The “World” According to Jack from March 2010

Discovery Island Shops at Animal Kingdom

March 28, 2010 by Jack Spence

Discovery Island at the Animal Kingdom acts like The Hub at the Magic Kingdom. It ties all of the outlying lands together in a harmonious manor. But rather than depict a real geographic location, Discovery Island uses humorous, almost cartoon-like representations of animals to create a whimsical locale that does not conflict with the other … Continue reading "Discovery Island Shops at Animal Kingdom"

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Ridemakerz

March 25, 2010 by Jack Spence

This is so cool! A new shop called Ridemakerz opened today (3-25-10) at the Westside of Downtown Disney. Located in the building previously occupied by Virgin Megastore, Ridemakers offers kids of all ages a new experience in retail shopping. At Ridemakerz, guests can custom build their very own radio-controlled vehicle. As ZEO (CEO) of the … Continue reading "Ridemakerz"

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Signs at Walt Disney World – The Answers

March 20, 2010 by Jack Spence

Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. Some of these were pretty hard. I would say that anyone who got twenty or more correct is a Disney Detail Expert. A – Epcot – American Adventure B – Animal Kingdom – Africa C – Magic Kingdom – Tomorrowland – Near Space Mountain D – Epcot – … Continue reading "Signs at Walt Disney World – The Answers"

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Signs at Walt Disney World – A Detailed Quiz

March 19, 2010 by Jack Spence

I recently wrote two blog series, one about Benches and one about Lampposts. My objective was to get people to notice that Disney puts thought and detail into everything they do. These blogs were well received. In fact, I even inspired one family to pick their own topic, ceilings, and they paid attention to this … Continue reading "Signs at Walt Disney World – A Detailed Quiz"

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Wildlife Discovery Excursion

March 15, 2010 by Jack Spence

Recently, I joined Deb Wills and Allears.net editor Deb Koma on a special safari adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom called Wildlife Discovery Excursion. This adventure is only available to guests staying in a concierge room (Club Level) at any Disney World resort. I was excited to be part of this very limited adventure. Our excursion … Continue reading "Wildlife Discovery Excursion"

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Simple Pleasures at the Magic Kingdom

March 13, 2010 by Jack Spence

Okay. Here’s the thing. You’ve been to the Magic Kingdom more times than you can count. You still love riding Space Mountain and the Haunted Mansion, the characters continue to charm you, and an ice cream cone tastes as yummy as ever. But you long for something new. What I’m going to offer here are … Continue reading "Simple Pleasures at the Magic Kingdom"

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Windows On Main Street USA

March 8, 2010 by Jack Spence

Have you ever wondered about the names and advertisements that appear on the windows above Main Street? Have you ever wondered if they were/are real people, and if so, what did they do to have their names immortalized? If yes, then a new booklet entitled “Windows on Main Street“ might be of interest to you. … Continue reading "Windows On Main Street USA"

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Liberty Belle Riverboat – Part 2

March 5, 2010 by Jack Spence

Yesterday I discussed the history of The Liberty Belle Riverboat. Now it’s time to take a ride on this wonderful vessel. It’s okay if you have a large group as the boat holds 450 people. This is also the only ride in the Magic Kingdom that allows guests to get up and walk around while … Continue reading "Liberty Belle Riverboat – Part 2"

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Liberty Belle Riverboat – Part 1

March 4, 2010 by Jack Spence

There are no surprises to be had when riding the Liberty Belle Riverboat. What you see is what you get – a relaxing thirteen minute journey around Tom Sawyer Island as you ply the Rivers of America. Even on the busiest days, this excursion offers a few tranquil moments where you can forget about the … Continue reading "Liberty Belle Riverboat – Part 1"

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