Column: The “World” According to Jack

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Landscaping the World – Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the largest of all the Disney parks around the world. And since the theme of this park is animals and nature, it also contains the most growth. A staggering amount of growth. On opening day, over four million plants, big and small, had been added to the landscaping here. Africa alone … Continue reading "Landscaping the World – Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Water at Walt Disney World — Part Three

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last Monday I discussed how water played a role in the creation of Walt Disney World and how it helps entertain guests in the Magic Kingdom. On Thursday I continued this discussion with a look at Epcot. Today I’m going to finish this series by highlighting the water features found in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and … Continue reading "Water at Walt Disney World — Part Three"
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Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest Temple

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 was accurate at the time of original publication. This is a blog that almost didn’t happen. I made an assumption (I know, a dumb thing to do), that what was obvious … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest Temple"
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Disney Common Bonds 2 – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
I’ve created a second “Common Bonds” quiz. Here is a reminder of how the game is played. I will be giving you three words or phrases that have something in common. It will be your job to figure out where at the four Walt Disney World theme parks these words would all be applicable. For … Continue reading "Disney Common Bonds 2 – Answers"
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A History of Dinoland U.S.A. and Restaurantosaurus – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I discussed the humble beginnings of both Dinoland and Restaurantosaurus and how the discovery of dinosaur bones forever changed Diggs County. Today I’ll continue that story. After a long day in the hot sun, the students needed a way to unwind in the evening. To that end, one section of the lodge was transformed … Continue reading "A History of Dinoland U.S.A. and Restaurantosaurus – Part Two"
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Animal Kingdom’s Kali River Rapids – Part Two

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Yesterday I discussed Tiger Temple and the queue leading to Kali River Rapids. Today I’ll discuss the actual adventure this attraction offers. Kali River Rapids is NOT “Splash Mountain” where you might get splashed. As the sign at the attraction entrance states, “You WILL get wet! YOU MAY GET SOAKED! It is now time to … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom’s Kali River Rapids – Part Two"
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It’s Tough to be a Bug

Posted on by Jack Spence
Animal Kingdom's attraction, "It's Tough to be a Bug" located beneath the Tree of Life, is a funny, scary, silly, and informative show that blogger Jack Spence says, "never fails to delight and educate. It's Disney magic through and through."
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Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
When the Imagineers began thinking about Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1989, they knew this new park would also need an icon to represent it to the world. But what would this be? The Tree of Life was the answer. This icon would impart the message of the Animal Kingdom with a single glance. A gigantic tree would represent the abundant plant life of the planet and the many creatures that would be carved into its bark would symbolize the vast array of animals that call Earth home.
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