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Town Square Exposition Hall – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Town Square Exposition Hall by Emily Owens Pickle One of the greatest characteristics of Disney is an immense sense of vision. For me, it is the cause of the ‘Disney waterworks’ that Mike Scopa recently wrote about and the reason that walking down Main Street USA never seems to lose its luster; it keeps the … Continue reading "Town Square Exposition Hall – Magic Kingdom"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

Posted on by Jack Spence
After I published my blog about the demolition of the Tomorrowland Skyway Station, one of my readers wrote and asked me to write a blog about this defunct attraction. I don’t usually take requests for articles, but I felt that this was timely subject matter and decided to go for it. The first Disney Skyway … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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Tomorrowland Skyway Station

Posted on by Jack Spence
On November 10, 1999, a favorite ride for many of us closed. The Skyway that once carried guests over Tomorrowland and Fantasyland stopped running. It was a sad day. The towers and cables were removed soon after, but both stations have remained – until now. Today, backhoes and bulldozers are busy in Tomorrowland, eating away … Continue reading "Tomorrowland Skyway Station"
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NEWS! D23 Expo – Day 3

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
by Debra Martin Koma AllEars® Senior Editor OK, OK, I know I said I’d write a Day 2 recap, and it’s coming, I promise… but we have breaking news from TODAY. And when the news breaks, the news breaks! So, what’s so important? Well, today, at a presentation I attended just a little more than … Continue reading "NEWS! D23 Expo – Day 3"
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo Unveils New Attractions and Experiences at First D23 Expo

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Re-Imagined “Star Tours” Coming to California and Florida in 2011 and Major Fantasyland Expansion at Walt Disney World Scheduled for 2013 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that will be delighting Disney guests for years to come, at the first D23 Expo. Most notable among … Continue reading "Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo Unveils New Attractions and Experiences at First D23 Expo"
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Where in the World #99

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #98: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/10s shutter, f/3.8 This week’s challenge photo shows part of the Gothic ceiling from inside Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. Brian Miller was the first to send in the correct answer for the challenge! Congratulations to Brian and … Continue reading "Where in the World #99"
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Interview with It’s a Small World Cast Members

Posted on by Lisa Berton
One of Walt Disney’s most famous attractions of all time, it’s a small world, conjurs up colorful, happy, and positive images of all the children of the world singing together in harmony. Whether you enjoy the soundtrack or it plays endlessly in your head, you can’t deny it’s message of peace and unity. While we … Continue reading "Interview with It’s a Small World Cast Members"
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Where Does the Music Come From?

Posted on by Jack Spence
Most people pay very little attention to the music being played in the background while visiting a Disney theme park. Our eyes are much too busy taking in all of the sights to consciously pay any attention to the melodies filling the air. The songs are simply there. But if the music wasn’t surrounding us … Continue reading "Where Does the Music Come From?"
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Dream Lights

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 2.5s shutter, f8 Here I go posting another winter photo in the middle of the summer. I can’t help it though. Our Pic of the Week topic is castles and I LOVE Cinderella’s castle when it is decked out in the Dream Lights for the winter … Continue reading "Dream Lights"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Castles

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It’s what brings adults to tears and puts glowing smiles on children’s faces. That’s right, we’re bringing you a week’s worth of toy store photos. Just kidding! Castles are the theme this time around. Whether you prefer Cinderella’s castle or Sleeping Beauty’s (I prefer the latter), it’s the fantasy of being a princess and living … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Castles"
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