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The Magic of Meets

Posted on by Deb Wills
( This article was originally published in the AllEars® weekly newsletter on July 24, 2007.) The Magic of Meets! by Deb Wills, ALL EARS® Editor-in-Chief Having recently returned from MagicMeets, an incredible weekend in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, I was finding it very difficult to “put pen to paper” and get my thoughts and emotions written … Continue reading "The Magic of Meets"
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Hidden Mickeys – Old, Yet New to Me!

Posted on by Steve Barrett
A few days ago, I was roaming around Disney-MGM Studios with a friend: Bill Iadonisi, a columnist for www.MickeyNews.com. We were checking out a few Hidden Mickey sightings that folks had posted to my website. When I’m at WDW alone doing research, I usually move around at a fast pace. I have a thick group … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys – Old, Yet New to Me!"
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Grand Floridian Room Renovation

Posted on by AllEars
All Ears® reader Rebecca Brophy sends photos of a newly renovated room at the Grand Floridian. The room is in Conch Key with a Theme Park View. The desk (with roll out table underneath), the TV armoire (with 4 drawers underneath on the left and refrigerator behind door on right) and daybed (that folds down … Continue reading "Grand Floridian Room Renovation"
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Focus on Disney World – Boardwalk

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 1/400s shutter, f4 Early evening is a great time to enjoy the Boardwalk in the Epcot resort area. I just love the feel of the area at that time of day. Whenever I go to Disney World, I always build in time to hang out there, even if … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Boardwalk"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #2

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Answer to last week’s Where in the World challenge: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/1250s shutter, f4.6 If you guessed Asia in the Animal Kingdom you’re right! This string of lights crosses the path on the way past the restrooms disguised as a mountain trading post. That’s Expedition Everest in the background. Quick … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #2"
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Studios Updates 7/23/07

Posted on by AllEars
A portion of Mickey Ave at the Disney/MGM Studios has been closed off while construction continues on the new “Toy Story Mania” attraction. You can still reach “One Man’s Dream” and “Journey Into Narnia” at one end of the street and the “Backlot Tour” at the other end. Guide maps reflect the street closure.
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The Letter

Posted on by Mike Scopa
The response and questions regarding “The Letter” I read at MagicMeets has prompted me to share the entire letter with everyone. So here in its entirety is the letter, written by Lee Cockeral, WDW Operations Manager, a few years ago: Why We Do What We Do… We do it for the children of all ages … Continue reading "The Letter"
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Monorail Updates

Posted on by AllEars
The Interior of Monorail Lime has been redesigned. Disney has taken out the large middle supports in each car and replaced it with four poles and one overhead handrail. This definately increases the capaciy of the train. Now, every car can easily accomodate a stroller. Each car could also accomodate a wheelchair, however I’m not … Continue reading "Monorail Updates"
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Focus on Disney World – Hungry Anyone?

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f5.6 I’ve had a wicked sweet tooth lately and I couldn’t resist posting this photo. These yummy looking treats are Cloudberry Horns. You can find them at the Kringla Bakery in Norway at Epcot. Those are Berry Tarts in the foreground. So far I’ve been satisfied … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Hungry Anyone?"
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