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Deal or No Deal?

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Well everyone, for those of you still undecided as to whether or not the 2008 Walt Disney World Half-Marathon is for you, time is growing short. It doesn’t appear that the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 6.5K or 13K races are in any danger of having it’s registration being closed soon but the focus for … Continue reading "Deal or No Deal?"
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TZTOT: This Pace is for You!

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Well there have been some interesting developments regarding the Tower of Terror 6.5K and 13K races. I know that many people were hesitant to register for either one of these races because for awhile there were no indications as to what the minimum pace would be for each course. Considering that there are entry fees … Continue reading "TZTOT: This Pace is for You!"
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A Quick Weekend Trip Report

Posted on by AllEars
AllEars Team Member Anita Answer files this report: Just back from a quick Mothers’ Day weekend trip to the World, and wanted to share a couple of things: New Fastpasses: Saw them at the Safari and Everest. They’re about 1/3 bigger, on heavier stock. The issue date is BIG now, so no cheating! The new … Continue reading "A Quick Weekend Trip Report"
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A Quick Weekend Trip Report – May 2007

Posted on by AllEars
AllEars Team Member Anita Answer files this report: Just back from a quick Mothers’ Day weekend trip to the World, and wanted to share a couple of things: New Fastpasses: Saw them at the Safari and Everest. They’re about 1/3 bigger, on heavier stock. The issue date is BIG now, so no cheating! The new … Continue reading "A Quick Weekend Trip Report – May 2007"
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The Day The Tower Opened: Part III

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Thirteen years later it was all coming back to me, the anticipation, the excitement, and the thrill of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. As I read through my trip report of 13 years back what struck me as most interesting was my observations as my daughter, son, and I came to the bottom of … Continue reading "The Day The Tower Opened: Part III"
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The Day the Tower Opened: Part II

Posted on by Mike Scopa
It’s always exciting to do a soft opening of a Walt Disney World attraction. such was the case back in 1994 when my family and I were among the first to experience the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. When we left off in Part 1 we were sitting in the elevator. My son, daughter and … Continue reading "The Day the Tower Opened: Part II"
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The Day the Tower Opened: Part I

Posted on by Mike Scopa
When I had read about how the upcoming Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K is to commemorate the 13th year anniversary of the opening of this attraction, I could not help but think about my first encounter with the Tower 13 years ago. I remember that July trip back in 1994 and wondering when I … Continue reading "The Day the Tower Opened: Part I"
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I’m Registered!!!

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Okay gang I’m back and I have registered for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K. Oh yeah. I’m really excited about this race because not only will be the first time I’ve ever run a night time race in WDW it will be the first time I’ve run a night time race period. As … Continue reading "I’m Registered!!!"
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Spaceship Earth’s Project Tomorrow Post – Show

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AllEars Team Member Jack Spence files this report: It’s refreshing to have the construction walls down and exit Spaceship Earth into a somewhat finished area. Like the previous AT&T exhibit, the lighting is low, enabling guests to see the various screens and monitors scattered around the room. When you first enter this area, you walk … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth’s Project Tomorrow Post – Show"
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Spaceship Earth’s Project Tomorrow Post – Show

Posted on by AllEars
It’s refreshing to have the construction walls down and exit Spaceship Earth into a somewhat finished area. Like the previous AT&T exhibit, the lighting is low, enabling guests to see the various screens and monitors scattered around the room. When you first enter this area, you walk directly toward a large globe that is illuminated … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth’s Project Tomorrow Post – Show"
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