Jack Spence

Tren-D — Downtown Disney Update

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A few weeks ago, I wrote about a new shop at Downtown Disney Marketplace called Tren-D. Today (April 9, 2009) Disney held a press event to kick off this new boutique. This shop is a stylish destination with a designer flair and eclectic offerings. Inspired by Mark Perrotta, Director of Product Design and Development for … Continue reading "Tren-D — Downtown Disney Update"
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Voyage of the Little Mermaid

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I’m going to assume that most of you have seen the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid“ show during one of your visits to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you haven’t, then you should. It’s very cute. I recently forced a friend of mine to experience this show for the first time. The exterior of the attraction … Continue reading "Voyage of the Little Mermaid"
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Walt Disney Studios Park Paris — Part 2 — Production Courtyard – CinéMagique

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Production Courtyard is the first “land” you come to when exiting Studio 1. One of the first things you’ll notice is a large film-strip etched in the concrete. This is a pathway of sorts that leads from one end of the park to the other. Also in Production Courtyard is a bandstand where live music … Continue reading "Walt Disney Studios Park Paris — Part 2 — Production Courtyard – CinéMagique"
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Disney Eggs

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Just in case you’re not getting your complete Disney fix while vacationing at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, the company has come out with something else to keep us happy — Disney Eggs. I don’t know if they’re available nationwide, but they’re for sale in Orlando and cost me $2.69 at my local supermarket. Each … Continue reading "Disney Eggs"
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Walt Disney Studios Park Paris — Part 1 — Front Lot

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Disney has eleven theme parks around the world. I rank Tokyo DisneySea as my favorite and Disneyland Paris as my second favorite. I rank the Walt Disney Studios Park dead last. Visiting this park makes me long for Disney’s California Adventure, which I rank at number ten. The Walt Disney Studios Park was designed and … Continue reading "Walt Disney Studios Park Paris — Part 1 — Front Lot"
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Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 4 — Star Tours, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, and Autopia

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Star Tours Star Tours is the one attraction in Discoveryland that deviates from the overall theme of the area. Instead of looking like the future as seen through the eyes of early visionaries, this ride’s exterior features architecture more in line with a 20th century view of the future. Or maybe in the case of … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 4 — Star Tours, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, and Autopia"
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Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 3 — Space Mountain: Mission 2 and Les Mystéres du Nautilus

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Space Mountain: Mission 2 Once again, I have to say that Disneyland Paris takes first prize when comparing one of its attractions to its overseas cousins. Space Mountain is easily the most beautiful of the five futuristic peaks and it definitely offers the most thrilling ride. This attraction was inspired by Jules Verne’s book “From … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 3 — Space Mountain: Mission 2 and Les Mystéres du Nautilus"
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Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 2 — Orbitron and Videopolis

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One of the first attractions you see when entering Discoveryland is “Orbitron – Machines Volantes” (Flying Machines). This is a simple, yet visually appealing attraction. Twelve 2-passenger rocket ships circle a stylized orrery. (An orrery is a mechanical apparatus that displays the relative positions and motions of the moon and the planets as they orbit … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 2 — Orbitron and Videopolis"
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Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2009 — Part 2

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The first topiaries you’ll encounter when leaving Future World for World Showcase are Mrs. Pots, Chip, Cogsworth, and Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast.” I have to admit, Anita Answer and I were both somewhat perplexed by Chips lips. It looks like he borrowed a pair of Mrs. Potato Head’s. Hmmmm. In keeping with the … Continue reading "Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2009 — Part 2"
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Animal Kingdom – Pwani View Guest House

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This next detail isn’t earth-shattering or awe-inspiring. It’s just an example of how many details abound at Walt Disney World if you take the time to look for them. Located on the backside of Tusker House (near the new entrance), you can see the “Pwani View Guest House.” There are tables in this area and … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom – Pwani View Guest House"
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