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Main Street Train Station Bulletin Board

June 24, 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. There is an “Arrival and Departure” bulletin board on the ground floor of the Main Street Train Station. The … Continue reading "Main Street Train Station Bulletin Board"

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Simple Pleasures at the Magic Kingdom

March 13, 2010 by Jack Spence

Okay. Here’s the thing. You’ve been to the Magic Kingdom more times than you can count. You still love riding Space Mountain and the Haunted Mansion, the characters continue to charm you, and an ice cream cone tastes as yummy as ever. But you long for something new. What I’m going to offer here are … Continue reading "Simple Pleasures at the Magic Kingdom"

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Windows On Main Street USA

March 8, 2010 by Jack Spence

Have you ever wondered about the names and advertisements that appear on the windows above Main Street? Have you ever wondered if they were/are real people, and if so, what did they do to have their names immortalized? If yes, then a new booklet entitled “Windows on Main Street“ might be of interest to you. … Continue reading "Windows On Main Street USA"

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Have a Seat in Walt Disney World – Part 1

January 9, 2010 by Jack Spence

Anyone who has ever visited a theme park knows that it doesn’t take very long before your feet begin to hurt and your back begins to ache. Most of us just don’t spend that much time walking — and standing — anymore. We often tucker out quickly. So it’s no surprise that Disney has placed … Continue reading "Have a Seat in Walt Disney World – Part 1"

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Magic Kingdom Odds & Ends

May 10, 2009 by Jack Spence

I have a few more bits of trivia to share with you, so sit back and enjoy. Let’s start at City Hall. Inside this building are two paintings hanging on the wall behind the receptionist desk. (I only have a picture of one.) Did you know, these paintings appeared in the “movie” section of the … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Odds & Ends"

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Owen Pope and Main Street USA

April 17, 2009 by Jack Spence

While looking for interesting bits of trivia in the Magic Kingdom to share with you, I recently came across a Main Street window that brought back an old memory of mine. This window isn’t located high above your head on a second story pane, but rather on the side of the Car Barn. The Car … Continue reading "Owen Pope and Main Street USA"

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Main Street Train Station Bulletin Board

October 9, 2008 by Jack Spence

There is an “Arrival and Departure” bulletin board on the ground floor of the Main Street Train Station. The locations depicted are not just random names, but have meaning. Here they are: Grizzle Bear Flats: The Grizzly Flats Railroad was the name of Ward Kimball’s backyard railroad. Kimball Canyon: Animator Ward Kimball was one of … Continue reading "Main Street Train Station Bulletin Board"

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Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom

November 30, 2007 by Jack Spence

Where do you go at the Magic Kingdom when you’re hot and tired and want to escape the unmanageable crowds and cool down? Try Exposition Hall located on the Plaza at the beginning of Main Street. The front half of this building houses a shop and Photo Pickup. But if you wander to the rear … Continue reading "Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom"

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Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom

November 28, 2007 by Jack Spence

The Art of Disney, or as I like to call it, the “good” store, has opened in the Main Street Cinema building in the Magic Kingdom. This store sells upscale merchandise. Lenox, Armani, the Disney Classic Collection, and original and limited edition paintings by featured artist can be found here. Compared to its sister stores … Continue reading "Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom"

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