reveals – Latest News https://latestnews.top Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:21:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://latestnews.top/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-licon-32x32.png reveals – Latest News https://latestnews.top 32 32 What the world wants on its bucket list: Fascinating map reveals every country’s dream https://latestnews.top/what-the-world-wants-on-its-bucket-list-fascinating-map-reveals-every-countrys-dream/ https://latestnews.top/what-the-world-wants-on-its-bucket-list-fascinating-map-reveals-every-countrys-dream/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:21:33 +0000 https://latestnews.top/what-the-world-wants-on-its-bucket-list-fascinating-map-reveals-every-countrys-dream/ A fascinating reworked world map reveals the most popular bucket list experiences in countries around the globe – and it’s visiting the Maldives that’s number one. On the map – generated using Google search data – country names have been supplemented with their residents’ most-searched-for bucket-list experiences. Researchers drew up a list of 119 bucket-list […]]]>


A fascinating reworked world map reveals the most popular bucket list experiences in countries around the globe – and it’s visiting the Maldives that’s number one.

On the map – generated using Google search data – country names have been supplemented with their residents’ most-searched-for bucket-list experiences. Researchers drew up a list of 119 bucket-list items and studied 12 months of Google data in 219 countries to ascertain the top bucket-list items for each nation.

A separate breakdown shows the top bucket-list experience favoured by residents of each U.S State.  

Visiting the Maldives tops the global list, compiled by travel firm Kuoni, thanks to being the most popular bucket-list experience in 122 countries around the world, including the UK, Australia and the U.S. Kuoni says: ‘With gorgeous white sandy beaches, tropical blue waters and dreamy sunsets, it’s easy to see why so many people want to experience this the most in their lifetime.’

Visiting Bora Bora earns second place because a total of 19 countries – including Hungary and Aruba – appear to be searching for the bucket-list experience. Kuoni says the South Pacific island offers holidaymakers ‘a serene sanctuary to unwind and relax in as they enjoy the bright white sandy beaches and laid-back island lifestyle’.

A fascinating reworked world map reveals the bucket-list experiences that are the most popular globally – and it's visiting the Maldives that’s number one

A fascinating reworked world map reveals the bucket-list experiences that are the most popular globally – and it’s visiting the Maldives that’s number one

The Maldives archipelago is renowned for its dreamy resort islands

The Maldives archipelago is renowned for its dreamy resort islands

Seeing the Mona Lisa ranks third, as it’s top in 16 countries. ‘The painting by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most instantly recognisable pieces of art in the world, drawing in countless visitors each year,’ says Kuoni.

In fourth place it’s visiting Italy’s colourful Cinque Terre region (top in 11 countries), while seeing the Burj Khalifa in Dubai – at 830m/2,722ft in height the world’s tallest skyscraper – is fifth, as it’s number one in nine countries.

The UK is home to two of the top 10 – visiting Stonehenge (top in three countries) and Big Ben (top in two countries) take joint seventh and joint eighth place respectively.

The U.S is home to four of the top 10 – climbing the Statue of Liberty is sixth (top in four countries), seeing Times Square is joint seventh (top in three countries), seeing the White House is joint eighth (top in two countries) and getting splashed at Niagara Falls is joint ninth (top in one country).

THE MOST POPULAR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD

1. Maldives – top in 122 countries

2. Bora Bora – top in 19 countries

3. Mona Lisa – top in 16 countries

4. Cinque Terre – top in 11 countries

5. Burj Khalifa – top in 9 countries

6. Climb The Statue of Liberty – top in 4 countries

7 = Stonehenge – top in 3 countries

7 = Times Square – top in 3 countries

8 = Big Ben – top in 2 countries

8 = Chichen Itza – top in 2 countries

8 = Forbidden City – top in 2 countries

8 = Northern Lights – top in 2 countries 

8 = Pompeii – top in 2 countries

8 = Sagrada Familia – top in 2 countries

8 = Taj Mahal – top in 2 countries

8 = The Louvre – top in 2 countries

8 = The White House – top in 2 countries

9 = Angkor Wat – top in 1 country

9 = Christ the Redeemer – top in 1 country

9 = Float in the Dead Sea – top in 1 country

9 = Get splashed at Niagara Falls – top in 1 country

Source: Kuoni  

A series of regional maps show the breakdown of the results more clearly across the globe. Maldives is top in 20 countries in North and Central America, including Canada, Turks and Caicos and Barbados

A series of regional maps show the breakdown of the results more clearly across the globe. Maldives is top in 20 countries in North and Central America, including Canada, Turks and Caicos and Barbados

A separate breakdown shows the top bucket-list experience favoured by residents of each U.S State

A separate breakdown shows the top bucket-list experience favoured by residents of each U.S State

On the maps - generated using Google search data – country names have been supplemented with their residents' most-searched-for bucket-list experiences

On the maps – generated using Google search data – country names have been supplemented with their residents’ most-searched-for bucket-list experiences

A series of regional maps were also produced to show the breakdown of the results more clearly across the globe.

In Europe, visiting the Maldives is top in 28 countries including France and Spain, while exploring the Cinque Terre region is top in Malta, Greece and Cyprus. In Ukraine, it’s seeing Stonehenge that is number one.

Moving across the Atlantic to North and Central America, exploring the Maldives is top in 20 countries including Canada, Turks and Caicos and Barbados. It’s seeing the Mona Lisa that reigns supreme in Mexico and Guatemala while seeing the Northern Lights tops the podium in El Salvador.

While the Maldives is the most searched-for bucket-list experience overall in the U.S, the map that breaks down each U.S State reveals that a visit to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial – a giant sculpture of U.S presidents that’s been carved into a South Dakota peak – tops the list for 30 states including Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah.

In South America, visiting the Maldives reigns triumphant in several countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay

In South America, visiting the Maldives reigns triumphant in several countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay

Visiting the Kentucky Derby is also popular, with nine states including Delaware, New Hampshire and Vermont searching for this experience the most. Kuoni says: ‘Usually held on the first Saturday in May each year, the horse race is known for being the fastest two minutes in sports and is the first leg of the American Triple Crown – the perfect experience for a thrilling weekend away.’

Travelling down to South America, seeing the Sagrada Familia is top in Paraguay while seeing the Northern Lights is top in Venezuela. Visiting the Maldives again reigns triumphant in several countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

In Africa, the Maldives is once again the most popular travel bucket list item, with an impressive 45 countries – such as Egypt and Zimbabwe – searching for it the most.

In Africa, the Maldives is the most popular travel bucket-list item, with an impressive 45 countries – such as Egypt and Zimbabwe - searching for it the most

In Africa, the Maldives is the most popular travel bucket-list item, with an impressive 45 countries – such as Egypt and Zimbabwe – searching for it the most

The Asia-specific map reveals that visiting Yosemite is top in Yemen, while in Turkmenistan, the preference is to visit Big Ben

The Asia-specific map reveals that visiting Yosemite is top in Yemen, while in Turkmenistan, the preference is to visit Big Ben

In Oceania, 13 countries have a visit to the Maldives at the top of their list. They include New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu

In Oceania, 13 countries have a visit to the Maldives at the top of their list. They include New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu

The Mona Lisa is also popular, with three countries – South Africa, Guinea-Bissau and Tunisia – searching for a visit to this impressive piece of art more often than any other bucket-list experience.

Looking to Asia, visiting the Maldives also tops the list in several countries, including South Korea and Laos. Visiting Yosemite is top in Yemen, while in Turkmenistan, the preference is to visit Big Ben. In Malaysia, it’s seeing Times Square that’s number one, while in Pakistan, it’s visiting the ancient city of Pompeii.

In Oceania, meanwhile, 13 countries have a visit to the Maldives at the top of their list. They include New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu. Climbing the Statue of Liberty takes the gold medal in Guam while visiting Bora Bora tops the leaderboard in French Polynesia.

Kuoni’s research also produced a ranking of the world’s most popular bucket-list experiences based on search volume alone. Interestingly, even though some places are incredibly popular globally, they rank as number one in very few countries. 

An example of this is Niagara Falls, which ranks as the second most popular experience worldwide in terms of search volume, with more than 24million searches over 12 months, but only takes the top spot in one country – Guam. 

