Get Ready For Disney's Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire



As fans of Star Wars we're excited to see the next chapter in the Skywalker saga in theaters. We are also looking forward to the thrilling immersive experience Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire that is coming to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando in Mid December. Plus, it will also premiere at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim in January.

“We are so excited about this magical collaboration between three boundary-pushing companies in the burgeoning out-of-home VR entertainment sector,” says Curtis Hickman, co-founder and chief creative officer at The VOID. “We can’t wait to share the experience of hyper-reality with everyone.”

These new additions to Disney offer a total immersion in the Star Wars universe. It's going to be amazing for us to be able to walk freely and untethered throughout the multi-sensory experience with friends and family. The Star Wars  experience takes on a adventure in groups of four, with teams going undercover as Stormtroopers to capture Imperial intelligence vital to the budding rebellion’s survival.

“People have longed for a chance to step into the Star Wars universe and this incredible new hyper-reality experience will allow them to do just that in a totally unique way,” notes Vicki Dobbs Beck, executive in charge, ILMxLAB. “It’s a group experience that evokes the senses in bold new ways.

Discover More About Disney's Star Wars  Experience

The VOID combines physical sets with real-time interactive effects to let you step beyond reality, engaging all senses in new and unimaginable hyper-realistic worlds. You can learn more about the new hyper-reality experience, and get your tickets for Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire now at www.thevoid.com.

Over at ILMxLAB, a Lucasfilm’s Immersive Entertainment division, they combine compelling storytelling, technological innovation and world-class production to create truly impactful, immersive entertainment experiences. And, they develop experiences for virtual reality, augmented/mixed reality, real-time cinema, theme park entertainment and narrative-based experiences for future platforms. For more information follow @ILMxLAB on Twitter.


Photo Credits: Lucasfilm/Walt Disney Company
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Gunma: Fishing & Hiking Weekend at the Lake Nozori Camp Site


Autumn is here, and the kouyou (紅葉) foliage is yet another great reason to travel out of Tokyo and experience the great outdoors. A couple of weeks ago we had a small three-day weekend (sanrenkyu/三連休 in Japanese), which was just perfect for a short visit to Lake Nozori (野反湖) in Gunma prefecture.

Above: Finally arrived by Lake Nozoriko after a 3 1/2-hour car ride from Tokyo!
Lake Nozori is situated in the very north of Gunma, and is easiest to get to by car. If you don't have a Japanese license it is also possible to travel there by taking the bus from Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station (長野原草津口駅), a ride that takes approximately 60 minutes.

Right by the lake lies the Nozoriko Camping Ground (野反湖キャンプ場). Here you can rent a small mountain hut for the night. The price for a hut is the same no matter how many guests are staying there; the smaller huts can take up to 4 ppl and costs 6,500 yen/night while the bigger huts take up to 8 ppl and costs 17,500 yen/night.



We had rented two of the smaller huts, and both of the huts came prepared with futon mattresses and blankets. There are however no heating inside, so you better bring some warm clothes as it can get pretty cold at night. The huts did fortunately at least come with a consent, and this was apparently something that was added to the huts just recently. As you can see there was no shower or bathroom in the hut, but this was available in a separate building (coin shower was available at 200 yen/10 min).

Nozoriko is a part of the Joshinetsu Highland National Park, and for visitors to the campsite there are various activities one can try out. In our case we followed one of the hiking trails going up to Mt Ebiyama (恵比山) on the west side of the lake. It was easy to get around as there were many signs available around the lake area.


If you walk along the lakeside from the bungalow area you'll get to a camping site run by the same company as the small cottages. But if you prefer to tent rather than sleeping in a hut you still have to make sure to reserve in advance.

From the tenting area we took another path going up towards the mountain. Below are some pictures from the trail we followed.
We visited just in the middle of October, as you can see from the beautiful autumn colors!
Another activity we took part in during the weekend was trout fishing! This activity is available for only 1,500 yen/day for adults and 5,00 yen/day for children in the period between May 1st - November 10th (just make sure to bring your own equipment). Lake Nozoriko was in fact a popular place for fishermen; we saw quite a few people lined up to catch fish. It didn't seem like most of them had any luck though..
But Yuma managed to get a big trout that we cooked for dinner that same day:
People staying at one of the huts get to use the outside BBQ area for free. There's space to prepare the food and tables with BBQ plates to grill your meals.


