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Haunted Mansion Comes Alive!

Posted on by AllEars
All Ears® Team Member Jack Spence (accompanied by Anita Answer and friends) files this report: The good news: it’s still the Haunted Mansion. It has been improved. Some changes are obvious, others would hardly be noticed. They come together to update a wonderful attraction. Somebody who had never been on the attraction wouldn’t have a … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Comes Alive!"
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Photographic Innoventions: Color of Light

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Not all light is pure white and will have a certain color temperature. Engineers express this in degrees Kelvin which you might have used in your high school physics or chemistry classes. Our eyes see color temperature as color casts like blue, green or red. Have you ever taken a picture and have it look … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Color of Light"
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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

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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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