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The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle

Posted on by Andrea McKenna
My last story left off in the late 1970s. After my 1975 trip, I wouldn’t be able to get back to the World until 1986. It sat at the back of my mind to make a return trip, but things got in the way, like college, jobs, layoffs, moves, lack of funds and the like. … Continue reading "The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle"
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Contemporary Resort Updates

Posted on by AllEars
Jack Spence Reports…. The Food & Fun Center on the first floor of the Contemporary Resort has been completely closed. A new, temporary, counter service restaurant is now open on the fourth floor of the resort. This new eatery is called the Tempo Grab And Go. Much to my delight, this short-term establishment looks more … Continue reading "Contemporary Resort Updates"
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Magic Kingdom Hidden Mickeys and Meeting Friends

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Recently I met up with Bill and his wife Donna, and Byron Hall for lunch at the Concourse Steakhouse in the Contemporary Resort. Bill and Donna help me find Hidden Mickeys at WDW. Byron is accumulating donations for his weight loss plan. He’s using the donations to sponsor a child in the Make A Wish … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Hidden Mickeys and Meeting Friends"
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Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat

Posted on by AllEars
A special Flag Retreat was held at Town Square in the Magic Kingdom Tuesday in honor of Patriots Day (9/11). The Voices of Liberty were on hand as well as the Disney Philharmonic. Several of the numbers performed were, Proud To Be An American, This Land Is Your Land, and an audience participation of God … Continue reading "Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat"
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Focus on Disney World – A Cup of Love

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 0.333s shutter, f4.2 Accidents happen! Here’s one that was a nice surprise when I got home. I was practicing taking night photos of the Mad Tea Party ride and had way more than I actually wanted, but I didn’t want to take the time to delete any of … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – A Cup of Love"
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Traveling with Little Ones – Day 8 – The Finale

Posted on by AllEars
Well, today was our last day at Walt Disney World. We decided to check out early and get our rental car before heading over to the Contemporary for a character breakfast at Chef Mickey’s. First I feel the need to mention how wonderful the car rental service (National) is at the WDW Dolphin where we … Continue reading "Traveling with Little Ones – Day 8 – The Finale"
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

Posted on by AllEars
I visited the Disney/MGM Studios today. While walking along the Streets of America, I noticed that approximately one third of the the buildings have already been outfitted for the coming holiday Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. Anywhere the lights have been added, rope cordons separate the building from the sidewalk. Reader Reviews!
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Japan Pavilion Update

Posted on by AllEars
The full service restaurant within the Japan Pavilion is currently being refurbished and enlarged. Guests with a careful eye can see a small portion of the expansion as the walk along the promenade looking behind the Mitsukoshi Department Store. This aerial view of the Japan Pavilion shows approximately where the expansion is taking place.
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Traveling with Little Ones – Day 7

Posted on by AllEars
Today we had an additional day at Magic Kingdom planned. Each morning we have a target time where we all try to meet up in the lobby of our hotel to go to the parks together. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t. At least it gives everyone something to shoot for. Today our … Continue reading "Traveling with Little Ones – Day 7"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #5

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #4: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 0.077s shutter, f4.5 Apparently, this wasn’t really a challenge after all! Nearly everyone got the answer correct. Congratulations go to Melissa N. Wheeler for being the first one to tell me that Challenge #4 comes from the teepee chandeliers in … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #5"
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