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Disney may be the Happiest Place on Earth, but nothing can wreck the happy faster than poor planning.
This is especially true when it comes to one of the most important parts of your trip — eating!
After decades of Disney dining, we've perfected some expert tips and advice to get the most out of your Disney World visit.
Today, we're sharing our 56 Must-Read Disney Dining Secrets to ensure that you have the magical visit of your dreams!
Top Disney Dining Secrets
Let's get started!
1. Make dining reservations. Even if you don't follow any other piece of advice, we can't say this emphatically enough. To fully appreciate the truly entertaining and delicious array of Disney Dining offerings, you must make advanced dining reservations. If you wait until you arrive at Disney to make table service arrangements, you may miss out on many of your top picks because they will be booked.
2. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pepsi). Yep. Those of you who are die-hard Pepsi drinkers will be sad to note that any and all Disney establishments will not carry Pepsi products. It's a Coke-only zone here! So either bring your own Pepsi, or plan to take a trip to a nearby gas station, convenience store, grocery store, or drug store to pick up your stash. You can also order it and have it delivered directly to your hotel from Garden Grocer.
3. Don't miss the must-eat items! After years of eating Disney goodies, we here at Disney Food Blog have amassed quite a list of "must-eat" treats in Disney parks and resorts. Cult favorites like Dole Whip Floats, Zebra Domes, School Bread, and Mickey Bars are high priority when you're visiting the Happiest Place on Earth. To read up on our favorites, head over to our Best Disney World Restaurants Page for some great "Best Of" posts like Best Cookie Snacks in Disney World, favorite Disney ice cold snacks, Disney's best grilled cheese, and more! And if you're headed to Disney World for the first time, you must read our Best Disney Restaurants for First-Timers article — very helpful!
4. Make your reservations 180 days prior to your visit whenever possible. Nope — it's not enough to just make reservations; you need to make them as early as possible. For most restaurants, that's 180 days prior to the date you're seeking. If you're staying in a Disney hotel, you can book all of your reservations for up to 10 days beginning exactly 180 days before the first day of your trip.
5. Don't pay for food you don't want. One of my favorite Disney Dining tips is to be a squeaky wheel when you need to be. Disney is very good at customizing meals, and at counter-service restaurants, your customized meal might even save you some money! For example, if you'd rather have just the sandwich with no sides, the price will likely be lower. So if you'd rather not have the extra food that comes with the entree, let them know and expect a lower price.
6. Get free ice water during those hot summer months. And any other time as well! Most Disney counter-service restaurants will give you a free glass of ice water when asked. This can come in handy when you don't want to spend extra money on a drink with your meal, or when you're dying of thirst on those hot Disney days!
7. Research your dining options. There is a dizzying array of dining options at Disney — everything from ultra upscale haute cuisine, to restaurants offering incredible themed experiences. Take your time and research your options — Disney Food Blog has dedicated Disney World restaurant information pages for every single restaurant and kiosk in Disney World that includes menu details, our reviews, and more. While you're planning, take into consideration park hours for the days of your visit as well. Using the Disney Dining Restaurant Search Tool is a great way to ensure that your pick meets all of your needs.
8. Consider the pace of service when you're making dining decisions. Some Disney signature restaurants (the most expensive spots on property) can have a relaxed pace of service, like Citrico's or Artist Point. This may be great for a date night, but not so wonderful if you have tired children or are trying to keep a tight schedule. Take into consideration the pace of service when you book, and consult Disney Food Blog's Disney restaurant reviews for details on what to expect.
9. Save on dining costs by eating a big, late breakfast. If you're looking to stretch your dollars, one of our favorite suggestions is to eat a big breakfast at one of the many table service restaurants offering a morning meal. Generally, breakfast is less expensive than other meals, and by starting your day off with a full stomach a little later, you may eliminate the need for lunch altogether. Another relaxed alternative is combining breakfast and lunch, and choosing a brunch option.
10. Embrace snacks, even as alternatives to meals. There are some seriously substantial snacks to be found all over Disney! Many, like school bread in Epcot's Kringla Bakeri Og Cafe, can take the place of a meal altogether. In this way you accomplish two goals — you get to try snacks and save money!
11. Eat during off hours. Not a big fan of crowds, or looking to get into a booked up restaurant? Consider eating during off hours. Booking a very early or late meal, or taking in a counter service spot between traditional meal times can greatly reduce your wait, and you might even get to try a few restaurants that you thought you'd have to skip.
12. Hit up resorts for meals. While it's a lot of fun to eat in the parks, consider booking meals at nearby resorts. Spots like Kona Cafe at the Polynesian or The Wave at the Contemporary are a convenient monorail ride away from Magic Kingdom, and can even offer a respite from the heat and crowds.
13. Research the Disney Dining Plan to see if it meets your needs. There are deeply divided opinions regarding the value offered by Disney Dining Plans. Our suggestion? Research it. If you always like to eat the most expensive foods, it may just save you money. Or the convenience of having much of your food paid for ahead of time may be more valuable to you than savings. For more advice, check out advice on pros and cons of the Disney Dining Plan.
