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Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Two of Three

Posted on 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

Posted on 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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Tarzan’s Treehouse in Disneyland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Broken portrait of Tarzan’s human parents found in Adventureland.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 1400, EV 0, 135mm focal length. Broken glass on a framed portrait remains in a treehouse years after a leopard had attacked Tarzan’s parents. The same place where Karla, a gorilla, found him as an infant to be raised by her. The … Continue reading "Tarzan’s Treehouse in Disneyland"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Adventureland

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Looking for adventure? Head to Adventureland where skippers with congo boats await to take you for a trip. How about sailing in the company of pirates? Sitting still is good, too. Join the singing birds and flowers in The Enchanted Tiki Room. Wherever your explorations leads, it’s sure to be memorable. Tikis are in bloom … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Adventureland"
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Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland Trivia

Posted on by AllEars
Jack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog originally ran in 2008 and was accurate at the time of publication. Q: Do you know why Adventureland is located on the west side of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland Trivia"
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Where in the World #303

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! All together, Players! What are we celebrating this week in America? That’s right: my wedding anniversary! Oh stop, please! I’m blushing! … Continue reading "Where in the World #303"
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Tiki Room Birds in Paradise

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Do you seek adventure? Head to Adventureland. Tikis, birds, and flowers will sing, dance, and play the drums for you. Sing along, they love the accompaniment. Just don’t like a bunch of old hens. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room pre-show. I’m thrilled that the original show was restored. Clearly, the Under New Management version angered … Continue reading "Tiki Room Birds in Paradise"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When you enter Adventureland from the Hub in Walt Disney World, you are greeted by native drums and lush vegetation. You know you are going to have to be careful. Yet, you still sign up to be a crew member on a Jungle Cruise. It is not until just before boarding your first boat do … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean, the Movie

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Raise your hands if you thought Disney would be successful in making movies based on themepark rides or attractions? I wonder how many of you would have raised your hands before the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Curse of the Black Pearl. Now with four movies in the series with a fifth in the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean, the Movie"
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More Hidden Mickeys in Fantasyland, Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I enjoyed a warm sunny Florida afternoon in the Magic Kingdom looking around for Hidden Images. I had a FASTPASS for “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,” so I hopped onto the ride after a minimal wait. Here’s one of the first book pages at the beginning of the ride. I finally got a … Continue reading "More Hidden Mickeys in Fantasyland, Walt Disney World"
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