Book Review: Realityland

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Realityland: True-Life Adventures at Walt Disney World by David Koenig It’s easy to find information about Disneyland’s inception and design. We’ve all seen the film clip of Walt telling the story about sitting on a park bench as his two daughters rode the merry-go-round and he thought to himself that there should be a place … Continue reading "Book Review: Realityland"
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Studio Bits & Pieces

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Disney has constructed three billboards in the planters/dividers that separate the roadway that the parking lot tram uses to shuttle people to and from the main entrance. These billboards are two sided and advertise various Disney movies and television shows. Construction walls have gone up around the A.B.C. Theater located alongside Echo Lake. A clapboard-sign … Continue reading "Studio Bits & Pieces"
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Yak & Yeti Restaurant

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Construction continues on the Yak & Yeti Restaurant in the Animal Kingdom. Instead of bricks, mortar, and plywood, Asian themeing is starting to become apparent. Windows on the second floor are clearly visible and I’m hoping this will be seating for either the full service or the counter service restaurants. The building site is starting … Continue reading "Yak & Yeti Restaurant"
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Book Review — The Disney Mountains: Imagineering at Its Peak

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I recently purchased and read “The Disney Mountains – Imagineering at Its Peak” by Jason Surrell. I had read two of his other books, “Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies“ and “The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies.“ I thoroughly enjoyed both of these books as they … Continue reading "Book Review — The Disney Mountains: Imagineering at Its Peak"
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Bus Transportation

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Yesterday (10/19/07), I ate lunch at Olivia’s at Old Key West. After I ate, I needed to run a quick errand at Epcot. Since I live in Orlando, I usually drive to all my Disney World locations, but today I decided to take the bus. The weather was pleasant and I thought it would be … Continue reading "Bus Transportation"
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Contemporary Resort

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Construction continues on the new shop being built on the Grand Canyon Concourse of the Contemporary Resort. The layout and shape of the facility is easy to make out as most of the walls/shelves are in place. I asked a Cast Member when the project is scheduled to be completed and she told me that … Continue reading "Contemporary Resort"
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Haunted Mansion Update

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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”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ When the HM … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Update"
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