14. Book a character meal. If amassing character photos and autographs is a priority for your family, then be sure to book a character dining experience. You have to eat anyway, so again, this is a meal that does double duty. And instead of you waiting in long lines, the characters come to you. And don't skip this option if you're kid-free — lots of adults-only parties have an awesome time at character meals!
15. Choose the right character meal for your group. There are LOTS of character meal choices in Disney World, and you want to be sure that you pick the best one for your brood. For example, if you have a pre-schooler in the group, the Hollywood and Vine Play 'n Dine with Disney Junior characters might be perfect. If you have a little princess, she may want to hang out with other princesses at Cinderella's Royal Table. Have all boys? Maybe Winnie the Pooh characters or Mickey Mouse himself would be the best choice. Check out this great primer on how to Choose the Best Disney Character Meal for your Family for insights.
16. Visit at slower times of the year to avoid crowds. While slow times at Disney are becoming more rare, there are still a few times during the year that you can go when the crowds are lower. Booking your visit in September, early January, early February, or May can lead to shorter lines and more dining options available.
17. Consider purchasing a Tables in Wonderland card. If you're a Florida resident or a Disney Passholder, be sure to check out the Tables in Wonderland discount card. Good at many locations throughout Disney, the card offers a savings of 20% on meals, and includes alcoholic beverages.
18. Make plans to visit the Epcot Food and Wine Festival least once. What began as an event to draw crowds during a slow part of the year has turned into a premiere culinary event with demonstrations, special dining opportunities, and fantastic marketplace booths. Anyone who loves to eat should plan to visit the Food and Wine Festival at least once! And to help with planning your Food and Wine Festival trip, pre-order this year's DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, and get the last year's version for free!
19. If dealing with a food sensitivity or special diets, have it noted on the reservation and then mention again at the podium. Disney is one of the most accommodating resorts that we've experienced when it comes to special needs diets. If you have any food sensitivity ranging from allergies to intolerances and beyond, let them know. Note it at the time of the reservation if you book by telephone, and mention it again at the time you check in. The restaurant's chef will see to it that you are in good hands. For even more information on dining with special diet needs, see our Disney Dining resource page.
20. Get a little something for free. Believe it or not, you CAN get something for nothing in Disney World! Disney candy shops and other stores regularly offer free samples of their wares — from caramel corn to caramel apples to fudge, cotton candy, and more! A few of our favorite spots to scope out for samples are the Confectionery on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom, Big Top Treats in New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom, and Prairie Outpost and Supply in Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom.
21. Save some dough by bringing your own eats. The easiest way to avoid high theme park food prices or to avoid the headache that can result from a special diet is to bring your own less expensive eats from home (or from your hotel)! Disney does have rules and regulations about bringing food into the parks, but for the most part, bringing in snacks, small coolers, non-alcoholic drinks, and other goodies is allowed. See details about bringing food into Disney parks here.
22. Take a Restaurant Tour. Enjoy a little education with your sustenance! Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers free culinary tours of its restaurants every day at 4pm. This usually come with a little taste test of some of the more popular items, so be willing to sample! See details of the AKL culinary tours here.
23. Be prepared for cost. Here's a newsflash: Disney is not cheap. But that's okay, because it's a vacation, and you're getting a lot more for your money than just food. Take into consideration the service, as well as the atmosphere, grounds, and themeing, and expect that you will pay more for a meal here. Understanding this ahead of time could alleviate some sticker shock when the check comes.
24. Try underrated restaurants. There are many, many restaurants at Disney. Sure, getting into the super popular ones, like Epcot's Le Cellier, might be difficult. Don't be afraid to try a few spots you've never heard of. Some of our favorite meals have been at spots that tend to fly under the radar, like Boatwright's at Port Orleans (check out our dinner review here.)
25. Nosh at a lounge or bar in place of a sit down dinner. I love meeting friends for drinks and bites at many of the lounges, bars, and pubs located throughout Disney. They offer some delicious eats, and great alternatives to busy table service or counter service restaurants. If you find yourself hungry and you don't have a reservation, check out the bar menus at spots like the Territory Lounge at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Or stop in Epcot's Rose and Crown Pub for a bite. You won't leave hungry, I guarantee.
26. Fill up at a buffet. Buffets represent some of the best value at Disney, because they are always all-you-care to eat. They're also a fantastic option for groups whose members have wide variations in taste, or for picky eaters. For these reasons, a breakfast or dinner buffet can be a wise choice if you're looking to maximize your budget, or you appreciate meals that offer a wide variety of foods. In addition to buffets, there are other family style restaurants, like 'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Resort and dinner at the Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom which also offer an all-you-care-to-eat format. This is also a great option for family with growing, ravenous teenagers!
27. Take home snacks like fudge as souvenirs and gifts. Take home Disney food for extra special souvenirs. Whether you want to take a little pixie dust home for yourself, or bring a little something home in your suitcase to someone you love, Disney Authentic Parks snacks or classic treats like fudge will keep the magic going for just a little while longer.
