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Disney Steam Trains – Part Three – Walt Disney World

Posted on by Jack Spence
In this blog I’ll be discussing the steam trains of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Roger Broggie, who was responsible for building much of Disneyland’s railroad, was put in charge of Walt Disney World’s transportation system. Since everyone knows that Florida is flat, it came as a surprise to Broggie when he discovered that his trains … Continue reading "Disney Steam Trains – Part Three – Walt Disney World"
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Walt Disney World Guests Can Find Summer Savings With Special Vacation Packages, Room Offers

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Summer 2010 is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort with tons of special entertainment offerings. From June 6 through Aug. 14, “Summer Nightastic!” lights up the entertainment experience at the Vacation Kingdom with a megawatt parade, a fireworks extravaganza, a rockin’ dance party, concerts and other surprises. Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Guests Can Find Summer Savings With Special Vacation Packages, Room Offers"
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Captain EO Returning to Walt Disney World

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The Captain returns! Captain EO is coming back to Walt Disney World July 2, 2010. The film features Michael Jackson as “Captain EO” and a crew of Disney-created space characters. During their journey, the group uses the power of dance, light and music to turn a colorless planet into a world of color and happiness. … Continue reading "Captain EO Returning to Walt Disney World"
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Epcot’s Horizons – Part Two

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In Part Two of my Horizons blog I’m going to take you on a ride through this great attraction. As many travel ads say, “Getting there is half the fun.” When guests entered the Horizons building, they found themselves in FuturePort, a Transportation Terminal of the future. A large departure board listed some of the … Continue reading "Epcot’s Horizons – Part Two"
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Epcot’s Horizons – Part One

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Horizons I miss Horizons. This was a wonderful attraction that allowed me to be immersed in science fiction and science fact with a touch of Disney magic. It was grand in scope and possibilities. I’m sure when the Imagineers were designing Horizons they believed they were creating another Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion … Continue reading "Epcot’s Horizons – Part One"
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‘Hoppy’ Easter in the Magic Kingdom

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‘HOPPY’ EASTER IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny ride in grand style down Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom April 4, 2010. The floppy-eared bunnies are among the highlights of Easter holiday activities at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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Which Picture Doesn’t Belong #1 — The Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. Remember, you might have come up with an equally good answer – something I didn’t think about. Once again, DO NOT send me your answers. No winners will be announced and there are no prizes to win. This is strictly for your amusement. A: Picture 3 is an … Continue reading "Which Picture Doesn’t Belong #1 — The Answers"
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Which Picture Doesn’t Belong #1 – The Quiz

Posted on by Jack Spence
I’ve got another quiz for you. In each picture are four smaller pictures. Three of them belong to a grouping, but one doesn’t for some reason. It’s your job to figure out which picture is out of place and why. In my explanations, I will refer to the pictures as follows. It is possible that … Continue reading "Which Picture Doesn’t Belong #1 – The Quiz"
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Growth is Underway at Epcot: Two New Restaurants, Two New Stores Set to Open in 2010

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 30, 2010 – Just in time for the 15th Annual Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Walt Disney World guests will be able to experience the newest enhancements to the World Showcase at Epcot – a new lagoon-side, 12,000 sq. ft. taqueria at the Mexico pavilion, an authentic 14,000 sq. ft. … Continue reading "Growth is Underway at Epcot: Two New Restaurants, Two New Stores Set to Open in 2010"
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New TRON Monorail Debuts at Walt Disney World

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Disney’s 3D sci-fi adventure film “TRON: Legacy” doesn’t debut in theaters until December, but starting March 19, 2010, guests at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida can see a bit of the TRON universe zipping high above their heads. Renderings of yellow and blue light cycles have transformed one of the trains on Walt Disney … Continue reading "New TRON Monorail Debuts at Walt Disney World"
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