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The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The ancient market town in the UK that inspired a Disney classic
SUDBURY is a charming ancient town in Suffolk that people may not realise was the inspiration for a hit Disney film. Locations in Sudbury, like the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church featured in 101 Dalmatians - because the author lived nearby. 5 5 Dodie Smith, who was famous for writing the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians, spent her adult life living in the Essex village of Finchingfield. As a result, she used to regularly visit Sudbury, which was half an hour away, to do her shopping. Parts of Sudbury was used for the setting of the classic children's story, including the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church. It is mentioned as the place where Pongo and Perdita stop to have a drink while trying to track down the lost puppies. The town is even named in the book, it reads: "Just before midnight they came to the market town of Sudbury. Pongo paused as they crossed the bridge over the River Stour." Walt Disney visited Dodie at her home in Finchingfield called The Barretts. It's rumoured the Grade II listed Georgian manor Greys Hall, in the nearby village of Sible Hedingham, was the inspiration for Cruella de Vil's home. 101 Dalmatians is honoured in The Talbot Trail - which is a series of 14 statues around Sudbury. The trail depicts the town's history, other statues include the town gaol. On Gaol Lane is the statue that was the gateway to Sudbury Court where prisoners were locked up to await trial. 5 5 There's also 'The Running Boy' which tells the story of James Bigmore, a boy who ran alongside a coach, all the way from Sudbury to Norwich in six hours. Another is the fearsome Queen of the Iceni, Boudicea as well as the artist Thomas Gainsborough. Sudbury is also home to the National Trust property The Children's Country House. It re-opened after a big makeover in 2022 - with its property and gardens all aimed at entertaining kids Unlike most National Trust properties, children are encouraged to go wild, run around and touch everything with no roped-off areas. While features of the historic country home can still be enjoyed, the new wing includes everything from interactive displays to a dressing-up room. One British celeb lives in Suffolk – here are his favourite places to go from smallest pub in UK to beachside brewery. And why Southwold in Suffolk has more than enough for a weekend's exploring. 5
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Disney reveals new £826million cruise ship launching this year based on ‘heroes and villains'
Plus, when Disney is planning to launch cruise holidays from the UK SAIL AWAY Disney reveals new £826million cruise ship launching this year based on 'heroes and villains' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DISNEY has unveiled the first look at a new $1.1 billion (£826million) cruise ship based on 'heroes and villains'. Disney Destiny will be the newest addition to Disney's cruise ship fleet and this one will be themed around classic Disney villains and heroes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 The newest edition to Disney's cruise ship fleet will be themed around heroes and villains Credit: PR Handout 8 There will be a Hercules Broadway-like show on the cruise Credit: Instagram 8 Cruella De Vil will have her own piano lounge Credit: Disney On the cruise ship, characters expected to a make an appearance include Marvel superheroes and traditional villains such as Maleficent, Loki, and Dr. Facilier. The theme of 'good and evil' will be present throughout the ship with the design, architecture, entertainment and dining all embracing the theme. The Grand Hall is a Marvel-themed area and features a statue of Black Panther King T'Challa. Meanwhile, the ship's exterior design will boast the legendary Minnie Mouse standing heroically on the bow. The very first Marvel hero, Spider-Man, will be featured on the stern. As for the onboard entertainment, passengers can expect Broadway-level stage shows, such as Hercules and there will be a number of interactive performances and immersive storytelling. Travellers will be able to choose their 'side', with multiple different zones and activities featuring heroes or villains. For fine dining, there will be a Lion King-themed restaurant based around the Pride Lands, which will have an immersive food experience and narrative. The restaurant will be the first-of-its-kind with a musical dining experience celebrating Simba's journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Pride Lands. For something sweeter, Edna Á La Mode from The Incredibles will have her own sweet shop, with unique confectionary. Inside our family trip to Disney World in Florida Other eateries will include casual dining with ocean views in the marketplace. It will feature 10 counters offering favourites and international specialties. There will be two walkup cafes and Mickey's Smokestack BBQ, Donald's Cantina, Daisy's Pizza Pies, Goofy's Grill and Minnie's Delights. One of the 'evil' destinations onboard will celebrate a classic Disney villain - Cruella De Vil - with her very own Piano Lounge. The AquaMouse ride is Disney Cruise Line's signature water attraction and onboard Destiny, it will feature a new storyline with Disney Animation villains and an original soundtrack composed by Emmy Award-winning composer, Christopher Willis. 8 Passengers will even have get to choose between 'sides' Credit: Disney 8 There will be a first-of-its-kind musical dining experience on board Credit: Disney 8 Edna from The Incredibles will have her own sweet shop Credit: Disney The Disney Destiny will offer four and five-night cruises through The Bahamas and Western Caribbean, to Disney's private ports - Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point. Bookings for the cruise are expected to open later this year. The vessel will head off on a maiden voyage from Fort Lauderdale in Florida on November 20. Disney is also set to launch new cruise holidays from the UK next year, with trips to European islands and cities. Plus, one man has visited Disney theme parks more than 50 times. 8 The Grand Hall will be Marvel-themed, featuring Black Panther Credit: Disney
