Column: The “World” According to Jack

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If I Could Start From Scratch

Posted on by Jack Spence
Hi Everyone, Before we get started with today’s blog, you must endure an advertisement for a new feature AllEars has started. Each week, Deb Wills hosts a video show that brings our readers a “bit of Disney.” The topics will be as varied as our blogs. Sometimes we’ll discuss new offerings like “Epcot After Hours“ … Continue reading "If I Could Start From Scratch"
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Before & After Quiz – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Here are the answers to the Before and After quiz. Some of these were easy. Some were difficult and required that you reach back in your memory to come up with the correct answer. I hope you did well. As I said yesterday, all of my quizzes are just for fun. No winners will be … Continue reading "Before & After Quiz – Answers"
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Restroom Evolution

Posted on by Jack Spence
We all know that much of Disneyland’s success was due to its innovative theming and storytelling. No other amusement park before Disneyland featured the attention to detail that this new Anaheim park offered. But that was only part of the formula to success. Cleanliness was another major component to the “Disney Difference.” Walt wanted his … Continue reading "Restroom Evolution"
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If I Had a Time Machine

Posted on by Jack Spence
I’m a big fan of science fiction. As a boy, I watched the full-length versions of many of the movies seen inside Sci-Fi Dine-In at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When “Star Trek” premiered in 1966, I was glued to my TV set every Thursday (and later Friday) night. The show was “fascinating.” I was also a … Continue reading "If I Had a Time Machine"
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Quiz – Costumes and their Attractions – Answers

Posted on 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 July, 2010 and was accurate at the time of publication. Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you did well. Once again, please don’t send me … Continue reading "Quiz – Costumes and their Attractions – Answers"
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Quiz – Costumes and their Attractions – Questions

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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 July, 2010 and was accurate at the time of publication. It’s time for another quiz. This one is geared to those of you who frequent the Walt Disney … Continue reading "Quiz – Costumes and their Attractions – Questions"
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Port Orleans French Quarter Room Refurbishment

Posted on by Jack Spence
Back in July, 2010, I wrote an extensive article about Port Orleans French Quarter. Although a few items may have been tweaked over the last three years, nothing of significance has changed with the basic resort. However, the rooms were recently redecorated so I spent the night here a few weeks ago to find out what has changed.
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