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Quiz – The People of Disney – Answers

March 26, 2013 by Jack Spence

Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you got them all correct. 1. Walt’s brother, Roy O. Disney, served as the Disney Company’s CEO from 1929 until his death in 1971. Who replaced him in this role? A. Donn Tatum B. E. Cardon Walker C. Ron Miller D. Michael Eisner E. None of … Continue reading "Quiz – The People of Disney – Answers"

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Quiz – The People of Disney – Questions

March 25, 2013 by Jack Spence

I’m back! I’m all settled into my apartment and now waiting for construction to begin on my new house. Today’s quiz is all about the people of the Disney Corporation. I know some of these questions are difficult, but the real reason for these quizzes is to entertain and educate, not test you. So have … Continue reading "Quiz – The People of Disney – Questions"

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Where Does the Music Come From? (Repeat)

March 18, 2013 by Jack Spence

Today’s article was first posted on August 17, 2009. This was a fun blog to research and was well received. If all goes well, next week’s blog will be an original. Thank you for your patience as I get settled into my temporary quarters. Most people pay very little attention to the music being played … Continue reading "Where Does the Music Come From? (Repeat)"

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Great Movie Ride (Repeat)

March 11, 2013 by Jack Spence

Today’s repeat article will be “The Great Movie Ride.” This blog originally ran on August 28, 2009. The piece is virtually unchanged from its original posting. The Great Movie Ride has been entertaining guests for over twenty years, allowing us to do more than just see some of the classics, but to be immersed in … Continue reading "Great Movie Ride (Repeat)"

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My Disney Story (Repeat)

March 4, 2013 by Jack Spence

As I mentioned in my last article, I am taking a few weeks off to get moved into an apartment while my new home is being built. During this time, I will be posting some of my older blogs. The following article first ran on November 29, 2009. Usually when I write a blog or … Continue reading "My Disney Story (Repeat)"

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A Carriage Ride through Fort Wilderness

February 25, 2013 by Jack Spence

Ft. Wilderness offers a carriage ride throughout the resort for a flat fee of $45 no matter how many people ride. The capacity is four adults or two adults and three small children. The first ride leaves the Settlement at 5:30pm. The ride's duration is approximately 25 minutes. Extensive stills and video of the carriage ride.

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Saratoga Springs – Part Three

February 20, 2013 by Jack Spence

Yesterday I covered the various services and amenities offered at Saratoga Springs. Today I will be discussing the different sections of the resort, the pools, and the rooms. As I mentioned yesterday, I will not be discussing the Treehouse Villas in this article. To learn more about these unique rooms, check out an article I … Continue reading "Saratoga Springs – Part Three"

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Saratoga Springs – Part Two

February 19, 2013 by Jack Spence

Yesterday, I discussed the history of the land Saratoga Springs now occupies. Today, I will examine the resort itself and all that it offers. To begin with, Saratoga Springs is a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort. In other words, it is a “timeshare” property. However, Disney hates the word “timeshare” and you will never hear … Continue reading "Saratoga Springs – Part Two"

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Saratoga Springs – Lake Buena Vista and the Disney Institute – Part One

February 18, 2013 by Jack Spence

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (from here on simply to be known as Saratoga Springs) is a sprawling Disney Vacation Club resort located on the east side of the Walt Disney World property. It offers 1,260 studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units along with treehouse villas. Facilities include several dining opportunities, five swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, a spa, and shopping. It opened on May 17, 2004.

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It’s Over My Head – Part Four – Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 12, 2013 by Jack Spence

Yesterday I discussed the ceilings and other details found above our heads at the Magic Kingdom. Today I’ll finish this series with the Animal Kingdom. The first ceilings of any note guests encounter here can be found inside Island Mercantile. Within this collection of shops the Imagineers used their sense of humor to great applause. … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part Four – Disney’s Animal Kingdom"

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