The “World” According to Jack from December 2007

Por Favor

December 26, 2007 by Jack Spence

I do not speak Spanish, but I have ridden the monorails at Disney World so many times that I’ve memorized the saying “Por favor mantÃ©ngase alejado de las puertas.” (Please stand clear of the doors.) Disney is now selling a T-shirt sporting this saying along with a picture of a monorail and castle and the … Continue reading "Por Favor"

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Crystal Arts – Main Street Magic Kingdom

December 13, 2007 by Jack Spence

Earlier this year (or maybe even last year), the Bakery on Main Street needed to expand its seating area. To do this, Disney displaced the Arribas Brothers glass shop that shared this area. Shortly after the expansion was complete, the Market House next door was closed and remodeled. It reopened several months later and was … Continue reading "Crystal Arts – Main Street Magic Kingdom"

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Epcot Changes

December 5, 2007 by Jack Spence

Over the last several years, Disney has tried several concepts at Epcot to best implement baggage check as you enter the park. It appears that they have finally hit upon a design that works. Temporary stanchions have been replaced with stainless steel fences. Even the flowerbeds now have security fences running through them. This looks … Continue reading "Epcot Changes"

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New Contemporary Gift Shop – Fantasia Shop

December 1, 2007 by AllEars

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 the Contemporary Resort has opened! The Fantasia shop fills the center floor space between Bay … Continue reading "New Contemporary Gift Shop – Fantasia Shop"

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