Tag Archives: Indiana Jones

What Would You Do For Love of Your Spouse?

What would you do for love? Sometimes it might be crazy thing. Or it might be giving up of your time to support your spouse and do something that is important or interesting to them. Yesterday we were at an Australia Day ceremony where a number of immigrants had decided to become Australian citizens. It was lovely to see their families supporting them. Just as important to me was that Mick went with me. Our choir was singing as we usually do at the Australia Day ceremony. We were supposed to sing at 12 but had to be there earlier … Continue reading →

Shia LaBeouf’s Hand Damaged in Wreck

You probably heard that actor Shia LaBeouf was involved in a car wreck late last Sunday. His truck, in which his Transformers sequel Revenge of the Fallen co-star Isabel Lucas was a passenger, flipped over as in a West Hollywood intersection as he tried to make a left turn. At first, officials believed that LaBeouf had been drinking and caused the wreck. However, it has been determined that the other driver was negligent when he or she ran a red light. While that may get LaBeouf off the hook legally, it seems as if things are not well at all. … Continue reading →

The Disney Blog Week In Review for the Week Ending June 6

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Disney offers a little something for every in the family and this week’s articles reflect the multiple levels of interest that Disney fulfills. We’re going back a bit further into the end of May before diving into our first week of June. So let’s take a look at articles you may have missed this week. Toy Story Mania examines one of the latest attractions to open at Disney World and Disney’s California Adventure. Whether you’re a fan of Toy Story or not this attraction is more than enough to attract repeat visitors. In 5 Great Disney World Shows for Kids … Continue reading →

Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye (Disneyland)

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Opened in 1995, the Indiana Jones Adventure is a fantastic reason to visit Disneyland. The adventure is a combination project between Disney’s imagineers and Lucasfilm Ltd. If you’ve never experienced this ride, it’s a thrilling adventure for Disney guests of all ages. The adventure comes to life as you take an expedition through the fabled Temple of the Forbidden Eye in the depths of India’s dense jungles. Guests are loaded onto World War II troop transports for an archaeological tour of the temple. The temple was rediscovered by Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones, Jr. and his team. Mara, the deity the … Continue reading →

Indiana Jones and the Summer of Hidden Mysteries

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Indiana Jones is back this summer (and in more than just the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). He’s rescued the Holy Grail, the Sankara Stones, the Crystal and the Ark of the Covenant. So what’s next for the erstwhile and dedicated archaeologist and professor? If you said Disneyland, you were right. The Summer of Hidden Mysteries On May 22, a new season of summer fun kicked off with Indiana Jones being seen randomly throughout the area. He’s seen often at the Temple of the Forbidden Eye where the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction plays, but now guests get to enjoy his … Continue reading →

5 Great Disney World Shows for Kids

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Planning a vacation to Disney World this summer? My neighbor is and with their three kids, she wanted some advice on what shows were critical because they have a limited schedule. So I thought to answer her question and maybe yours, I’d compile a list of the 5 great Disney World shows for kids. These are the ones you don’t want to miss and that your kids will adore. I’ve done my best to list ages where I think appropriate. Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage For your youngsters, especially in the 3 to 6 year old range, Playhouse Disney … Continue reading →

Hotels: How Green is Too Green and Living Like Indy

I’m all about saving the planet. I recycle and do what I can to conserve of electricity and water. And whereas I have never stayed at an eco-friendly resort, I know they exist and applaud their efforts in preserving the Earth. However, I recently ran across an email sent to me from someone who has contact with the Green Hotels Association and I began to wonder: How green is too green? The eco-friendly lodging group has a few tips for travelers like you and me. They recommend that “beyond demanding green services, we well-intentioned travelers should call ahead to request … Continue reading →

Bad News for Movie Types

In what some are calling one of the most shocking deaths to hit the area in years, police confirm that a British teenage actor who plays a minor role in the upcoming “Harry Potter” film was stabbed to death during a fight in London yesterday. And get this–the brawl allegedly centered on a stolen cellphone. According to London police, 18-year-old actor Rob Knox was stabbed after he got caught up in a fight outside a bar in southwest London early Saturday. The teen won the role of Ravenclaw student Marcus Belby in the upcoming film “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood … Continue reading →

“Indy” No. 5 in the Works?

The long awaited fourth film in the Indiana Jones series just hit the big screen 48 hours ago and already there’s buzz that No. 5 is in the works. Chalk it up to George Lucas’ loose lips. The world-famous moviemaker spilled the beans at France’s Cannes Film Festival earlier this week. Lucas said he is hatching a plan to bring action hero Indiana Jones back for a fifth installment of the movie series regardless of how the current flick, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, does at the box office. Lucas, who joined forces with director Steven … Continue reading →

New Indiana Jones Movie Brings in $25 Million on Opening Day

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In case you have not heard, there was a small film that opened this week called Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Of course, I am kidding – the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones series has been highly anticipated by fans since Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was released in 1989. Yes, I said 1989 – it has been almost 20 years since Indiana Jones has graced the big screen. However, it must have seemed like yesterday to the fans. On the opening day, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull raked in … Continue reading →