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The Orlando Science Center has brought cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology to its visitors in its new Digital Adventure Theater. Guests can see educational documentaries and Hollywood features all in stunning, immersive 3D and ultra high definition 4K resolution. [Read more…]
Technology is always improving, and HD video eyeglass cameras for police and extreme sports now look just like regular glasses. You may have seen these normal-looking eyeglass cameras in use on various undercover or investigative reality TV shows.
Using an eyeglasses camera, here are some views that we’ve all wanted to catch a photo of, but weren’t able to until now. (There are no loose items allowed on most roller coasters.) This is a view of the loop and lift tower as seen from the second brake run. [Read more…]
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure reopened today with new HD projectors and many other enhancements. The day started off bad as Dr. Doom and Green Goblin started harassing reporters and kids, but they were quickly chased away by Spider-Man and some of his superhero friends. [Read more…]
After weeks of dropping hints, Universal Orlando finally revealed which attraction will replace Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast ride. Gru and his Minions from Despicable Me will be invading Universal Studios in 3D next year. Plus The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride is getting an reanimated HD upgrade and more. [Read more…]
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become a Christmastime tradition in Central Florida. The lights debuted at the Studios on Nov. 24, 1995, but they weren’t dancing to the music until 2006.
From 1995 to 2003, the spectacle lit up Residential Street, part of the Studio Backlot Tour. In 2004, the lights moved to their current home on the Streets of America. The display uses 10 miles of twinkling rope lights.
The display started in Little Rock, Ark., at the home of Jennings Osborne. Disney offered to display the lights at Disney World after Osborne’s neighbors started complaining about the bright lights and extra traffic. Osborne and his family now visit the display at Hollywood Studios after Christmas each year. The Osbornes also sponsor light displays in 32 cities in Arkansas. You can read more about the family on their Web site: jenningsosbornefamily.com
Here are three different videos of the lights dancing to different songs. First up is “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” by Leon Jessel and Edward B Marks Music Company.
Here’s “Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans Siberian Orchestra.
The last video is a Christmas classic, “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano.
This Mickey can only be seen as a reflection in the window.
They’ve added these signs this year giving facts about the display.
A Photopass photographer is set up near here so you can get your picture next to the switch that turns the lights on.
Notice that Disney’s new Christmas special, “Prep & Landing” is playing on the television.
The stockings hung above the fire have the names Jennings, Mitzi and Breezy – the Osborne family members.
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights will be lighting nightly at dusk through Jan. 4, 2010.
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