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Walt and the Promise of Progress City: a Review

Posted on by Mike Scopa
It is very appropriate that Sam Gennawey’s much-anticipated book, “Walt and the Promise of Progress City”, available at Amazon.com, has been released within several weeks of the recent celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Why appropriate? Although Gennawey’s book focuses on EPCOT, one realizes, once diving into … Continue reading "Walt and the Promise of Progress City: a Review"
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My Fixit List: Part 2

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Today I am continuing with my countdown list of things in and around Walt Disney World which I feel need attention and has been needing this attention for a number of years. Let’s start with: #7 Carousel of Progress – Diorama Dilemma Anyone who knows me realizes how important the Carousel of Progress is to … Continue reading "My Fixit List: Part 2"
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My Fixit List: Part I

Posted on by Mike Scopa
We all have our lists. I have one I’m about to share with you. It’s my Walt Disney World Fixit list. This list is comprised of things I’d like “fixed.” Now in some cases I may not be mentioning something that is broken per se but let’s say, it needs attention. Bear with me as … Continue reading "My Fixit List: Part I"
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The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mike Scopa
I’m sure most of you who are reading this know what October 1 represents”¦October 1, 2011 to be exact. Hands? Yes, you in the polka dot Minnie Mouse shorts? What? Correct! It is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World. Of course speculation continues to mount as to what exactly will be … Continue reading "The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Walt Disney World"
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Experience EPCOT’s Film Festival

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This past August I spent 10 days in Walt Disney World. On five of those days I spent time with friends who had not visited the resort for almost six years. You can imagine that a lot has changed since their last visit. I actually sat down and started making a list of all the … Continue reading "Experience EPCOT’s Film Festival"
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Orlando Observations – Walt Disney World Style

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Well I’m back in Orlando for 10 days of willfull suspension of disbelief and along the way we all know that I’ll be sharing some observations with all of you and hopefully also provide some insight and some tips to help you on your next visit to Walt Disney World. And of course it would … Continue reading "Orlando Observations – Walt Disney World Style"
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Candlelight Processional: Yes or No?

Posted on by Mike Scopa
In late June, Walt Disney World started accepting reservations for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages. I’ve been receiving some email from several folks (hi Sue Coppola) regarding this Dinner package and how I feel about it. So let me chat about this for a while. First, for those who don’t know, the Candlelight Processional is … Continue reading "Candlelight Processional: Yes or No?"
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Intestinally Challenged: Part I

Posted on by Mike Scopa
It was a spur of the moment idea”¦an idea that probably has been in the back of a lot of WDW guest minds but unfortunately never surfaced to the point where they can try it. What am I talking about? Well on my recent trip to Walt Disney World while walking around World Showcase with … Continue reading "Intestinally Challenged: Part I"
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Part II: How We Did Four Parks in One Day

Posted on by Mike Scopa
This is the second of two parts in which I describe how a number of friends and I did the four Walt Disney World theme parks in one day. Park #3: Epcot Everyone knew this park would be a challenge. It was early afternoon and we figured the crowds were peaking. We arrived at 2:00 … Continue reading "Part II: How We Did Four Parks in One Day"
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