Friday, November 30, 2012

AffordableDisney.Com Blog
November 30, 2012
Celebrating 15 Years of Disney Discounts!
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Our AffordableDisney.Com Newsletter and Blog contain deal alerts, the latest news about Disney and other Florida attractions, and comments from Beth, our travel agent, and members.

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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.

Now on with the show...
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CURRENT DEALS, SPECIALS, DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONS! (Members should log in for details of the following deals.)

* Package With Disney Dining Plan. Book by Dec. 31, 2012.
* Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Discount. Book by Dec. 31, 2012.
* Walt Disney World Resort and Ticket Discounts for Military.
* Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel Package. Book by Dec. 9, 2012.
* Disneyland Resort and Ticket Discounts for Military.
* Disney Cruise Credit and Deposit Discount. Expires Dec. 16.
* Disney Miami Cruises Special Rates in January, 2013.
* Kids Sail Free on these Disney Cruises. No expiration given.
* Discounts on Disney's Holiday Cruises. Now through Dec. 13.
* Discounts on Disney's Galveston TX Cruises. Now through Dec. 8.
* Verandah Offer on Disney cruise: Expires Dec. 21, 2012.
* Disney Vacation Club deal on Disney cruise. Expires early Dec.
* Adventures by Disney Costa Rica Special. Dec. 22 and 29, 2012.
* FREE admission for kids at Disneyland Paris. Book by Jan. 31.
* Disney's Aulani resort discount. Expires Jan. 15.
* Universal Studios Hollywood Discount. Expires Dec. 31, 2012.
* FREE tickets for Military to FL theme parks. Expires Dec. 31.
* SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Deal for FL & GA res. Ends Dec. 31.
* Deal for FL Residents at park outside Disney. Ends Jan. 31.
* FREE Dining at Florida theme park. Expires Dec. 21, 2012.
* Kids Eat Free at popular SeaWorld dining venue. Ends Dec. 25.
* Universal Studios Hollywood coupon buy 1/ get 1 FREE. Jan. 31.
* Wyndham Grand Orlando, Bonnet Creek Deal. Book by Dec. 31.
* Rental Car Special: FREE double upgrade now through Dec. 20.
* Norwegian transatlantic cruise deal. Departure April 30, 2013.
* Upscale Cruise Ship Discount for Police and Firefighters.
* Money saving tip: FREE unlimited gift cards from Restaurant.com
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Plus! Our source now includes Affordable Disney Vacation Packages!
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"

WALT DISNEY WORLD

This Day in Disney History

Photo Tour: Exploring Walt Disney World Resorts During the Holiday Season

10 Reasons You’ll Love New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Taste of Hollywood to Go with Fantasmic! Seats Dec. 22-Jan. 5 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Find New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park With Our New Interactive Website This link will take you to the Interactive Website.

Agent P Expands His Mission Through World Showcase at Epcot

Commemorative Grand Reveal Merchandise for New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park on December 6

All in the Details: My What a Guy, Gaston! Exploring Gaston’s Tavern in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Menus Now Online for Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Season’s Aloha! Holiday Fun for All Ages Coming to Aulani

Interactive Atmosphere Entertainment Adds to the Experience of New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Will Whisk Children to the Land of Oz

How to Make Disney Cruise Line Pumpkin Cheesecake


Senses - A Disney Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Opening December 17


Mickey Check Debuts on Quick-Service Menus at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE

Disney Cruise Line Sneak Peek: Port Adventures in Turkey
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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!

* Our Affordable Disney Newsletter and Blog with deal alerts and inside scoop on the latest news at Disney and other Florida attractions!

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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RESOURCES

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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Beth, our travel agent, writes about rental cars at Disney World:

"I love using the Dolphin location because no matter where you are, there's probably a bus to Disney Studios approaching your location and you don't have to remember to request it in advance. You can jump on that bus, then (instead of taking a left through the gates of the Studios) take a short stroll around the lake to the Dolphin.

Car rentals are usually cheapest done in 24 hours increments, so if you pick the car up in the morning to go to SeaWorld or Universal, plan on dropping it off at the Dolphin 24 or 48 hours later. You won't have to rush to get it back at night, AND you can walk back over and start with Disney Studios that morning.

It's also not a big deal to return the car to the airport, giving you an extra hour or so to play compared to using Magical Express. While it costs more to rent a car at the airport because of various taxes and fees, you can usually return the car to the airport for the same price it would have been to return it to the Dolphin or the Car Care Center."
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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.+

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Father John Riccardo discussed the value of suffering on EWTN's "The Choices We Face." This is what I took away from the conversation:

Why do we suffer? A friend of mine just spent a week in the hospital suffering with massive blood clots in his leg. One of them even broke off and passed through his heart. Thank God it was not big enough to block the artery leading to the heart. It's times like these that we wonder why there is so much suffering in the world - not just physical suffering, but emotional, mental and spiritual suffering as well. You may be upset over the way your children are behaving; or anxious about the health of a loved one; or nervous about losing your job; the list goes on and on. All of these situations cause us much stress and anguish.

As Christians we know that sickness and death are the wages of sin. Adam and Eve rebelled against God and we all continue to suffer as a result. Nothing could reconcile us to the Father except the death of His Son on the cross. Jesus came for only one reason: to die on the cross for our sins. His preaching showed us how to live; His miracles showed us His true divinity. But it was His death that saved us. He looked passive on the cross, but it was His moment of glory. He knew that His dying would bring us eternal life.

God wants us to share in Jesus' glory, in His suffering as well. As St. Paul said in Colossians 1:24: "For now I rejoice in my passion on your behalf, and I complete in my flesh the things that are lacking in the Passion of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the Church." In other words, we can unite our suffering to our Lord's suffering and that suffering can bear fruit for others.

Just as Jesus' suffering and death led to His resurrection and our eternal salvation, our Lord can use our suffering to bring about much good. For example, we can offer our suffering up for the healing of a loved one, for peace in the world, for the return of an unfaithful spouse. The list is endless. Yet if we believe that St Paul was inspired by God to preach that our suffering continues to bear fruit for the sake of all of us, the Church, then we can trust that our suffering will benefit our brothers and sisters in ways that may not be understood until all is revealed in heaven.

So how do we deal with our suffering? We can moan and complain about our misfortune or we can unite our suffering to the suffering of our Lord on the cross and offer it up for the good of our family, friends, neighbors, the world. We must not fail to make the most of our suffering. Not that we must enjoy suffering - suffering hurts and no one likes it - but to offer it to God and let Him use it as He sees fit. Just read the news headlines and you'll find plenty of people who need your help. Ask others to give you the names of people for whom you can offer up your suffering. In no time at all you will have a long list of people who can benefit from your suffering. Let's face it, we are all going to suffer. We can waste it by complaining about it or we can let God use it for the benefit of our brothers and sisters.

And suppose that you are one of the lucky ones who is not suffering at the present moment. You can still make some kind of sacrifice for the good of others. You can visit a sick neighbor, or help a stranger in need, or even talk to a relative you hate to talk to! Now that's a sacrifice! And don't forget fasting; give up a candy bar, refuse to watch TV for an evening, skip breakfast. God will love you for it. How will use your suffering?

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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, near Disney. 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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