The “World” According to Jack from January 2008

Rawlings Baseball Bats

January 27, 2008 by Jack Spence

Did you know that you can have a custom-made baseball bat made at Disney World? Well you can. Tucked in a corner inside the Team Mickey Store at the Marketplace section of Downtown Disney, you’ll find a Rawlings shop. Here, a craftsman will create your one-of-a-kind bat while you watch. Opened last September, this shop … Continue reading "Rawlings Baseball Bats"

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Boardwalk Castles

January 24, 2008 by Jack Spence

Anyone who visits a Disney theme park knows that it’s the details that set them apart from all other amusement venues. Well, this attention to detail doesn’t stop at the parks. It extends to their hotels as well. Case in point, the Boardwalk Resort. In the lobby, above the check-in desk are three ornate gold … Continue reading "Boardwalk Castles"

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Pacific Electric Railway & Disney

January 21, 2008 by Jack Spence

Years before Los Angeles was famous for its freeways, it boasted the largest mass transit system in the world, the Pacific Electric Railway. Locals affectionately called the trolleys either the P.E. or the Big Red Car. The system spanned southern California with over 1,100 miles of track that ran between Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and … Continue reading "Pacific Electric Railway & Disney"

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Main Street’s City Hall Gets a Face Lift!

January 17, 2008 by Jack Spence

In order to keep Walt Disney World looking as good as it looks, attractions and buildings must be occasionally closed for refurbishment. In years past, plywood panels would be erected around the building so workmen could clean, repair, and paint the building out of sight of the guests. But a couple of years ago, Disney … Continue reading "Main Street’s City Hall Gets a Face Lift!"

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Disney Dining Experience – Heads Up

January 16, 2008 by Jack Spence

Heads Up – Disney Dining Experience As of January 1st, an automatic 18% gratuity will be added to checks when guests use their Disney Dining Experience card *. In the past, tipping was left up to the guest’s discretion. Now that the policy has changed, I wanted to give all of you who use this … Continue reading "Disney Dining Experience – Heads Up"

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Disney Monorail T-shirt

January 14, 2008 by Jack Spence

I have received a number of emails telling me that the “Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas! T-shirt cannot be found anywhere at Disney World, so I decided that I better check this out for myself. I spoke with a cast member at the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney and was told … Continue reading "Disney Monorail T-shirt"

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Pizzafari

January 11, 2008 by Jack Spence

I ate at the Pizzafari restaurant in the Animal Kingdom January 10th. When I got to my table I noticed a small plastic card on the tray along with my order. The card featured Timon and Pumba with the inscription, “Do not feed the animals. Your yummies are not good for our tummies.” I thought … Continue reading "Pizzafari"

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Por Favor – Purchasing the Monorail T-shirt

January 2, 2008 by Jack Spence

My latest blog about the monorail T-shirt has generated a lot of interest. Many of you have written to ask where I purchased it. In my case, I bought it at the Boutiki shop in the Polynesian Resort. However, I suspect it’s also available at the other Disney resorts, especially the monorail resorts (Contemporary and … Continue reading "Por Favor – Purchasing the Monorail T-shirt"

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