The “World” According to Jack from October 2010

Country Bear Jamboree – Part Two

October 28, 2010 by Jack Spence

Yesterday I presented you with a history of Country Bear Jamboree. Now let’s take a look at the individual stars of the show. Henry is the Master of Ceremonies for Country Bear Jamboree. He wears a dickey, high-starched collar, bow tie, and top hat. This gives him a formal look appropriate for hosting such a … Continue reading "Country Bear Jamboree – Part Two"

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Country Bear Jamboree – Part One

October 27, 2010 by Jack Spence

Our story about Country Bear Jamboree begins with the 1960 Winter Olympics held in Squaw Valley, California. Walt Disney had been selected as the Chairman of Pageantry and John Hench was chosen to design the Olympic Torch. This first picture is of a plaque attached to one of the official Olympic flagpoles at Squaw Valley. … Continue reading "Country Bear Jamboree – Part One"

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Hotel Anagrams – Answers

October 22, 2010 by Jack Spence

Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you got them all correct. 1 A Cub Belch – Beach Club 2 A Dark Bowl – Boardwalk 3 A Massive Troll – All Star Movies 4 Be A Ranch Cabbie – Caribbean Beach 5 Betrayal Woke – Bay Lake Tower 6 Country Pep – Pop … Continue reading "Hotel Anagrams – Answers"

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Hotel Anagrams – Questions

October 21, 2010 by Jack Spence

It’s quiz time again. This time, instead of testing your Disney knowledge, I’m going to play word games with you. Below are twenty anagrams of resorts at Walt Disney World. Your job? Unscramble them. For this quiz I have used the simplified name of the resort. For example, I have scrambled “Grand Floridian” not “Disney’s … Continue reading "Hotel Anagrams – Questions"

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Flag Retreat

October 16, 2010 by Jack Spence

I’m a patriotic sap. Whenever Old Glory passes by, I unapologetically tear up and get a lump in my throat. And I’m sure I’m not alone. Disney World plays on this emotion with several attractions. First, there is Hall of Presidents in the Magic Kingdom. This stirring presentation introduces us to all 44 Chief Executives … Continue reading "Flag Retreat"

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Universe of Energy

October 12, 2010 by Jack Spence

Do you know why the Universe of Energy Pavilion is located where it is in Future World? During the planning stages of Epcot, the Imagineers had a different concept for the Energy Pavilion. Early ideas called for a “solar energy exhibit” that would feature a large building sporting a solar dish and a parabolic shaped … Continue reading "Universe of Energy"

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Does This Couple Look Familiar?

October 8, 2010 by Jack Spence

Does This Couple Look Familiar? If you have paid attention while visiting the Asian section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you should have a vague recollection of seeing this photograph. This couple’s likeness turns up time and time again. But who are these people? As it turns out, they are the Royal Couple of Anandapur, descendants … Continue reading "Does This Couple Look Familiar?"

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Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

October 4, 2010 by Jack Spence

Whenever I have out-of-town friends or family visiting Disney World for the first time, I insist they spend one evening at Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness and see the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. For me, this show epitomizes what Disney is all about. It’s good ol’ family entertainment at its best. Young children, teenagers, parents, and … Continue reading "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue"

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