The “World” According to Jack from March 2012

Slow Down and Smell the Roses

March 26, 2012 by Jack Spence

Where in the Magic Kingdom can you find a reference to former First Lady Barbara Bush? If you answered “Hall of Presidents,” you’d be wrong. However, the title of this blog should have been a clue. You see, a rose has been named for Barbara Bush and it can be found in the Plaza Rose … Continue reading "Slow Down and Smell the Roses"

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Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part Two

March 20, 2012 by Jack Spence

Yesterday I discussed the various campsites and cabins at Fort Wilderness and the transportation options. Today I’m going to talk about the many opportunities for adventure found at the campground. Most people who visit Walt Disney World focus their attention on visiting the theme parks. But when you stay at Fort Wilderness, you have a … Continue reading "Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part Two"

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Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part 1

March 19, 2012 by Jack Spence

I have written several blogs touching on the various activities found at the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, but two recent events have prompted me to revisit this resort in-depth. First, I stayed in one of the cabins for the first time. And second, while I was there, I created a comprehensive video of this … Continue reading "Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part 1"

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Storybook Circus – Soft Opening

March 13, 2012 by Jack Spence

Yesterday (March 12, 2012) the new Storybook Circus began a soft opening at the Magic Kingdom and Deb Wills was there in the afternoon capturing the magic. In her blog, she mentioned that the area was very crowded with guests trying to get their first look at this new section of the park. Since I … Continue reading "Storybook Circus – Soft Opening"

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Disney’s Character Warehouse

March 12, 2012 by Jack Spence

There can be no argument; visiting Walt Disney World is expensive. That’s not to say it isn’t worth the price, but most people need to plan and budget and schedule wisely before a visit to Orlando. There are, of course, ways to save money. First, you can stay at one of Disney’s value resorts (or … Continue reading "Disney’s Character Warehouse"

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Gay Days

March 5, 2012 by Jack Spence

Gay Days at Walt Disney World will be here again before we know it, so I thought I would give you a history of how this annual event got started. As I so often do, I’ll begin my story at Disneyland. In the 1960’s and 70’s, the Disney Company regularly rented Disneyland to corporations and … Continue reading "Gay Days"

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