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Where in the World #239

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! Melinda Lenz, I love it! Courage! Conviction! YEAH! (Jason was close, but wrong, but hey, Walt Disney was SO wrong about … Continue reading "Where in the World #239"
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Best places to see Disney World fireworks outside Magic Kingdom

Posted on by AllEars
A view of Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from the Polynesian beach. Some of the best places to watch the Fourth of July fireworks at Walt Disney World, in my opinion, require planning ahead a bit — or a touch of pixie dust. With America’s birthday just around the corner, you may need to wish for that … Continue reading "Best places to see Disney World fireworks outside Magic Kingdom"
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California Grill to Close for Extensive Rehab

Posted on by AllEars
Disney's California Grill will be closing for an extensive renovation beginning January 6, 2013. The restaurant is slated to reopen late summer. Sporting a new look when it reopens, Chef Brian Piasecki is very excited about the "enhancements to the interactive kitchen -- we'll be able to give a fresh spin to California Grill classics, and add some cutting-edge new selections to the menu."
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Looking Down into the Grand Canyon Concourse

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Monorail Gold moving through the Grand Canyon Concourse in Disney’s Contemporary Resort.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/3.5, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 18mm focal length. I took this from the 12th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort back in 2008. I remember watching when Walt Disney World first opened in 1971 and saw monorails going in and out of … Continue reading "Looking Down into the Grand Canyon Concourse"
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Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Thanks for checking back for Part Two of my review of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Let’s get started. The Grand Floridian has two swimming pools. The Courtyard Pool is the larger of the two (at 300,000 gallons) and is the more relaxed and dignified of the two. It is flanked by the Main … Continue reading "Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part Two"
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Yacht Club from Snapshot to Postcard

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I see a lot of photographs from Disney parks each week from my contacts on flickr, Google+, Twitter and Disney message forums. That means I see a lot of photos in these two categories: Snapshots and Postcards. Before I go farther, these are my definitions and opinions and not those of AllEars.net. A snapshot is … Continue reading "Yacht Club from Snapshot to Postcard"
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Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I discussed the various campsites and cabins at Fort Wilderness and the transportation options. Today I’m going to talk about the many opportunities for adventure found at the campground. Most people who visit Walt Disney World focus their attention on visiting the theme parks. But when you stay at Fort Wilderness, you have a … Continue reading "Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part Two"
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