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Book Review — The Disney Mountains: Imagineering at Its Peak

Posted on by Jack Spence
I recently purchased and read “The Disney Mountains – Imagineering at Its Peak” by Jason Surrell. I had read two of his other books, “Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies“ and “The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies.“ I thoroughly enjoyed both of these books as they … Continue reading "Book Review — The Disney Mountains: Imagineering at Its Peak"
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Bus Transportation

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Yesterday (10/19/07), I ate lunch at Olivia’s at Old Key West. After I ate, I needed to run a quick errand at Epcot. Since I live in Orlando, I usually drive to all my Disney World locations, but today I decided to take the bus. The weather was pleasant and I thought it would be … Continue reading "Bus Transportation"
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Contemporary Resort

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Construction continues on the new shop being built on the Grand Canyon Concourse of the Contemporary Resort. The layout and shape of the facility is easy to make out as most of the walls/shelves are in place. I asked a Cast Member when the project is scheduled to be completed and she told me that … Continue reading "Contemporary Resort"
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Haunted Mansion Update

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I rode the Haunted Mansion today and I’m happy to report that the Attic Room is now working properly. CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ When the HM … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Update"
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Haunted Mansion Comes Alive

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All Ears® Team Member Jack Spence (accompanied by Anita Answer and friends) files this report: The good news: it’s still the Haunted Mansion. It has been improved. Some changes are obvious, others would hardly be noticed. They come together to update a wonderful attraction. Somebody who had never been on the attraction wouldn’t have a … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Comes Alive"
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Contemporary Resort Updates

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Jack Spence Reports…. The Food & Fun Center on the first floor of the Contemporary Resort has been completely closed. A new, temporary, counter service restaurant is now open on the fourth floor of the resort. This new eatery is called the Tempo Grab And Go. Much to my delight, this short-term establishment looks more … Continue reading "Contemporary Resort Updates"
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Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat

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A special Flag Retreat was held at Town Square in the Magic Kingdom Tuesday in honor of Patriots Day (9/11). The Voices of Liberty were on hand as well as the Disney Philharmonic. Several of the numbers performed were, Proud To Be An American, This Land Is Your Land, and an audience participation of God … Continue reading "Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat"
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

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I visited the Disney/MGM Studios today. While walking along the Streets of America, I noticed that approximately one third of the the buildings have already been outfitted for the coming holiday Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. Anywhere the lights have been added, rope cordons separate the building from the sidewalk. Reader Reviews!
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Japan Pavilion Update

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The full service restaurant within the Japan Pavilion is currently being refurbished and enlarged. Guests with a careful eye can see a small portion of the expansion as the walk along the promenade looking behind the Mitsukoshi Department Store. This aerial view of the Japan Pavilion shows approximately where the expansion is taking place.
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