Tomorrowland – Part Five

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Thanks for joining me for Part Five of my Tomorrowland series. In case you missed the previous parts: Part 1 – Tomorrowland An Overview – Flight to the Moon – Mission to Mars Part 2 – Circle-Vision movies – If You Had Wings – Dream Flight Part 3 – Skyway – Star Jets – WEDWay … Continue reading "Tomorrowland – Part Five"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

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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 2009 and was accurate at the time of publication. The first Disney Skyway opened at Disneyland on June 23, 1956. Walt was so taken by this mode of … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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It’s Over My Head – Part One – Magic Kingdom

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Last year, I wrote an article called “Pounding the Pavement“ in which I looked at the ground we walk on in the four WDW theme parks. Today I will be discussing the areas found above our heads: the ceilings of the many shops, restaurants, and attractions found in the parks. As I mentioned in “Pounding … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part One – Magic Kingdom"
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Is it the Disneyland Resort or WDW? — A Quiz – Answers

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Yesterday I asked you to determine whether a picture was taken at the Disneyland Resort or at Walt Disney World. But besides picking the resort, I asked you to determine “why” it belongs in one park and not another. Here are the answers. I hope you scored 100%. . Like all of my quizzes, no … Continue reading "Is it the Disneyland Resort or WDW? — A Quiz – Answers"
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Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Answers

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Yesterday, I briefly discussed the importance of corporate sponsors in connection with Disney shops, restaurants, and attractions. Then I presented you with 20 questions to see if you could remember what company is connected with a given location. Here are the answers. It will be interesting to see just how well these companies’ advertising dollars … Continue reading "Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Answers"
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Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Questions

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When Walt was planning Disneyland, he knew he couldn’t afford to build his magnificent park without outside financial help. So he and his brother Roy engaged the assistance of other companies to help pay the bills. In exchange for their money, these companies would be allowed to sell their products in Disneyland shops and restaurants … Continue reading "Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Questions"
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New Space Mountain Sound System

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Any of you who read my blogs on a regular basis know that I’m generally pretty positive when it comes to Disney. I have my occasional complaint, but overall, I’m generous with my praise. But today I cannot give Disney glowing accolades for the new sound system they installed on Space Mountain at the Magic … Continue reading "New Space Mountain Sound System"
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Space Mountain Reopens

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On Sunday, November 22, Space Mountain reopened after a seven-month rehab — just in time for the holidays. One of the first things you might notice is the old, adjacent Tomorrowland Skyway Terminal has been razed, save the restrooms. In its place, the Imagineers added a nice plaza. This is a welcome change and adds … Continue reading "Space Mountain Reopens"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

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After I published my blog about the demolition of the Tomorrowland Skyway Station, one of my readers wrote and asked me to write a blog about this defunct attraction. I don’t usually take requests for articles, but I felt that this was timely subject matter and decided to go for it. The first Disney Skyway … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 3 — Space Mountain: Mission 2 and Les Mystéres du Nautilus

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Space Mountain: Mission 2 Once again, I have to say that Disneyland Paris takes first prize when comparing one of its attractions to its overseas cousins. Space Mountain is easily the most beautiful of the five futuristic peaks and it definitely offers the most thrilling ride. This attraction was inspired by Jules Verne’s book “From … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 3 — Space Mountain: Mission 2 and Les Mystéres du Nautilus"
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