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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

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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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Spaceship Earth More Wand Photos

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Readers Ken DiPietro and Jen Schaefer sent in photos of the Wand on Spaceship Earth being removed. Larger Image Larger Image Larger Image If you have a current photograph or 2 of changes happening at Walt Disney World, send them to allearsnet at yahoo dot com
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Spaceship Earth Photos

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Debra Martin Koma is in Walt Disney World right now. She sent these photos of the continued removal of the wand/arm that’s been on Spaceship Earth for several years. Also, this morning she reported that at 10ish, the standby wait for Soarin was 75+ minutes. They were able to get FastPasses with a window beginning … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth Photos"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #1

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
The magic is in the details. A visit to Disney World is like no other experience. From the moment you arrive you are engulfed by the atmosphere. Seems like every step you take provides a new treat for your senses, from the sound of beating drums to the sight of spectacular colors in every direction. … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #1"
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MagicMeets Friday Evening

Posted on by AllEars
What a day! It’s almost midnight and we haven’t stopped since we got here around 3pm. Waves of folks are checking into the hotel. It’s hard to walk 5 feet without running into someone who is here for the event. We spent our afternoon setting up our tables and meeting and greeting all the folks … Continue reading "MagicMeets Friday Evening"
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