The “World” According to Jack from May 2010

Wilderness Lodge Resort and Villas

May 31, 2010 by Jack Spence

I think the Wilderness Lodge is spectacular! Modeled after the Old Faithful Inn (circa 1904) in Yellowstone National Park, this resort is themed to evoke the atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest. And it succeeds. I’ve visited this resort dozens of times and I’m still awed by its magnificence. Your adventure begins when you turn onto … Continue reading "Wilderness Lodge Resort and Villas"

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Tokyo Disney Resort – Duffy and Sinbad

May 29, 2010 by Jack Spence

Hi everyone. I just got back from a two week vacation. Before I left, I arranged for several blogs to be published in my absence. Deb Wills was kind enough to post them, but she was unable to respond to everyone’s comments the way I normally try to do. So if you were wondering why … Continue reading "Tokyo Disney Resort – Duffy and Sinbad"

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Which Picture Doesn’t Belong #2 – The Answers

May 24, 2010 by Jack Spence

Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. Remember, you might have come up with an equally good answer – something I didn’t think about. Once again, DO NOT send me your answers. No winners will be announced and there are no prizes to win. This is strictly for your amusement. A: Picture 1 was taken … Continue reading "Which Picture Doesn’t Belong #2 – The Answers"

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Which Picture Doesn’t Belong #2 – The Quiz

May 23, 2010 by Jack Spence

I’ve got another quiz for you. In each picture are four smaller pictures. Three of them belong to a grouping, but one doesn’t for some reason. It’s your job to figure out which picture is out of place and why. In my explanations, I will refer to the pictures as follows. For the most part, … Continue reading "Which Picture Doesn’t Belong #2 – The Quiz"

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Pop Century Resort — The Classic Years

May 18, 2010 by Jack Spence

I like the Grand Floridian Resort. I have stayed here several times and have enjoyed the luxurious surroundings of Disney’s flagship resort. It’s wonderful to be pampered at this deluxe facility. Staying here makes me feel special. But I also like the Pop Century Resort. It also makes me feel special, but in an entirely … Continue reading "Pop Century Resort — The Classic Years"

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Disney Steam Trains – Part Four – Tokyo, Paris & Hong Kong

May 14, 2010 by Jack Spence

In this final blog about Disney steam trains I’ll be discussing the Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong parks. Tokyo Disneyland The Western River Railroad is unique among its steam train cousins in the other Disney parks in that it doesn’t circle the perimeter of Tokyo Disneyland. You see, if it did, its track length combined … Continue reading "Disney Steam Trains – Part Four – Tokyo, Paris & Hong Kong"

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Disney Steam Trains – Part Three – Walt Disney World

May 13, 2010 by Jack Spence

In this blog I’ll be discussing the steam trains of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Roger Broggie, who was responsible for building much of Disneyland’s railroad, was put in charge of Walt Disney World’s transportation system. Since everyone knows that Florida is flat, it came as a surprise to Broggie when he discovered that his trains … Continue reading "Disney Steam Trains – Part Three – Walt Disney World"

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Disney Steam Trains – Part Two – Disneyland

May 12, 2010 by Jack Spence

In this blog I’ll finish the story of how Walt’s love for steam trains played an important part in the creation of Disneyland. As Walt’s dreams grew, so did the size of his Disneyland railroad. Scaled down replicas simply wouldn’t do in his new park. He searched several locations for existing locomotives, but ultimately decided … Continue reading "Disney Steam Trains – Part Two – Disneyland"

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Disney Steam Trains – Part One – Disneyland

May 11, 2010 by Jack Spence

Sometime ago, this article appeared in the AllEars® Newsletter (Part 1 and Part 2). Since not all of you receive this weekly publication, I thought I’d rerun it as a blog and add a few pictures. Enjoy. ——————————————————————————————– What is to follow is a brief history about Walt’s passion for steam trains and how this … Continue reading "Disney Steam Trains – Part One – Disneyland"

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Disney Quiz 102 – Answers

May 7, 2010 by Jack Spence

Disney Quiz 2 It’s time for another Disney quiz. However this time, the questions are somewhat difficult so I’m making this a multiple choice test. I’m also going to throw in some trick questions so be on your guard. Once again, please do not send me your answers. This quiz is strictly for your amusement … Continue reading "Disney Quiz 102 – Answers"

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