28. Eat off property to save money. When you're in Disney World, you're a captive audience…and food prices are going to be higher than they are in the surrounding areas. As a result, a great way to save some cash on dining when you're in the World is to get "out of the World" for a while! Head over to a chain restaurant nearby to spend significantly less on your meal, or head to a grocery store to pick up grab and go eats.
29. Time your reservation in Magic Kingdom for afternoon parade time viewing. Book your lunch reservation at Tony's Town Square at Magic Kingdom at just the right time, and you can take in the afternoon parade from the comfort of an air-conditioned table, rather than a hotter-than-hot street curb.
30. Book a meal during Wishes or Illuminations for a great view of fireworks. Likewise, booking your dining reservation to coincide with fireworks displays at Magic Kingdom or Epcot can make for an extra special evening. For the best viewing of Magic Kingdom's Wishes, check out restaurants at hotels bordering Seven Seas Lagoon. One of our favorite spots for delicious dining and beautiful views in a laid back atmosphere is Narcoossee's at the Grand Floridian. For viewing Illuminations at Epcot, our favorite spot is the front patio at the Rose and Crown.
31. Don't forget about other restaurants on Disney property. There is a tendency to overlook restaurants on Disney property that aren't in Disney hotels or theme parks. Some of the best meals that we've had have been at the restaurants of the Swan & Dolphin Resorts, such as Todd English's bluezoo and Shula's Steakhouse. Likewise, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Bonnet Creek offer fantastic options, like Bull and Bear Steakhouse and La Luce, and reservations are often easier to get than they are at Disney restaurants. You might even find that these spots offer slightly less expensive dining than Disney-owned spots. The popular Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney is a great example.
32. When in doubt, don't be afraid to ask. If you have any questions about the food or the menu at a restaurant, don't be afraid to ask your server about it. Disney restaurants offer great flexibility for the most part when it comes to making substitutions or accommodating dietary needs.
33. Gluten free and vegan celebrations are possible, thanks to Erin Mckenna's Bakery NYC. Gone are the days when requiring a gluten free diet means that you can't have your cake and eat it, too. With advanced notice, Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC can deliver a celebration cake to any Disney restaurant for your special occasion. Call the Disney Cake Line at (407) 827-2253 to learn more.
34. Consider booking a dinner that combines food and entertainment. There are plenty of options available at Disney if you favor a "dinner with a show" approach. The Spirit of Aloha at Disney's Polynesian and the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Ft. Wilderness are well known options.
35. Bring water if you don't like Florida tap water. Many visitors to Florida share something in common — a dislike for the tap water. If this is an issue for your family, you might want to bring bottles of water with you. Whether you ship them ahead, or have them delivered to your door from a delivery service like Garden Grocer, you will have the water you prefer, and will save money over buying it in the resorts or parks.
36. Know which restaurants to check out if you don't have a reservation. Think you're sunk for a decent meal if you didn't book ahead? Think again. With so many quality restaurants located in the resort, you can always find restaurants to check out if you don't have a reservation. You just need to know where to look. Check out our suggestions for alternatives to some of Disney's most popular restaurants!
37. Have a couple healthier-for-you options in your back pocket. Even though you're doing a ton of walking during a Disney vacation, those Mickey ice cream bars can add up, and so can the pounds. Be sure to have a couple of tips for healthy eating in Disney World if this is something that's important to you or family members.
38. Skip dessert. Table service, that is. Adding dessert for two to your table service bill can easily bump up the cost quite a bit (like, up to $20+!). If you'd like a little something sweet but are looking to save money, consider skipping dessert at the restaurant and grabbing a treat at a specialty store or kiosk. From custom made ice cream cookie sandwiches to chocolate-covered treats, there are all sorts of sweet endings outside of the restaurant — and the walk might do you some good, too.
39. Get the most out of your Disney Dining Plan. If you've chosen to purchase a Disney Dining Plan, your planning isn't over yet! Every year we scope out the best ways to get the biggest bang for your buck with your Disney Dining Plan credits. Check out our Disney Dining Plan Tips section here!
40. Scope out great restaurants for vegetarian options ahead of time. Whether you are a vegetarian or you just like to work in the occasional meatless meal, it's good to have an idea about good restaurants for vegetarian options. Granted, just about every Disney restaurant will offer something those favoring a plant-based diet can eat — but some are way better than others.
41. Order necessities from Garden Grocer and have them delivered to your hotel. If you'd like to save some money or eat some meals in your room or villa, you no longer have to worry about driving or taking a cab off property. Now, you can order packaged items, fresh fruit and veggies, drinks, and any other grocery item directly from GardenGrocer.com and have it delivered right to your hotel room! This is a great option especially if you have special dietary needs in the family.
42. If this is your first Disney trip, don't underestimate the magic of your dining experience. Even though you may have visions of Space Mountain and character autographs for your first visit to Disney World, first time visitors shouldn't overlook the importance of planning meals wisely. With incredible themeing and unique dishes, Disney dining has the potential to be every bit as memorable as the rides and attractions that you encounter. Check out our suggestions for Best Disney Restaurants for First Time Visitors!
