Tag: Contemporary

Disney Pic of the Week: The Fab Five

Posted on by Scott Thomas
If you hang around any Disney fan, you will eventually hear the term: The Fab Five. No, a Fifth Beatle was not discovered. The Fab Five refers to the lovable Walt Disney created characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Pluto. You usually only see them all together during live stage shows in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: The Fab Five"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

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 2009 and was accurate at the time of publication. The first Disney Skyway opened at Disneyland on June 23, 1956. Walt was so taken by this mode of … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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Quiz – Where Am I? – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I provided you with pictures of Disney icons. It was your job to figure out where I was standing or sitting when I took the pictures. Here are the answers. Like all of my quizzes, no winners will be announced and no prizes awarded. Good luck! 1. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad This picture shows … Continue reading "Quiz – Where Am I? – Answers"
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Quiz – Where Am I? – Questions

Posted on by Jack Spence
Each Sunday, under the “Picture This” section of the AllEars Blog Central page, Erin Blackwell presents “Where In The World.” Each week, she posts a close-up picture taken somewhere at Walt Disney World. It is up to you to figure what’s in the picture. It’s a great game that I play regularly. I can usually … Continue reading "Quiz – Where Am I? – Questions"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Resort Dining

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Whether you are a chocoholic, a pizza aficionado or content with a tender filet minion accompanied by garlic and olive oil sauteed red bliss potatoes, and broccoflower baked with parmesan, you’ll find something to eat at Disney Resorts. At the very least, each resort at Walt Disney World has a food court. Most of the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Resort Dining"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Disney Resorts and Celebration

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Get ready because this was a long day filled with adventure, danger, and wild creatures in the night. Our story begins on a cool January morning at All-Star Movies at Walt Disney World. It was the place we collapsed each night after running amok through the parks. Having only visited the food court, gift shop, … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Disney Resorts and Celebration"
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Disney Pic of the Week – New Experience

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It goes without saying that I’m questioned as to why I visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland so often. Haven’t you done everything? they ask. You and I know that the answer is and will always be, no. New attractions are always added as well as resorts, restaurants, shops, characters, and every other aspect of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – New Experience"
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A Preview of the New California Grill at the Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Contemporary Resort's popular restaurant, California Grill, closed February 1, 2013, for an extensive refurbishment. The Disney Parks Blog recently released renderings of what the new California Grill dining room and onstage kitchen will look like when it opens later this summer, as well as a few items that will appear on the new menu. Designed by the Puccini Group in San Francisco, the restaurant will feature a wall of wines at the entrance and will showcase the spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom below.
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View from a Monorail

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Riding around on the monorail just for the sake of doing so is a nice way to relax and see things from a different perspective. It’s even better when you can find yourself a window seat without standing passengers in your compartment. There are 3 routes to enjoy. For those rushing back to their vehicles … Continue reading "View from a Monorail"
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