Jack Spence

AllEarsNet TV – Jack’s Pirate Room

August 9, 2014 by Jack Spence

Hi Everyone, In case you didn’t know, AllEars has started a new video series. Each week, Deb Wills hosts a show that brings our readers a “bit of Disney.” The topics will be as varied as our blogs. Sometimes we’ll discuss new offerings like “Epcot After Hours“ and “Harambe Nights.” Other times we’ll bring you … Continue reading "AllEarsNet TV – Jack’s Pirate Room"

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Disney Hodgepodge 5

August 4, 2014 by Jack Spence

Today’s article contains another collection of unrelated odds and ends. Enjoy. Los Angeles Airways This next bit of Disney history is probably better known to those of you living on the west coast of the US rather than those of you living in the east. This is because it really didn’t directly involve Disneyland and … Continue reading "Disney Hodgepodge 5"

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Before & After Quiz – Answers

July 29, 2014 by Jack Spence

Here are the answers to the Before and After quiz. Some of these were easy. Some were difficult and required that you reach back in your memory to come up with the correct answer. I hope you did well. As I said yesterday, all of my quizzes are just for fun. No winners will be … Continue reading "Before & After Quiz – Answers"

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Before & After Quiz – Questions

July 28, 2014 by Jack Spence

Today’s quiz is for you fans of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. If you watch either of these shows you know that one of their categories is called “Before & After.” Here the answer or puzzle has two phrases and/or titles that contain a common middle word that connects the two together. For example, if … Continue reading "Before & After Quiz – Questions"

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Shutters at Old Port Royale

July 22, 2014 by Jack Spence

The Caribbean Beach was Disney's first moderately priced resort. When planning this property, the Imagineers did not think budget-minded guests would be interested in a table-service restaurant, so they only included a food court in their plans. However, they were wrong. When the resort opened on October 1, 1988, guests immediately started complaining and requesting more dining options. However, it would be almost six years before the first solution came to life.

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Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort — A Relook

July 21, 2014 by Jack Spence

The last time I reviewed the Caribbean Beach Resort was during an overnight stay in November 2010. I recently returned for a two-night stay to see what had changed since my last visit. After a look around I discovered that very little has been altered during the past three and a half years. So with just a few exceptions, the resort is pretty much the way you remember it. Here are the changes I discovered during my stay.

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Tomorrowland – Part Eight

July 14, 2014 by Jack Spence

Welcome back. Today will be my eighth and final article about Tomorrowland. In case you missed the previous parts: Part 1 – Tomorrowland An Overview – Flight to the Moon – Mission to Mars Part 2 – Circle-Vision movies – If You Had Wings – Dream Flight Part 3 – Skyway – Star Jets – … Continue reading "Tomorrowland – Part Eight"

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Tomorrowland – Part Seven

July 7, 2014 by Jack Spence

Welcome back to Part Seven of my Tomorrowland series. In case you missed the previous parts: Part 1 – Tomorrowland An Overview – Flight to the Moon – Mission to Mars Part 2 – Circle-Vision movies – If You Had Wings – Dream Flight Part 3 – Skyway – Star Jets – WEDWay PeopleMover Part … Continue reading "Tomorrowland – Part Seven"

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Tomorrowland – Part Six

June 30, 2014 by Jack Spence

Over the last five weeks, I’ve provided you with a history of the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland up until 1994. In case you missed the previous parts: Part 1 – Tomorrowland An Overview – Flight to the Moon – Mission to Mars Part 2 – Circle-Vision movies – If You Had Wings – Dream Flight Part … Continue reading "Tomorrowland – Part Six"

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Tomorrowland – Part Five

June 23, 2014 by Jack Spence

Thanks for joining me for Part Five of my Tomorrowland series. In case you missed the previous parts: Part 1 – Tomorrowland An Overview – Flight to the Moon – Mission to Mars Part 2 – Circle-Vision movies – If You Had Wings – Dream Flight Part 3 – Skyway – Star Jets – WEDWay … Continue reading "Tomorrowland – Part Five"

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