We prepared the fish by ourself and grilled it for dinner along with the other food we had brought with us.
Above: Freshly caught Nozoriko trout
Above: Group photo!
Lake Nozori was a beautiful place to spend the weekend, and we had a lot of fun enjoying the great outdoors. I would recommend a trip here for those looking for a reasonable and relaxing weekend outside of Tokyo.

That's all for now. Thank you for reading! Please feel free to leave any comments or questions below
Anette


Basic information

  • Nozoriko Camping Ground / 野反湖キャンプ場
    • ・Access: Approximately 60 minutes by bus from Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station (長野原草津口駅) / 3 1/2 hours by car from Tokyo
  • ・Accommodation fee: Small hut (max 4 ppl) 6,500 yen/night, big hut (max 8 ppl) 17,500 yen/night.
  • ・Operating season: ●May - September
  • ・Homepage: lakenozori.web.fc2.com (Japanese only)


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The Infinity Villas and Suites by Dana Villas the world's most perfect plunge pool.

A private plunge pool is one thing, but a plunge pool with a view like this is quite extraordinaire.
Having a pool in your hotel room always make for a memorable stay, but one hotel in Greece has taken their private plunge pools to the next level.

Guests who book an infinity suite at the Dana Villas and Suites in the village of Firostefani, on Santorini, have access to private indoor pools, which are hidden away behind secret doorways.

The Infinity Suites
These lavish suites are spread across an area of 125 sqm and are ideally set between two heated pools which offer ultimate privacy. These suites also feature an infinity plunge pool with a Jacuzzi in the outdoors which can also be accessed from within the rooms.

Other than that, there is also a 23 sqm heated pool with a Jacuzzi which features waterfall and lighting controls and is set on the interiors of the suite. Not just that, these suites at Dana Villas in Santorini comprise of a shower room that features two LED rain showers.

The Infinity Villas
Spread across an area of 170 sqm, enjoy your own space with the best of Santorini private pool villas at Dana Villas. Featuring four gigantic pools (two inside and two exterior infinity pools), the whole point of this master villa is to let the couple enjoy the peace and quiet that isolation has to offer.

The villa is divided into two master suites located on the right as well as on the left which accommodates a minimum of two couples at the same time and comprises of two pools each in both the suite. Centrally monitored by smart controls, the interior pools are equipped with different mechanisms than the exterior pools. Along with Jacuzzi jets and usage of active oxygen, staying at one of these Infinity Villas undoubtedly provides an unforgettable experience to the couples.

A recent video, posted by traveler Oded David, showcases what it's like to experience the cove-like pools. His footage leads viewers through the narrow corridors that lead to the bright turquoise waters.

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VILLA ELITISM, ELIA MYKONOS FOR SALE

Elitism is an architectural masterpiece nestled along the pristine gold sand beaches and azure waters of Mykonos. This secluded luxury property boasts an incomparable panoramic position on the hillside of Elia Beach with stunning, endless, views of the Aegean Sea and the beauty of the surrounding Myconian landscape.

Designed for entertaining and furnished for comfort, this beachfront home makes an ideal setting for a single guest seeking sanctuary or for a large family, group getaway or special event. Have a splash in the infinity-edge swimming pool. Or perhaps sip a glass of wine on the outdoor area furnished with care and a touch of finesse, fully equipped with sun loungers and pergolas.

Elitism effortlessly captures the cool vibe of luxury beachfront living. With its minimalistic, white architectural lines and perfectly framed ocean views, you will be instantly transported into a Zen-like state of mind. Large windows slide open to maximize the indoor/outdoor living experience. The open plan living, kitchen and dining areas provide ultimate convenience.

Four breathtaking bedrooms accommodate up to ten. All of the bedrooms provide en-suite bathrooms and the master bedroom of the first floor offers stunning turquoise views.

Enjoy the spectacular sunsets that are so famous in Mykonos while enjoying your favorite cocktail in Elitism.

For Sale  2.500.000 € -  $2,953,686
Construction Year :2017
Property Size (m2):325
Land Size (m2):4000
Bedrooms :4
Bathrooms :4


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