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View from a Monorail

October 24, 2012 by Lisa Berton

Riding around on the monorail just for the sake of doing so is a nice way to relax and see things from a different perspective. It’s even better when you can find yourself a window seat without standing passengers in your compartment. There are 3 routes to enjoy. For those rushing back to their vehicles … Continue reading "View from a Monorail"

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The Emporium – Magic Kingdom

October 22, 2012 by Jack Spence

An indepth look at Main Street's Emporium

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The Country Bear Jamboree Is Back — New Shorter Version

October 18, 2012 by AllEars

The revised, shortened version of the Country Bear Jamboree has opened in the Magic Kingdom. Some songs and dialogue have been cut, some songs shortened. We have before and after photos and video!

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Imagineers Indepth Look at Be Our Guest – New Details

October 16, 2012 by AllEars

On the DisneyParksBlog live chat 10/15/2012, Creative director Chris Beatty shares new insights into the creation and final design of Be Our Guest Restaurant.

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Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid and Ariel’s Grotto soft open in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland

October 15, 2012 by AllEars

Journey of the Little Mermaid began "Dress Rehersals" on October 12th. Here's our first hand report with photos and a short video!

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Where in the World #251

October 14, 2012 by Erin Blackwell

To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Patti Mccaffrey, it’s Thanksgiving in Canada already?! This year is flying by, I can’t believe it. I hope you had a … Continue reading "Where in the World #251"

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New Fantasyland “Soft Opens”

October 12, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

The new Fantasyland expansion area that has been under construction for months took down the walls today, October 12, and the area is now in a "soft opening" phase. Deb Wills was in the Magic Kingdom and explored the new area, sharing lots of photos and random observations along the way.

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Disney Common Bonds 2 – Answers

October 9, 2012 by Jack Spence

I’ve created a second “Common Bonds” quiz. Here is a reminder of how the game is played. I will be giving you three words or phrases that have something in common. It will be your job to figure out where at the four Walt Disney World theme parks these words would all be applicable. For … Continue reading "Disney Common Bonds 2 – Answers"

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Be Our Guest Restaurant Exterior Details

October 9, 2012 by AllEars

Exterior photographs of the Be Our Guest restaurant in the Fantasyland Expansion at Walt Disney World

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Be Our Guest Restaurant – Special In-Depth Preview

October 8, 2012 by AllEars

Deb Wills attended a recent preview of the new restaurant and has more details (video) from Imagineer Chris Beatty about the dining rooms; the big announcement from Maribeth Bisienere, Vice President Food & Beverage and Merchandise Operations Integration, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that Be Our Guest restaurant will serve wine and beer at dinner; and a chance to taste some of the food and talk to the Chefs!

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