43. Decide ahead of time if refillable mugs are a good bargain for you. Are you an ardent soda, tea, or coffee drinker? Then you'll definitely want to do the math to decide if refillable souvenir mugs are a bargain for you. The mugs, which are for sale in resort counter service locations and gift shops, come with a steep price tag if purchased separate from a Disney Dining Plan. Be sure that your number of refills and beverage preference make this a good deal — unless you're just happy to go home with a super cute mug.
44. Plan ahead for dining on arrival and departure dates. You may not give it much thought, but planning meals for arrival or departure days can be tricky business. Unless you are an annual passholder, you may not want to pop into the parks for a meal on a half (or less) day. Give some thought to resort options for dining so that you aren't burning a park day on your pass unnecessarily. Check out our best tips for Disney dining on your arrival and departure days, and don't forget to read the awesome "traditions" that many of our DFB readers have developed for their arrival day!
45. Know where to go if you run out of baby food. If you're visiting with an infant and you run out of baby food at Disney, have no fear. There are many options, both inside the parks and out, that ensure you'll have as many strained peas and peaches as you need to keep your little cherub happy as a clam.
46. Can you have fun in a Disney restaurant that doesn't feature characters? You bet. Think that the only restaurants where you find entertainment are spots with characters or dinner shows? Think again! There are several options throughout the resort that offer amazing entertainment without characters. For a buffet that can't be beat, head to Biergarten in Epcot's Germany Pavilion for fun live music and dancing.
Or for upscale pub food and incredible dancing, check out Raglan Road at Downtown Disney. This authentic Irish Pub offers traditional Irish music and dancing nightly while you dine — and during Sunday brunch as well.
47. When all else fails, order in. If you're tired of having to hunt and gather your food, then have your food come to you with Disney pizza delivery. All resorts, even the values, have fresh, made-to-order pies available at the touch of a button, which can be a welcome option after a long day of park hopping.
48. See what Special Events will be happening during your trip. During certain times of the year, you may be lucky enough to enjoy a special event at Disney! Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in Disney World and Mickey's Halloween Party in Disneyland, and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World are definitely worth attending — even though it costs a bit more for the ticket. During the holidays, Disney opens specialty food and beverage kiosks all over the parks that feature yummy cold weather treats (check out our DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays for all of the details!).
And our favorite, the International Epcot Food and Wine Festival, happens every year in the Fall and offers incredible eats and drinks! Definitely save some stomach space for these!
49. Have picky eaters? Many of us visit the parks with folks who'd rather eat chicken nuggets for every meal than try something new…and that's OK! Disney is a safe haven for those with specific likes and dislikes. Check out menus before you make your dining reservations and plans to be sure there's something that everyone can eat. Remember that it doesn't matter if the approved food is an appetizer, side dish, or kids' menu item — it can be served in adult entree size for an added cost. Here are a few more tricks and tips for Disney dining with picky eaters.
50. Do date night in Disney. Think that you must have kids to be allowed to do Disney? Wrong! Disney World isn't the #1 Honeymoon destination in the world for nothing! This place can be very romantic…on any budget. Plan ahead to treat your favorite person to a signature dinner at a fancy restaurant, have a romantic picnic on the beach in the moonlight, take a fireworks cruise complete with snacks, or share ice cream and a ride on the carousel!
51. Keep an eye open for special, limited time only eats. This year, Disney's running its Limited Time Magic promotions in Disney World and Disneyland. That means that, from time to time, you'll find specialty eats and treats that are only available for a limited time. These will usually be advertised via a placard at counter service restaurants, or on the menus at table-service restaurants. But even if you're headed to Disney next year or later, you'll still find specialty menu items for different holidays and promotions, like the red velvet pancakes at Kona Cafe on Valentine's Day!
52. Take advantage of dining and merchandise discounts. At many times of the year, dining at Disney's counter-service restaurants outside of popular dining hours will merit you a discount coupon for a variety of merchandise locations. For example, eat at Pecos Bill's in the late afternoon and your receipt might include a coupon for a discount on Disney merchandise at the Emporium on Main Street and several other locations. It's another great reason to avoid the Disney restaurant crowds and dine at off-times. There are several other dining discounts that are available to you as well. Check out our Disney Dining Discounts page for details.
53. Consider visiting during a "free dining" season. Disney World's "free dining" promotion offers guests the chance to book a Disney Vacation Package with a free Disney Dining Plan during certain times of the year. While saving money with the Disney Dining Plan alone can be difficult, our calculations show that taking advantage of the free dining promotion can save you some dough in certain circumstances. Free dining is most often offered during early Fall months. Here are the details on the 2013 Disney World Free Dining promotion.
54. Include your companions in the dining planning. Traveling to Disney with picky eaters, disinterested teenagers, first timers, a stressed out spouse? The best way to ensure that everyone has a great time at the World is to make them all feel invested in the trip planning. And who doesn't want to give their opinion on food? Share menus, reviews, and restaurant options with the family or your other traveling companions and get their feedback and favorites. This is an especially great idea for budding chefs!
