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Three Fun examples of Digital Mapping & Projection at Walt Disney World

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Digital projection on a three dimensional object started out as a cool art project by making a building appear to crumble or become a canvas for swimming fish. Disney’s Imagineers were quick to harness the technology and bring it to the parks.

It’s currently in use at the Magic Kingdom as part of the Celebrate the Magic castle show and during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party in Hallowishes and the Villain’s stage show. There’s also a car in the queue of Test Track at EPCOT that’s gets a digital projection treatment. You can also find it in Disneyland Paris as part of the Disney Dreams show, which I hear is fantastic.

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The latest use of digital 3d mapping and projection takes it down to the small scale – a wedding cake. Which as cool as it is, is only available to the few guests who can afford the more expensive wedding packages.

So, I started to think where else could Disney make us of digital projection. They did try something once on Spaceship Earth using Mike Wazowski to announce the “Monstrous Summer” promotion in 2013. I’d love to see that idea expanded upon with more night shows on Spaceship Earth.Read More »Three Fun examples of Digital Mapping & Projection at Walt Disney World

Food and Wine Classic at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin – Tasting Menus

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If there’s one event I look forward to every year, it’s the Food and Wine Classic at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin hotels. Each year the chefs from the hotel’s 17 award winning restaurants prepare and serve samples of their best dishes, which you can pair with amazing wine tastings from around the globe.

The event runs two nights, October 31st and November 1st and is a very affordable $90 with an advanced purchase. No theme park admission is required, but there is a fee to park.

The tasting menus for each evening have been released and they look amazing. The menus are actually slight different on Friday and Saturday, so maybe you’ll want to attend both.

Both nights: Oct 31st

  • Shula’s – Tenderloin, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, sauce bordelaise.
  • Picabu – Taqueria – Corn Tortilla, Barbacoa of Beef, Organic Vegetables, Cheddar Cheese, Lime Wedge, Lettuce, Onion, Shaved Radish, Pico de Gallo, Assorted Hot Sauces
  • Desserts by Executive Pastry Chef – Laurent Branlard:
    • Chocolate Crunch Napoleon, Hazelnut Daquoise, Chocolate Whipped Cream, Chocolate Layer
    • Lemon Peel Mousse and Blueberry Cream Dome, Lemon Angel Food Cake
    • Tres Leche Sponge, Exotic Cremeu, Vanilla Bavaroise, Exotic Gelee, and Coconut Marshmallow
    • Chocolate Dome Bavaroise, Caramel Cremeu, Chocolate Flourless Cake, Milk Chocolate Glaze
    • Raspberry Compote, Yogurt Pannacotta, Jam Filled Raspberry, Raspberry Marshmallow
    • Orange Peel and Gran Marnier Cream Puff, Almond Sable, Chocolate Coated Almonds

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Big Hero 6 stars Hiro & Baymax meet & greet coming to DHS

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Recipe: Shrimp Tacos from Food & Wine Festival a la Swedish Chef

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Instapic: Good night Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

from Instagram. View from the tram as return to the car. It’s Xanadu!

Excitement Builds for Disney’s Big Hero 6

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