Commenting on the research, Kuoni says: ‘With travel now back to normal for many countries after a few years with restrictions in place, there’s more opportunity to get back out there to explore and tick off things from your bucket list, whether that be travelling far away or keeping things closer to home.’

THE WORLD’S MOST SEARCHED-FOR BUCKET-LIST EXPERIENCES, BASED ON SEARCH VOLUME 

1. Visit The Maldives – 45,289,700 searches

2. Get splashed at Niagara Falls – 24,337,110 searches

3. See the Mona Lisa – 23,828,620 searches

4. Visit Bora Bora – 23,226,760 searches

5. Climb the Statue of Liberty – 20,321,860 searches

6. See the Northern Lights – 19,129,700 searches

7. Visit Stonehenge – 16,797,890 searches

8. Visit the Taj Mahal – 16,452,180 searches

9. See Times Square – 15,583,040 searches

10. See the Burj Khalifa in Dubai – 14,187,620 searches

11. Visit Pompeii – 13,994,240 searches

12. Visit Sagrada Familia in Barcelona – 13,941,920 searches

13. Visit Cinque Terre – 12,893,190 searches

14. Visit Big Ben – 12,497,660 searches

15. Walk to Chichen Itza – 10,558,100 searches

16. Trek through the Himalayas – 10,091,970 searches

17. Visit Alcatraz – 9,082,880 searches

18. Visit the White House – 8,588,870 searches

19. Float the Dead Sea – 8,497,180 searches

20. Admire the views at Yosemite – 8,089,710 searches

Source: Kuoni 

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Former air traffic controller reveals why BA pilots are the most fun to work with and JFK https://latestnews.top/former-air-traffic-controller-reveals-why-ba-pilots-are-the-most-fun-to-work-with-and-jfk/ https://latestnews.top/former-air-traffic-controller-reveals-why-ba-pilots-are-the-most-fun-to-work-with-and-jfk/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:20:56 +0000 https://latestnews.top/former-air-traffic-controller-reveals-why-ba-pilots-are-the-most-fun-to-work-with-and-jfk/ By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 11:32 EDT, 25 September 2023 | Updated: 11:37 EDT, 25 September 2023 In a career working in air traffic control that spanned 24 years, Michele Robson saw it all (on her radar screen) and heard it all, too. She began her training in 1992 and left in 2016, […]]]>


In a career working in air traffic control that spanned 24 years, Michele Robson saw it all (on her radar screen) and heard it all, too.

She began her training in 1992 and left in 2016, spending her entire career at London Area Centre, directing traffic flying at over 20,000 feet north of Heathrow and up to Manchester and Scotland, and out over Ireland – and that traffic has included Air Force One.

Michele revealed to MailOnline Travel what working life was like in the high-pressure world of ATC, from directing pilots with a failed engine to the joy of working with British Airways pilots.

She also divulged some soothing insights for nervous flyers, including why the system of planes taking off in between aircraft landing is perfectly safe.

She explained: ‘There are rules in place to provide adequate separation. If something went wrong such as the aircraft on the runway not being able to take off, the incoming aircraft would perform a missed approach procedure, which is all documented to be safe.

Michele Robson pictured here working as an air traffic controller in the late 1990s

Michele Robson pictured here working as an air traffic controller in the late 1990s

‘Passengers usually find this procedure very scary as the aircraft will quite often get close to the runway and then have to put on full power to climb again. However, it is very normal to have to do this for many reasons and perfectly safe.

‘Passengers also worry as the pilots have an extremely high workload during a go-around, so until they have got capacity to make an announcement, the passengers don’t hear anything and think it is an emergency.’

The ‘stacking’ system can also cause anxiety, with some worrying that their aircraft will run out of fuel.

But Michele said that controllers and pilots will always be able to handle the situation.

The 52-year-old said: ‘Passengers don’t need to worry because the pilots have a set procedure where they need a minimum amount of fuel on board to continue flying with enough time to fly to their alternate airport if they can’t land, plus contingency time.

‘So they will divert or declare an emergency to get priority before it gets to that point. Controllers would always land someone with low fuel as priority. It is extremely rare for a pilot to declare they are running short of fuel. Even then, it is not really an emergency as they have enough to fly elsewhere and hold.’

Michele is now Editor of a travel tips site called Turning Left for Less

Michele is now Editor of a travel tips site called Turning Left for Less

Heathrow is notorious for stacking incoming aircraft, but it’s not the most stressful hub for air traffic controllers. That honour goes to two major airports in the U.S.

Michele said: ‘The most stressful airports for an air traffic controller to work at worldwide would probably be JFK or Chicago.

‘Those two airports are some of the busiest in the world and if you listen to their controllers, they don’t even have time to get a readback [from the pilot] on many instructions – which would not be allowed in the UK.’

Despite all the regulations in the UK, things do go wrong, of course. But not very often.

Michele said: ‘I dealt with one quite scary emergency where an aircraft had lost an engine – they can fly on one perfectly well – but were worried about the other one.

‘Fortunately, all my training kicked in and despite it being a stressful situation I managed to get him in to land safely at the nearest airport very rapidly.’

And on top of the training, one group of pilots consistently helped with ATC life – those working for British Airways.

Michele said: ‘I always enjoyed working with British Airways pilots as they were very professional but could sometimes display their dry sense of humour when it was quiet.’

Michele is now Editor of a travel tips site called Turning Left for Less, which offers advice on ‘travelling in luxury for less’. 



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Jeremy Kyle, 58, reveals he’s set to become a father for the SIXTH time as his wife https://latestnews.top/jeremy-kyle-58-reveals-hes-set-to-become-a-father-for-the-sixth-time-as-his-wife/ https://latestnews.top/jeremy-kyle-58-reveals-hes-set-to-become-a-father-for-the-sixth-time-as-his-wife/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:35:58 +0000 https://latestnews.top/jeremy-kyle-58-reveals-hes-set-to-become-a-father-for-the-sixth-time-as-his-wife/ Jeremy Kyle has revealed he’s set to become a father for the sixth time as his wife Victoria is pregnant with their second child. The broadcaster, 58, shared the news that he’s set to welcome a daughter in the coming months, after he and Victoria, 39, welcomed their son Oliver, in 2020. Speaking to The […]]]>


Jeremy Kyle has revealed he’s set to become a father for the sixth time as his wife Victoria is pregnant with their second child.

The broadcaster, 58, shared the news that he’s set to welcome a daughter in the coming months, after he and Victoria, 39, welcomed their son Oliver, in 2020.

Speaking to The Sun, Jeremy said he and Victoria, who he married in 2021, are ‘over the moon’ to be welcoming another child early next year, adding his family will be ‘complete.’

It comes as Jeremy prepares to join forces with former Coronation Street star Nicola Thorpe to front a brand new TalkTV breakfast show, starting next month.

He said: ‘Vic says I need to set up a side business by bottling it because I’m 58 and I’ve only got one testicle, but everyone knows that anyway.

Baby news: Jeremy Kyle, 58, has revealed he's set to become a father for the sixth time as his wife Victoria, 39, is pregnant with their second child

Baby news: Jeremy Kyle, 58, has revealed he’s set to become a father for the sixth time as his wife Victoria, 39, is pregnant with their second child

‘The other kids are really happy, although my eldest Harriet thinks I need sectioning.

‘I personally think it’s my late parents having a laugh from up above, to be honest.’

Jeremy, who is also a grandfather, previously overcame a battle with testicular cancer in 2012, and has since strongly advocated for men’s health issues.

As well as son Oliver, Jeremy is father to daughters Harriet, 32, Alice, 18, Ava, 17, and son Henry, 13, who he shares with ex-wife Carla Germaine.

Back in October, Jeremy said he would miss Vicky and Oliver as he threw himself into work for his new live show on TalkTV.

The TV star made his television comeback with a brand new live show on TalkTV – three years after his daytime programme was axed following the death of guest Steve Dymond.

When asked what he would miss about returning to work, he said of his loved ones: ‘Not being there at bathtime! No, I’m kidding. I would love to be there every night. Oliver and Victoria have changed my life.

