The “World” According to Jack from February 2010

Crew’s Cup Lounge

February 20, 2010 by Jack Spence

The other afternoon, I was bored and wanted something to do — I needed to get out of the house for a while. I didn’t feel like going into a theme park; that would require too much effort. But I was in the mood for something at Disney. I finally decided that a diet coke … Continue reading "Crew’s Cup Lounge"

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Japan — Timeless Beauty

February 15, 2010 by Jack Spence

A new exhibit has opened in the Japan Pavilion. Entitled “Timeless Beauty,” this display heralds the World Heritage sites of Japan. The entrance is located at the back of the pavilion on the left side as you enter the castle. In 1971, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted an international treaty … Continue reading "Japan — Timeless Beauty"

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Got A Light? Part Four — Animal Kingdom

February 14, 2010 by Jack Spence

This is the last blog in my series about lamp posts. The Animal Kingdom, the newest of the Disney World parks, has a number of custom made fixtures worth your attention. As in previous articles, I’ll begin this tour in the parking lot, were we find a utilitarian fixture that is unremarkable at best. The … Continue reading "Got A Light? Part Four — Animal Kingdom"

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Got A Light? – Part Three – Magic Kingdom

February 13, 2010 by Jack Spence

In this third installment of my Lamppost blog series I’m going to discuss the Magic Kingdom. This first of the Disney World parks has a lot of diversity with its many lands and adventures so let’s get started. Out in the parking lot we find extremely tall light towers. They’re not particularly attractive, but they … Continue reading "Got A Light? – Part Three – Magic Kingdom"

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Got A Light? – Part Two – Epcot

February 12, 2010 by Jack Spence

In Part Two of my Lamppost blogs I’ll be discussing the many variations of these light fixtures found at Epcot. Let’s start outside the gate. Leading from the bus stop to the ticket booths are these very modern fixtures, each with a banner. The ticket booths themselves are covered with a large overhang with recessed … Continue reading "Got A Light? – Part Two – Epcot"

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Got A Light? – Part One – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 11, 2010 by Jack Spence

In my never ending crusade to get people to notice the details at Walt Disney World, I recently wrote a series of blogs about the benches in the four theme parks. Although I thought the subject matter was interesting, I really wasn’t sure if anyone else would find these articles worthy of note. Boy, was … Continue reading "Got A Light? – Part One – Disney’s Hollywood Studios"

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Part Three

February 6, 2010 by Jack Spence

In Part One and Two of this blog series, I discussed in detail the Tower of Terror (TOT) attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In Part Three, I’m going to give you an overview of the other three TOT’s around the world. Let’s start with the second tower to be built. Disney’s California Adventure Disney’s California … Continue reading "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Part Three"

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Part Two

February 5, 2010 by Jack Spence

Yesterday, I gave you a brief history of the Tower of Terror and walked you through the attraction up through the Lobby. Today we’ll finish the tour. From the hotel lobby we proceed to one of the two libraries. It’s here that we’re told that our rooms are not quite ready and to please enjoy … Continue reading "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Part Two"

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Part One

February 4, 2010 by Jack Spence

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is my favorite attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In my opinion, it is one of Disney’s crowning gems and an absolute “must see” on every visit. I’d be surprised if any other attraction has more details packed into it as Tower of Terror. I’ve been on this ride dozens … Continue reading "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Part One"

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Animal Kingdom Opening Show

February 2, 2010 by Jack Spence

As some of you early birds might know, Disney presents a short “Welcome to the Animal Kingdom” show each morning. However, there has been a slight change. But before I get to that, let me tell you how it used to be. Each morning, about fifteen minutes before the park’s official opening, a “family of … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Opening Show"

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