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Shootin’ Galleries

March 10, 2014 by Jack Spence

Shooting galleries have been a part of county fairs, carnivals, boardwalks, and amusement parks for more than 200 years, and Disney Parks are no exception to this tradition. Here's a look at the history of such shooting galleries around the Disney Parks.

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Boardwalk Resort Castles

June 10, 2013 by AllEars

Jack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog originally ran in 2008 and was accurate at the time of publication. Anyone who visits a Disney theme park knows that it’s the details that set them apart from all other … Continue reading "Boardwalk Resort Castles"

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Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks

February 6, 2012 by Jack Spence

You either love ’em or you hate ’em. There isn’t much middle ground when it comes to the Tea Cups. I categorize this attraction as a “Spin & Puke” ride so you can guess what camp I’m in. Actually, I will venture onto the Tea Cups just as long as my fellow passengers swear on … Continue reading "Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks"

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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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It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers

July 19, 2010 by Jack Spence

Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you got them all right. This first picture was taken at Hong Kong Disneyland. This fountain is outside of the park in a “crossroads” location. Guests arriving by bus, train, and walking from the hotels meet at this location before entering Hong Kong Disneyland. Long term … Continue reading "It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers"

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It’s Disney Theme Park Quiz Time – Questions

July 18, 2010 by Jack Spence

It’s time to pull out your thinking caps again. I have another Disney quiz for you. This time, you have to name at which of the eleven Disney Parks the picture was taken. Now I realize that most of you have not been to all of the parks around the world, so I’m going to … Continue reading "It’s Disney Theme Park Quiz Time – Questions"

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Tokyo Disney — A Few More Things

June 14, 2010 by Jack Spence

Two new attractions have opened at Tokyo Disneyland since my detailed description of this park a few years ago. Let’s start with the lesser of the two. The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents “Aloha E Komo Mai!” has replaced The Enchanted Tiki Room: “Get the Fever.” The entire show is presented in Japanese. I saw … Continue reading "Tokyo Disney — A Few More Things"

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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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Should you go to Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney?

August 18, 2008 by Jack Spence

During the postings of my Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney blogs, I received several emails from people asking me if it’s worth the trip to travel this vast distance to visit these parks. Ultimately, this would depend on your budget and how strong your desire is to experience the foreign Disney parks, but I will … Continue reading "Should you go to Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney?"

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Tomorrowland – Tokyo Disneyland

August 15, 2008 by Jack Spence

Much of the architecture of Tokyo’s Tomorrowland is stuck in the 80’s. Actually, it’s stuck in the 70’s as it was copied after the Magic Kingdom at WDW – which was designed in the ’60’s. In other words, there are areas here that could definitely use a face lift like they did to the Tomorrowlands … Continue reading "Tomorrowland – Tokyo Disneyland"

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