Writers Bloc Presents Eric Idle and “Weird Al” Yankovic in Conversation

Eric Idle was making the rounds promoting his new book, Idle in Provence with delightful stories about building his getaway in Provence, France and his work in entertainment over 50 years.  i recorded some video and audio.  enjoy.

Preview of Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

View from Skywalker Grill

After arriving, we went straight to Skywalker Grill for lunch. The food was incredible and the views spectacular. The architecture was beautiful with wood, metal, and glass working together in almost organic ways.

Immediately after lunch, we hit up the star wars gallery, i took so many 3D photos and even a few 3D scans.  This is the best one i got all day: The fate of Jaba the Hut.

be3n, Boba Fett, and Darth Vader be3n, R2D2, and C-3PO

princess leia slays jabba the hutt

The Flapper (1922) by Frank Xavier Leyendecker
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Spooky fun at Disneyland!

be3n in front of Disneyland castle 2025

I returned to Disneyland with some first timers.  It hasn’t been very long, but there have been a lot of changes. Fast Pass is now a paid upgrade.  Storybook rides now feature video projection.  Splash Mountain is now Bayou Country despite keeping the big splash.  The Haunted Mansion is in Nightmare before Christmas mode with even more fun changes.  The original Club 33 door is now stroller parking!  The Electric Light Parade has returned completely refreshed and a new Fantasyland Castle projection show provided exciting new entertainment.

Bayou Country at Disneyland 2025 Disneyland Alice In Wonderland 2025Disneyland Haunted Mansion line 2025 Disneyland old club 33 door is stroller parking 2025

Disneyland Castle Video Projection 2025

An Evening with Sir Patrick Stewart

evening with sir patrick stewart
An incredible dialog with Sir Patrick Stewart about his childhood, family, Shakespeare, and Star Trek.  The appearance was to promote his recently published memoir, “Making it so.”  500 copies were given away at the event, including one to myself.  Amazingly, they only forbid video and flash photography.  I was able to grab some pics and a pretty solid audio recording.  enjoy.

evening with sir patrick stewart