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^ "Grease is the word!" (Borrowed from that movie with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John)

New photos have been released by Disney, in celebration of the company's DISNEY100 year(s). It's photos of a wonderful model of (Frozen)Arendelle, and the Slidin' Sleighs coaster. And as well a couple of art concepts, one of which hasn't been seen before, to the best of my knowledge. I have no idea where this display is located. Maybe in one of the Main Street 'shops' as a Preview Center? Dunno. Enjoy... Love how they've lit this model. Very curious how it's night lighting will be, when it all opens. Different angle shot. Note how the Sleighs coaster "mountain" is made up. Looks like the "outdoor" overhead sections of the mountain, are where the track travels? Maybe? Maybe not. From above, looks like a cinnamon roll.... or a pretzel, lol. Cast members' costumes, and the artwork on the right, we've seen before. But - not the one on the left. Could be a variation of the end scene of Frozen/Norway in EPCOT? It could still be the end scene again for the new flume ride, or this scene could be located prior to the lift hill, with "Sven and Olaf helping you up the hill" (quote from Disney). And to finish it all, small models of both ride vehicles for both attractions. Awesome! Thanks for all this info, Disney!

For those of us who remember her.... Gina Lollobrigida, legendary screen star of early Italian and U.S. films. Age 95.

^ & ^^ The smell (to me) was so bad on that (ha - 'indoor') enclosed coaster the first TPR UK tour visit in 2006, I skipped going on it (and through that euuuuuw queue) on the return visit in 2010. Gotta love the "uniqueness" of it all though, on how rides were spread "rather far apart" throughout the landscaped area. Took a few of us for - e - ver to find that (ahem) young persons' coaster, to ride. But eventually, it was found after a good long walk to it. And we rode it! Good for a lot of 'moderate' walking exercise, the park was.

Well, as it's (first) very kind of 'boring' in the beginning stretch, and then (second) being totally WTF on the crazy journey back to the station. Glad I got to ride it, nonetheless. RIP Ultimate. (Pardon the repeated photo.) My only shot of Ultimate. TPR 2010 UK/Europe Tour

omg Lisa Marie Presley just passed away. And she was just shown at the Golden Globes back on Tuesday, when Austin Butler thanked her and Priscilla Presley, as part of his Golden Globe win speech, for portraying Elvis, in the movie "Elvis". Sad.

Am BUMPING this thread, because ... well ...... Did anyone else see the VERY short series, The Witcher: Blood Origin ? We just did. And it was done in .... wait for it ..... FOUR EPISODES! I mean, wtf? NO SPOILERS here .... but, well... we knew it was four, and it was packed with 'stuff'. Still. Felt a bit cheated, that it lasted only a very short little while. Gotta love TV.

So Season 2 of the new hit series Wednesday will arrive in ........ 2024??? I might die, waiting. Which is a good thing for this series, sort of.

"Be Sweet" Japanese Breakfast

....and crowned by... "When Doves Cry" ~ Prince.

Followed by ..... "Billie Jean" ~ MJ

"Can You Feel It?" The Jacksons.

^ Ooooooo that looks (looked?) good!

^ OMG talk about awesome timing, huh?? So nice of them to let you tag along for the tour 'backstage'. And a lot (again) of great photos to show how the construction of LUNA is going, too! Thanks for going, and getting these great shots, Marcus!

Thanks for all these great photos of Liseberg, Marcus! Unfortunately, I think the only 'word' I could make out in all those photos with signs in them (or on stalls) .... was Biergarten. Happy New Year Marcus, and all the best for a Much Better Year ahead!

Been awhile, but ...... Orkanen Fårup Sommerland (Blokhus, Nordjylland, Denmark) 2014 TPR Scandi Tour

Barbara Walters, just passed away, at age 93. And what a career this journalist had! Too much to mention here.

Football (soccer) legend Pele'. And Canadian Folk singer Ian Tyson ("Four Strong Winds") RIP, gentlemen.

Found this recent shot of ZOOTOPIA construction that somebody took and posted (thanks). The iconic buildings of each district of Zootopia are looking good there, from what can be seen from within the park.

The morning after...... "I have to take it off, now???"

Have a Merry One, Everybody!

Please explain ..... 5D? No really, I'd like to know some kind (any kind) of an explanation that fits.

There are so many different cultures, religions, people out there in the world... I just want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Weekend .... and beyond, however you celebrate ..... or not. And maybe next year, we can all come back together, and celebrate together ... our being, our voice, our heart. Hugs for all.

It's good to see the train back in operation, now.

Here's one for the season....