Jack Spence

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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Hang on to them hats and glasses cuz this here’s the wildest ride in the wilderness. In reality, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad isn’t the most thrilling coaster in the world. In fact, it only reaches a top speed of somewhere between 24-30 miles per hour. By today’s standards, that’s pretty tame. Yet this ride is … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad"
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Liberty Square Odds & Ends

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Since I recently wrote a feature article and a blog about the Hall of Presidents, I thought I’d write a companion piece about a few of the other, less noticed sights in the area. Let’s start with the porch to the right of the Hall of Presidents. Here you’ll find two rocking chairs. The setting, … Continue reading "Liberty Square Odds & Ends"
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Swiss Family Treehouse

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I know what you’re thinking. Could I have picked a more boring attraction to write about? Probably not. The Swiss Family Treehouse is possibly the least sophisticated attraction in the Magic Kingdom and often skipped by guests who consider it a waste of time and energy. I’m hoping that reading this blog will convince you … Continue reading "Swiss Family Treehouse"
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McDonald’s

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This blog is primarily for those of you who stay at the All Star Resorts. The McDonald’s located on Buena Vista Drive was built specifically to cater to these three hotels. As you might recall, this McDonald’s once had enormous caricatures of a hamburger, fries, and a shake on its roof. For whatever reason, the … Continue reading "McDonald’s"
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Pirates League

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Avast ye mateys, Captain Jack Sparrow is on the lookout for additional crew members! It seems that while some of Captain Jack’s men were on a plundering raid, they came across the warehouse of the East India Trading Company. Deciding that this would be easy pickin’s, they aimed their canon at the door. Unfortunately, they … Continue reading "Pirates League"
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Hall of Presidents Reopens

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I was invited to a special preview of the new Hall of Presidents show today (June 28, 2009). The actual grand opening is July 4th. Here’s what I experienced. The first thing you’ll notice is that the name of the attraction now has a subtitle -“The Hall of Presidents – A Celebration of Liberty’s Leaders.” … Continue reading "Hall of Presidents Reopens"
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Lakeridge Winery

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Last year I wrote a blog about the Morse Museum which features one of the largest collections of Tiffany glass in the country. Today I’m going to write about another local, non-Disney attraction. As before, I’m aiming this information to those of you who have visited Disney so often that you mouth the words along … Continue reading "Lakeridge Winery"
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Boulangerie Patisserie

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One of my favorite spots at Epcot, and probably a favorite of many of you, is the Boulangerie Patisserie located in the France Pavilion. What better place is there to indulge in such decadence? Artistic delights to tantalize the taste buds. Located toward the back of the France Pavilion, this is the spot to satisfy … Continue reading "Boulangerie Patisserie"
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Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner — Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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“Min and Bill” was an MGM movie released in 1930. It starred Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery and tells the story of a dockside innkeeper (Min) who, while raising her adopted daughter, has an ongoing love/hate relationship with a boozy fisherman (Bill) who lives at the inn. Dressler won the Academy Award for her portrayal … Continue reading "Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner — Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Disney Name Tags

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When I worked at Disneyland and was conducting Orientation (Traditions) classes for new hires, I would start the training session by telling my pupils that everyone in the company goes by their first name. This rule applied to the lowly guy who picked up horse poop along the parade route all the way up to … Continue reading "Disney Name Tags"
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