55. Order a cake to celebrate a special occasion. When it's time to celebrate that anniversary, birthday, graduation, or new job, consider ordering a custom cake to make the occasion that much more special! You can order a cake ahead of time (with all the bells and whistles) or order a cake when you arrive at the restaurant. We've got all the details you need about ordering a cake in Disney World right here.
56. Plan a magical picnic. There's nothing more fun than discovering a secret hideaway on Disney property where you can avoid the crowds and relax for a bit. Some of our favorites include the Disney resort hotel beaches — especially when everyone else is at the parks! Instead of fighting the masses of Disney guests for a table in a restaurant, pack some sandwiches and create your own oasis in the Happiest Place on Earth for lunch or dinner. We highly recommend the beaches at Wilderness Lodge, Disney's Polynesian Resort, or Fort Wilderness. Lounge by the lake, enjoy your goodies, and take a moment to refresh before heading back to the parks. For a particularly romantic occasion, bring a bottle of wine and some grapes and cheese to the Polynesian Resort beach around sunset and stay for an incredible view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks!
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Golden Voice George Guidall turns Kellerman's 17th novel featuring LAPD Lt. Peter Decker and his wife, Rina Lazarus, into an intimate listening experience. Computer billionaire Genoa Greeves insists that the LAPD look into a 15-year-old cold case, the homicide of Bennett Alston Little, her favorite high school history teacher, whose bound body the police found, with three shots in the back of his head, in the trunk of Little's Mercedes. The investigation falls to Decker. Guidall's skill at changing voices and accents makes Kellerman's secondary characters ring with truth, while he brings warmth and familial affection to the Decker/Lazarus relationship.
Fifteen years later, the high-tech CEO reads about another execution-style murder; this time the victim is a Hollywood music producer named Primo Ekerling. There is no obvious connection, but the case is eerily similar to Little's, and Genoa feels the time is right to close Dr. Ben's case once and for all - offering the L.A.P.D. a substantial financial "incentive" if justice is finally served for Little.
Lieutenant Peter Decker resents having to commit valuable manpower to a 15-year-old open case simply because a rich woman says "Jump!" Still, the recent murder of Primo Ekerling does bear a disturbing resemblance to Little's case, even though two thug suspects are currently behind bars for the Ekerling murder. Decker can't help but wonder about a connection. His first phone calls are to the two primary investigators in the Little case, retired detectives Calvin Vitton and Arnie Lamar. Lamar is cooperative, but Vitton is not only reluctant to talk, he winds up dead of a suspicious suicide 12 hours later.
Decker's team of top investigators not only includes his favorite homicide detectives, Scott Oliver and Marge Dunn, but also his newly minted Hollywood detective daughter, Cindy Kutiel, whose help proves to be invaluable.
A relentlessly gripping tale spun by a master, Faye Kellerman's The Mercedes Coffin races through a dangerous urban world of fleeting fame and false dreams, making heart-pumping hairpin turns at each step of a terrifying journey, where truth and justice are fine lines between life and death.
©2008 Plot Line, Inc.; (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers
"Wonderful people - Decker and his wife and family"
I really enjoy Faye Kellerman's writing and her characters. I enjoy them as people; they're ethical and real. This story is as gripping as the others. I wish only that there were more of her books that were unabridged on Audible. I only read full versions.
"A loose book"
The Mercedes Coffin starts with promised and weaves a good web of intrigue for the first half. However, Ms Kellerman finishes poorly with a loosely developed plot and conveniently uses death of main characters to avoid having to spin a reasonable web to answer the many questions regarding the crimes involved in the plot. She fails to bring the plot to a plausible conclusion, choosing instead to allow the main character to "guess" at what might have happened. Some readers may enjoy a book where many loose ends remain. However, this reader prefers an author, such as David Baldacci, who weaves a complex plot but closes the mystery with facts, rather than suppositions. I, for one, will not invest any more money or time in Ms. Kellerman books.
"I am a true fan, but...."
This was not the author's best work. I have read all of her books, so I have a basis for comparison. I found the plot confusing and it had a non-ending. I realize that, in real life, many murder cases aren't solved; so, perhaps Ms. Kellerman was trying to give a different perspective on detective work than in her prior books where Decker et. al. crack the cases wideopen. However, this ending left me empty. Also, I can't for the life of me figure out what the purpose was for the character Genoa Greeves. Can anyone enlighten me?
I will still read anything Faye Kellerman writes!
"Just OK"
I just finished listening to "The Ritual Bath" by Ms. Kellerman and looked forward to enjoying another excellent audiobook. Sadly, "The Mercedes Coffin" falls short of the mark.
The plot moved slowly, and I had a hard time maintaining interest. Like other reviewers, I found the lack of resolution at the end of the book was unsatisfying. Having said that, the final 45 minutes of the book, minus the final five featuring Decker's speculations, are the best in terms of listening pleasure.
