Entries from The “World” According to Jack tagged with 'Contemporary Resort'
Bay Lake Tower - Part Three
This final blog about Bay Lake Tower will contain some odds and ends not previously covered. Also, at the end of this article, I have included a Q&A section. Let’s start with the Community Center. Located off of the Bay...
Bay Lake Tower – Part Two
My “Opening Day” blog about Bay Lake Tower has generated a slew of questions. At the moment, some of them are answered within the comments section of my first blog. After I return home, I’ll publish all of the answers...
Bay Lake Tower - Opening Day
Bay Lake Tower – Opening Day Before I get into the nitty-gritty, I need to give you a little background. When I covered the Kidani Village, I was given a private, VIP tour about a week before the resort opened....
Hotels that Never Were at Walt Disney World
In early 1971, I purchased the above booklet – a “Preview Edition” of Walt Disney World. Within its 21 pages were dozens of artist’s renderings of this fantastic resort that was under construction in Florida. I took it home...
Bay Lake Tower – Update April 14, 2009
I stopped by the Contemporary Resort today to buy a gift for someone. While there, I thought I’d check out the progress of Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, a new Vacation Club scheduled to open August 4th of this year. For...
Outer Rim – Contemporary Resort
It appears that the construction on the fourth floor of the Contemporary Resort is just about complete. The Outer Rim cocktail lounge has reopened and is once again a delightful place to enjoy a drink and relax after a long...
Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck
A strange looking structure is being constructed on the top of the rumored Bay Lake Tower, Disney Vacation Club located north of the Contemporary Resort. This is strictly a RUMOR, but I have it on good authority that this will...
Construction Photo Updates - Walt Disney World
While I was out and about, I took a few pictures of the Bay Lake Tower under construction. This is a rumored DVC that sits prominently next to the Contemporary Resort. It appears that the structure has reached its ultimate...
The Wave at Disney's Contemporary Resort
The California Grill is the Contemporary Resort’s signature restaurant, offering upscale dinners, sophisticated atmosphere, and spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. For many years, the Concourse Steakhouse, on the fourth floor of the Contemporary, was their casual dining spot, serving...
Step Back in Time to 1972 - Back by popular demand
Last time I posted old pictures of WDW I received numerous emails requesting more. So here goes. Once again, all of these pictures were taken in January 1972, just a little more than three months after the “World” opened. These...
Old Walt Disney World Pictures
A couple of months ago, I published some old pictures I had taken at Walt Disney World. I received several letters asking that I publish more, so here goes. All of these were taken in January, 1972, just a little...
New Contemporay Gift Shop - Fantasia Shop
Note to my readers: I've got company coming for a couple weeks so will be taking a break from blogging. I will return the week of December 10th. The new Fantasia Shop on the fourth floor (Grand Canyon Concourse) of...
Waterway Construction
Several years ago, Disney put out a number of black canvas sandbags along the shores of the waterway that connects Seven Seas Lagoon with Bay Lake. They put these in because… Well, actually, I’m not quite sure why they put...
Updates Around Walt Disney World
The day after Halloween, Disney went to work decorating for Christmas. The transformation takes weeks as Santa’s Helpers move from park to park and resort to resort, stringing garland and decorating trees. I visited the Magic Kingdom and Main Street...
Contemporary Resort Updates
Jack Spence Reports.... The Food & Fun Center on the first floor of the Contemporary Resort has been completely closed. A new, temporary, counter service restaurant is now open on the fourth floor of the resort. This new eatery is...
Contemporary Resort Updates 8/22/2007
I visited the Contemporary Resort on 8/22/07. Construction abounds. First, the lobby is undergoing a complete makeover. When you enter the building from the main entrance, the first thing you’ll notice is the statue of Mickey has been removed. I...
Contemporary Resort Updates 8/2/2007
AllEars® Team member Jack Spence visited the Contemporary Resort recently. According to reports, the Food and Fun Center was supposed to close this past weekend. I ate lunch at Concourse Steakhouse Tuesday, 7/31, so I could take pictures of the...
New Merchandise at the Contemporary
While at the Contemporary Resort yesterday, I came upon some new merchandise. First a Mickey Mouse Frame that features the traditional three circles (one big and two small). The price was $20. Also, a new vase ($14) and bowl ($14)....
Updates around the World
All Ears® Team member Jack Spence was roaming the parks recently, and sent in these photos. First, an updated view of the space that once was occupied by the North Garden Wing of the Contemporary. Larger Version Here. Next the...
Updates around the World 6/22/2007
AllEars Team Member Jack Spence files this report: Here's a photo of the latest construction on Toy Story Mania at the Disney-MGM Studios. The attraction was officially announced at the January Press Event in Walt Disney World. This ride will...
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