Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Update
Here is a short video about Disneyland’s New Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
distant creations
the world and more.Archive for April, 2007
Woman gets hit by roller coaster in Denmark
From cnn.com:
add to del.icio.usA 21-year-old employee at the Legoland amusement park was killed in a roller coaster accident, police and park officials said Monday.The woman, who was not identified, died immediately Sunday after being hit by a coaster car, police said. She had apparently jumped over a security fence to pick up a wallet that a passenger had lost near the track when the accident happened.
Contest: 18k Gold Jack Sparrow Figure
From action-figure.com:
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Starting at midnight May 4th, and every day thereafter until May 24th, the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, one 18K Gold Plated Jack Sparrow Figure will be awarded to a fan - only through Toysrus.com
Each one comes with a certificate of Authentication. There are only 21 figures to be given away
Full details and conditions for taking part will be revealed on May 4th on ToysRus.com
Love plans to sell Cobain’s belongings
From yahoo.com:
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Courtney Love, widow of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain, says she plans to sell most of his belongings.
“I’m going to have a Christie’s auction,” Love, 42, tells AOL music Web site Spinner.com. “(My house) is like a mausoleum.”Love and Cobain wed in 1992 and had a daughter, Frances Bean, that year. Cobain committed suicide in 1994.
“My daughter doesn’t need to inherit a giant … bag full of flannel … shirts,” says Love, former frontwoman of the rock band Hole. “A sweater, a guitar and the lyrics to `(Smells Like) Teen Spirit’ — that’s what my daughter gets. And the rest of it we’ll just … sell.”
No date has been set for the auction, AOL publicist Kurt Patat told The Associated Press on Monday.
Love, whose upcoming album is titled, “Nobody’s Daughter,” says friends support the idea.
“Everyone’s been positive and behind me on it,” she says. “We’ll make a lot of money and give a bunch of it to charity.”
She’ll have a chance to move on from Cobain, too.
“I still wear his pajamas to bed. How am I ever going to go form another relationship in my lifetime wearing Kurt’s pajamas?”
Pirates 3 Deluxe Action Figures
From entertainmentearth.com:
add to del.icio.usPirates 3 Deluxe Action Figures 3 3/4-Inch Wave 1 Case Description:
These pirates are the best yet! These deluxe Pirates of the Caribbean Action Figures include more accessories, more action, and more fun in every package! This case of 6 individually packaged deluxe Action Figures includes: 2x Sao Feng with Empress Cannon and Chinese Pirate Weapons, 2x Jack Sparrow with Transforming Crab and Map from Davy Jones’ Locker, 1x Will Turner with Exploding Powder Keg Raft and 1x Pirate King Elizabeth Swan with Glowing Brethern Court Globe and Swords.
Contemporary building gone
I took this picture yesterday. It’s been a while since I’ve been to the Magic Kingdom so I was surprised to see the north wing building at The Contemporary is now completely demolished and moved away. This sets the stage for their building of the new Disney Vacation Club building.
add to del.icio.usAt Worlds End Whirlpool Melee Play Set
From go.com:
add to del.icio.usIts The Black Pearl vs. The Flying Dutchman in the pirate battle to end all battles Send Davy Jones into the depth of the spinning whirlpool, watch out for a surprise attack from the zip line and cause major damage with the firing cannon. These are just a few of the seven action features straight from the movie as you battle for control of the seas. Figures sold separately
Haunted Mansion “ring” visible again
Yesterday at the Magic Kingdom I noticed the “ring” just outside the Haunted Mansion ride, that was covered over with cement recently, is visible again.
I think the cast members need to stop messing with the bride’s ring. It’s apparent she doesn’t like it covered up.
add to del.icio.usInside the office of a Disney illustrator
From orlandomagazine.com:
Don “Ducky” Williams is a “character illustrator” who has
been with Disney for 27 years—and who has been in his
current office in Celebration for about six.
Williams’ paintings of Disney characters adorn much
of the company’s advertising. If you’ve seen
a billboard with a Disney character on it, chances are it’s
one of his.
Orlando Magazine has a feature online profiling the offices of local residents. I found this one the most interesting. I’m sure he could make some money giving tours of his home office if he wanted to. Click the link to read the whole article.
add to del.icio.usThe Simpsons at Universal: Don’t get too excited just yet!
From themeparkinsider.com:
News I received from an attendee at the “Behind Closed Doors” at the Orlando Tourist Board Meeting, held at the Orange County Convention Center, on Tuesday, April 24th.:
Aparrently, Universal Studios have admitted that the New Simpsons Ride will be a very cheap re-fit of the Back to the Future Ride, incorporating existing fittings, especially the cars.
The overhaul and relaunch of the ride is to be as cheap as possible due to NBC’s Minimal Spend approach.
This would be similar to the Jimmy Neutron Ride, which replaced Hanna Barbera a few years back!
What a surprise. I can’t wait to see what a Delorean looks like painted pink and banged up to resemble Homer Simpson’s car.
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