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Updates for July 28, 2010 Brought to you by...
John and Donna Gross "The Full Mickey - At a Discount!" The Wall Street Journal
The Life of Christ in Verse I have published today my latest book, "The Life of Christ in Verse," which contains twenty poems relating to the the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The book is FREE to read online or download to your computer. You can access it here. Enjoy!
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.
By the same author: "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! Christian Peshken, producer and director, is planning to make a film based on the book.
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Hi Everyone! Theme Park Prints: Beth, our travel agent, is looking for photos from recent Disney trips by Affordable Disney members. If you are one of the first 12 people to send her some pics, she'll send you a set of four Disney World theme park prints suitable for framing and complete with certificate of authenticity. Members should log in for details. Not a member? You can join our Disney family here. 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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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD" WALT DISNEY WORLD Guests at Walt Disney World Resorts, Disney’s Vero Beach and Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resorts can now receive wake-up calls in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Japanese. (Disney Parks Blog, 07/22/10) New Disney Resort in Hawaii Begins Taking Reservations for 2011 Stays - Opening Date Set Walt Disney World Resort Offers Sleighful of Merriment with Festive Holiday Favorites Galore Troubled economy casts shadow over Disney union talks Open house at Walt Disney World to discuss Disney weddings Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar -------------------------------- OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD Islands of Adventure: More Harry Potter souvenirs, changes Guests stuck on Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter ride Hot tips: How to keep (kind of) cool at theme parks Florida travel guide for aviation enthusiasts Don't Miss: Moonlight Zipline Safaris Florida Travel Calendar for August Pictures: Scenes from hot-as-Harry Islands of Adventure A long way to go to ensure passengers' safety on cruise ships Senior Travel: How much should we tip these days? -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA New crepes stand opens in Downtown Disney Walt Disney Family Museum celebrates Disneyland's 55th anniversary - Part I -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND PARIS Photos of the Earl of Sandwich construction at Disneyland Paris -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND TOKYO What's new at Tokyo Disneyland -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND HONG KONG What's new at Disneyland Hong Kong -------------------------------- LAS VEGAS -------------------------------- BRANSON, MO -------------------------------- BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI Beau Rivage Entertainment Schedule -------------------------------- NOTE: News sources remove their articles rather quickly. If you receive a "File Not Found" error message, search the source's archives for the story. Certain news organizations require a free registration to view their articles online.
Are You Suffering Withdrawal From WDW? You know ... that empty feeling you get when you arrive back home from your vacation at WDW and realize it may be a while before you experience that Disney magic again? We have had that feeling ourselves many times. Yet, we always seem to feel better when we read about the experiences of others who share their trip reports with us. It's almost like being there again. We invite you, our readers, to send us some feedback about your experiences during your latest vacation at WDW. Reports on Disney weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and resort vacations on and off Disney property are all welcome. Send your email to: johngross@affordabledisney.com . Thanks!
Beth, our travel agent, recently stayed at Walt Disney World. Here is part one of her trip report: "Those who know me realize that I am ALWAYS looking for an excuse to visit Mickey. My daughter spends her summers up north and I found a killer airfare out of Orlando, so I was more than happy to drive her up there a few weeks ago to catch her flight. We left Naples early and made the 3+ hour drive up I-75 and across the state on I-4, arriving shortly after noon. I'd used the online check-in process (available to everyone staying in a Disney-owned resort) so Port Orleans Riverside knew we'd be early and they had the room ready. This was my first stay in several years at this resort and came just a few weeks after a stay at Coronado Springs. (Readers will remember that Coronado rooms were totally refurbished and upgraded last year and now cost just a little more than other moderate resort rooms.) I quickly came to the conclusion that Disney needs to start upgrading the Riverside rooms as well. There wasn't a specific problem; just an overall tired look. Oh, and a really noisy a/c unit. Note to self: take earplugs next time – just in case! Nevertheless, it’s a lovely resort and we all enjoyed it. While we didn't have a chance this time to swim or dine there, we did take the boat to Downtown Disney. We worked our way in and out of the shops, from Rainforest Café towards Ghirardelli’s for the mandatory stop to get a free sample (Yum!) and on towards T-Rex where we spent a little time in the merchandising area. Food prices are high, but you're welcome to go into the store part and you can easily see some of the animatronic dinos and cool effects in the dining area from there. The wait for a bus back to Riverside from the Pleasure Island Depot was about 15 minutes. It was hot and we were tired, though, so it seemed longer. After washing up a bit we jumped in the car and drove the short distance to Chevy’s, our new favorite Mexican spot just off property, for a yummy meal. (Join their club online and get a certificate for a free appetizer.) We then took a few minutes to wander the plaza that is home to, among other things, Goodings grocery store. Famous for its baked goods and its delivery service to Disney hotels, I hear the last location left in this one-time chain is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy at this point in an effort to avoid eviction. The bakery looks as good as ever, but the rest of the place looks awful and one whiff of the ladies’ room is enough to make me stop recommending this location for all but the most dire grocery emergencies. We also checked out an Indian restaurant’s menu and have added it to the locations to try on a future visit. There were a number of people who appeared to be of Indian descent dining there, so in my book that’s a good clue that the food is authentic and probably tasty. Back to Riverside we went, thoroughly exhausted and ready for sleep. Our Magical Express information said to meet the bus at 7:00 AM. My daughter’s flight wasn't until 10:20 and we had both a car and a SunPass (pre-paid toll sticker) so we opted to sleep in a bit and drive ourselves to the airport. We settled into bed before 11:00 and quickly drifted off, disturbed only a few times by the noisy a/c unit. When you're truly tired you can sleep through almost anything." To be continued…
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