Disney Treasure Cruise Ship: A Hauntingly Enchanting Experience Awaits on Board
Welcome to a thrilling voyage aboard the Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Line's much-anticipated sixth cruise ship. In this comprehensive guide, we'll dive deep into the mysteries of this luxurious vessel, set to embark on December 21, 2024. The Disney Treasure, a sister ship to the already beloved Disney Wish, is the second gem in the Wish-class fleet, with a third ship scheduled for 2025.
But what makes the Disney Treasure truly unique is the unveiling of the Haunted Mansion Parlor, a groundbreaking feature that promises to transport guests into a world of supernatural wonder. In this article, we'll explore the chillingly delightful story behind this parlor, the ship's design inspirations, and the legendary characters that await you. Join us on this ghostly journey to uncover the magic that awaits on the high seas.
The Disney Treasure's Mysterious Haunted Mansion Parlor (approx. 400 words): The Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the Disney Treasure promises an unprecedented experience that takes inspiration from the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction at Disney Parks. This eerie parlor will immerse guests in the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion's lore, offering a fresh perspective on this fan-favorite story.
The story unfolds as we meet a jovial captain who, after a disastrous dinner with his beloved fiancée, finds himself in the ghostly realm. The design of the Haunted Mansion Parlor beautifully captures the essence of a first-class drawing room from the golden age of cruise liners. It blends classic Haunted Mansion elements with a nautical twist, providing guests with a nostalgic and hauntingly familiar atmosphere. You'll encounter iconic wallpaper and a distinctive purple armchair tucked away in the corner.
The Parlor also pays homage to legendary characters from the original Disney Parks attraction, while introducing new seafaring residents unique to the Disney Treasure. This portrait gallery brings the ghostly denizens of the ship to life, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that's sure to enchant guests of all ages.
A Collision at Hobby Airport (approx. 250 words): In an unexpected turn of events, Hobby Airport in Houston briefly halted all flights when two private jets collided on the tarmac. This incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. CT when a twin-engine jet, identified as a Hawker H25B, departed without permission and collided with a Cessna C510 business class jet that was landing.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the exact number of passengers on both aircraft remains uncertain. The collision resulted in the two jets clipping their wings while maneuvering on the airfield. Airport officials temporarily grounded all flights, clearing the debris by 7 p.m. after diligent work by the airport crew.
The incident is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), aiming to shed light on the circumstances surrounding this unusual occurrence at Hobby Airport, which is located just 7 miles from downtown Houston.
Domino's Pizza: A Generous Offer for Student Loan Holders (approx. 250 words): Domino's Pizza has made headlines with its heartwarming initiative called "Domino's Emergency Pizzas for Student Loans." Launched on October 25, this program aims to give back to the community by providing relief to individuals burdened by student loan payments.
What sets this program apart is its accessibility and generosity. Unlike its predecessor, this initiative doesn't require any purchase. Instead, interested individuals can visit a dedicated website to apply for a free medium two-topping pizza.
Starting on October 25, Domino's will be giving away a limited number of free Emergency Pizza for Student Loans codes each day until the entire $1 million worth of free pizza codes, equivalent to 67,205 free pizzas, are claimed. To be exact, that's 4,200 codes a day, worth $62,000, or approximately two-thirds of a year's tuition at an Ivy League school.
This extraordinary program offers relief to student loan holders while spreading positivity and goodwill. To apply for Domino's Emergency Pizza for Student Loans or gather more information, visit dominos.com/student-loans and take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Michelle Williams Narrates Britney Spears' Memoir (approx. 200 words): Britney Spears' long-anticipated memoir, "The Woman In Me," has finally arrived, and it comes with an exciting twist. The audiobook version of the memoir is narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Michelle Williams, renowned for her outstanding performances in films like "My Week with Marilyn" and "The Fabelmans."
Michelle Williams' narration of "The Woman In Me" has garnered widespread praise, particularly for her rendition of a passage that delves into Spears' relationship with former boyfriend Justin Timberlake during their 'N Sync days.
