Barb Parra, I can’t believe it! So good to hear from you! Disneyland was too long ago, wasn’t it? I miss it. I’m glad you like Eeyore’s mouse ears! They even made Eeyore smile. 🙂

Happy Anniversary, Beth Mcmeekin! I hope you and your husband have a wonderful trip, and to your kids: get them Celebration buttons!

Claire Gregory will be in Walt Disney World for the One Extra Disney Day celebration! I’m playing the sweepstakes, so maybe I’ll be there too. 🙂

Danielle Ciotti Harsley, James And Kathy Berry, Tiffany Gibb, Jason And Melinda Lenz, Les Stewart, and Ashley Pizzino thanks to each of you for such wonderful notes!

Patti Mccaffrey, don’t you lecture me about getting back to reality after holiday magic; you’re packing to leave for Disney in a couple weeks! Dull old reality, my foot. 🙂

Luis Rodriguez, thanks for your note on my Spanish message last week (and on Walt!). I asked a friend to translate what I wanted to say, and meant to go back to put in the tilde. I sadly don’t remember much of my high school Spanish class; my teacher told me then I should keep up with it in college, but I was a foolish young thing that rejected the idea of extra classes. I have regretted it ever since; if I had listened to hear, I could talk with my friend Maria in Spain in her own language. So this is a lesson to the younger generation of World players: don’t miss out on the chance to learn! Especially something fun like another language. It’s a small world, after all. (I studied sign language too and should have stayed with those lessons. I can still remember how to say turtle. 🙂

Steve Jordan, AllEars might be doing something in March, especially since the Flower and Garden Festival. We’re always there at some point. 🙂 Keep an eye on our Team Appearances page.

Melissa Kirk, I know what you mean. I’m missing the World too. Come over here and we’ll sigh together.

Here was last week’s Challenge:

And here’s the answer:


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Before I give the answer: Gabriella, I need your son to come closer. Matthieu, you were right! Which means your mom was wrong: now be a good sport about winning. 😉

What a wonderful sight! One of Walt’s windows! This window is above the Plaza Restaurant and faces the castle. It reads, “Walter E. Disney, Graduate School of Design & Master Planning”. I’ve been told a number of reasons why this window was put in this location. 1) The Main Street windows serve as “movie credits” and Roy O. is in the spot of producer while Walt’s is in the director’s spot. 2) By putting Walt above the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, his spirit got all the latest news by “getting the scoop” from below. 😉 3) my favorite and the one that makes the most sense to me: Roy picked this spot so his baby brother had the best view in the park. This view:

Because, as Clay Anthony said, it’s the ONLY window that is not facing the street but is pointing towards the Castle.

Like Caroline Burmester said, it’s a great start to a new year. And as she also said, here’s to her boyfriend Shaun who got her the answer! You’re not alone, Shaun. Mike Hill gave credit to his wife Susan for getting the answer. So kudos to the partners!

We saw his first window in Challenge #189, the window at the train station. He has a “pseudo-window” on Main Street which was Challenge #177.

Wendy Barney, this means you’re fully right so you get an Extra Honorable mention! 🙂

Like Brian Gallant said, don’t forget to look up as you walk around a Disney park. You’ll be amazed at what you learn. And Mickey Eckert as reminds us, remember to listen at the Main Street windows (and those at Dawa Bar at Tusker House); you’ll hear some of the inhabitants going about their lives!

Louise Barton was the first to send in the correct answer for the challenge! Congratulations to Louise and to all the readers who got the answer right: Chris Masse, Liz Driscoll, Paul Dickson, Peter Strukel, Mary Beth Tarbet, Bill Mckim, Linda Scrivano, Seth Penwell, Robin Fitts, Dylan Weidner, Brian Miller, Beth Mcmeekin, Wendy Barney, Nick Smathers, Larissa Huda, Evanna Huda, Diane Furtado, Frances Phebus, Sharon Pierce, Karen Ramirez, Danielle Ciotti Harsley, James And Kathy Berry, Belicia Cullen, Scott Cullen, Betsy Silvestri, Sharon Dale, Tiffany Gibb, Clay Anthony, Claire Gregory, Chloe C, Annette Nuenke, Tim Johansen, Jamie K, Pollyanna Buff, Jonah Rigby, Susan Higginbotham, Steve Jordan, Dawn Burns, Linda College, Tom Buck, M’shel Bowen, Jason &Melinda Lenz, Brian Gallant, Julie Wickware, Gabriella And Matthieu, Dan Johnston, Mickey Eckert, Katie Bray, Mike Haeberle, Shannon Milair, Jennifer Harmon, Dale Knight, Matt Degrandis, Mary Greger, Blevins Family, Angela And David, Mike Hill but REALLY Susan Hill – LOL!, Caryn Schill, Patti Mccaffrey, Kerry Mccaffrey, Elisa Dillon, Jeremy Mccaffrey, Diane Ramos, Kerry A., Scott Otis, Kerrie Hogan, Kathryn Chinetti, Rob Blundin, Cara Richards, Jeremy Reichelt, Jennifer Tremley, Kate Fischer, Carri Marotto, Stephanie Linares, Elyssa H., Jerry Weldon, William Sharp, Danny Wags, Joann Albrecht, Donna Young, Mario Grasso Iii, Luis Rodriguez, Christopher Hall, Tom Higbee, Rebecca Keenan, Kristen Carde, The Hicks Family, Kristin Dormuth, Les Stewart, Shelly Borella, Melissa Kirk, Tricia Petty, Hillary Waldroop, Vicki Edwards, Ashley Pizzino, Caroline Burmester with BIG help from Shaun – ;), and Dana Schirnhofer. Each of you are entered in this month’s winners’ drawing.
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Challenge #211: Where in the world is this?

Moving on to a different park this week. Hmm, where would find this?

Do you know? Do you have a guess? Please send in your answer, before the end of the day on Thursday, January 12th, by clicking on the blue box below. Please do not post answers using the Feedback Form link at the bottom of this post. Remember to be specific with your answer – just naming a park will not get you into the drawing.

See you next week, Players!

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Everyone who sends in a correct answer to a Where in the World Challenge this month will be entered in a drawing at the end of the month for some special AllEars® goodies!