‘Oliver’s two and a half and completely rules the roost, to be perfectly honest. He’s changed me completely. He shouts, “Daddy!” when he sees me on screen now.

Family: The broadcaster shared the news that he's set to welcome a daughter in the coming months, after he and Victoria, 39, welcomed their son Oliver, in 2020

Family: The broadcaster shared the news that he’s set to welcome a daughter in the coming months, after he and Victoria, 39, welcomed their son Oliver, in 2020

‘My kids, my grandkids, my family, my wife saved me. Harriet is an amazing mum with two toddlers. Alice is about to go to university; Henry is about to go to boarding school; Ava has just got eight GCSEs. It’s amazing, she’s severely dyslexic. It’s incredible what she’s done, amazing. I’m so proud.

‘But I’ve always wanted to go back to live television. It’s the best of what I’ve always loved doing.’

The presenter’s eponymous Jeremy Kyle Show was suspended indefinitely in May 2019 following the death of Steve Dymond, one week after a programme featuring him was filmed.

He returned to television screens in April for the first time in three years, as he helped launch new channel TalkTV along with Sharon Osbourne.

Family: Back in October, Jeremy said he would miss Vicky and Oliver as he threw himself into work for his new live show on TalkTV

Family: Back in October, Jeremy said he would miss Vicky and Oliver as he threw himself into work for his new live show on TalkTV

Dymond is suspected to have died from suicide seven days after filming for the Jeremy Kyle Show.

He had taken a lie detector test after being accused of cheating on his ex-fiancee Jane Callaghan, of Gosport, Hampshire.

The confrontational talk show, which was hugely popular and had been a regular fixture since 2005 in the daytime TV schedule, was axed for good following calls for it to be cancelled from MPs and members of the public.

After the show was pulled, MPs launched an inquiry into reality TV – and ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said the broadcaster had been ‘looking at’ cancelling it prior to it being removed from the schedules.



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Fascinating map reveals WORST-rated tourist sights across the globe – and the results may https://latestnews.top/fascinating-map-reveals-worst-rated-tourist-sights-across-the-globe-and-the-results-may/ https://latestnews.top/fascinating-map-reveals-worst-rated-tourist-sights-across-the-globe-and-the-results-may/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:19:13 +0000 https://latestnews.top/fascinating-map-reveals-worst-rated-tourist-sights-across-the-globe-and-the-results-may/ If strolling down the Hollywood Walk of Fame is on your bucket list, it might be time to think again. Because the popular hotspot running through the heart of Los Angeles has actually been ranked as the world’s worst tourist attraction. Luggage storage network Stasher analyzed a whole host of factors to reveal which sights […]]]>


If strolling down the Hollywood Walk of Fame is on your bucket list, it might be time to think again.

Because the popular hotspot running through the heart of Los Angeles has actually been ranked as the world’s worst tourist attraction.

Luggage storage network Stasher analyzed a whole host of factors to reveal which sights to steer clear of on your next vacation.

It included Google reviews, quality of local accommodation, distance from the nearest international airport, tourist safety and TikTok popularity to give each attraction an overall score out of ten.

And it turns out that the famous boulevard is far from alone in being underwhelming – as dozens of other attractions have also left visitors disappointed. 

The Tate Modern in the UK, the Palace of Versailles in France and Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany were all among the worst-rated list. 

Take a look below to explore the 15 hotspots which were the least satisfactory.

Luggage storage network Stasher analyzed a whole host of factors – including Google reviews, quality of local accommodation and tourist safety – to reveal which sights to steer clear of on your next vacation

15. Forbidden City, China (5.41 out of 10)

Forbidden City is a sprawling imperial palace complex situated in the heart of Beijing.

It was commissioned in 1406 by an emperor of the Ming dynasty and so named because access to the area was barred to most of the subjects of the realm.

But despite its long history – it seems that it leaves much to the imagination.

Among the Google reviews people wrote that tourists had ‘expected more’ after being left ‘extremely disappointed with how boring the inside of the place was.’ 

And another simply branded it as ‘repetitive and expensive.’ 

The Forbidden City, commissioned in 1406 by an emperor of the Ming dynasty, is a sprawling imperial palace complex situated in the heart of Beijing

The Forbidden City, commissioned in 1406 by an emperor of the Ming dynasty, is a sprawling imperial palace complex situated in the heart of Beijing

14. Magic Kingdom Park, USA (5.41 out of 10)

The Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida, is one of the most visited amusement parks in the world – with more than 17 million people attending in 2022.

The theme park consists of classic attractions, enchanting fireworks, musical parades and a whole host of Disney characters. 

But it seems that many visitors to ‘the land where fantasy reigns’ were actually left in disbelief.

The recurring issues were around price and cost with one Google review summarizing most of the complaints in one, writing: ‘Terrible, overcrowded, there is not even space where to sit to eat. 

‘It is not possible to ride anything because of the lanes. Just a terrible day.’

The Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida, is one of the most visited amusement parks in the world - with more than 17 million people attending in 2022

The Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida, is one of the most visited amusement parks in the world – with more than 17 million people attending in 2022

13. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA (5.39 out of 10)

The world-renowned Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee.

Its official website states that it is America’s most visited national park thanks to the ‘diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture.’

But not everyone agrees.

A recent visitor passionately argued: ‘Don’t waste your time…  I’m a huge supporter if our parks but this is the WORST national or state park we’ve ever visited.’

Another branded it ‘an absolute travesty’ and added: ‘You cannot find a more poorly operated national park in the US.’

The world-renowned Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee - and claims to be America's most visited national park

The world-renowned Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee – and claims to be America’s most visited national park

12. PortAventura World, Spain (5.37 out of 10)

PortAventura World, which consists of ‘six worlds in a single destination,’ claims to have been the first theme park in Spain.

It currently boasts more than 40 rides and five kilometers of rollercoaster track. 

Yet, one user wrote: ‘We came here to have fun and a relaxed time but it is not fun at all.’ 

Elaborating further as to why, she slammed the staff as ‘impolite and unfriendly’ and claimed it ‘smelt like a sewer’ before criticizing the queuing system and adding that it was ‘strewn with litter.’

Another simply labeled it an ‘endless disappointment.’ 

PortAventura World, which consists of 'six worlds in a single destination,' claims to have been the first theme park in Spain

PortAventura World, which consists of ‘six worlds in a single destination,’ claims to have been the first theme park in Spain

11. Pier 39, USA (5.27 out of 10)

Located in San Francisco, the iconic Pier 39 is a 45-acre waterfront complex lined with restaurants, shops and independent attractions.

It also offers stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and Alcatraz.

But it seems that is still not enough for some.

Pier 39 has been branded as ‘a big disappointment’ with one Google reviewer elaborating further: ‘It has become so dirty and smelly over the years.’

Others also criticized the place as a whole, writing: ‘San Francisco is no more a safe place to live or visit or tour.’ 

Located in San Francisco, the iconic Pier 39 is a 45-acre waterfront complex lined with restaurants, shops and independent attractions

Located in San Francisco, the iconic Pier 39 is a 45-acre waterfront complex lined with restaurants, shops and independent attractions

10. Everland, South Korea (5.17 out of 10)

Korea’s largest theme park, Everland, welcomed its first visitors in 1976 and continues to draw in the crowds.

It is split into five individually-themed zones – namely Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, European Adventure and Zootopia. 

Yet, it seems that it is still not enough to meet everyone’s needs.

Visitors took to review forums in their droves to argue that it was ‘too old’ and ‘disappointing’ with ‘too many people.’

Someone else stated that despite the big build-up, ‘generally, the attractions are lousy.’  

Korea's largest theme park, Everland, is split into five individually-themed zones - namely Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, European Adventure and Zootopia

Korea’s largest theme park, Everland, is split into five individually-themed zones – namely Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, European Adventure and Zootopia

9. Great Wall of China, China (5.05 out of 10)

The Great Wall of China is one of the largest building-construction projects ever undertaken – with the total length of all sections ever built adding up to about 21,196 kilometers.

It actually consists of numerous walls that were built over some two millennia across northern China and southern Mongolia.

And, despite the feat, some visitors were less than impressed.

