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Status Update

July 1, 2013 by Mike Scopa

Whoosh!!!! Due to a gazillion or so things I have been on a hiatus from AllEars. I apologize for being away so long. The new job, long commute, and personal projects I have been involved with are starting to settle down to the point where I should be able to submit an occasional blog on … Continue reading "Status Update"

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The Wake-up Call

December 15, 2012 by Mike Scopa

It was a wake-up call. As I write this it is the wee hours of the morning”¦the morning after the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere you certainly know what I am referring to and I’m not about to recap the events because, as it is, I am … Continue reading "The Wake-up Call"

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The ABC’s of MVMCP (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

November 27, 2012 by Mike Scopa

There are some things that are just necessary to revisit from time to time and one in particular is how to make the most out of Walt Disney World’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party held at the Magic Kingdom theme park on selected nights from early November up to a few days before Christmas. With … Continue reading "The ABC’s of MVMCP (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party"

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The Frost is barely on the Pumpkin but…

October 26, 2012 by Mike Scopa

Sure. You’re just now beginning to think, “Hmmmm, this coming week I should put candy and Halloween goodies on my grocery list because Halloween is right around the corner.” Well, the department store chains are way ahead of you. In fact you may notice that your favorite mall may be already showing signs that Christmas … Continue reading "The Frost is barely on the Pumpkin but…"

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Fantasyland Expansion as of August 2, 2012

August 2, 2012 by Mike Scopa

Mike Scopa returns to blogging with this photo update of construction progress made around the New Fantasyland as of August 2.

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Where Is Mike?

July 9, 2012 by Mike Scopa

I have been receiving many emails lately asking, “Where are you Mike?” and “Are you okay?” and I’d like to let everyone know that I will be returning soon. I am working on a very specific project and within the next few weeks I will return to my regular blogging schedule with some exciting news. … Continue reading "Where Is Mike?"

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One More Disney Day: Part II

April 21, 2012 by Mike Scopa

I need to apologize for the delay in getting Part II out there. I’ve been swamped with “stuff” and projects and family matters and needed to clear a few things, cross the t’s and dot the i’s…done. So after a few weeks of reflection I now have an even better perspective on One More Disney … Continue reading "One More Disney Day: Part II"

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One More Disney Day: Part I

March 7, 2012 by Mike Scopa

So now that I have fully recovered from “One More Disney Day”, it’s time to reflect on the event. Feb. 29th, 2:45 am I had set my alarm to go off at 3:00 am, but was worried so much that I would oversleep that I beat the alarm, just as I do on the morning … Continue reading "One More Disney Day: Part I"

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One More Disney Day: A Preview

February 25, 2012 by Mike Scopa

Starting at 6:00 a.m. on February 29th, for the first time ever, in what is being called “One More Disney Day,” both Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park will be open for 24 hours. When I first heard this announcement I wasn’t sure how to react. Maybe this was because I had … Continue reading "One More Disney Day: A Preview"

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Introducing the “New” AAR System at Disney

February 4, 2012 by Mike Scopa

Over the last several years I have noticed a few things and kept reminding myself to mention them to friends and colleagues who also frequent both Walt Disney world and Disneyland. I’m speaking about the FastPass system that has been in existence for sometime now. You know how it works…you bring your admission media to … Continue reading "Introducing the “New” AAR System at Disney"

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