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Headed from MEM to MDW to see my best friend ERK for a long overdue weekend.

A gentleman sits in the terminal at Fred Smith International Airport waiting for his flight. The main terminal building and its trademark martini glass style columns stands in the distance. He’s wearing a red button down collared shirt.

John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

After waking up way too early, went to my favorite breakfast spot to get started with my day. Sweet potato hash with over easy eggs, wheat toast, veggie sausage, and a bowl of fruit.

Breakfast: Two veggie sausage patties with a slice of wheat toast; a faux iron skillet filled with a sweet potato hash including diced sweet potatoes, a sofrito of peppers and onions, two over easy eggs, and sautéed spinach; a bowl of fruit with strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple; a tall plastic tumbler of iced tea. The table has a pattern of palm leaves.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Violet Beauregard turning into a giant blueberry. I watched this on television and ran screaming out of the room.

Violet Beauregard turning into a giant blueberry while surrounded by Oompa Loompas.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We spent our last day at the parks at Epcot. Not sure when my next trip to Disney is going to be, would like to get another trip in before my annual pass expires in mid-March. Hope y’all enjoyed the photos!

The majesty of the Morocco pavillion. I refuse to take pictures of the fountains they desecrated with shoddy tile work.

What is your favorite Epcot pavilion and why is it Japan? 🇯🇵

Great shot of the Golden Dream anchored in World Showcase Lagoon near the American Adventure.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Saturday we had Breakfast à la Art! At Topolino’s Terrace. This is my favorite character breakfast on property.

This picture of me and Donald is terrible.

A much better picture of me and Daisy. I told her how much we enjoy the conga lesson at her Dance Studio.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Friday evening we had dinner at Topolino’s Terrace at the Riviera Resort. I think this was my first time here in over 6 years, and the food was just as good as I remembered.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Friday also brought us to the Grand Floridian for tea! We had a Marvelous time in the Garden View Tea Room. The refreshed space is lovely, the former servers are back, and the new Menu is terrific.

A selection of tea from Twinings at the Garden View Tea Room. The aromas sold us.

A selection of cheeses with crostini, as well as scones, clotted cream, and jam. All went well with our tea. 🫖

An assortment of hors d’ouvres with some Alice in Wonderland themed desserts at the top. The mad hatter hat was matcha and stained my fingers.

The renovated lobby at the Grand Floridian, with the Perch bar at center.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Friday brought us back to Magic Kingdom. We took the Keys to the Kingdom Tour (no photos allowed), but got to meet Mickey and get some magic shots in.

A gentleman and his friends meet with Mickey the Magician in his dressing room. I really wish Magic Kingdom had a version of the Mickey and the Adjective Noun show that they have at every other park in the world. Maybe someday.

A gentleman and his two friends take their nephews trick or treating at Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle is in the background.

A gentleman greets Mickey Mouse backstage at the Town Square theatre in Magic Kingdom.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Thursday night we had dinner at the California Grill, watching “Happily Ever After” from top of the Contemporary. The show always brings me joy.

A view of Cinderella Castle from the top of the Contemporary Hotel.

A gentleman and his friends dining at the California Grill. I love the food here but the decor could do with a refurbishment. We were thrilled to get a window seat.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Later on Thursday, I got my favorite photo from our whole trip, a magic shot of me playing the banjo with Kermit the Frog. “Rainbow Connection” has such a special meaning for me, always makes me tear up, more so now that Scott is gone. I’m going to have this framed.

A gentleman plays the banjo along side Kermit the Frog at Hollywood Studios. “Why are there so many songs about rainbows?” 🌈

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Thursday we had “lunch” at Wine Bar George taking a wine tasting class taught by George Miliotes himself! I learned a lot about how to enjoy wine, how different wines are made, and the wineries they come from.

The wines we sampled during our class at Wine Bar George. Three whites and three reds.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Wednesday we switched hotels, and journeyed north to visit my parents in Ocala. But we went to Epcot that evening, and had a Fireworks view from GEO-82. Luminous made me ugly cry. And then After Hours at Epcot was worth it for having Seabase Alpha to Ourselves for the night!

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Tuesday evening we had an early dinner at the Brown Derby, followed by more rides at Hollywood Studios, capped by Fantasmic! I didn’t take pics of the show because it’s so much better just to soak it all in. Fortunately not literally this time (last time we got a fine mist all night).

