Jack Spence

Happy Holidays

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Hi Everyone, I’ve decided to take a couple of weeks off to relax and enjoy the holidays. I will be back on Monday, January 2 with a new blog entitled “Christmas Week.” It will be about the crowded conditions encountered between Christmas Day and New Year’s. In the meantime, if you need a “Jack Blog … Continue reading "Happy Holidays"
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All About Disney Addresses Quiz – Answers

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Yesterday I provided you with a set of addresses and asked you to match the locations with the inhabitants. Here are the answers. By the way, I got the idea for this quiz while watching the movie “Mary Poppins” when it was mentioned that the Banks live at 17 Cherry Tree Lane. (A) 100 Acre … Continue reading "All About Disney Addresses Quiz – Answers"
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All About Disney Addresses Quiz – Questions

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Today’s quiz is all about addresses and locales. I will provide you with a location (either real or fictitious) in one list and the corresponding people, character, or building that inhabits these locations in another list. Your job is to match them up. Some are easy. Some are difficult. Hopefully by using the process of … Continue reading "All About Disney Addresses Quiz – Questions"
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Katsura Grill Opens in Japan Pavilion

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For the last three months, Yakitori House at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot has been ensconced behind plywood walls. The Imagineers had decided it was time for a change and this perennial favorite of many underwent a transformation. First, the restaurant’s name has changed. Yakitori in Japanese refers to grilled skewered food, more often than … Continue reading "Katsura Grill Opens in Japan Pavilion"
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Italy Pavilion – Part Two of Two

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Yesterday, I began my description of the Italy Pavilion. Today, I’ll complete the tour. L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante was the original (and only) restaurant at the Italy Pavilion for 25 years. It was operated by Alfredo’s of Rome and was one of the most successful and profitable restaurants at Epcot. So it came as … Continue reading "Italy Pavilion – Part Two of Two"
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Italy Pavilion – Part One of Two

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The Italy Pavilion may be one of the smaller countries of World Showcase, yet it still packs a lot of charm and details into a little space. While the other nations present a mixture of architectural styles found within their borders, the Italy Pavilion is weighted more heavily toward Venice. It’s not that this design … Continue reading "Italy Pavilion – Part One of Two"
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Beach Club Villas – Disney Vacation Club

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Today I’m going to discuss Disney’s Beach Club Villas. This resort is considered part of the Yacht & Beach Club property and was the fourth Disney Vacation Club (DVC) to open (July 1, 2002) at Walt Disney World. Like the Yacht & Beach Club, this addition was designed by Robert A.M. Stern of New York. … Continue reading "Beach Club Villas – Disney Vacation Club"
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Beach Club Resort – Part Two of Two

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Yesterday I began my review of the Beach Club with an overview and a description of a standard “king” room. Today I’ll talk about Club Level amenities and the various shops and restaurants found around the resort. I like the Stone Harbor Club Lounge facilities at the Beach Club better than those at the Regatta … Continue reading "Beach Club Resort – Part Two of Two"
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Beach Club Resort – Part One of Two

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Last week I discussed the Yacht Club. If you missed it, click here for PART ONE and PART TWO. Today I’ll be examining they Yacht Club’s sister resort, the Beach Club. The Beach Club opened on November 19, 1990. This deluxe resort features 583 guest rooms with an average room size of 380 square feet. … Continue reading "Beach Club Resort – Part One of Two"
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Yacht Club Resort – Part Two

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Yesterday I introduced you to the Yacht Club and talked about the standard rooms and Club Level. Today I’ll discuss some of the facilities found at the Yacht Club. Fittings & Fairings Clothes & Notions is the resort’s shop and carries the standard supply of Disney souvenirs. In addition, some higher-end clothing is available here. … Continue reading "Yacht Club Resort – Part Two"
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