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Aulani – Part Two

February 25, 2014 by Jack Spence

Welcome back to my discussion of Aulani, a combination hotel/Disney Vacation Club (DVC) located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Yesterday I gave you an overview of the many wonderful amenities this resort has to offer. Today I’m going to answer the $64,000 question. Would I recommend Aulani to first-time visitors to Hawaii, specifically … Continue reading "Aulani – Part Two"

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Aulani – Part One

February 24, 2014 by Jack Spence

Before I made my first trip to Hawaii, I asked my friends who had already visited for some advice. I received the same words of wisdom from them all. “Do not let a travel agent or tour operator talk you into visiting two or three islands in one week’s time. Each island has more than … Continue reading "Aulani – Part One"

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Walt Disney Family Museum

February 17, 2014 by Jack Spence

San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are few other metropolises that can top the romance, excitement, and loveliness found in the City by the Bay. San Francisco offers first class dining, shopping, and entertainment. Man-made tourist attractions abound with the likes of Fisherman's Wharf, the cable cars, Alcatraz, and China Town just to name a few. And if you feel like experiencing more natural surroundings, the giant redwoods of Muir Woods and the vineyards of Wine Country are just an hour's drive away across the Golden Gate Bridge. Yes, San Francisco can easily fill a week of your time. But if all this wasn't already enough, a new shining star in the city's roster of tourist attractions opened on October 1, 2009, The Walt Disney Family Museum.

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Restroom Evolution

February 10, 2014 by Jack Spence

We all know that much of Disneyland’s success was due to its innovative theming and storytelling. No other amusement park before Disneyland featured the attention to detail that this new Anaheim park offered. But that was only part of the formula to success. Cleanliness was another major component to the “Disney Difference.” Walt wanted his … Continue reading "Restroom Evolution"

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US Route 192 — Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

February 3, 2014 by Jack Spence

Jack discusses one of the major, non-Disney lodging areas in the Orlando area - or should I say, the Kissimmee/Saint Cloud area. US Route 192, also known as Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, runs from the middle of the state beginning at US Route 27 and ends one block from the Atlantic Ocean at State Road A1A. About 20 miles of this 75 mile thoroughfare are populated with a dizzying array of hotels, motels, timeshares, restaurants, souvenir shops, and attractions.

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Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Answers

January 28, 2014 by Jack Spence

Yesterday, I asked you to match the Disney characters on the left with their collective nouns on the right. Here are the answers: A. Archimedes and Big Mama 19. a parliament of owls B. Baloo, Humphrey, and Lots-o-Huggin’ 25. a sleuth of bears C. Bambi and Faline 14. a mob of deer D. Bruce, Anchor, … Continue reading "Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Answers"

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Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Questions

January 27, 2014 by Jack Spence

One of the craziest oddities of the English language is that there are so many different, collective nouns. For example, a herd of elephants, a crowd of people, a box of crayons, a pad of paper, etc. In addition, many objects and animals have multiple collective terms. For instance, ants can be a colony, army, … Continue reading "Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Questions"

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Disney References in Non-Disney Theater, Music, Movies and TV Shows

January 20, 2014 by Jack Spence

The other day, I was watching an episode of “I Love Lucy” (“The Black Wig” – April 18, 1954). The story opens with Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel returning to the Ricardo’s apartment after seeing an Italian movie. Lucy and Ethel were captivated by the film while Ricky and Fred were bewildered by its content. … Continue reading "Disney References in Non-Disney Theater, Music, Movies and TV Shows"

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If I Had a Time Machine

January 13, 2014 by Jack Spence

I’m a big fan of science fiction. As a boy, I watched the full-length versions of many of the movies seen inside Sci-Fi Dine-In at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When “Star Trek” premiered in 1966, I was glued to my TV set every Thursday (and later Friday) night. The show was “fascinating.” I was also a … Continue reading "If I Had a Time Machine"

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Pirates of the Caribbean Guest Bedroom – Part Two

January 7, 2014 by Jack Spence

Yesterday I showed you my Pirates of the Caribbean guest bedroom “feature” wall. If you would like to recreate a similar wall in your own home, here are the steps I took. I began buy buying “brick” paneling at Lowes. Each 4’x8′ panel cost $25 and features bricks that are slightly raised from the grout. … Continue reading "Pirates of the Caribbean Guest Bedroom – Part Two"

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