An amazing fish served over a pea and mint risotto!

Grapefruit Cake! Not for everyone, and probably shouldn’t eat this since I’m on Lipitor, but hey.

The moon rises over Black Spire Outpost.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Tuesday we returned to Animal Kingdom. More rides and the fantastic Lion King show.

Simba looking over the theatre in the round at the Lion King Celebration.

Tumble Monkeys! This has been my favorite act in this show since first coming here almost thirty years ago.

And this is my second favorite act. I mean this guy is basically on fire! 🔥

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Dinner Monday brought us to Sanaa at Kidani Village. I had never been here before, and while it’s not the same level of dining as Jiko, it is a true gem.

The highly touted Sanaa bread service. Five kinds of naan and 9 spreads, all of which were delicious. Worth coming here for.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

More from the Wild Africa Trek. Our guides Alex and Susan were amazing, and took great photos.

A picture of me crossing a janky looking rope bridge over the crocodile river at Animal
Kimgdom. I am afraid of heights, but harnessed in as we were this was safer than crossing the street at home.

This is the most caked up my ass has ever looked. Clearly I need to wear a harness more often. ;)

Another photo of me sporting a Pandora tshirt overlooking the Savannah. That is a cooling towel around my neck. It was hot and humid this day.

Our wonderful guides Alex and Susan, holding a sign which says Asante Sana.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Monday at Animal Kingdom I did what Is perhaps one of the best things you can do at Walt Disney World, the Wild Africa Trek. I learned so much, and we had a great time with our guides.

The entrance to the Wild Africa Trek: The Ultimate Animal Adventure. Located at the entrance of Kilimanjaro Safaris.

My fiends and I on the overlook above the Hippo pool. See the smiling hippopotamus in the lower right.

On the Boma overlooking the Savannah on the Wild Africa Trek. The flamingo pond and elephant enclosure are in the background along with a Kilimanjaro Safari truck.

The tiffins filled with lunch items including Tandoori shrimp, a chicken salad wrap, a fruit salad, hummus, olives, pita, prosciutto and mozzarella.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Sunday night was Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Started the evening at the Beak and Barrel and with a ride on Pirates. Got our fill of candy, enjoyed seeing all the guests In creative costumes. My favorite time of year at Magic Kingdom.

Told my friends where the camera was this time.

Could you go to the Halloween Party and not ride Haunted Mansion? I mean you could, but why bother.

The fireworks were going off while we were riding Mine Train, and it was amazing. Best view of the fireworks is from Fantasyland.

My friends and I in front of Big Thunder Mountain. We were going to try and get a picture with Jack and Sally, but the line was long all night and we had more fun riding rides.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Next morning, Sunday at Epcot! First and likely only time at the Food and Wine Festival this season. Didn’t get a picture of the Gyozas, but run don’t walk to that booth! Delicious!

A gentleman stands in front of Spaceship Earth and the front flowerbed advertising the 30th anniversary of the Food and Wine Festival, started in 2026. If you don’t count the 2020 Taste of Epcot, which sort of combined Food and Wine with Flower and Garden, it’s also the 30th festival.

I was getting a picture of my friends in front of Wonders of Xander, with the monorail overhead, and got photobombed by Star Lord. Didn’t even see him until I had finished taking photos. He of course thought I was taking a picture of him.

One of these people knows where the camera is. He’s in the driver’s seat.

Did you even go to Epcot is you didn’t ride Living with the Land?

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

First night we went to After Hours at Hollywood Studios. This is a great ticketed event. Short lines, free snacks.

The Rock’n’Roller Coaster Marquee guitar, repainted for the Electric Mayhem overlay. Looks great lit up at night.

The Carthay Circle theatre on Sunset Boulevard.

A gentleman stands in front of the Animation building in the newly refurbished Animation Courtyard. An amazing reimagining of this space, once a vast concrete expanse now more an urban park.

The Chinese Theatre, centerpiece of Hollywood Studios.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Dinner the first night was at Jiko. Always a culinary adventure. Sat in the wine room for the first time in years.

The scallop and pork belly appetizer at Jiko. Seasoned with ground mustard and saffron respectively.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The pool deck at Jambo House was evacuated secondary to a thunderstorm. But the lizards and ducks took advantage.