One tourist wrote: ‘There were throngs of people pushing and shoving to buy tickets and the huge queues to get on the wall itself.’

Issuing a warning to others, another added: ‘Expect to spend a few hours in the heat among thousands while standing.’ 

The Great Wall of China is one of the largest building-construction projects ever undertaken - with the total length of all sections ever built adding up to about 21,196 kilometers

The Great Wall of China is one of the largest building-construction projects ever undertaken – with the total length of all sections ever built adding up to about 21,196 kilometers

8. Fushimi Inari Taisha, Japan (5.04 out of 10)

The Fushimi Inari Shrine, which has ancient origins, is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari – the Shinto god of rice.

Most foreign tourists primarily visit to explore the surrounding mountain trails – but the building itself is also incredibly attractive. 

But not everyone could see the beauty as one user claimed that it was a ‘joke,’ adding: ‘Not a serious place by a mile.’

Another added: ‘We didn’t spend long here as it was like sardines and crammed with tourists.’  

And a third, referencing the approach via stairs, said it was ‘a miserable slog to nothing’ and ‘poorly designed.’

The Fushimi Inari Shrine, which has ancient origins, is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari - the Shinto god of rice

The Fushimi Inari Shrine, which has ancient origins, is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari – the Shinto god of rice

7. Ocean Park, Hong Kong (4.96 out of 10)

Ocean Park, which opened in 1977, has been billed as a 'must-see destination for nature lovers and inquisitive minds' as well as for thrill-seekers

Ocean Park, which opened in 1977, has been billed as a ‘must-see destination for nature lovers and inquisitive minds’ as well as for thrill-seekers

Ocean Park has been billed as a ‘must-see destination for nature lovers and inquisitive minds’ as well as being a go-to for thrill-seekers.

The site, which is praised for its immense and diverse attractions, opened in 1977 and has been delighting almost all visitors ever since. 

But there are some that have been left wanting more. 

One family who visited earlier this year wrote a review to brand it: ‘The biggest disappointment during our Hong Kong trip.’ 

And another summed it up by simply saying it was ‘absolute sh*t.’ 

6. Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong (4.89 out of 10)

The city façade Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, often considered to be the birthplace of the city itself, has become one of the most recognizable skylines in the world.

The surrounding area is bustling with hotels, retail shops and commercial offices in a busy neighborhood that never sleeps. 

But, with the Pearl of the Orient welcoming 55 million visitors to its shores every year, it seems impossible to keep them all happy.

One such disgruntled visitor wrote: ‘Please don’t even bother. There is nothing here.’

Another added that they were ‘not certain why people would come to view this’ before a third candidly said: ‘Went around in circles. Not much to see.’

The city façade Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, often considered to be the birthplace of the city itself, has become one of the most recognizable skylines in the world

The city façade Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, often considered to be the birthplace of the city itself, has become one of the most recognizable skylines in the world

5. Lotte World, South Korea (4.80 out of 10)

Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea, and is home to the world’s largest indoor theme park – as well as a mall and aquarium.

Having open in 1989, it has been a staple for locals and tourists alike for decades – but not everyone is convinced.

One recent reviewer wrote: ‘This has to be one of the worst theme parks I have ever visited. It is overcrowded. There is nowhere near enough rides with capacity for the amount of people they cram into this place.

‘The rides are pretty poor and none of them have less than an hours wait unless you are there at rope drop.’

And someone else simply said: ‘I had never seen so many people in such a tiny park.’ 

Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea, and is home to the world's largest indoor theme park - as well as a mall and aquarium

Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea, and is home to the world’s largest indoor theme park – as well as a mall and aquarium

4. Busch Gardens in Florida, USA (4.52 out of 10)

Busch Gardens, which first opened in 1959, is a 335-acre theme park located in Tampa Bay, Florida - and the entire attraction is landscaped around themes of Africa and Asia

Busch Gardens, which first opened in 1959, is a 335-acre theme park located in Tampa Bay, Florida – and the entire attraction is landscaped around themes of Africa and Asia

Busch Gardens, which first opened in 1959, is a 335-acre theme park located in Tampa Bay, Florida, with the entire attraction landscaped around themes of Africa and Asia.

Despite there being a staggering 12,000 animals, one wrote: ‘Absolutely waste of time do not visit save your money.

‘The place is dirty and full of attitude from the catering staff. Animal enclosures are disgraceful.’

It seemed as though they had more to say, but concluded: ‘Don’t really want to waste anymore of my time reviewing the sh**hole.’

And others agreed, urging tourists to ‘do something else with your vacation.’

3. Taj Mahal, India (3.83 out of 10)

The Taj Mahal is widely considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever erected.

The immense mausoleum of white marble was built in Agra, India, between 1631 and 1648.

It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife whom he dubbed Mumtaz Mahal or ‘Chosen One of the Palace.’

However, even the love story was not sweet enough for some, as one visitor wrote: ‘The Taj is a bit cliché, once you have seen the photos there is nothing really extra to see.’

One particularly unhappy visitor branded it as ‘a lifeless celebration of death’ with the experience only being ‘exacerbated by the hagglers who will haunt you like hyenas every step of the way.’

The Taj Mahal, which is widely considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever erected, is an immense mausoleum of white marble was built in Agra, India, between 1631 and 1648

The Taj Mahal, which is widely considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever erected, is an immense mausoleum of white marble was built in Agra, India, between 1631 and 1648

2. Grand Bazaar, Turkey (3.48 out of 10)

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the world's oldest covered markets, having been running during the Ottoman Empire as the marketplace of jewelry and precious hand-woven textiles

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the world’s oldest covered markets, having been running during the Ottoman Empire as the marketplace of jewelry and precious hand-woven textiles

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the world’s oldest covered markets, having been running during the Ottoman Empire as the marketplace of jewelry and precious hand-woven textiles.

And the impressive legacy continues today as it is now home to more than four thousand sellers.

However, it still ranked as second worst tourist hotspot in the world following the analysis – losing several points for tourist safety – and the reviews also gave an added insight.

One states: ‘I have to be completely honest. I was really looking forward to seeing this place and I was really let down. I thought the variation of things was poor and more importantly the attitude of the sellers just annoyed me. I don’t think I’d ever bother going back again.’

And another reads: ‘Full of fake goods. Nothing has price displayed. Sellers aggressive/pestering to the point of being rude.’

There are more than 2,700 plaques lining the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the boulevard to commemorate some of the biggest names in the industry

There are more than 2,700 plaques lining the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the boulevard to commemorate some of the biggest names in the industry

1. Hollywood Walk of Fame, USA (3.42 out of 10)

Topping the list of least popular landmarks from around the world was the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

There are more than 2,700 plaques lining the sidewalk on the boulevard to commemorate some of the biggest names in the industry.

Yet, even still, most visitors branded it as ‘average’ on various review sites.

Giving specific details about its perceived flaws, one tourist appeared to sum up the situation with a review that read: ‘This is grim. It’s just a lot of grubby stars on a pavement. 

‘The area is awful, with aggressive street sellers, and others half dressed with trousers around their knees, shouting and swearing at passers by. Famous stars are surrounded by mobile burger stands. Save your time and give this a miss.’



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Europe’s worst-hit Covid zones laid bare: Time-lapse map reveals death rates were NINE https://latestnews.top/europes-worst-hit-covid-zones-laid-bare-time-lapse-map-reveals-death-rates-were-nine/ https://latestnews.top/europes-worst-hit-covid-zones-laid-bare-time-lapse-map-reveals-death-rates-were-nine/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:19:04 +0000 https://latestnews.top/europes-worst-hit-covid-zones-laid-bare-time-lapse-map-reveals-death-rates-were-nine/ Deaths were nine times higher than normal in parts of Europe during the darkest days of Covid, official figures show.  Bergamo, a city in northern Italy, recorded 156.1 deaths per 100,000 people in the week to March 20 in 2020 — 800.5 per cent higher than the average for that time of year. This means […]]]>


Deaths were nine times higher than normal in parts of Europe during the darkest days of Covid, official figures show. 

Bergamo, a city in northern Italy, recorded 156.1 deaths per 100,000 people in the week to March 20 in 2020 — 800.5 per cent higher than the average for that time of year.

