The “World” According to Jack from June 2008

Tokyo DisneySea – Port Discovery

June 29, 2008 by Jack Spence

It’s difficult to describe Port Discovery. I’ve heard it called the “Tomorrowland” of DisneySea and the “Marina of the Future.” Either way, it weaves science and fantasy into an intriguing mix. The storyline for Port Discovery is that it’s home to the “Center for Weather Control.” Here, new experiments to manipulate the climate are always … Continue reading "Tokyo DisneySea – Port Discovery"

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American Waterfront — New York Harbor and Cape Cod – Tokyo DisneySea

June 26, 2008 by Jack Spence

The next section of American Waterfront I’m going to discuss is the New York Harbor area. The most prominent feature here is the S.S. Columbia. This ship harkens back to the Gilded Age when luxury liners sailed between New York and Southampton. You can board this ship and wander around several of its outside decks. … Continue reading "American Waterfront — New York Harbor and Cape Cod – Tokyo DisneySea"

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American Waterfront — New York City – Tokyo DisneySea

June 23, 2008 by Jack Spence

American Waterfront can be divided into three sections, New York City, New York Harbor, and Cape Cod. The time? Just after the turn of the 20th century. Let’s start with New York City. This is the first section of American Waterfront that you come to when leaving Mediterranean Harbor. McDuck’s Department Store greets you as … Continue reading "American Waterfront — New York City – Tokyo DisneySea"

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Tokyo DisneySea – Mediterranean Harbor

June 20, 2008 by Jack Spence

I guess you could call Mediterranean Harbor the Main Street of Tokyo DisneySea. You enter this port of call by walking underneath the MiraCosta Hotel (instead of a train station), and to either side and beyond this walkway is an array of shops. There is a Japanese custom to bring gifts home to give to … Continue reading "Tokyo DisneySea – Mediterranean Harbor"

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MiraCosta Hotel – Tokyo DisneySea

June 17, 2008 by Jack Spence

My favorite Disney theme park, worldwide, is Tokyo DisneySea. I tell anyone who will listen, “You can pay your $58 admission, never go on one attraction, and you will still get your moneys’ worth. This park is so beautiful, so packed with detail, so lavish in scope that a person will walk from one land … Continue reading "MiraCosta Hotel – Tokyo DisneySea"

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Tokyo Disneyland Resort

June 14, 2008 by Jack Spence

From Hong Kong I flew to Japan for seven full days at the Tokyo Disney Resort. Before I start describing the parks, I’d like to give you a little background about the resort. In the late 1970’s, the Oriental Land Company approached Disney with the idea of building another Disneyland-type park in Tokyo. At the … Continue reading "Tokyo Disneyland Resort"

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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – Overall Opinion

June 10, 2008 by AllEars

Now, onto my overall opinion of the Hong Kong Disney Resort. The two hotels are wonderful and the service is outstanding. The ONLY complaint I had with the resort is that you cannot charge purchases made at Disneyland to your room. This policy needs to be changed. The surrounding grounds and roadways are beautiful – … Continue reading "Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – Overall Opinion"

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The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

June 8, 2008 by Jack Spence

The California Grill is the Contemporary Resort’s signature restaurant, offering upscale dinners, sophisticated atmosphere, and spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. For many years, the Concourse Steakhouse, on the fourth floor of the Contemporary, was their casual dining spot, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Although I liked this restaurant, I always felt it lacked a … Continue reading "The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort"

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Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

June 6, 2008 by Jack Spence

Since I’m a Disneyphile, I wanted to experience as much as possible while visiting the Hong Kong Resort. So, even though I was staying at the Disneyland Hotel, I made a special trip over to Disney’s Hollywood Hotel to take a look around. I was very pleased with what I saw. The hotel’s architectural style … Continue reading "Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort"

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Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel

June 3, 2008 by Jack Spence

There are two Hotels at the Hong Kong Disney Resort, the Disneyland Hotel and the Hollywood Hotel. Since I wanted this trip to be extra special, I stayed at the Disneyland Hotel which is the more expensive of the two. As you can see from the pictures, it is very reminiscent of the Grand Floridian … Continue reading "Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel"

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