A lizard lounges on a pool lounger. Side note, these loungers absorb an extraordinary amount of water when it rains. I put multiple layers of towels down on the cushions, and still soaked my pants when I sat down.

Disney ducks living their best life at the main pool at Animal Kimgdom Lodge.

A rare site of an empty main pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Okay, time to post pics from my Disney vacation last month.

A gentleman seated on this aging Southwest aircraft bound for Orlando.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I told my stylist today that the ever increasing number of grey hairs on my head means I am running out of fucks to give and she didn’t stop laughing for 5 minutes. #gaypowersrestored

A gentleman sitting in his car taking a selfie after a haircut. He’s wearing a red shirt.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Standing on the MCO carpet after a full week at Disney World, my longest trip there in 3 years. More pics to come later, when I have a stable WiFi connection. Farewell, Orlando.

A gentleman stands on the MCO carpet after a week at Disney World. He is wearing New Balance sneakers and Bombas socks. A hint of Dockers shorts is showing, otherwise his hirsute legs are bare. A scar is barely visible on the inner side of the right knee, a remnant of a surgery from his teenage years.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

60 years ago today. Have some Saurian Brandy and celebrate. #StarTrekDay

A gentleman stands in front of a TV mounted to a wall. In the screen the Starship Enterprise orbits planet M-113. “The Man Trap”. The gentleman is wearing a Star Trek Pride shirt with 6 different starships, each in its own Pride color.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I am from Georgia as is most of my family, so this makes sense!

A map of the united states shaded to match my dialect. The Southeast is brightest red, and the Dakotas and Upper New England are brightest blue. Red indicates where people talk with the same dialect as yourself, and blue they don't.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Without saying your age, what is your favorite movie that came out when you were 20 years old.

An image of the incomparable Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire, wearing a meringue mask, and yelling “HELLLLLLOOO!!!”

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One of my favorite local restaurants has had a Dolly Parton themed cocktail menu all summer. I strongly recommend the “Jolene”. Just had one Sunday night as a matter of fact. Pour one out for Dolly.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I’ve been more places than I thought. CT is a cheat because I’ve only ever driven through (turnpike) and Utah has only been an airport stop changing planes.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I’m all for noise ordinances around airports (looking at you MEM), but if there’s a rule that says you cannot take off until 7am, why schedule boarding at 6:15 and push back from the gate at 6:45? All of us could have used an extra 15 minutes of sleep.

A gentleman frustrated by SNA noise ordinance rules just wants to get off the ground and fly to DEN. His headphones are canceling the noise of the idling jet engines. He’s wearing a loud jungle print shirt with blue tigers because why not.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

At SNA connecting through DEN to MEM after D23. It was a great weekend, probably spent too much on t-shirts (always do). All in all a great show by Disney.

Beaker and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew on a promotional banner for D23.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just some random shots from my last Day at D23. I didn’t go to the Legends Ceremony because I didn’t want to spend another 4 hours at the Honda Center (Hour there/waiting, two hour show, one hour back). Had a nice day of shopping and visiting the exhibits.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The panel concluded with news that Disneyland’s Tomorrowland would be getting a makeover, and that Dreamfinder would be returning to Journey into Imagination at Epcot. No details or concept art were provided. We shall see.

NPH dressed as Dreamfinder holding Figment, haranguing Parks Chairman Thomas Mazloum into making an announcement I’m not sure they were ready for.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Finally! Real news to dispel all the rumors flitting about regarding Villains Land!

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The Piston Peak attractions were discussed in more detail and now have names as well.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Megan Hilty performed the song “Welcome to Momstropolis”, composed by Pixar Mainstay Randy Newman, to highlight the Monstropolis section of the presentation.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Los Lobos performed a song from Coco, and some details of the attraction were announced.

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Tropical Americas attraction names and details were revealed!

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John @jackrabbitjohn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Parks Chairman Thomas Mallon announced they are finally fixing the Yeti animatronic after 20 years. And to send Disco Yeti off in style brought the Queen of Disco Gloria Gaynor to sing “I Will Survive”. Amazing!

The stage at D23 at Honda Center becomes a disco club with the Queen herself Gloria Gaynor presiding center stage, on a throne no less.

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