This means it logged Europe’s deadliest spell during the Covid crisis, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). 

For comparison, Birmingham, where deaths spiked most in the UK, saw a 239.5 per cent rise during mid-April.

Nationally, Italy, the first European nation to be engulfed by the virus, saw deaths skyrocket the most.

In the UK, Birmingham logged the highest death rate compared to the pre-pandemic average, with a spike 239.5 per cent in the week to April 17, 2020. London (220.8 per cent), Manchester (206.8 per cent) and Cardiff (146.6 per cent) logged their peaks in deaths that same week

In the UK, Birmingham logged the highest death rate compared to the pre-pandemic average, with a spike 239.5 per cent in the week to April 17, 2020. London (220.8 per cent), Manchester (206.8 per cent) and Cardiff (146.6 per cent) logged their peaks in deaths that same week

The bars shows the percentage of weeks between January 2020 and July 2022 when the death rate was above the average and larger among the under-65s than elderly

The bars shows the percentage of weeks between January 2020 and July 2022 when the death rate was above the average and larger among the under-65s than elderly

The ONS looked at relative age-standardised mortality rate across Europe for every week between December 28, 2019 and July 1, 2022.

The figures show the difference between the death rate logged for each of these weeks compared to the average logged between 2015 and 2019.

Nationally, statisticians found that the peak in death rates was logged by Italy in the week to March 27, 2020, when 74.1 per cent more people died than expected.

Italy was the first country in Europe to be swept by Covid. It spotted its first case in February 2020, in the northern region of Lombardy, and its first wave of deaths peaked in March.

The nation’s high death toll has been put down to its ageing population and overstretched healthcare system.  

Revealed: Europe’s worst-hit Covid zones 

The percentages show the difference between the average death rate logged between 2015 and 2019 and the peak deaths logged in 2020. 

Bergamo, Italy: 800.5 per cent 

El Hierro, Spain: 621 per cent

Segovia, Spain: 620.4 per cent

Cremona, Italy: 554.6 per cent

Piacenza, Italy: 478.4 per cent

Brescia, Italy: 474.3 per cent

Spain (138.5 per cent) and France (50.2 per cent) logged their peak one week later, with deaths concentrated around Madrid and Paris.

The UK saw the most deaths in the week ending April 17, 2020, when there was 38 deaths per 100,000 people — 97.9 per cent higher than expected.

Deaths in England (38.7 per 100,000, 107.6 per cent) and Wales (34.8 per 100,000, 68.7 per cent) spiked that same week.

The fatality rate in Scotland skyrocketed in the week to April 10 (37.4 per 100,000, 71.7 per cent), while deaths reached their highest point in Northern Ireland in the week ending April 24 (28.7 per 100,000, 48.2 per cent).

The ONS broke down rates by areas — called Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics — of which there are 179 in the UK and 1,166 in Europe.

After Bergamo, El Hierro, one of the Canary Islands, logged the highest spike in death rates in 2020 (621 per cent), followed by Segovia, northern Spain, (620.4 per cent) and Cremona, northern Italy (554.6 per cent).

In 2021, El Hierro (595.7 per cent), Lungau, south west Austria (389.1 per cent), and Mayotte, a French overseas territory (379.1 per cent) saw the biggest increases.

The largest spike in deaths in 2022 were reported in Lungau (376 per cent), Außerfern in Austria (228.9 per cent) and Eilean Siar in Scotland (184.1 per cent).

The graph shows the age-standardised mortality rate in London per week between December 28, 2019 and July 1, 2022. The figures signal the difference between the death rate logged for each of these weeks compared to the average logged between 2015 and 2019

The graph shows the age-standardised mortality rate in London per week between December 28, 2019 and July 1, 2022. The figures signal the difference between the death rate logged for each of these weeks compared to the average logged between 2015 and 2019

The ONS also examined which areas saw high excess deaths for the longest period. Bucharest, in Romania, recorded a death rate at least 50 per cent higher than expected for a quarter of all weeks over the 30-month period

The ONS also examined which areas saw high excess deaths for the longest period. Bucharest, in Romania, recorded a death rate at least 50 per cent higher than expected for a quarter of all weeks over the 30-month period

The ONS also examined which areas saw high excess deaths for the longest period.

Bucharest, in Romania, recorded a death rate at least 50 per cent higher than expected for a quarter of all weeks over the 30-month period. 

It was followed by Sofia, in Bulgaria (17 per cent), and Birmingham (9.4 per cent). 

In the UK, Birmingham logged the highest death rate compared to the pre-pandemic average, with a spike 239.5 per cent in the week to April 17, 2020.

London (220.8 per cent), Manchester (206.8 per cent) and Cardiff (146.6 per cent) logged their peaks in deaths that same week. 

Since the pandemic began, nearly 7million virus deaths have been reported to the World Health Organization. The UK has logged around 230,000 fatalities whose death certificate has mentioned Covid as one of the causes.



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Josh Daicos reveals the surprising number of grand final tickets the game’s biggest stars https://latestnews.top/josh-daicos-reveals-the-surprising-number-of-grand-final-tickets-the-games-biggest-stars/ https://latestnews.top/josh-daicos-reveals-the-surprising-number-of-grand-final-tickets-the-games-biggest-stars/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:02:53 +0000 https://latestnews.top/josh-daicos-reveals-the-surprising-number-of-grand-final-tickets-the-games-biggest-stars/  Daicos says players get 8 tickets to the grand final  Pies boss calls for Ticketek to ‘improve system’  This weekend’s AFL grand final is a sellout By NCA NewsWire and James Cooney For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:58 EDT, 25 September 2023 | Updated: 03:55 EDT, 25 September 2023 Collingwood star Josh Daicos has revealed […]]]>


  •  Daicos says players get 8 tickets to the grand final
  •  Pies boss calls for Ticketek to ‘improve system’
  •  This weekend’s AFL grand final is a sellout

Collingwood star Josh Daicos has revealed the number of grand final tickets players receive – as Pies chief executive Craig Kelly calls for Ticketek to ‘improve their system’ and wants an increase in allocation for club members.

Daicos was interviewed on Nova 100’s Ben, Liam & Belle Melbourne breakfast show on Monday morning, where he was asked by Ben how many tickets he’d received for this weekend’s AFL grand final at the MCG.

‘Well, we’re fortunate enough to get, usually during the season we get 4 each, and then for Grand Final we get 8,’ said Daicos.

Liam questioned the footy star if other players received the same amount.

‘No, everyone’s getting that it makes it handy,’ said Daicos.

Josh Daicos says players get 8 tickets for family and friends if they make the grand final

Josh Daicos says players get 8 tickets for family and friends if they make the grand final

Collingwood boss has called for more seats to be allocated for big clubs

Collingwood boss has called for more seats to be allocated for big clubs

‘But it does help having obviously Nick because that means that you know to have those tickets mum and dad go to and then we’ve got more or less for maybe a mate or a cousin.’

Meanwhile, Collingwood boss Craig Kelly has called on the AFL to increase club member allocating from 17,000 to 20,000 to meet the growing demands of the league’s biggest clubs that have memberships in excess of 100,000.

Amid the fight for tickets to the decider, Collingwood members who had forked out thousands in membership dollars were given standing room tickets when they should have been allocated a seat by ticket agency Ticketek.

Others who were selected to receive tickets via a ballot had money taken out of their accounts before being allocated tickets, while other members’ credit cards were rejected in what has become an annual problem with grand final ticket delivery.

Kelly addressed the issue on Monday and while he said all Collingwood members who were guaranteed grand final tickets would get them, he called for change to the system and how many tickets competing clubs were allocated.

‘We believe members who contribute their hard earned should be rewarded with a fair opportunity to witness our team on the biggest stage,’ he said in a club statement.

‘We have been working through the situation overnight and have some updates for you.

‘Every single priority one (P1) member who registered for the grand final ballot will receive a ticket to the 2023 AFL grand final.

Craig Kelly said all Pies members who were guaranteed grand final tickets would get them

Craig Kelly said all Pies members who were guaranteed grand final tickets would get them

‘There were 37 P1 Members who did not select the standing room option and, as such, missed out on tickets through the automated ballot – we will sort each of those 37 members directly to ensure they have a seat.

