Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Mt. Wilson Observatory – A Day Visit from the Disneyland Resort
High above Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Mountains, stands the Mount Wilson Observatory at 5,710 feet (1,524 meters). This observatory, built in 1917, was the largest in the world for over 30 years. It was used by famous astronomers, like Edwin Hubble, and important discoveries that have stood the test of time were made…
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A Glimpse at Walt Disney World Fitness Centers
Phew! A Disney World vacation can really wear you down. After all of the walking, early mornings, late evenings, and dodging crowds during your trip you would think that is enough of a workout. How about taking it a step further? Put your theme park itinerary aside for a few hours and spend some time…
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TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3-D Coming to Universal Orlando
Several announcements have come from the Orlando theme parks lately and Universal Orlando has added another one to the mix. The Orlando theme park resort has officially announced TRANSFORMERS: The Ride in 3-D will be added to its Universal Studios theme park. Already a hit attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Singapore, this…
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The Newly Updated Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This attraction at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World has always been a favorite for me. It reminds me of when I used to live in Africa. I had always wanted to go on a safari but was too young. They recently changed the ending of the Kilimanjaro Safari and I wanted to check out…
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Review of the Disney Dream Remy Brunch Experience
My husband and I love to eat at nice restaurants, so when we booked our cruise on the Disney Dream, I knew we would end up in Palo, but Remy seemed a little out of reach. I was surprised to learn there is a Remy brunch option available at a reduced price. Read on for…
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Disney agrees to purchase Lucasfilm for $4 billion
The Walt Disney Co. has just announced that they have agreed to purchase Lucasfilm Ltd. from George Lucas for $4.05 billion in cash and stock. George Lucas has been well-known for maintaining creative control over all details that bear the Lucasfilm name, so it comes as no surprise that he will continue as a creative…
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Disneyland Home Base: Join the Action with a Working Movie Studio Tour
Have you ever wanted to find a way to immerse yourself in the world of movie making? Has your daughter dreamed of being on the set of her favorite show? Has Grandma always wanted to be a contestant on The Price is Right? Has your spouse ever wished to be able to simply stand where the greatest actors have…
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