The “World” According to Jack from November 2007

Yak & Yeti Opening Day Review

November 14, 2007 by Jack Spence

I had heard that the Yak & Yeti restaurant in the Animal Kingdom was opening today. Since I had just been there a couple of days earlier and the construction walls were still up, I was a little dubious, but decided to check it out. My friend Donald and I arrived a little before 11am. … Continue reading "Yak & Yeti Opening Day Review"

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Disney Blu-ray

November 13, 2007 by Jack Spence

For those of you old enough to remember the VCR’s introduction, you may also remember the battle between VHS and Beta. These were two, non-compatible formats vying for dominance in the VCR world. Today, a similar battle is raging for high-def DVD supremacy – this time between HD DVD and Blu-ray. Paramount, DreamWorks, and Universal … Continue reading "Disney Blu-ray"

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Updates Around Walt Disney World

November 12, 2007 by Jack Spence

The day after Halloween, Disney went to work decorating for Christmas. The transformation takes weeks as Santa’s Helpers move from park to park and resort to resort, stringing garland and decorating trees. I visited the Magic Kingdom and Main Street is all decked out. Once again, the big Christmas tree is temporarily located in the … Continue reading "Updates Around Walt Disney World"

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Good News for Straw Lovers

November 8, 2007 by Jack Spence

When the Animal Kingdom opened, Disney banned plastic straws from the park. They didn’t want to take a chance that one of these potential hazards might find its way into an animal enclosure. Last month, Disney modified this policy. It is now possible to get a straw at the Animal Kingdom, but instead of plastic, … Continue reading "Good News for Straw Lovers"

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