All Ears® Team member Jack Spence was roaming the parks recently, and sent in these photos. First, an updated view of the space that once was occupied by the North Garden Wing of the Contemporary. Larger Version Here. Next the Haunted Mansion entrance, closed for rehab! Larger Version Here. Finally, a new figurine for sale … Continue reading "Photo Updates from Walt Disney World"
Thank you to everyone that took time to fill out the AllEars® Blog Central Survey! We closed the survey at 1000 responses. To the over 700 of you that entered your email addresses for the All Ears goody bag, we are in the midst of contacting you. Mike Scopa and I discussed the results in … Continue reading "Blog Central Survey Part 1"
AllEars Team Member Jack Spence files this report: Here’s a photo of the latest construction on Toy Story Mania at the Disney-MGM Studios. The attraction was officially announced at the January Press Event in Walt Disney World. This ride will also be opening in Disneyland’s California Adventure next year as well. Over in Animal Kingdom….. … Continue reading "Updates around the World 6/22/2007"
AllEars Team Member Jack Spence files this report: Here’s a photo of the latest construction on Toy Story Mania at the Disney-MGM Studios. The attraction was officially announced at the January Press Event in Walt Disney World. This ride will also be opening in Disneyland’s California Adventure next year as well. Over in Animal Kingdom….. … Continue reading "Around the World…. Dateline June 22, 2007"
I’m often asked “What is your favorite resort?”, which is actually a difficult question to answer — much like “What is your favorite restaurant?” is a difficult to answer. My experience with just about anything Disney is that it’s not just the resort or meal itself, but also the ambience, the cast members, the themeing, … Continue reading "Resort Reflections – Animal Kingdom Lodge Part 1"
Hi there, I”m Steve Barrett, the Hidden Mickey Guy! When I have a large number of Hidden Mickey sightings to verify or photograph at WDW, I tend to go it alone and motor around at top speed. Talk about aerobic exercise, especially in the summer! But I have more fun when a friend or family … Continue reading "Hidden Mickey Guy"
Anyone thinking about participating in a Walt Disney World sponsored race should be aware of the pace requirements for that race. For the 2008 WDW Half-Marathon the pace requirements call for a 16-minute/mile pace, plus 10 minutes to let all the participants cross the start line. It’s a bit more complicated than just that. Assuming … Continue reading "Beating the Pace Problem"
It’s been almost 2 months since we started the AllEars® blogs. Seems like a good time to hear directly from you, see what you think, listen to your feedback and suggestions. Please take a few minutes (ok, maybe 10) to fill out the survey. We’ll be posting some of your comments and feedback in an … Continue reading "Blog Survey Underway"
There is so much Med Cruise information that I decided to consolidate it all into one resource page. Complete Navigator’s from the 11 night cruise, thanks to Gary the Guide. Excursion reviews! Photo links as we get them online…. it is taking a while to filter through the thousands of pictures! I recently was a … Continue reading "Mediterranean Cruise Info Update"
Mike Scopa has been writing some interesting blog entries on running and one of the things he’s been talking about is the new Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K run, to be held this October 27. It just so happens that Lee and I will be in Florida then, on our bi-annual Food and Wine … Continue reading "Taking the Scopa Challenge"
