Tag: Mad Tea Party

Magic Kingdom Skyway

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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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Disney Hodgepodge Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Today’s article contains another collection of unrelated odds and ends. Enjoy. So You Want to be an Imagineer Over the years, I have received a number of letters from readers asking me for advice on how to become an Imagineer. First, I am not, nor have I ever been an Imagineer. Therefore, I cannot share … Continue reading "Disney Hodgepodge Two"
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Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks

Posted on by Jack Spence
You either love ’em or you hate ’em. There isn’t much middle ground when it comes to the Tea Cups. I categorize this attraction as a “Spin & Puke” ride so you can guess what camp I’m in. Actually, I will venture onto the Tea Cups just as long as my fellow passengers swear on … Continue reading "Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks"
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Disneyland Circa 1973

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You never know what you will find on the internet on any given day. Sometimes you get pleasantly surprised. I recently stumbled upon Loren Javier’s online photos. Hidden among what has to be thousands of Disney photos, are some pictures from times gone by at the Disney Parks. When I contacted Loren to ask his … Continue reading "Disneyland Circa 1973"
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Where in the World #121

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This was Challenge #120: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 3s shutter, f/9, ISO 200 This attraction is definitely not my cup of tea! I think anyone over the age of 12 who can ride the Mad Tea Party in the Magic Kingdom has a stomach made of iron. … Continue reading "Where in the World #121"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

Posted on by Jack Spence
After I published my blog about the demolition of the Tomorrowland Skyway Station, one of my readers wrote and asked me to write a blog about this defunct attraction. I don’t usually take requests for articles, but I felt that this was timely subject matter and decided to go for it. The first Disney Skyway … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 2

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This is my last set of January, 1972 pictures. I do have others, but they are of things that have changed very little over the years, such as Main Street and portions of Fantasyland, and really aren’t of any historical interest. Enjoy! This first picture is of the Haunted Mansion. The first interesting detail is … Continue reading "1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 2"
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Focus on Disney World – A Cup of Love

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 0.333s shutter, f4.2 Accidents happen! Here’s one that was a nice surprise when I got home. I was practicing taking night photos of the Mad Tea Party ride and had way more than I actually wanted, but I didn’t want to take the time to delete any of … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – A Cup of Love"
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