After publishing my Everest Shrine and Cool Wash blogs, I received a number of requests for similar bits of information. It seems you all love this type of Disney trivia. I’m not sure I can deliver, but I’ll do my...
Posted by Jack Spence on March 7, 2009 5:00 AM
Phantom Manor is Disneyland Paris’ version of the Haunted Mansion. It is neither better than nor inferior to its cousins around the world. It’s simply different. And these differences make it very intriguing for those of us familiar with...
Posted by Jack Spence on February 21, 2009 5:00 AM
In mid-September of last year, the Haunted Mansion reopened at Disney World after a lengthy rehab. A number of effects were either enhanced or added. The Attic Room is one such example. Gone are the carnival-like pop-up heads to be...
Posted by Jack Spence on September 13, 2008 5:00 AM
Fantasyland Part 1 Before I start my description of Fantasyland, I need to post a correction. My friend Katsumi, who lives in Tokyo, informs me that the Japanese do indeed wear shorts during the months of July and August when...
Posted by Jack Spence on August 5, 2008 5:00 AM
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...
Posted by Jack Spence on May 22, 2008 5:00 AM
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...
Posted by Jack Spence on November 12, 2007 5:00 AM
I rode the Haunted Mansion today and I’m happy to report that the Attic Room is now working properly. CAUTION Spoiler ahead… CAUTION Spoiler ahead… CAUTION Spoiler ahead… CAUTION Spoiler ahead… CAUTION Spoiler ahead… CAUTION Spoiler ahead… CAUTION Spoiler ahead…...
Posted by All Ears on October 9, 2007 5:05 AM
All Ears® Team Member Jack Spence (accompanied by Anita Answer and friends) files this report: The good news: it’s still the Haunted Mansion. It has been improved. Some changes are obvious, others would hardly be noticed. They come together to...
Posted by All Ears on September 15, 2007 7:00 AM
I visited the Magic Kingdom today and took a couple of pictures of the Haunted Mansion. As you can see, it is encased in scaffolding....
Posted by All Ears on September 3, 2007 2:47 PM
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...
Posted by All Ears on June 24, 2007 7:46 PM
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