This exceptional collaboration between a pop sensation's memoir and a talented actress's narration has captivated social media, making it a must-listen for fans of Britney Spears and admirers of Michelle Williams' exceptional talent.
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Disney Treasure is the upcoming sixth cruise ship owned and operated by Disney Cruise Line, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, due to enter service on December 21, 2024. Her sister ship, Disney Wish, was launched in 2022. Disney Treasure is the second ship of the Wish-class, with a third ship due in 2025.
Disney has unveiled a first look at the Haunted Mansion Parlor, the world's first Haunted Mansion-inspired bar aboard Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Treasure.
According to Disney, The Haunted Mansion Parlor will immerse guests in the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion saga, bringing this fan-favorite lore to life in a whole new way. The one-of-a-kind experience will be a swinging wake unlike any other, that of a jovial captain who entered the ghostly realm after a disastrous dinner with his beloved fiancé.
The design of the Haunted Mansion Parlor will resemble a first-class drawing room of a classic cruise liner from the golden age, invoking inspiration from the original Haunted Mansion with a nautical twist. Complete with nostalgic tributes to Haunted Mansion attractions around the world, fans will recognize the iconic wallpaper and the distinctive purple armchair tucked in the corner.
You will also encounter a few legendary characters from the original Disney Parks attraction, as well as some new seafaring arrivals, in a portrait gallery depicting the Disney Treasure's own ghostly residents.
An airport in Houston temporarily grounded all flights on Tuesday after two private jets collided on its tarmac, officials said.
The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. CT when a twin-engine jet departed “without permission” from the William P. Hobby Airport runway and collided with another twin-engine jet that was landing on the runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
No injuries were reported in the collision and it’s unclear how many people were on board either aircraft, the FAA said.
The departing plane was identified as a Hawker H25B, a corporate aircraft model, while the arriving flight was a Cessna C510 business class jet, according to the FAA.
The two private jets “clipped their wings as they were moving on the airfield,” Hobby Airport said in a post on X.
The airport remained under a ground stop while crews worked to remove the debris, the post said. The airport announced the debris had been cleared just after 7 p.m. and flight operations had been restored.
Hobby Airport is located 7 miles from downtown Houston.
The incident remains under investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
On Oct. 25, Domino’s Pizza announced it’s giving away $1 million worth of free pizzas to anyone with student loan payments through a program called Domino’s Emergency Pizzas for Student Loans.
Domino’s Emergency Pizzas for Student Loans program is different from the original program in a few ways. First, there’s no purchase necessary for this one, just a visit to a dedicated website where folks will have the chance to apply for a free medium two-topping pizza. Also, this student loan-oriented pizza can be scored in addition to earning a free Emergency Pizza.
Starting Oct. 25, Domino’s will be giving away a limited number of free Emergency Pizza for Student Loans codes each day until all $1 million worth of free pizza codes — or 67,205 free pizzas — have been claimed. That exact number is 4,200 codes a day, which its website says is worth $62,000, or about two-thirds of one year’s tuition at an Ivy League school.
To apply for Domino’s Emergency Pizza for Student Loans program or to get more information about the program, visit dominos.com/student-loans.
Britney Spears’ long-anticipated memoir “The Woman In Me” is finally here, and it’s not just her writing that’s getting praise.
On October 24, the memoir debuted alongside its audiobook version, which is narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Michelle Williams. The two-time Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee has received critical praise for her performances in films such as “My Week with Marilyn” and “The Fabelmans.”
Her latest performance as the audiobook reader for “The Woman In Me” has people taking to social media to praise her delivery of the memoir.
People have reacted in particular to Williams’ reading of a passage about Spears’ former boyfriend Justin Timberlake, and his performative behavior as a member of ‘N Sync. Spears dated from 1999 until 2002.
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Familiar faces appear in cameo roles in “Killers Of The Flower Moon.” One of those faces is actor Brendan Fraser. Many fans are criticizing his appearance while others are praising Fraser's performance. The film depicts the true story of the Osage murders, during which dozens of Osage Nation members were murdered for their wealth after discovering rich oil deposits.