‘Anyone who is a P1 member and were given a standing room ticket – that will be changed from standing room to an allocated seat.

‘We call on Ticketek to improve their system so that the moment funds are taken out of bank accounts, tickets are released to members immediately.

‘We know grand finals are a case of high demand and limited availability, which is why we call on the AFL to increase competing club allocations from 17,000 to at least 20,000 tickets.

‘We want to assure all members that we are actively engaging with the AFL, MCC, Ticketek, and other stakeholders to push for changes and improve this system and access for our most dedicated members.’

Despite the mistakes, Ticketek was adamant it had fulfilled its role in the ballot allocation.

‘Ticketek wants to assure all Collingwood members that the ballot process for the AFL grand final ran as planned, without any issues, and as per the instruction from the AFL, Collingwood Football Club and the MCG,’ a statement from the agency said.

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Radio host Jase Hawkins reveals his odd encounters with Russell Brand following rape https://latestnews.top/radio-host-jase-hawkins-reveals-his-odd-encounters-with-russell-brand-following-rape/ https://latestnews.top/radio-host-jase-hawkins-reveals-his-odd-encounters-with-russell-brand-following-rape/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 01:23:22 +0000 https://latestnews.top/radio-host-jase-hawkins-reveals-his-odd-encounters-with-russell-brand-following-rape/ Australian radio host Jase Hawkins has revealed some odd moments he experienced with embattled comedian Russell Brand. On Monday’s episode of KIIS 101.1’s Jase & Lauren, he detailed his memories when Brand was visiting Australia to promote his film, Get Him To The Greek. Jase recounted how he was hosting the red carpet chat and […]]]>


Australian radio host Jase Hawkins has revealed some odd moments he experienced with embattled comedian Russell Brand.

On Monday’s episode of KIIS 101.1’s Jase & Lauren, he detailed his memories when Brand was visiting Australia to promote his film, Get Him To The Greek.

Jase recounted how he was hosting the red carpet chat and afterparty at the time, but the British comedian didn’t turn up. 

‘He never rocked up at the after parties. Jonah Hill had to do it… The next day we were working at another radio station 2DAY FM in Sydney and Kyle and [Jackie O] were doing breakfast and he [Brand] rocked up… For the interview.’

Jase then described how Russell engaged with the staff when he got to the studio.

‘He sort of mozzied in and flirted a lot with the girls in the office. My wife was working there at the time. She was in the little kitchenette was making breakfast and popped in and was very, very flirtatious,’ Jase said. 

‘He would come in and give them little compliments but in that Russel Brand style. Not handsy.’

The breakfast radio host then told a story about the UK comedian locking himself in the office bathrooms.

Australian radio host Jase Hawkins (pictured right) has revealed some odd moments he experienced with embattled comedian Russell Brand. Also pictured: co-host Lauren Phillips

Australian radio host Jase Hawkins (pictured right) has revealed some odd moments he experienced with embattled comedian Russell Brand. Also pictured: co-host Lauren Phillips

Jase described how Russell engaged with the staff when he got to the studio: 'He sort of mozzied in and flirted a lot with the girls in the office'

Jase described how Russell engaged with the staff when he got to the studio: ‘He sort of mozzied in and flirted a lot with the girls in the office’

According to Jase, Brand was in the bathroom for 20 minutes, posted his bodyguard outside the door to block anyone from going in, and missed his interview on the air.  

‘He eventually came out [of the bathroom]. He looked off his dial. This was the point that he said he was off booze and drugs, but it just didn’t not seem legit. I’m not saying guilty or innocent,’ the radio host said.

‘[The women that he flirted with] they laughed it off. That’s what I was saying to Lou [my wife] last night, we were talking about that… Everyone got caught up in this whole Russell Brand thing.’

Two weeks ago, Brand was accused anonymously by multiple women of serious allegations, including rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. 

The breakfast radio host then told a story about Russell Brand (pictured) locking himself in the office bathrooms. According to Jase, Brand was in the bathroom for 20 minutes, posted his bodyguard outside the door to block anyone from going in, and missed his interview on the air

The breakfast radio host then told a story about Russell Brand (pictured) locking himself in the office bathrooms. According to Jase, Brand was in the bathroom for 20 minutes, posted his bodyguard outside the door to block anyone from going in, and missed his interview on the air

The comedian has denied the allegations on his popular YouTube channel, saying his relationships were ‘always consensual.’

The rest of Brand’s ongoing tour in the UK has been delayed, and his sponsors have chosen to distance themselves from him. 

Both the BBC and Channel 4 have removed content featuring the comedian from their streaming platforms.

The video platform YouTube has taken action against Brand’s channels, preventing them from earning revenue through advertisements due to a claimed violation of its ‘creator responsibility policy.’

Two weeks ago, Brand was accused anonymously by five women of serious allegations, including rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse

Two weeks ago, Brand was accused anonymously by five women of serious allegations, including rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse

YouTube stated that this suspension of monetisation applies to Brand’s account, which boasts 6.6 million subscribers, and is a result of ‘serious allegations against the creator.’ 

The Google-owned video service clarified that this decision extends to all channels associated with or run by Russell Brand.

In recent years, Brand has developed a large online following creating videos offering alternative views on media bias, Covid lockdowns, as well as corporate and governmental abuses of power. 

Four women have levelled accusations of sexual assault against Brand, spanning from 2006 to 2013, and a fifth individual later came forward with a claim dating back to 2003. 

None of Brand’s accusers have so far been publicly identified.

Four women have levelled accusations of sexual assault against Brand, spanning from 2006 to 2013, and a fifth individual later came forward with a claim dating back to 2003. None of Brand's accusers have so far been publicly identified

Four women have levelled accusations of sexual assault against Brand, spanning from 2006 to 2013, and a fifth individual later came forward with a claim dating back to 2003. None of Brand’s accusers have so far been publicly identified



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A Hill to die on: Map reveals how old every state’s elected officials are compared to https://latestnews.top/a-hill-to-die-on-map-reveals-how-old-every-states-elected-officials-are-compared-to/ https://latestnews.top/a-hill-to-die-on-map-reveals-how-old-every-states-elected-officials-are-compared-to/#respond Sat, 23 Sep 2023 12:59:08 +0000 https://latestnews.top/a-hill-to-die-on-map-reveals-how-old-every-states-elected-officials-are-compared-to/ Credit: The Cultural Currents Institute, 2022 data  Alabama Representative Terri A. Sewell, 58, D Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, 68, R Alabama Senator Katie Britt, 40, R Alabama Representative Gary Palmer, 68, R Alabama Representative Jerry Carl, 64, R Alabama Representative Mike D. Rogers, 64, R Alabama Representative Robert B. Aderholt, 57, R Alabama Representative Barry […]]]>



Credit: The Cultural Currents Institute, 2022 data 

Alabama Representative Terri A. Sewell, 58, D

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, 68, R

Alabama Senator Katie Britt, 40, R

Alabama Representative Gary Palmer, 68, R

Alabama Representative Jerry Carl, 64, R

Alabama Representative Mike D. Rogers, 64, R

Alabama Representative Robert B. Aderholt, 57, R

Alabama Representative Barry Moore, 56, R

Alabama Representative Dale Strong, 52, R

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, 78, R

Alaska Representative Mary Peltola, 49, D

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, 65, R

Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, 58, R

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, 62, R

American Samoa Representative Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, 75, R

