Jack Spence

Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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When the Imagineers began thinking about Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1989, they knew this new park would also need an icon to represent it to the world. But what would this be? The Tree of Life was the answer. This icon would impart the message of the Animal Kingdom with a single glance. A gigantic tree would represent the abundant plant life of the planet and the many creatures that would be carved into its bark would symbolize the vast array of animals that call Earth home.
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Cast Members Only — A Quiz — Answers

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Here are the answers to the “Cast Members Only” quiz. I found it interesting that I came across the fewest uniquely themed signs in the Magic Kingdom and none at all in the World Showcase section of Epcot. I’m assuming that the lack of interesting signs in the Magic Kingdom has to do with the … Continue reading "Cast Members Only — A Quiz — Answers"
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New Fantasyland Model

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A model of the new Fantasyland expansion is now on display at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the One Man's Dream exhibit. AllEars.Net's Jack Spence stopped by and snapped a few pictures the other day, which he shares here. Most of these photos are close-ups to give you a better idea of what this new area will look like when completed.
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Cast Members Only — A Quiz — Questions

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Walt knew he was creating something unique when he was designing Disneyland. Everything about his new park would be groundbreaking – including the nomenclature used within the five realms he was crafting. Disneyland would not be called an amusement park, but rather a theme park. Disneyland would not have rides, it would have attractions. Walt … Continue reading "Cast Members Only — A Quiz — Questions"
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Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part Two

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Thanks for checking back for Part Two of my review of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Let’s get started. The Grand Floridian has two swimming pools. The Courtyard Pool is the larger of the two (at 300,000 gallons) and is the more relaxed and dignified of the two. It is flanked by the Main … Continue reading "Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part Two"
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World Showcase Quiz – Answers

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Hey everyone, Here are the answers to yesterday’s World Showcase quiz. Since this was an “open book” test, I’m sure you got them all right. However, for those of you who decided to wing it, here is the grading scale. 24 – 27: A 20 – 23: B 16 – 19: C 12 – 15: … Continue reading "World Showcase Quiz – Answers"
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World Showcase Quiz – Questions

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World Showcase Quiz Over the last year, I have written a number of blogs about Epcot’s World Showcase. Today, I’m going to test what you’ve learned by reading my blogs. But don’t worry; I’m going to make it an “open book” test as all of the answers can be found within my blogs. To help … Continue reading "World Showcase Quiz – Questions"
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Disney Code of Conduct

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I read “Dear Abby” every day. She often gives great advice – and sometimes, not so great. Occasionally, she’ll run a letter written by one of her readers reminding us to behave “correctly” under certain circumstances. For example, a bank teller might write in suggesting that we have all of our paperwork completed before reaching … Continue reading "Disney Code of Conduct"
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