Jack Spence

Por Favor

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I do not speak Spanish, but I have ridden the monorails at Disney World so many times that I’ve memorized the saying “Por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas.” (Please stand clear of the doors.) Disney is now selling a T-shirt sporting this saying along with a picture of a monorail and castle and the … Continue reading "Por Favor"
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Crystal Arts – Main Street Magic Kingdom

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Earlier this year (or maybe even last year), the Bakery on Main Street needed to expand its seating area. To do this, Disney displaced the Arribas Brothers glass shop that shared this area. Shortly after the expansion was complete, the Market House next door was closed and remodeled. It reopened several months later and was … Continue reading "Crystal Arts – Main Street Magic Kingdom"
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Epcot Changes

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Over the last several years, Disney has tried several concepts at Epcot to best implement baggage check as you enter the park. It appears that they have finally hit upon a design that works. Temporary stanchions have been replaced with stainless steel fences. Even the flowerbeds now have security fences running through them. This looks … Continue reading "Epcot Changes"
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Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom

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Where do you go at the Magic Kingdom when you’re hot and tired and want to escape the unmanageable crowds and cool down? Try Exposition Hall located on the Plaza at the beginning of Main Street. The front half of this building houses a shop and Photo Pickup. But if you wander to the rear … Continue reading "Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom"
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Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom

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The Art of Disney, or as I like to call it, the “good” store, has opened in the Main Street Cinema building in the Magic Kingdom. This store sells upscale merchandise. Lenox, Armani, the Disney Classic Collection, and original and limited edition paintings by featured artist can be found here. Compared to its sister stores … Continue reading "Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom"
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All Star Cafe Reopens at Disney’s Wide World of Sports

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All Star Café Redesign When I heard that Disney was changing the All Star Café from a table service restaurant to a counter service restaurant, I was disappointed. I always enjoyed this spot. In fact, the first review I ever wrote for AllEars.net was for this eatery. However, I realize that it was a business … Continue reading "All Star Cafe Reopens at Disney’s Wide World of Sports"
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Jedi Training Academy

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Once just a part of the Star Wars Weekends at the Disney/MGM Studios, the Jedi Training Academy was a small stage show where children could learn to use the lightsaber and battle Darth Vader. The show proved so popular that Disney built a permanent training academy next to the entrance of the Star Tours attraction. … Continue reading "Jedi Training Academy"
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

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The following is taken directly from a sign posted on the Streets of America in the Disney-MGM Studios. In 1986 Jennings and Mitzi Osborne of Little Rock, Arkansas granted their daughter’s Christmas dream by covering their home with sparkling red lights. By 1993 the Osbornes had bought and decorated their neighbors’ homes, too. The Christmas … Continue reading "Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights"
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Disney MGM Studios Fun

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While visiting the Disney/MGM Studios recently, I came upon the most interesting game being played by several young children. A custodial cast member had laid out two rows of artificial fruit in parallel lines. At one end of the fruit was a wicker basket. Each child was given a trash picker-upper – the kind that … Continue reading "Disney MGM Studios Fun"
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Tusker House Restaurant

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The first change you’ll notice about the new Tusker House Restaurant is that Disney has positioned the check-in over near the Dawa Bar and the entrance is now located behind the restaurant. This has its pluses and minuses. The plus, it can get crowded over near the Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery (the old entrance). … Continue reading "Tusker House Restaurant"
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