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Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
If you go on an adventure, you are expecting an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity. Disney Adventurelands throughout the world deliver in all aspects except they are not hazardous even if they try to make it fell like they are. For me, Pirates of the Caribbean at the Magic Kingdom is certainly … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland"
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Chess Playing Pirates of the Caribbean

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Skeletons playing chess in the Pirates of the Caribbean to an eternal stalemate.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/20s, f/1.8, ISO 6400, EV +0.3. When you enter the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Walt Disney World and take the right queue line, you will see two skeletons playing chess. Imagineer Marc Davis set up the chess pieces so … Continue reading "Chess Playing Pirates of the Caribbean"
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The Enchanted Tiki Room – A look back

Posted on by AllEars
With the official reopening of the Tiki Room, I thought I’d use this opportunity to give you a history of this groundbreaking attraction. In many ways, “The Enchanted Tiki Room” opened the door to other Disney classics like “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” “Carousel of Progress,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” as the Imagineers were … Continue reading "The Enchanted Tiki Room – A look back"
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Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

Posted on by Jack Spence
In January of this year, a small fire broke out in the attic of “Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management”. The sprinkler system was activated and guests were evacuated. No one was hurt and the blaze was quickly brought under control by the Reedy Creek Fire Department. However, the Iago AudioAnimatronics figure was badly … Continue reading "Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room"
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Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook

Posted on by Deb Wills
Recently, Tinker Bell and her friends moved to the Adventureland Veranda at Magic Kingdom. Just after you come over the Adventureland bridge from Main Street, it’s to the right (next to Aloha Isle). A sign “marks the spot” and gives the current wait time. Some pictures have been hung on the walls. There’s even an … Continue reading "Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook"
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Enchanted Tiki Room to Transform this Summer Magic Kingdom

Posted on by AllEars
Walt Disney Imagineering announced earlier today at D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th event that The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) at Magic Kingdom Park is already undergoing changes behind closed doors that will reshape the attraction into a version reminiscent of the original show. The Walt Disney World attraction, originally called Tropical … Continue reading "Enchanted Tiki Room to Transform this Summer Magic Kingdom"
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Thar Be a New Pirate Approaching at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog Heads up pirate fans – we’re happy to break the news that a new scalawag will land at Magic Kingdom Park in time for the May 20 opening of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” The new pirate will be Angelica, who is portrayed by actress Penelope … Continue reading "Thar Be a New Pirate Approaching at Walt Disney World"
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Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next 3/5/11

Posted on by Deb Wills
We visited Magic Kingdom on Saturday, March 5. We had reservations for the Tables in Wonderland event that evening so we took advantage of the time to enjoy the park. The park opened at 8 and it was not an Extra Magic Hour morning. We were very grateful for the extra hour, especially because it … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next 3/5/11"
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The Most Popular Pirate of the Caribbean

Posted on by Scott Thomas
An audio-animatronic Captain Jack Sparrow eyes the key and treasure map of a drunken pirate in a scene from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/60s, f/1.8, ISO 6400, EV +0.7. An audio-animatronic Captain Jack Sparrow eyes the key and treasure map of a drunken pirate in a scene from the Pirates of the … Continue reading "The Most Popular Pirate of the Caribbean"
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Disneyland New and Upcoming Events

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
First the bad news…as announced November 3 on the Disney Parks Blog, there will be no Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival in 2011 or 2012. The wording was such that some speculated that it just wouldn’t be at DCA, but AllEars has verified with a Disney representative that there will be NO Festival. I’m … Continue reading "Disneyland New and Upcoming Events"
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