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Discovery Island Trails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 28, 2012 by Jack Spence

AllEars.Net's Jack Spence details the myriad delights of Animal Kingdom's Discovery Island Trails, refuting the claim some make that Animal Kingdom only has enough to do to fill half a day.

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Cast Members Only — A Quiz — Answers

May 23, 2012 by Jack Spence

Here are the answers to the “Cast Members Only” quiz. I found it interesting that I came across the fewest uniquely themed signs in the Magic Kingdom and none at all in the World Showcase section of Epcot. I’m assuming that the lack of interesting signs in the Magic Kingdom has to do with the … Continue reading "Cast Members Only — A Quiz — Answers"

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New Fantasyland Model

May 22, 2012 by Jack Spence

A model of the new Fantasyland expansion is now on display at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the One Man's Dream exhibit. AllEars.Net's Jack Spence stopped by and snapped a few pictures the other day, which he shares here. Most of these photos are close-ups to give you a better idea of what this new area will look like when completed.

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Cast Members Only — A Quiz — Questions

May 21, 2012 by Jack Spence

Walt knew he was creating something unique when he was designing Disneyland. Everything about his new park would be groundbreaking – including the nomenclature used within the five realms he was crafting. Disneyland would not be called an amusement park, but rather a theme park. Disneyland would not have rides, it would have attractions. Walt … Continue reading "Cast Members Only — A Quiz — Questions"

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Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part Two

May 15, 2012 by Jack Spence

Thanks for checking back for Part Two of my review of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Let’s get started. The Grand Floridian has two swimming pools. The Courtyard Pool is the larger of the two (at 300,000 gallons) and is the more relaxed and dignified of the two. It is flanked by the Main … Continue reading "Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part Two"

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Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part One

May 14, 2012 by Jack Spence

Explore the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa from the inside and out. Photos, history, video.

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World Showcase Quiz – Answers

May 8, 2012 by Jack Spence

Hey everyone, Here are the answers to yesterday’s World Showcase quiz. Since this was an “open book” test, I’m sure you got them all right. However, for those of you who decided to wing it, here is the grading scale. 24 – 27: A 20 – 23: B 16 – 19: C 12 – 15: … Continue reading "World Showcase Quiz – Answers"

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World Showcase Quiz – Questions

May 7, 2012 by Jack Spence

World Showcase Quiz Over the last year, I have written a number of blogs about Epcot’s World Showcase. Today, I’m going to test what you’ve learned by reading my blogs. But don’t worry; I’m going to make it an “open book” test as all of the answers can be found within my blogs. To help … Continue reading "World Showcase Quiz – Questions"

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Disney Code of Conduct

April 30, 2012 by Jack Spence

I read “Dear Abby” every day. She often gives great advice – and sometimes, not so great. Occasionally, she’ll run a letter written by one of her readers reminding us to behave “correctly” under certain circumstances. For example, a bank teller might write in suggesting that we have all of our paperwork completed before reaching … Continue reading "Disney Code of Conduct"

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Update — Storybook Circus and Sunshine Tree Terrace

April 25, 2012 by Jack Spence

I promised that I would make regular trips to the Magic Kingdom to keep you informed of any new additions and updates to Storybook Circus. Well I visited a couple of days ago (April 23, 2012) and nothing new has been opened in this area. Sigh. However, I do have some additional information to share … Continue reading "Update — Storybook Circus and Sunshine Tree Terrace"

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