The narrator did an excellent job, and the familiar characters take on a little more depth, and age.
I was glad to finally be done with this book. I'll be slow to pay out for another Kellerman book.
"Not bad."
This Peter Decker novel is a little different in that there is just a little about his family or his Jewish traditions. It was a light summer detective novel...not great, but not bad.
"Great Book"
Good narrator and good story line.I liked the characters also.
One good mystery. Keeps you guessing.
"Bad detective story"
The clues presented are not solved at the end. It seems that Ms. Kellerman could not find a staisfactory solution to the clues that she put in the early stages of her story, so she had the main suspect killed and the clues go unsolved. The whole story ends in an anticlimax plus a shmaltzy ending that leaves a bad after taste.
"Another Kellerman, just like the other ones ..."
I found the story was a little long. I felt that some good editing would have been beneficial. However, having said that the story is true Faye Kellerman and therefore does not disappoint if this is a style that you enjoy. Good narration which certainly assists the reader to keep listening.
"Goes adrift for a poor ending"
I enjoy Kellermans work but this is a poorly executed plot. There is too much introspection and dialogue that goes nowhere. The ending is a a series of strands that are not tied together. As usual the characters are interesting and well defined. The first part of the story is engaging and then it gets confused and lost. Forget this one.
"As always excellent performance of George Guidall."
George Guidall is definitely the best narrator in the business! I always enjoy his performance.


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A down pillow is arguably one of the most comfortable pillows that you can ever sleep on, but cheap down often has feathers that can poke you while you sleep or worse, allergens that can keep you up sneezing, wheezing or coughing. But with the Primaloft down alternative pillow, you can enjoy the comfort of down without the allergens and feathers. Using a specially developed synthetic fill, Primaloft pillows are soft, luxurious and are sure offer a great night's sleep, and unlike traditional down, these synthetic down pillows can be washed and dried at home - no dry cleaning necessary! Perfect for anyone who deals with allergies or asthma or those who simply want a better pillow, Primaloft pillows offer a better way to sleep and a better night's rest.
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Down pillows are some of the most comfortable and luxurious pillows available, but in addition to a soft feel, many down pillows also bring allergens to bed with you. Inexpensive down pillows often have more feathers, and less down, which can prick and poke through the cover. Primaloft down alternative pillows address both of these problems. By using a specially designed, allergen-free fill, Primaloft pillows offer the soft comfort of a down pillow without the allergens or feathers. After a week of use, here's how the Primaloft pillow fared.
- Very Soft - Compared to a traditional down pillow, the Primaloft is very similar. They are plush, super soft and very comfortable.
- Allergen & Feather Free - I have used a variety of down bedding in the past, and while it soft and warm, it's often expensive. Worse yet, cheaper down pillows use feathers, in place of true down, for fill. The feathers not only increase the overall allergens in the pillow but they poke and prick you. In the past, I've resorted to using two pillow cases to keep them from poking me while I sleep. With the Primaloft pillow you don't have to deal with either of these things. There is no down to cause sneezing, wheezing or coughing. There are no feathers, just soft, comfortable fill.
- Machine Wash & Dry - Paying to dry clean expensive down pillows is just more money being flushed down the drain. Not only does it get expensive, but dry cleaning often employs a variety of chemicals and cleaners that can aggravate sensitive skin or those with dermatitis. With these down alternative pillows, you can simply throw them in the washer, set the water temperature to high (to kill dust mites) and use your favorite detergent. Toss them in the dryer, and you're done! No expensive dry cleaning or chemical residues to worry about.
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Considering that Joe Arnold raced to two gold medals at last Saturday's Special Olympic Summer Games in Greeley, it is easy to understand why his teammates and coaches call him "Cheetah Joe."
Arnold won the 1,500-meter run in a time of 6 minutes, 58 seconds. He also won the 400-meter run.
"Those were my best times ever," Arnold said after returning to Steamboat.
He has been involved with the Special Olympics program for 26 years and has made roughly a dozen trips to the state's summer games. He said this trip would stand out as his best.
But Arnold was not the only Routt County athlete on the podium Saturday.
Teammate Sue White earned the gold in the 1,500-meter walk and the silver in the 400-meter walk. Misty Garcia earned the gold in the 400-meter walk and a bronze in the standing long jump.
Bruce Rule won the bronze in the bench press and the dead lift. He also was given the Andy Chisman Memorial Award, which is given to the power lifter who best exemplifies the spirit of the Special Olympics.
Four swimmers from South Routt County also stepped onto the podium.
The team of Clinton Koler, Jaimee Sexton, Marisa Lombardi and Rhianna Kresl won the 100-meter mixed freestyle relay.
Koler also earned the gold in the 25-meter freestyle and took fifth in the 50-meter freestyle in Division B.
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Donald Driver is, simply by the count of his receiving numbers, one of the greatest players in Green Bay Packers' history. That is no small feat, considering the franchise is one of the oldest in the game and the only one remaining in a relatively small town.
