Jack Spence Reports…. The Food & Fun Center on the first floor of the Contemporary Resort has been completely closed. A new, temporary, counter service restaurant is now open on the fourth floor of the resort. This new eatery is called the Tempo Grab And Go. Much to my delight, this short-term establishment looks more … Continue reading "Contemporary Resort Updates"
Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat
Posted onA special Flag Retreat was held at Town Square in the Magic Kingdom Tuesday in honor of Patriots Day (9/11). The Voices of Liberty were on hand as well as the Disney Philharmonic. Several of the numbers performed were, Proud To Be An American, This Land Is Your Land, and an audience participation of God … Continue reading "Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat"
Traveling with Little Ones – Day 8 – The Finale
Posted onWell, today was our last day at Walt Disney World. We decided to check out early and get our rental car before heading over to the Contemporary for a character breakfast at Chef Mickey’s. First I feel the need to mention how wonderful the car rental service (National) is at the WDW Dolphin where we … Continue reading "Traveling with Little Ones – Day 8 – The Finale"
Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
Posted onI visited the Disney/MGM Studios today. While walking along the Streets of America, I noticed that approximately one third of the the buildings have already been outfitted for the coming holiday Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. Anywhere the lights have been added, rope cordons separate the building from the sidewalk. Reader Reviews!
Japan Pavilion Update
Posted onThe full service restaurant within the Japan Pavilion is currently being refurbished and enlarged. Guests with a careful eye can see a small portion of the expansion as the walk along the promenade looking behind the Mitsukoshi Department Store. This aerial view of the Japan Pavilion shows approximately where the expansion is taking place.
Traveling with Little Ones – Day 7
Posted onToday we had an additional day at Magic Kingdom planned. Each morning we have a target time where we all try to meet up in the lobby of our hotel to go to the parks together. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t. At least it gives everyone something to shoot for. Today our … Continue reading "Traveling with Little Ones – Day 7"
Spaceship Earth Rehab Update
Posted onAll of the trees flanking each side of Spacehip Earth have been removed as refurbishment continues on this attraction. The approximate reopening of Spaceship Earth is November 14th of this year.
Traveling with Little Ones to WDW – Day 6
Posted onWe spent the day today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This is my favorite of the four theme parks at WDW. I love that it is only open until 5pm so you are not tempted to overdue your stay at the park. Some of my favorite shows are here and some great rides too. This was … Continue reading "Traveling with Little Ones to WDW – Day 6"
Traveling with Little Ones to WDW – Day 5
Posted onToday we decided to sleep in and make this a pool day. We spent the entire morning at the pool and all our little ones loved it. It was a great way to start the day and it was refreshing in the hot weather. Plus my DS4 loved the water slide at the pool (another … Continue reading "Traveling with Little Ones to WDW – Day 5"
New ECVs at Magic Kingdom
Posted onGuest blogger Trooper Bill writes: I stopped by the Magic Kingdom in hopes that the Haunted Mansion might be opening a bit early, no such luck. The construction walls are still up, and there was a large amount of work going on on the exterior of the building. It doesn’t like like it will be … Continue reading "New ECVs at Magic Kingdom"
