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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #7

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #6: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f4.8 Many people guessed Small World for this challenge. I can see why, but it’s actually from the United Kingdom toy store in Epcot. Congratulations to Stacey Van Dyke for being the first to send in the correct … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #7"
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Quick Overnight to Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
I just got back from a quick trip to WDW and I do mean quick – less than 20 hours! I had a meeting to attend on Thursday, so I took advantage of the Southwest Ding fares to fly into Orlando on Wednesday evening. I had hoped to do some exploring once I checked in, … Continue reading "Quick Overnight to Walt Disney World"
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Focus on Disney World – Yeti Shrine

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200, 1/1000s shutter, f4.8 If you listen to our friends over at the WDW Today podcast, they’ll tell you that an hour or two is more than enough time to spend in the Animal Kingdom. They are exaggerating of course, but their point is that there just isn’t that … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Yeti Shrine"
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EPCOT Turns 25!

Posted on by AllEars
UPDATE: Today, the Orlando Sentinel reports that Epcot is now having some official activities on October 1st. Special items of note include an exhibit on Epcot’s 25 years and a special IllumiNations finale. The 25th anniversary of Epcot Center (October 1st) is almost here. For many months, Disney fans wondered if Walt Disney World would … Continue reading "EPCOT Turns 25!"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #6

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #5: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 0.006s shutter, f6.3 This challenge was a real stumper. Pretty much everyone guessed that it was part of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. That’s not a bad guess given that it is a pile of canonballs, but it’s actually … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #6"
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Haunted Mansion Comes Alive

Posted on by AllEars
All Ears® Team Member Jack Spence (accompanied by Anita Answer and friends) files this report: The good news: it’s still the Haunted Mansion. It has been improved. Some changes are obvious, others would hardly be noticed. They come together to update a wonderful attraction. Somebody who had never been on the attraction wouldn’t have a … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Comes Alive"
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The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle

Posted on by Andrea McKenna
My last story left off in the late 1970s. After my 1975 trip, I wouldn’t be able to get back to the World until 1986. It sat at the back of my mind to make a return trip, but things got in the way, like college, jobs, layoffs, moves, lack of funds and the like. … Continue reading "The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle"
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Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat

Posted on by AllEars
A special Flag Retreat was held at Town Square in the Magic Kingdom Tuesday in honor of Patriots Day (9/11). The Voices of Liberty were on hand as well as the Disney Philharmonic. Several of the numbers performed were, Proud To Be An American, This Land Is Your Land, and an audience participation of God … Continue reading "Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat"
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Japan Pavilion Update

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The full service restaurant within the Japan Pavilion is currently being refurbished and enlarged. Guests with a careful eye can see a small portion of the expansion as the walk along the promenade looking behind the Mitsukoshi Department Store. This aerial view of the Japan Pavilion shows approximately where the expansion is taking place.
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