "Despicable Me" to Become Attraction Experience at Universal Orlando - press release
Universal to build 'Despicable Me' ride, update Spider-Man - news article
Universal Studios: Rock the Universe tickets on sale
=================================================
Disneyland California
Disneyland Resort Calendar
--------------------------------
Disneyland Paris
This week at Disneyland Paris
--------------------------------
Disneyland Tokyo
What's new at Tokyo Disneyland
--------------------------------
Disneyland Hong Kong
What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
--------------------------------
Branson, Mo
Branson Calendar of Events
--------------------------------
Las Vegas
This Week in Las Vegas
--------------------------------
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, Mississippi
Beau Rivage Entertainment Schedule
--------------------------------
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.
=================================================
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!
=================================================
Beth, our travel agent, writes:
"In the last newsletter issue you had a link to an article about weddings on Disney ships and at Castaway Cay, and I just wanted to add my two cents.
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping to plan several Disney and Disney Cruise Line weddings for clients. I was a wedding planner at one point in the past and I do miss it sometimes, so getting a taste of it occasionally is fun. I even had the honor of being invited to a vow renewal ceremony on the Disney Magic once. It was really lovely. Anyway, over the years I’ve learned a few things about trying to plan a Disney Cruise Line wedding…
1) Start planning WAY in advance. Onboard and beach weddings are very popular and they will only do a few of them each sailing. The captain has a lot of say as to how many will be done, and different captains have different preferences. Also, there can only be one wedding/renewal scheduled per time slot, even if the couples choose different locations.
2) You have to stay flexible… For instance, the article mentions the 'secret' deck location on the stern of the Wonder and Magic. It’s a perfect spot for holding a small private ceremony - but it’s not under cover so if the weather looks bad or it’s very windy then you'll have to be moved inside. Another example: if the captain is needed on the bridge, that will take priority over your event.
3) Get out your credit card because it’s going to cost you. Even the most basic of ceremonies is pricey (compared to what you'd spend for something similar at home). As with all things Disney, your imagination is about the only limit to what can be done, but it all comes with a (very large) price tag.
4) You can find some beautiful gifts for each other to commemorate the occasion. For instance, a string of pearls with a Mickey head of larger pearls set in gold in the center. Totally elegant, yet still Disney.
5) If you're bringing along a group of people, don't expect that they will get some nice group discount off their cabin rates. DCL doesn’t need, nor do they seek out, groups like other cruise lines do. They'll probably fill the ship without groups, so their incentive to discount the space is nil. If you've got at least eight cabins, though, then your travel agent may be able to get you some small incentives or perks you wouldn’t get otherwise.
6) Disney is a class act, so the attention to detail is wonderful. The onboard event coordinator does a zillion weddings and has amazing ideas. She’ll meet with you after you board to go over final details and be sure everything is just the way you want it. They solve problems like the pros that they are. I flat-out love working with them.
I could go on, but I'll stop here for now and just summarize by saying that your key to planning the perfect Disney wedding is to start as early as you can and keep an open mind. Affordable Disney members, if you want more information, don't hesitate to drop me a note."
=================================================
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.
Here is an excerpt from my latest book due to be published by the end of the year:
PRAYING THE PSALMS FOR THE UNBORN CHILD
Copyright © 2011 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
In all the psalms Jesus or His Church is praying to the Father.[1]
Psalm 6
A humble prayer for forgiveness
Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble.
1O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger,
Nor chasten me in Your wrath.
2Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am pining away;
Heal me, O LORD, for my bones are dismayed.
3And my soul is greatly dismayed;
But You, O LORD--how long?
4Return, O LORD, rescue my soul;
Save me because of Your lovingkindness.
5For there is no mention of You in death;
In Sheol who will give You thanks?
6I am weary with my sighing;
Every night I make my bed swim,
I dissolve my couch with my tears.
7My eye has wasted away with grief;
It has become old because of all my adversaries.
8Depart from me, all you who do iniquity,
For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.
9The LORD has heard my supplication,
The LORD receives my prayer.
10All my enemies will be ashamed and greatly dismayed;
They shall turn back, they will suddenly be ashamed. [14]
Jesus teaches us to be humble when we pray [15]. We are weak (6:2) and in danger of losing our soul (6:3,4). Let us ask God to deliver us from spiritual death (6:5) for we are filled with sorrow for our sins (6:6) and saddened with grief (6:7) because of the evil that surrounds us (6:8). The Lord will answer our prayer (6:9). He will drive away the fallen angels and shame our enemies (6:10).
Prayer for life: Jesus, I am in trouble and feel vulnerable. Evil preys on the weak and I am afraid of losing my soul. Forgive me, Lord, for in my weakness I have even considered abortion as a solution to my predicament. Defend me against the ungodly who would destroy life. Let those who reject the Word of God be put to shame. Amen.
[1] Explanatory notes, page 682, St. Athanasius Academy Septuagint™. Copyright C 2008 by St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology.
[14] NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®.
[15] St. Athanasius 684
Click here for the footnote references to "Praying the Psalms for the Unborn Child"
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 help in forming your prayer life, see my prayer books and other resources below that you can access for FREE. God bless. +
Let us choose life!: Priests for Life Choose-Life.org
"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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