The “World” According to Jack from April 2008

Favorite Restaurants at Walt Disney World

April 24, 2008 by Jack Spence

A reader asked me for a list of my ten favorite Disney World restaurants. He also asked me for a list of my LEAST favorite Disney World restaurants. I’ve decided to answer half of his question, sort of, by telling you my favorite counter service and full service restaurant for each park, Downtown Disney, and … Continue reading "Favorite Restaurants at Walt Disney World"

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Harper’s Mill, Old Time Telephone, and Kingdom Tower – Walt Disney World

April 17, 2008 by Jack Spence

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 mill play “Down By The Old Mill Stream.” I checked it out today and sure … Continue reading "Harper’s Mill, Old Time Telephone, and Kingdom Tower – Walt Disney World"

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Jack’s Mail Bag

April 12, 2008 by AllEars

I want to thank everyone who writes in about my blogs. I really appreciate the feedback! Here are some recent emails I’ve received: Cindy Hershey Loved the blog with the 1972 pictures. Please post more from any years that you have. They bring back so many memories. I grew up 15 minutes from Disney and … Continue reading "Jack’s Mail Bag"

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Step Back in Time to 1972 – Back by popular demand

April 5, 2008 by Jack Spence

Last time I posted old pictures of WDW I received numerous emails requesting more. So here goes. Once again, all of these pictures were taken in January 1972, just a little more than three months after the “World” opened. These first two pictures are of topiary as seen while driving from the Main Entrance toward … Continue reading "Step Back in Time to 1972 – Back by popular demand"

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Yakitori House – Epcot’s Japan

April 3, 2008 by Jack Spence

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 a legitimate excuse, but I was disappointed, none the less. Since I now had the day … Continue reading "Yakitori House – Epcot’s Japan"

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