There will never be a basketball or baseball team in Green Bay, but the town, and its down-home superfans, will always have their Packers.
Unfortunately, they will not always have their Driver, who retired following 14 seasons in the league, all in Green Bay. Time and again during his tenure, the hard worker with the 1,000-watt smile proved to be a class act both on and off the field.
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Before hopping on a plane with his family to his native Dallas, Driver stopped in at the home of one of his biggest fans, 78-year old cancer survivor Angie LeRoy. Fittingly, Driver knocked on a door with a poster commemorating his retirement, and LeRoy answered it — totally unaware of the situation — in none other than a Donald Driver jersey.
All she wanted was a hug, but the multi-millionare went above and beyond. He took the time, as opposed to simply posturing for a camera and peace'ing out, to autograph everything in sight. Further, he helped to score her a ticket to his retirement announcement.
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Records management roadmap
Updated: February 22, 2008
Applies To: Office SharePoint Server 2007
Topic Last Modified: 2008-08-08
In this article:
A record is a document or other electronic or physical entity in an organization that serves as evidence of an activity or transaction performed by the organization and that requires retention for some time period. Records management is the process by which an organization:
Determines what types of information should be considered records.
Determines how active documents that will become records should be handled while they are in use, and determines how they should be collected once they are declared to be records.
Determines in what manner and for how long each record type should be retained to meet legal, business, or regulatory requirements.
Researches and implements technological solutions and business processes to help ensure that the organization complies with its records management obligations in a cost-effective and non-intrusive way.
Performs records-related tasks such as disposing of expired records, or locating and protecting records related to external events such as lawsuits.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 includes records management features that you can use to help your organization meet its regulatory and legal requirements and manage its corporate knowledge.
This roadmap page provides links to Web articles, white papers, training, blog entries, and tools to help guide you in implementing the records management features of your site based on Office SharePoint Server 2007. The resources presented on this page are organized in the order in which you should implement the records management features of your site:
Create the Records Center site.
Connect active document sites to the Records Center site.
Configure active document sites for records management.
In addition to the resources on this roadmap page, use the following roadmap pages to learn about related features:
Document management features in Office SharePoint Server 2007 enable you to control the life cycles of active documents in your organization.
Workflows implement business processes on documents in Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Before you implement records management by using Office SharePoint Server 2007, review the following overview topics that describe Office SharePoint Server 2007 records management capabilities and the configuration options that are available to site architects, designers, creators, and developers:
Identify records management roles (Office SharePoint Server)
Records Center Web service (developer)
Records Center Site Template (developer)
Records Center Site Management (developer)
Record Routing Type Table Overview (developer)
Required Metadata for Record Routing Types (developer)
Record Center File Processing (developer)
Record Routing Type Table Overview (developer)
Custom Records Center Router (developer)
IRouter Interface for Custom Routers (developer)
Custom Router Deployment (developer)
To manage records in Office SharePoint Server 2007, site designers and records managers plan, create, and implement a Records Center site. This site, based on the Records Center site template, contains features you can use to implement your file plan and manage the records while they are being retained.
Implement the Records Center site in the following steps:
Create a Records Center site.
Based on your file plan, create a separate document library to store each type of record.
Define columns in the document libraries to contain and display the record metadata.
Implement information management policies that define retention periods and auditing specifications to help meet your enterprise's regulatory obligations and associate them with document libraries.
Implement the record routing table, which maps each type of record to the appropriate library in the Records Center site.
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An alternative method for implementing the Records Center site is to create content types for each type of record, which include the columns for metadata along with information policies. However, because we recommend that you store a single type of record per document library, it is easier to achieve this by associating columns and information management policies directly with document libraries. |
Use the steps in the following article to create the Records Center site:
Create a separate document library for each type of record you want to retain. The following resource describes the method for creating document libraries:
When a record is sent to the destination document library:
The names and values of each column of metadata associated with it are saved along with the record in an XML file in a hidden _properties folder that is created in the destination library.
The metadata values are copied to matching columns in the destination library.
For each column of metadata for a type of record, define a column in the destination document library that matches the incoming column's name and type. To specify that the column must be submitted along with the record and that it must have a data value associated with it, configure the column to require data. The following resource describes the method for creating columns in document libraries for retaining records:
An information management policy is a set of business rules for a type of content. For an introduction to information management policies, see Plan information management policies.
Create a separate site collection information management policy for each set of record types that requires a unique set of policy features. For example, each record that is a contract might require the same set of policy features. Associate each site collection information management policy with the relevant document libraries. The following resources describe the methods for creating site collection information management policies and associating them with document libraries:
The record routing table is a list in the Records Center site that lists each type of record that might be submitted to the Records Center site and specifies the library in which to store it. When files are submitted to the Records Center site, this list is used to route the incoming file and its metadata to its proper location. The following resources describe methods for configuring the record routing table:
Add records to the Record Routing list (information worker)
Custom Records Center Router (developer)
IRouter Interface for Custom Routers (developer)
IRouter Interface (developer)
A server farm running Office SharePoint Server 2007 can connect to a single Records Center site. For more information, see the following resources:
After you connect a server farm running Office SharePoint Server 2007 to a Records Center site, you can configure active document sites to submit records (documents and other items) to the Records Center site from the Office SharePoint Server 2007 user interface or by using a custom solution, such as a workflow developed by using the Office SharePoint Server 2007 object model. For more information, see the following resources:
Records Center Web Service (developer)
Record Routing Type Table Overview (developer)
This topic is included in the following downloadable book for easier reading and printing:
See the full list of available books at Downloadable books for Office SharePoint Server 2007.