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, 58, D

Arizona Representative Raul M. Grijalva, 74, D

Arizona Representative Greg Stanton, 52, D

Arizona Representative Ruben Gallego, 43, D

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, 53, D

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, 46, I

Arizona Representative Andy Biggs, 64, R

Arizona Representative Debbie Lesko, 64, R

Arizona Representative Paul Gosar, 64, R

Arizona Representative David Schweikert, 60, R

Arizona Representative Eli Crane, 43, R

Arizona Representative Juan Ciscomani, 40, R

Arkansas Senator John Boozman, 72, R

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, 45, R

Arkansas Representative French Hill, 66, R

Arkansas Representative Steve Womack, 65, R

Arkansas Representative Rick Crawford, 56, R

Arkansas Representative Bruce Westerman, 55, R

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, 41, R

California Senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, D

California Senator Alex Padilla, 49, D

California Representative Grace F. Napolitano, 86, D

California Representative Maxine Waters, 84, D

California Representative Nancy Pelosi, 82, D

California Representative Anna G. Eshoo, 80, D

California Representative Doris Matsui, 78, D

California Representative John Garamendi, 77, D

California Representative Barbara Lee, 76, D

California Representative Zoe Lofgren, 75, D

California Representative Mike Thompson, 71, D

California Representative Mark DeSaulnier, 70, D

California Representative Jim Costa, 70, D

California Representative Julia Brownley, 70, D

California Representative Judy Chu, 69, D

California Representative Brad Sherman, 68, D

California Representative Lou Correa, 64, D

California Representative Scott Peters, 64, D

California Representative Adam B. Schiff, 62, D

California Representative Mark Takano, 62, D

California Representative Juan C. Vargas, 61, D

California Representative Tony Cardenas, 59, D

California Representative Jared Huffman, 58, D

California Representative Salud Carbajal, 58, D

California Representative Ami Bera, 57, D

California Representative Norma J. Torres, 57, D

California Representative Jimmy Panetta, 53, D

California Representative Ted Lieu, 53, D

California Representative Linda T. Sanchez, 53, D

California Representative Kevin Mullin, 52, D

California Representative Raul Ruiz, 50, D

California Representative Sydney Kamlager, 50, D

California Representative Katie Porter, 49, D

California Representative Jimmy Gomez, 48, D

California Representative Ro Khanna, 46, D

California Representative Nanette Barragan, 46, D

California Representative Robert Garcia, 45, D

California Representative Mike Levin, 44, D

California Representative Pete Aguilar, 43, D

California Representative Eric Swalwell, 42, D

California Representative Josh Harder, 36, D

California Representative Sara Jacobs, 33, D

California Governor Gavin Newsom, 55, D

California Representative Ken Calvert, 69, R

California Representative Darrell Issa, 69, R

California Representative Michelle Steel, 67, R

California Representative Tom McClintock, 66, R

California Representative Doug LaMalfa, 62, R

California Representative Young Kim, 60, R

California Representative Kevin McCarthy, 57, R

California Representative John Duarte, 56, R

California Representative Jay Obernolte, 52, R

California Representative Mike Garcia, 46, R

California Representative David Valadao, 45, R

California Representative Kevin Kiley, 37, R

Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper, 70, D

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, 58, D

Colorado Representative Diana DeGette, 65, D

Colorado Representative Jason Crow, 43, D

Colorado Representative Yadira Caraveo, 42, D

Colorado Representative Brittany Pettersen, 41, D

Colorado Representative Joe Neguse, 38, D

Colorado Governor Jared Polis, 48, D

Colorado Representative Doug Lamborn, 68, R

Colorado Representative Ken Buck, 63, R

Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, 36, R

Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, 76, D

Connecticut Senator Christopher S. Murphy, 49, D

Connecticut Representative Rosa DeLauro, 79, D

Connecticut Representative John B. Larson, 74, D

Connecticut Representative Joe Courtney, 69, D

Connecticut Representative Jim Himes, 56, D

Connecticut Representative Jahana Hayes, 49, D

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, 69, D

Delaware Senator Thomas R. Carper, 75, D

Delaware Senator Chris Coons, 59, D

Delaware Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, 60, D

Delaware Governor John Carney, 67, D

District of Columbia Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, 85, D

Florida Representative Frederica S. Wilson, 80, D

Florida Representative Lois Frankel, 74, D

Florida Representative Kathy Castor, 56, D

Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, 56, D

Florida Representative Darren Soto, 44, D

Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, 43, D

Florida Representative Jared Moskowitz, 42, D

Florida Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost, 25, D

Florida Senator Rick Scott, 70, R

Florida Senator Marco Rubio, 51, R

Florida Representative Bill Posey, 75, R

Florida Representative Daniel Webster, 73, R

Florida Representative Vern Buchanan, 71, R

Florida Representative John Rutherford, 70, R

Florida Representative Neal Dunn, 69, R

Florida Representative Carlos Gimenez, 68, R

Florida Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, 61, R

Florida Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, 61, R

Florida Representative Gus Bilirakis, 59, R

Florida Representative Scott Franklin, 58, R

Florida Representative Aaron Bean, 55, R

Florida Representative Michael Waltz, 48, R

Florida Representative Laurel Lee, 48, R

Florida Representative Greg Steube, 44, R

Florida Representative Byron Donalds, 44, R

Florida Representative Cory Mills, 42, R

Florida Representative Brian Mast, 42, R

Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, 40, R

Florida Representative Kat Cammack, 34, R

Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna, 33, R

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, 44, R

Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, 53, D

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, 35, D

Georgia Representative David Scott, 77, D

Georgia Representative Sanford D. Bishop Jr., 75, D

Georgia Representative Hank Johnson, 68, D

Georgia Representative Lucy McBath, 62, D

Georgia Representative Nikema Williams, 44, D

Georgia Representative Rick W. Allen, 71, R

Georgia Representative Earl L. ‘Buddy’ Carter, 65, R

Georgia Representative Andrew Clyde, 59, R

Georgia Representative Barry Loudermilk, 59, R

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Lauren Boebert reveals she has ‘peacefully parted ways’ with frisky Beetlejuice theatre https://latestnews.top/lauren-boebert-reveals-she-has-peacefully-parted-ways-with-frisky-beetlejuice-theatre/ https://latestnews.top/lauren-boebert-reveals-she-has-peacefully-parted-ways-with-frisky-beetlejuice-theatre/#respond Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:25:03 +0000 https://latestnews.top/lauren-boebert-reveals-she-has-peacefully-parted-ways-with-frisky-beetlejuice-theatre/ Lauren Boebert revealed she has ‘peacefully parted ways’ with her Aspen bar owner theatre date after the pair were caught on camera fondling each other and kicked out of a Denver performance of Beetlejuice. Speaking on Fox News on Friday night, the Colorado Congresswoman apologized to her constituents for her behavior.  ‘I messed up. I went on a date […]]]>


Lauren Boebert revealed she has ‘peacefully parted ways’ with her Aspen bar owner theatre date after the pair were caught on camera fondling each other and kicked out of a Denver performance of Beetlejuice.

Speaking on Fox News on Friday night, the Colorado Congresswoman apologized to her constituents for her behavior. 

‘I messed up. I went on a date night in I am a congresswoman and a public figure but believe it or not, I am human too. Obviously everyone is interested in my personal life in me going through a very difficult divorce,’ Boebert began.

‘It has certainly been taxing to have this experience broadcast before the whole world, something that was in the dark is certainly heartbreaking to watch to see and I have apologized to my constituents, and will continue to do so. 

‘All of those in Colorado who may have felt let down, I hear you and all I can do is promise to do better. I will live and lead with strength and grace with humility moving forward.’

Toe-curling footage showed Quinn Gallagher groping Boebert’s breasts as she in turn rubbed his crotch

Lauren Boebert has revealed she has 'peacefully parted ways' with an Aspen bar owner after the pair were caught on camera fondling each other at a Denver performance of Beetlejuice , and were kicked out of the theatre

Lauren Boebert has revealed she has ‘peacefully parted ways’ with an Aspen bar owner after the pair were caught on camera fondling each other at a Denver performance of Beetlejuice , and were kicked out of the theatre

Boebert's  beau, who was caught on camera fondling her breasts at a Beetlejuice musical in Denver

Boebert’s  beau, who was caught on camera fondling her breasts at a Beetlejuice musical in Denver

Boebert appeared on Fox News on Friday night speaking with Jesse Waters about her scandal

Boebert appeared on Fox News on Friday night speaking with Jesse Waters about her scandal

Footage also showed Boebert waving her hands, singing loudly, using flash photography and vaping before being aggressive with staff who removed her from the theater.

On Friday, Boebert denied being drunk at the time of the incident.

‘No, I was very excited about the actual musical. I’m a huge fan of Beetlejuice. Anyone should go and see the musical if it’s in your area and please let me know how it ends because I have yet to see the ending,’ she joked. 

