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How they did it – Visual Effects in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Yesterday “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was nominated for Academy Awards in 5 categories including Film Editing and Visual Effects. Yes, J.J. Abrams and crew used a lot of practical effects along with real sets and models, but there were also 2100 digital effects shots… Read More »How they did it – Visual Effects in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Food Review: Lobster Mac & Cheese at Eight Spoon Cafe

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is in the middle of a massive transformation and no part has been left untouched. Today we visit Eight Spoon Cafe, a favorite location on Discovery Island with a new name, new look, and some upgraded menu items to please the soul.… Read More »Food Review: Lobster Mac & Cheese at Eight Spoon Cafe

Disney California Adventure to celebrate Lunar New Year

By the Chinese zodiac, 2016 will be the Year of the Monkey, and Disney will be celebrating with the return of the Happy Lunar New Year Celebration at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure from February 5-8. Many Asian cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year,… Read More »Disney California Adventure to celebrate Lunar New Year

Disney, other Orlando theme parks, making more security changes

Just before the busy holiday season got underway in Orlando, Walt Disney World and Universal brought in outside security company to run metal detectors outside the park’s main entrances & SeaWorld started using handheld wands.. Since then, the parks have continued to randomly scan guests… Read More »Disney, other Orlando theme parks, making more security changes

New Photos from Shanghai Disneyland attractions

With major construction complete on many of Shanghai Disneyland’s attractions, the park and resort moves into final preparations for it’s June opening date. This includes hiring cast members (some of whom are already working in the US parks for on the job training), figuring out… Read More »New Photos from Shanghai Disneyland attractions