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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!
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.
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Help Us Give a FREE Gift Membership to Someone in Need!
Do you know someone who, because of her service to the community or family, deserves a vacation at Walt Disney World, but feels she could never afford it?
Every month in 2012 we will be giving away FREE Affordable Disney Gift Memberships to deserving individuals or families who would like to learn how to vacation at Walt Disney World on a limited budget.
Obviously, we can't give away free vacations, but with a FREE Affordable Disney Membership, he or she can learn how to vacation at Walt Disney World without breaking the bank.
If you would like to recommend someone for a FREE Affordable Disney Membership, tell us why you feel he or she deserves a free membership in an email to johngross@affordabledisney.com. If the person you recommend is chosen, we'll contact you for the recipient's email address so we can email him or her the username and password to access our private, members-only website.
There are no strings attached. We are doing this in appreciation for the support we have received from all of you over the years. Thank you and God bless!
Now on with the show...
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MEMBERS SHOULD LOG IN FOR DETAILS OF THE FOLLOWING DEALS.
Pink Ribbon Cruises: ANY CRUISE LINE - ANY SHIP
Beth, our travel agent, writes:
"Book your next cruise with Pink Ribbon Cruises through me and 20% (or more!) of the agency commission will be donated to breast cancer charities. It won't cost you a dime extra, and it might even save you money! Be a part of one of our group cruises, or choose ANY other cruise. Either way, your vacation results in supporting the fight against breast cancer and helping those who've been diagnosed with this wretched disease."
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Airlines/Disneyland CA Hotel Deal
Airlines/Walt Disney World Flight and Hotel Deal! Includes:
* 6-day ticket for the price of a 3-day ticket
* Save up to 30% at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels
* Save up to $120 per person, roundtrip in baggage fees
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Save up to 35% at Disneyland Hotels! Includes:
* Round-trip airfare
* Hotel accommodations
* Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Tickets
* 2,500 Airlines Bonus Miles
* 2 FASTPASS® attractions per person
* Magic Morning admission
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FREE Admission for the Military to these theme parks! Military and up to three direct dependents receive one day's FREE admission throughout 2012!
Coupon: "Buy A Day, Get Second Day FREE" from Universal Studios Hollywood!
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LAST MINUTE MONEY SAVING DEALS!
These are money saving offers I've uncovered in my searches for deals for members. Although they may not be travel related, we could all use the extra cash!
FREE Dr. Oz’s 99 Diet Foods Shopping List!
Buy a Hallmark card and get one FREE through February 15!
2 kids eat FREE at Chevys Fresh Mex!
FREE beauty gifts!
Get twelve FREE Valentine Cards when you purchase a dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme!
Get a FREE DVD rental from Redbox on Valentine's Day!
Free Thai Basil Chicken at Pei Wei Asian Diner!
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ENJOY SPECIAL RATES AT SELECT HOTELS NEAR DISNEY!
We've uncovered a source that offers Special Rates at select hotels near Disney! These Special Rates are guaranteed to be the lowest rates. Save yourself the anguish of researching all the hotels in the area. Some include meals. Some provide shuttles to the theme parks. All have photos and descriptions posted online. Click here to check out the prices. Book three or more nights and receive up to a $100 rebate! Click here to access coupon.
Plus! Our source now includes Affordable Disney Vacation Packages!
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Discover the Sights and Sounds of Disneyland Resort with ‘Disneyland Explorer’ - a Disney Parks App for iPad
Take a Spin Around The Happiest App on Earth!
The magical sights and sounds of Disneyland Resort can now be discovered with "Disneyland Explorer," the official Disney Parks app available for iPad. The free app invites parents and kids to explore some of the many thrilling and whimsical experiences that can be found at Disneyland Resort, a premiere, multi-day, family vacation destination in Southern California.
With "Disneyland Explorer," users can swipe their way from Pirates of the Caribbean to "World of Color" to themed suites at the Disneyland Hotel, discovering more than 100 exciting things to see and do across the resort. Users tap beautiful images, animation and interactive touch points that represent experiences inside Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure park, Downtown Disney District and all three hotels of the Disneyland Resort.
Touch points within the photo-realistic carousel reveal photos, videos and special activities inspired by classic attractions and entertainment. As users explore the Resort, day changes to night with spectacular colors, lights, and fireworks.
