Wednesday Whine Category

As a first step in returning to regularly posting here, I have updated the color scheme of the blog (I was never particularly happy with the previous one - though this one may be a bit too blue-heavy).
As a second step in returning to regularly posting here, I have removed the “daily posts” link from [...]

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Terminator Salvation is almost here which means that my series of Terminator-related posts is soon coming to a close, but not before I whine about…
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Cancelled by Fox
Help me understand this timeline:

Fox decides to resurrect the Terminator franchise with a show called Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
The show premieres with 4.1 [...]

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It never fails. I drive to one of Orlando’s many fantastic theme parks, park, hop out of my car, speed walk up to the turnstiles, pick what appears to be the shortest line, and inevitably deal with…
Theme Park Entrance Turnstile Slowness
Let’s examine the various possible reasons for a theme park turnstile line moving entirely too [...]

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I’m going to keep this week’s whine short and simple. It’s based on a few less-than-pleasant recent experiences where I should have known better, but wasn’t really paying attention to the fast-approaching onslaught of…
Florida Heat
Inevitably each year, Spring comes along and I completely forget just how hot it gets in Florida as Summer approaches. Then [...]

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Web security is good. It’s always nice to know that I can safely log in to a site and have my information easily accessible and yet still remain private. The method of security adopted by most sites is a simple username and password system, which, by remembering just two pieces of information, lets you pull [...]

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distant creations is a blog about the world and more. the world is: amazing. amusing. creative. confusing. this blog is here to deliver the best and most bizarre of the world and beyond. from distant lands to your home town.

topics to be featured here include technology, movies, television, music, collectibles (mainly action figures), theme parks (mainly Disney), video games, and any other interesting or strange news that pops up in the world.

the name 'distant creations' originated when I needed a term to summarize my many projects. my creations encompass a wide variety of fields and areas and are thus deemed as 'distant'.

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  • ITM: Show 282 - August 29th, 2010
    Halloween season is approaching in Central Florida so this week Ricky previews the three area's major spooky events: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, Halloween Horror Nights 20 at Universal Studios, and Howl-O-Scream 11 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Included is an interview with Halloween Horror Nights creators Mike Aiello, Patrick Braillard, and TJ Mannarino. Plus, we have plenty of Disney and theme park news and we share your questions and stories. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/282
  • ITM: Show 281 - August 22nd, 2010
    After the news, we visit the World of Cars Online premiere event including interviews with actor Cheech Marin and Pixar's Cars Franchise Manager Jay Ward to learn more about the new online community and more Pixar fun. Then Skipper Ben takes us to Neverland on Peter Pan's Flight and ITM listener Reid reviews the Toy Story 3 video game. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/281
  • ITM: Show 280 - August 15th, 2010
    Following news of big changes in the Fantasyland expansion and possible new theme park ticket options, we visit Star Wars Celebration V for Disney's panel discussion about the upcoming Star Tours reimagining as well as the ride's development along with the history of Indiana Jones in Disney's parks. The discussion features special guests Walt Disney Imagineer Jason Surrell and none other than C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/280
  • ITM: Show 279 - August 8th, 2010
    Get ready to get hungry as Ricky reviews the new Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria at Epcot, including interviews with Epcot vice president Dan Cockerell, Patina Restaurant Group CEO Nick Valenti, and executive chef Charlie Restivo. We also take you to the latest Disney Store opening in Santa Monica where Amy Rocchio follows up with Disney Store president Jim Fielding to find out guest reactions to the new store designs. Plus, we have plenty of exciting Disney news and answers to your Disney questions. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/279
  • ITM: Video - Via Napoli Italian restaurant and pizzeria grand opening at Epcot in Walt Disney World - 08/6/10
    On August 5, 2010, the Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria grand opened at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida. The partnership between Disney and the Patina Restaurant Group offers authentic Italian flavors with a focus on Neapolitan pizza. Hear more about this video in Show 279 of the Inside the Magic audio podcast at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/279

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