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Mcafee says a lot of random crap.
Mcafee says a lot of random crap.
When do you plan to give the download beacause soverign's cool to use but the texture isnt great and I can't create the turian cruiser being destrroyed by reaper destroyer with soverign.
Nah I scaled it via the QC. I added like twenty 0's to the mass and it moves pretty easily for a big object. You just need to hit it with No Collide World because... well you know. It's big as fuck. But it's that much cooler after you load up Neuroplanes and start dogfighting around it.
Isn't there a console command to control the max lift weight?
If there is one the avarage person (me for example) wouldn't think to use it.
Ah cool, I'll try this.
oh hey kliener, i didn't see you there
OMG That's freaking big!
It is isn't it , the Reaper ain't bad either ;)
The heads from the mercenary pack have turned kind of hard to pose suddenly and can't be used with the bodygroup tool/faceposer/eye ect, if I remember right they used to be easily poseable, have I messed up something or is it some gmod update error or what is it?
I didn't notice this, but I noticed that all my asari and batarian models eyes are all grey'ed out for some reason. Apart from Liara though.
I'm new here, but I think I have the answer to this. I was downloading a bunch of Mass Effect stuff from here lately and I noticed this happened after I added this -> http://www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=121178 to the original ME mercenary pack. I copied the batarian and asari head .mdls back from the original merc pack and it fixed this issue for me. I think that pack also changed the asari eyes too, but I haven't gotten them back to normal.
Yay, Ravagers! I mean, Reapers! :D
Did you get the newest pack?
I admit I got kinda lost in the end. I know I recompiled them correctly at some time. But not completely sure if those were int he pack or.
needs more heads.
How do i can add eyes to model? without them looks so stupid. D:
Also I wanna add eyes to Child model.
-Whoops not the normal wip thread-
Thank you T_T
Well these were the versions, downloaded in that order
I'll try redownloading them and try which fault it is when I get home from work.
Altho FloaterTWO's was on megaupload and well, it's taken down so you can't download that.
I've checked that now, the error is not because of this pack because it dosn't have the heads in it, therefore dosn't alter them! It does however have the eyes but still haven't checked with the eyes.
When downloading from the dropbox it's fine and working now.
I have a packs in dowloads from beginning of 2012 which is having that error, it's titled "me_mercs(2)". I think it's Floater's 1.1 pack, but that's a guess.
All it's texture is titled "HMF_ARM_MEDa..." and so on, didn't Floater have those kind of names on the textures?
So downloading this fixes the eyes?
I still want the Reaper forces...
then you'll have to learn patience.
can someone please send me all the mass effect weapon prop character props and so on
why? go find it yourself lazy.
Why of course I can, would you also like a nice vintage wine and turkey dinner too?
perhaps sir would prefer the most expensive champagne in the house?
hahaha theres 55 pages of crap pluss other shit and i cba i just got a new computer and i cba having to do all that shit again
Here's floatertwo's version of those mercs, since you people are discussing it apparently no one in that thread who posted underneath me could read,
if not, well, there you go regardless.
Dense, are we?
Would it be considered flaming if I were to say "Fuck you."
erm sorry ?? o.O
Sorry, I don't really mean it. I see you're new here, I'll try to explain. We're a very unfriendly place at times. If you want something, you have to do a lot of searching before you go running for help. If you ask for something, and someone tells you to look for it, even if they seem like a jerk, "I'm too lazy blah blah etc etc" is NOT going to be a very popular response.
is anybody doing alliance soldiers?
or just reskins for the old human soldiers?
I am but they're somewhat on hold at the moment
I'd be willing to write up an updated version of the op with all the mods I know of and send it to hax to post.
I think I'll get started on the Reaper forces tomorrow morning.
Great to hear.When haxxer finishes he reapers they will come in handy.
omg thank you =D
yeah u r correct im new
That would be magnificent. Save people the heartache of reading through all 55 pages of this and finding out about all of the cool stuff that never got released too.
that'd be cool.
reapers are pretty much finished, i'm just waiting for floater-two to finish off some of his spaceships and we'll probably make a joint release
i don't have that much time to port nowadays since finals are coming up
I'm slowed down on the spaceships and stuff since the Kodiak is proving difficult.
Should get it done by today, then most of the other stuff is pretty simple.


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Also in last week's episode when Saul screwed Jesse's parents on the price of the home and then when Jesse shows up to collect the keys from his parents. Much laughing.


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