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 'Walt Disney World'
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Press Preview
The 14th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off on September 25th. To help get things started, Disney invited members of the press to preview some of the new and exciting taste-treats being served this year and to...
Posted by Jack Spence on September 22, 2009 4:02 PM
Nostalgia – Ticket Books and Transportation
I’ve had a number of requests to post more pictures of the early years of Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, I’ve already blogged any that show a difference between then and now. So last night I dug through some of the...
Posted by Jack Spence on March 13, 2009 5:00 AM
Cool Wash – Epcot
I recently wrote about the Everest Shrine at the Animal Kingdom. In it, I pointed out how the shrine is the same shape as the mountains in the background. I thought everyone was aware of this little bit of trivia,...
Posted by Jack Spence on February 27, 2009 5:00 AM
VIP Tour at Walt Disney World
My friend Linda Mac and I were invited to participate in a training session intended to help VIP Tour Guides learn the ropes. Before these knowledgeable cast members can escort paying guests through the various parks, they must first practice...
Posted by Jack Spence on February 12, 2009 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
Haunted Mansion Attic
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
Adventureland - Magic Kingdom - History Lesson
Q: Do you know why Adventureland is located on the west side of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World? A: It’s because Adventureland is located on the west side of Disneyland in Anaheim. When planning the Magic Kingdom, Imagineers...
Posted by Jack Spence on May 11, 2008 5:00 AM
Yakitori House - Epcot's Japan
I’m currently remodeling my kitchen (among other projects). Anyone who has ever undertaken a home improvement project knows there are good days and bad days. Today was a bad day. First, the tile man called and cancelled. He had...
Posted by Jack Spence on April 3, 2008 5:00 AM
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