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Do You Pay Attention Quiz – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Before I give you the answers to my quiz, I want to wish Disneyland a happy 57th birthday today. Hurray! This quiz is designed to see how well you pay attention when visiting Walt Disney World. All of the answers can be seen or heard easily while visiting the four theme parks and the various … Continue reading "Do You Pay Attention Quiz – Answers"
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What Would Walt Do?

Posted on by Jack Spence
Editorial I often hear people state “What would Walt do?” when they believe the present leadership of the Disney Company has done something they don’t approve of. When I hear this, I think to myself, the man has been dead for 45 years. You’ve never met him. All you know of Walt is the polished … Continue reading "What Would Walt Do?"
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Golden Oak

Posted on by Jack Spence
Golden Oak is a community of new homes located at the north end of Disney property. The entrance is off of Vista Boulevard (just east of the Fort Wilderness Campground). The 980-acre community (when finished) will feature the world's largest Four Seasons Resort (444 guest rooms) surrounded by approximately 450 single-family luxury homes. Connecting the various neighborhoods and the hotel will be recreational pathways, footbridges, parks, and gardens, all surrounded by undisturbed natural forest. The master-plan was developed by Walt Disney Imagineering. Although Disney will maintain the day-to-day operation of the community, the land was de-annexed from Reedy Creek and residents will be part of Orange County. Homes and lots are purchased with full ownership. Prices range from $1.5 million to $8 million.
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Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station

Posted on by Jack Spence
The Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station opened today (June 15, 2012) at Storybook Circus in the Magic Kingdom. According to blogger Jack Spence, it looks fantastic, and he has photos and videos to prove it. The premise is that Casey Jr. has arrived from out of town and is getting ready for a big show. Casey and some of his circus cars are parked on the turntable, while a few of his friends have already been positioned nearby. All of the animals are excited about the show and exhibit their enthusiasm with sprays of cooling water on the crowds below.
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It’s Tough to be a Bug

Posted on by Jack Spence
Animal Kingdom's attraction, "It's Tough to be a Bug" located beneath the Tree of Life, is a funny, scary, silly, and informative show that blogger Jack Spence says, "never fails to delight and educate. It's Disney magic through and through."
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Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
When the Imagineers began thinking about Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1989, they knew this new park would also need an icon to represent it to the world. But what would this be? The Tree of Life was the answer. This icon would impart the message of the Animal Kingdom with a single glance. A gigantic tree would represent the abundant plant life of the planet and the many creatures that would be carved into its bark would symbolize the vast array of animals that call Earth home.
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