Animations are triggered as users scroll through the parks, hotels and Downtown Disney District, revealing surprises such as Dumbo in flight above Sleeping Beauty Castle. Users discover items that are both fun and historical, from the Mad Hatter popping out of a tea cup to vintage video of Walt Disney dedicating Disneyland.
Users will:
Tour the galaxy with Star Tours - the Adventures Continue
Learn to draw their favorite Disney characters at the Animation Academy
Create their own musical water show in "World of Color"
Steer a Soarin’ hang glider over California, while collecting and sharing personalized postcards
Bring the iconic dolls of "it’s a small world" to life and hear the classic song in five different languages
Snap photos of the elusive Yeti as he roams across Matterhorn Mountain
Take part in a raging sea battle in Pirates of the Caribbean
"Disneyland Explorer" is a free app, available exclusively from App Store on iPad (www.itunes.com/appstore). More of the fun and excitement at the Disneyland Resort will become available on "Disneyland Explorer" throughout the year. (Source: Press Release)
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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.
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
Disney Parks Blog
Walt Disney World News
Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar
Universal Orlando Resort News
LEGOLAND Orlando News
Disney Cruise Line News
Disneyland CA News
Disneyland CA Resort Calendar
SeaWorld Parks Blog
Busch Gardens Tampa News
This week at Disneyland Paris
What's new at Tokyo Disneyland
What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong
This Week in Las Vegas
Branson
Calendar of Events
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Our AffordableDisney.Com Blog contains deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and members. Click here to read our blog online or to subscribe.
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Universal Orlando’S Mardi Gras Celebration Kicks Off This Saturday With The B-52S Live In Concert
Celebration Starts February 11 and Runs Saturdays and Select Nights through April 14
WHAT:
Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras celebration begins this Saturday, February 11, with The B-52s, one of the world’s most beloved party bands, performing live on the Music Plaza Stage.
The B-52s will rock the stage with their high-energy dance beats and witty hybrid punk rock sounds. For more than 30 years, they have remained one of the most popular rock bands in the world, selling more than 20 million albums and receiving three Grammy nominations. Some of their most popular hits include, "Rock Lobster," "Roam" and the worldwide classic hit, "Love Shack."
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras combines unparalleled theme park entertainment with an elaborate Mardi Gras parade, dozens of colorfully costumed performers, authentic New Orleans bands, delicious Cajun cuisine and live concerts by some of today’s most popular artists. This ultimate street party runs every Saturday and select nights from February 11 through April 14. For full headliner line-up, see below.
This year’s celebration features one of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras most powerful and diverse musical line-ups ever. With a combined total of more than 350 million albums sold, guests will rock out this spring to 14 of the biggest names in music during an authentic and family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party.
MARDI GRAS 2012 TALENT LINE-UP
Headliners (Performing in the Music Plaza) Saturday, February 11
The B-52s Saturday, February 18
Kelly Clarkson Sunday, February 19
Boyz II Men Saturday, February 25
Diana Ross Saturday, March 3
Goo Goo Dolls Saturday, March 10
Big Time Rush Friday, March 16
J. Cole Saturday, March 17
Sugar Ray Friday, March 23
Hot Chelle Rae Saturday, March 24
B.o.B Friday, March 30
Plain White T’s Saturday, March 31
Prince Royce Saturday, April 7
Cyndi Lauper Saturday, April 14
KC & The Sunshine Band
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration is included in regular admission to Universal Studios Florida. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 11, 2012
WHERE:
Universal Studios Florida
MARDI GRAS SCHEDULE:
Saturday, February 11, 2012
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: The Daddy Mack Blues Band
7:30 p.m.: Mardi Gras Parade Starts
8:30 p.m.: The B-52s
(Source: Press Release)
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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. 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.+
"Praying the Psalms for the Unborn Child." We can interpret the Psalms from a Christocentric point of view. Let us pray with Jesus to the Father for the unborn. Click here to read the book for FREE.
"Divine Intimacy Rosary." Pray the rosary while reflecting on the meditations of the masterpiece of Carmelite spirituality, "Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year." Click here to read the book for FREE.
"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.
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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.
Let us choose life!: Priests for Life Choose-Life.org
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See You Real Soon!
John
AffordableDisney.Com.
johngross@affordabledisney.com
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