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Disney reveals new £826million cruise ship launching this year based on ‘heroes and villains'
DISNEY has unveiled the first look at a new $1.1 billion (£826million) cruise ship based on 'heroes and villains'. Advertisement 8 The newest edition to Disney's cruise ship fleet will be themed around heroes and villains Credit: PR Handout 8 There will be a Hercules Broadway-like show on the cruise Credit: Instagram 8 Cruella De Vil will have her own piano lounge Credit: Disney On the cruise ship, characters expected to a make an appearance include Marvel superheroes and traditional villains such as The theme of 'good and evil' will be present throughout the ship with the design, architecture, entertainment and dining all embracing the theme. The Grand Hall is a Marvel-themed area and features a statue of Black Panther King T'Challa. Meanwhile, the ship's exterior design will boast the legendary Minnie Mouse standing heroically on the bow. Advertisement Read more on Disney The very first Marvel hero, Spider-Man, will be featured on the stern. As for the onboard entertainment, passengers can expect Broadway-level stage shows, such as Hercules and there will be a number of interactive performances and immersive storytelling. Travellers will be able to choose their 'side', with multiple different zones and activities featuring heroes or villains. For fine dining, there will be a Pride Lands, which will have an immersive food experience and narrative. Advertisement Most read in News Travel The restaurant will be the first-of-its-kind with a musical dining experience celebrating Simba's journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Pride Lands. For something sweeter, Edna Á La Mode from Inside our family trip to Disney World in Florida Other eateries will include casual dining with ocean views in the marketplace. It will feature 10 counters offering favourites and international specialties. Advertisement There will be two walkup cafes and Mickey's Smokestack BBQ, Donald's Cantina, Daisy's Pizza Pies, Goofy's Grill and Minnie's Delights. One of the 'evil' destinations onboard will celebrate a classic Disney villain - The AquaMouse ride is Disney Cruise Line's signature water attraction and onboard Destiny, it will feature a new storyline with Disney Animation villains and an original soundtrack composed by Emmy Award-winning composer, Christopher Willis. 8 Passengers will even have get to choose between 'sides' Credit: Disney Advertisement 8 There will be a first-of-its-kind musical dining experience on board Credit: Disney 8 Edna from The Incredibles will have her own sweet shop Credit: Disney The Disney Destiny will offer four and five-night cruises through Bookings for the cruise are expected to open later this year. Advertisement The vessel will head off on a maiden voyage from Fort Lauderdale in Florida on November 20. Disney is also set to launch Plus, one man has 8 The Grand Hall will be Marvel-themed, featuring Black Panther Credit: Disney Advertisement 8 The first sailing is due to set off on November 20 Credit: Instagram
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tulsi Gabbard's Confirmation Outfit Ripped as ‘Full Disney Villain'
The Republican-controlled Senate voted to confirm former Democratic congresswoman-turned MAGA sentinel Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence on Wednesday to the chagrin of several Disney fans. Dressed in head-to-toe bridal white, complementing a white streak in her Raven-colored hair, Gabbard projected confidence amid scrutiny from Republicans and Democrats over her ties to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and her ultra controlling anti-gay guru. Ultimately, dissenting Republicans fell in line—except Sen. Mitch McConnell—and Gabbard was confirmed to lead the Trump administration's spy operations as director of national intelligence with a 52-48 vote. And while Gabbard promptly received kudos from some of the internet's loudest Republican voices, such as Meghan McCain, who gushed in an X post, 'We love you so much and are so proud of you and Abraham.' Others likened Gabbard's attempt to appear pious in a white pantsuit to Disney villain Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians. As Gabbard began trending on X during the hearing, a Reddit group opened with commentators lampooning Gabbard's getup. 'Any moment now, I'm waiting for her dramatic cape swirl and evil monologue,' wrote one commentator. Another added, with a play on dog breeds, 'She's the human equivalent of a s--tbull.' Explaining why he voted no in a statement, McConnell, 82, wrote, 'The nation should not have to worry that the intelligence assessments the President receives are tainted by a Director of National Intelligence with a history of alarming lapses in judgment.' On X, the Cruella De Vil comparisons and critics over Gabbard's judgement continued. 'Republicans confirm Cruella DeVille as Director of National Intelligence,' tweeted one commentator. Piling on, another added, 'Cruella Deville Putin's asset is now in our government.'
