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Disney Beachbot Robot Creates Amazing Sand Drawings
Disney Study in collaboration with ETH Zurich have designed and created a robot that can create spectacular sand drawings. The robot was named Beachbot and resembles an orange and white turtle. The robot even has a rounded prime and protrusions that were made to look like the robot has a head and a pair of eyes. The Disney Beachbot robot can draw sophisticated designs on sand using a special rake, which earned it the reputation of the first autonomous robot that can draw sand art, ever created. The Beachbot robot can receive commands for creating sand drawings via an application. The Disney Beachbot robot is measures approximately two feet in…
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Limited-Edition Prints to Celebrate the Haunted Mansion 45th Anniversary at Disneyland Park
Starting Saturday, August 9, through October 31, Disneyland Food & Beverage gets in on the fun of the Haunted Mansion 45th anniversary at Disneyland park with some really fun collectibles. Start with these four charming prints on canvas: Minnie Mouse at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante; Mickey Mouse and pals at River Belle Terrace; Daisy Duck at Plaza Inn; and Goofy at French Market Restaurant. The Disney characters are in their finest Haunted Mansion attire in an ode to the stretching room at the beginning of the attraction. The prints are just $5 with each single purchase of $30 or more (before tax). Supplies are super limited and available during regular…
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“Star Wars” Creator George Lucas Picks City For His Museum
CHICAGO – “Star Wars” creator George Lucas announced Tuesday that he has picked Chicago to host his much-anticipated Museum of Art and Movie Memorabilia, in a major victory for the nation’s third-largest city. San Francisco and Los Angeles also had sought the museum. Lucas said in a written statement that he hopes to open the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in 2018. “I am humbled to be joining such an extraordinary museum community and to be creating the museum in a city that has a long tradition of embracing the arts,” the statement said. The selection was somewhat of a surprise, given Lucas’ close ties to California: He is a…
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Artist Showcase with Greg McCullough
May 21 – May 25 Walt Disney World Resort is welcoming artist Greg McCullough! Greg will have several special appearances and signings! Appearance Schedule May 21 – 25, Art of Disney, Downtown Disney Marketplace May 28 – June 1, Animation Gallery, Disney’s Hollywood Studios June 4 – 8, Animation Gallery, Disney’s Hollywood Studios June 18 – 22, Art of Disney, Epcot Click Here For Artist Information