Jack Spence

Friends from Japan

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Usually, I try to keep my blogs informational rather than personal, but today I’m going to share a pleasant day I had with one of my readers. While writing my blogs about the Tokyo Disney Resort, I received an email from a gentleman in Japan. He introduced himself as Katsumi and told me that he … Continue reading "Friends from Japan"
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Food & Wine 2008

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The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival officially opens on Friday, September 26, but Disney held a preview or “soft” opening today, September 25. This year’s theme is “Cities in Wonderland” and the entrance to Epcot features a large “Alice in Wonderland”-type table, all set with dishes and teapots and waiting for the March Hare … Continue reading "Food & Wine 2008"
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Dolphins at Walt Disney World

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On several occasions, while driving along World Drive with out-of-town friends or family, we pass by the Dolphin resort. Invariably someone says, “That doesn’t look like Flipper.” Well, it’s not supposed to look like a “real” dolphin. It’s a representation of a mythological dolphin. Architect Michael Graves selected both the dolphin and swan because they … Continue reading "Dolphins at Walt Disney World"
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Haunted Mansion Attic

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In mid-September of last year, the Haunted Mansion reopened at Disney World after a lengthy rehab. A number of effects were either enhanced or added. The Attic Room is one such example. Gone are the carnival-like pop-up heads to be replaced with state-of-the-art effects. This blog is going to discuss some of the nuances of … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Attic"
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Hollywood Studios Update

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I stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios today to do a little blog research. Before I got started I decided that I’d take a quick spin on Toy Story Mania and headed in that direction. When I got there, Fastpasses were already longer than I cared to wait and the Standby Line was 50 minutes, so … Continue reading "Hollywood Studios Update"
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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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For many years, Universal Studios featured Halloween Horror Nights. This was a separate, ticketed event and the park was transformed at night from its regular theming into a frightening ghost town. It was marketed toward teenagers and young adults and the idea was to truly scare their guests with monsters, vampires, werewolves, and other terrifying … Continue reading "Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party"
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Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck

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A strange looking structure is being constructed on the top of the rumored Bay Lake Tower, Disney Vacation Club located north of the Contemporary Resort. This is strictly a RUMOR, but I have it on good authority that this will be a private, Magic Kingdom firework viewing area for DVC members staying at this resort. … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck"
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The Eight Days of Christmas and Little Bit More

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I was at the Marketplace at Downtown Disney recently and visited the Disney’s Days of Christmas Shop. While browsing, I noticed a cute sign with one of the “12 Days of Christmas” printed on it. It piqued my curiosity so I started to search for all twelve. To my dismay, I couldn’t find them. So … Continue reading "The Eight Days of Christmas and Little Bit More"
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Polynesian Resort Torch Lighting Ceremony

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It’s amazing the things you can learn on the AllEars.net website. I was reading the Fact Sheet for the Polynesian Resort when I came across the “Torch Lighting Ceremony.” I had never heard of it, so I decided to investigate this event for myself. Each evening at 6pm (Tuesday – Saturday), one of the fire-dancers … Continue reading "Polynesian Resort Torch Lighting Ceremony"
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Should you go to Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney?

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During the postings of my Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney blogs, I received several emails from people asking me if it’s worth the trip to travel this vast distance to visit these parks. Ultimately, this would depend on your budget and how strong your desire is to experience the foreign Disney parks, but I will … Continue reading "Should you go to Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney?"
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