Legend has it that there is a secret basketball court located inside that most famous fake mountain located in the Los Angeles area…Disneyland’s Matterhorn. Truth or fiction? Truth. Instead of a secret Bondian evil villain lair with shark tanks and stolen Rembrandts, the secret room in the Disneyland Matterhorn is actually a half-court basketball court.… Continue reading Disneyland Matterhorn: Is There a Secret Basketball Court Inside?
Day: June 22, 2009
“Volcano Redoubt” – Short Movie about You Only Live Twice Set by Ken Adam
Volcano Redoubt in You Only Live Twice (Film – 1967)
The true face of the James Bond series, at least throughout the Sixties and Seventies, isn’t Sean Connery. It’s a German-born set designer named Ken Adam. Born in Berlin in 1921, trained as an architect in London, Adam’s hand has influenced film style through movies such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Ipcress File, Goldfinger,… Continue reading Volcano Redoubt in You Only Live Twice (Film – 1967)
Hidden Doors and Rooms – New York Times Story
There’s a good overview in an October 5, 2006 New York Times article about ordinary homeowners who add secret rooms and hidden entrances to their homes. Companies such as Niche Doors, the Hidden Door Company, Hide a Door, Secret Doorways and Decora Doors are all mentioned, with costs estimated at $800-$10,000 for hidden doors (not… Continue reading Hidden Doors and Rooms – New York Times Story