The “World” According to Jack
Orlando resident and major Disney theme park fanatic, Jack visits the “World” multiple times each week. His blogs will present you with current happenings and other bits of information that he finds of interest and hopes you do to.
Entries from The “World” According to Jack tagged with 'Contemporary'
Magic Kingdom Skyway
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...
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Posted by Jack Spence on September 19, 2009 5:00 AM
Bay Lake Tower
Yesterday (May 27, 2009) I was one of a privileged few to be allowed to view a Grand Villa at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, a Disney Vacation Club property. Scheduled to open in early August of this year, this new...
Posted by Jack Spence on May 28, 2009 8:29 AM
Mary Blair Tiles
In my last blog, I mentioned that I thought the Mary Blair tiles on the Grand Canyon Concourse of the Contemporary Resort should be replaced with something more fitting of the new décor. I knew when I wrote this, I...
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Posted by Jack Spence on November 26, 2008 5:00 AM
Contempo Café - Contemporary Resort
A new counter service restaurant, the Contempo Café, opened yesterday (November 15) on the fourth floor of the Contemporary Resort. Occupying the space that once was the Concourse Steakhouse, this eatery is designed for those guests who want to grab...
Posted by Jack Spence on November 16, 2008 9:23 AM
Harper's Mill, Old Time Telephone, and Kingdom Tower - Walt Disney World
I recently wrote a blog about the bird’s nest hidden in Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island in the Magic Kingdom. One of my readers, Chris, wrote to tell me that if you listen carefully, the creaking gears inside the...
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Posted by Jack Spence on April 17, 2008 5:00 AM
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