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Coronado Springs — A Relook

April 14, 2014 by Jack Spence

Jack Spence is in the process of reexamining all of the Disney World resorts to see what has changed since my last overnight visit - and I decided to start with Coronado Springs. I last posted on this resort on August 17, 2010.

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Disney Hodgepodge Four

April 7, 2014 by Jack Spence

Pacific Electric Pictures Today I’m going to discuss one of the stores found on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, L.A. Cinema Storage. Inside this building shoppers can find children’s clothing, plush toys, character hats, and princess merchandise. As you may know, many of the buildings on both Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards were modeled after … Continue reading "Disney Hodgepodge Four"

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March Madness Quiz — Answers

April 1, 2014 by Jack Spence

Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. Let me know if you got all 20 correct. 1. Since its opening on October 1, 1971, the Magic Kingdom has always been open seven days a week. Disney planners knew that their audience would be driving and flying in from great distances and they understood that the … Continue reading "March Madness Quiz — Answers"

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March Madness Quiz — Questions

March 31, 2014 by Jack Spence

It’s quiz time again. Below are 20 questions to test your Disney knowledge. Some are easy. Some are difficult. And a few are darn near impossible. Check back tomorrow for the answers. As with all of my quizzes, it is just for fun. No winners will be announced and no prizes awarded. 1. Since its … Continue reading "March Madness Quiz — Questions"

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Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Three of Three

March 24, 2014 by Jack Spence

Last Thursday I discussed the architecture of the Agrabah section of Adventureland and The Flying Carpets of Aladdin, the Sunshine Tree Terrace, tiki gods, and why Pirates of the Caribbean was added to the Magic Kingdom as an afterthought. Today I’ll continue where I left off. I have never written an article about the Pirates … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Three of Three"

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Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Two of Three

March 20, 2014 by Jack Spence

In Part One of this article I discussed the history of Adventureland, the entrance into this exotic land, the Adventureland Verandah restaurant, and Aloha Isle, home of the Dole whip. Today I’m going to continue my journey through this colorful area of the Magic Kingdom. The Swiss Family Treehouse was an opening day Magic Kingdom … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Two of Three"

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Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part One of Three

March 17, 2014 by Jack Spence

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Adventureland had been located on the east side of the Magic Kingdom? To walk the length of Main Street and then turn right if you wanted to ride on the Jungle Cruise. There was no reason the Imagineers couldn’t have done this. After all, the … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part One of Three"

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“I’d Ate the Back Door Buttered Ma!”

March 13, 2014 by Jack Spence

Raglan Road, an authentic Irish restaurant and pub located at Downtown Disney, held a special event recently to celebrate St. Patrick's Day as well as to launch the new cookbook written by Neil Cubley and Chef Kevin Dundon, who co-owns the restaurant. Jack Spence reviews the event and talks a bit about the new cookbook.

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Shootin’ Galleries

March 10, 2014 by Jack Spence

Shooting galleries have been a part of county fairs, carnivals, boardwalks, and amusement parks for more than 200 years, and Disney Parks are no exception to this tradition. Here's a look at the history of such shooting galleries around the Disney Parks.

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Hodgepodge 3

March 3, 2014 by Jack Spence

Occasionally, I have a topic I wish to discuss, but it’s not long enough to make up an entire article. To remedy this, I’ve created my Hodgepodge series. In these, I will discuss, two, three, or four unrelated subjects. Today I’ll be writing about Highway 429, Disney World Aromas, and Restaurant Cards. Highway 429 The … Continue reading "Hodgepodge 3"

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