Ernest (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) comes to his uncle William Hale (played by Robert De Niro) for work, and after marrying Mollie, her family members begin to be mysteriously killed.
Fraser plays W.S. Hamilton, the lawyer representing Hale. Fraser appears hours into the film, and though his performance lasts only mere minutes, it's become one of the main talking points across X.
Hamilton is a loud and emotional lawyer who disrupts the trial and convinces Ernest, for a time, to defend his uncle from being charged for killing multiple Osage Nation members.
Fast-food chain White Castle has been outsourcing some of its jobs to robots. The hamburger chain has been implementing Miso Robotics' "Flippy 2" across the country.
The Ohio-based chain has been experimenting with the robotic fry cook since September 2020, when the original "Flippy" was installed in a Chicago area restaurant. After upgrading to "Flippy 2" at the original test location in November 2021, White Castle decided to roll out a larger version of the program.
The robot takes over the work of an entire fry station, Miso Robotics said in a statement in 2022.
Miso Robotics said the rollout of the machines is being phased by region and is still in the planning stages.
A White Castle spokesperson said the program is still being rolled out and will eventually be in nearly one-third of the company's approximately 350 brick-and-mortar White Castle restaurants across the Midwest, Southwest and the New York area.
As of Oct. 13, there have been 17 robots installed, Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle said.
Local Car Community Comes Together in Two Days to Form Parade of 83 Drivers for Stranger’s
A devoted single mom was looking for a budget friendly way to give her son a special birthday—so she reached out on Facebook to the local car community and their response left her speechless.
Mikayla Freeman was hoping to urge a few motor enthusiasts to form ‘a car parade’ down their street near Nashville.
“My son’s 8th birthday is Sunday, he’s a MAJOR car guy,” she wrote.
The plea was shared 550 times and Mikayla’s wish was granted.
Within two days, it sparked the generosity of 83 drivers who showed up at noon on a recent Sunday.
With large mylar balloons in the front yard, Tristan was brought outside to witness an endless stream of gorgeous cars tooting their horns and passing birthday wishes and gifts through the open windows.
Over 100 strangers showed up in the LaVergne neighborhood to surprise the 8-year-old. Especially welcome were those driving Challenger Hellcats and McLarens, Tristan’s two favorite cars.
A car videographer Tia May wanted to shine a positive light on the car community, so she filmed the event which has gone viral.
Texas Explorer Leads Team to Become the First Ever to Row the Arctic’s Northwest Passage
Described as “one of the last great ‘firsts'” the passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the Canadian Arctic was, for the first time ever, rowed by an expedition of 3 men and 1 woman.
West Hansen, Eileen Visser, Mark Agnew, and Jeff Wueste, who together styled themselves the “Arctic Cowboys,” set off in July and also became the first to make the crossing with kayaks in a single season, with the team needing just 83 wet, frigid, and largely grueling days to complete the journey of 1,600 miles.
62-year-old Wast Hansen is a legendary endurance kayaker and adventurer. He once paddled the entire 4,000-mile path of the Amazon River from source to sea, a feat he replicated on the Volga years later.
This was an altogether different feat, however, and one that has been several years in the making.
The Northwest Passage has been crossed in boats many times before. In 1990, it was traversed by Jonathan Waterman, an explorer who used almost every mode of non-motorized transport you can think of.
In 2018, Hansen was putting the Arctic Cowboys team together and hoped to raise $70,000 for the expedition from sponsors. With just $10,000 accumulated, COVID-19 and weather delayed the trip until 2022, when he made his first attempt along with Wueste and another paddler.
Severe weather completely interrupted their trip, and it almost ruined this year’s expedition as well, pinning them down at the entrance of the Passage near Baffin Bay for 2 weeks mostly on account of moving sea ice.
Throughout their voyage they suffered perpetually from the elements, with Mark Agnew, who became the first Scot and the first Brit to make the crossing with a paddle, saying his feet essentially never warmed up the whole trip.
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