‘It has been 20 years since I was on the dating scene and there were not infrared cameras back then watching my every move. It’s a lesson learned, as I said I’m truly humbled and apologize to my people and Colorado’s Third District,’ she went on.

‘It is my responsibility to bring levity to my constituents lives, never gravity.  Never should my actions burden those who I represent. It will work to only bring levity to them and bring as many solutions as possible. This whole week has been a total distraction.’

Asked whether she was still with her date, Quinn Gallagher, Boebert revealed how the pair had broken up.

‘I hope we stay friends for a long time, but he and I, we have peacefully parted ways. He’s a very nice man but right now, all future dates have been canceled with him and everyone else. I have work to do.’

Yet when DailyMail.com caught up with him in Aspen this week it seems that Gallagher may not have got that memo.

Lauren Boebert's boyfriend Quinn Gallagher refused to answer questions about their relationship status when DailyMail.com caught up with him in Aspen

Lauren Boebert’s boyfriend Quinn Gallagher refused to answer questions about their relationship status when DailyMail.com caught up with him in Aspen

Shortly after DailyMail.com's encounter with Gallagher, paced on the sidewalk opposite his Aspen bar and rushed to place a phone call

Quinn Gallagher

Shortly after DailyMail.com’s encounter with Gallagher, paced on the sidewalk opposite his Aspen bar and rushed to make a phone call 

Asked whether she was still with her date, Quinn Gallagher, a divorced father of a 16-year-old son, Boebert revealed how the pair had broken up

Asked whether she was still with her date, Quinn Gallagher, a divorced father of a 16-year-old son, Boebert revealed how the pair had broken up

Pictures obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com show Gallagher in his hometown on the outskirts of Aspen where he owns Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar

Pictures obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com show Gallagher in his hometown on the outskirts of Aspen where he owns Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar 

Seen for the first time since we revealed him to be Boebert’s ‘mystery man,’ Gallagher – who co-owns Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar in Aspen – remained tight lipped and smiled slightly when asked if he and Boebert had really broken up.

When pressed he responded: ‘I’m sorry I’m not in a position to say anything about that.’

As he walked away, the congresswoman’s then boyfriend then hastily placed what turned out to be a lengthy phone call.

During the evidently animated conversation that followed, he put his head in his hands and gestured in the air more than once. 

Dressed in plaid shirt and jeans, at times he paced on the sidewalk opposite his Aspen bar while at others he sat on a nearby park table.

He remained with his head down and engrossed in his phone, texting long after the call had finished.

Earlier this week it emerged that Gallagher, identified by DailyMail.com, was a registered Democrat whose bar hosted drag shows – which Boebert has described as immoral.

The 36-year-old grandmother said drag shows offend her Christian beliefs, tweeting: ‘Take your children to CHURCH, not drag bars.’ 

One source told DailyMail.com that Gallagher, 46, is a 'cool guy' whose relationship with Boebert had come as a shock primarily because of his liberal views

One source told DailyMail.com that Gallagher, 46, is a ‘cool guy’ whose relationship with Boebert had come as a shock primarily because of his liberal views 

Dressed in plaid shirt and jeans, at times the Rifle, Colorado native sat on a nearby park table

Dressed in plaid shirt and jeans, at times the Rifle, Colorado native sat on a nearby park table

The Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar in Aspen, co-owned by Gallagher, staged ‘a winter Wonderland Burlesque & Drag Show,’ according to social media posts.

Aspen Gay Ski Week hosted ‘an evening of cocktails, appetizers, and laughs’ at Hooch in January 2020 according to a Facebook post.

It is not clear when Gallagher and Boebert’s relationship became romantic, but the bar owner originally comes from the congresswoman’s hometown of Rifle, Colorado, and he still has family there.

It is just a stone’s throw from the controversial congresswoman’s home in Silt.

The controversial congresswoman had originally denied the happenings in the Denver theater claiming the vape smoke was actually from a fog machine and issued a sarcastic statement playing down the anger.

But she made a startling U-turn blaming her behavior on her ‘public and difficult divorce.’ 

‘The past few days have been difficult and humbling, and I’m truly sorry’ she wrote in a statement. 

‘There’s no perfect blueprint for going through a public and difficult divorce, which over the past few months has made a challenging personal time for me and my entire family.’ 

Boebert, 36, denied vaping - despite doing so in full public view, and on camera. Her spokesman said there had been 'a misunderstanding from someone sitting near her' who hadn't noticed the 'heavy fog machines and electronic cigarettes used during the play'

Boebert, 36, denied vaping – despite doing so in full public view, and on camera. Her spokesman said there had been ‘a misunderstanding from someone sitting near her’ who hadn’t noticed the ‘heavy fog machines and electronic cigarettes used during the play’

She also danced in her seat, to the annoyance of other theatre-goers - including the pregnant woman sitting behind her, who asked her to stop, and was called a 'sad and miserable woman'

She also danced in her seat, to the annoyance of other theatre-goers – including the pregnant woman sitting behind her, who asked her to stop, and was called a ‘sad and miserable woman’

Ushers were angered by Boebert taking selfies during the performance

Ushers were angered by Boebert taking selfies during the performance

Speaking about the controversy, she also blamed the media for drawing so much attention to her raucous behavior.

Boebert’s divorce from Jason, 36, her husband of 18 years and father to her four children, is ongoing after the couple’s shock split in May.

At the time Boerbert insisted that she had always been faithful throughout her marriage.

DailyMail.com revealed on Wednesday that Boebert, and Gallagher, a divorced father of a 16-year-old son, have been secretly dating for several months.

Surveillance footage from last Sunday’s incident shows Boebert, wearing a tight, low-cut gold dress and high heels, making a considerable fuss as she and Gallagher left – taking a selfie as she left the auditorium and angrily baring her teeth at staff.

She also gave ushers the finger. The Denver Post spoke to a pregnant woman who says she was sitting behind Boebert, but who was too scared to give her name for fear of MAGA-reprisals. 

The woman claims Boebert said ‘no,’ when asked to stop vaping, sang with her hands in the air, blew vape smoke at her, kissed her date and took repeated videos during the show. 

Boebert is also said to have told the complainer she was a ‘miserable’ person.

Boebert was seen arguing with staff as she was booted from the theatre

Boebert was seen arguing with staff as she was booted from the theatre 

Boebert is seen with Quinn Gallagher being kicked out of a touring performance of the musical 'Beetlejuice' over the weekend in Denver

Boebert is seen with Quinn Gallagher being kicked out of a touring performance of the musical ‘Beetlejuice’ over the weekend in Denver 

Boebert, who wore a tight gold dress, promptly left the theater with her man as they were escorted to the lobby

Boebert, who wore a tight gold dress, promptly left the theater with her man as they were escorted to the lobby

Boebert, who is at the beginning of her campaign for a third term representing Colorado's third Congressional District, made quite the scene Sunday night

Boebert, who is at the beginning of her campaign for a third term representing Colorado’s third Congressional District, made quite the scene Sunday night 

The eyewitness claims she asked to move seats in the intermission – and that staff at the theater said theirs wasn’t the only complaint about the erratic lawmaker. 

The woman also told the Post that Boebert’s lover Gallagher offered to buy them cocktails as a peace offering, which she had to decline because of her pregnancy.

An incident report noted the two received a warning at intermission about their behavior.

But five minutes into the second act, security officials received another complaint about a person being loud and recording the show.

‘They told me they would not leave,’ an usher said, according to the report.

‘I told them that they need to leave the theater and if they do not, they will be trespassing.

‘The patrons said they would not leave. I told them I would (be) going to get Denver Police. They said go get them.’

Afterwards, Boebert and her smartly-dressed date were caught on camera walking off through the empty nighttime streets of Denver.

Once outside Boebert’s indignation quickly dissipates as she holds her new lover’s hand, dances coquettishly and twirls for him in the street as they make their way through the city – a three-hour drive from Gallagher’s home near Aspen and even further from Boebert’s home in Silt, Colorado.



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From Big Ben in Peter Pan to the fairytale castle in Frozen: Disney reveals 30 real-world https://latestnews.top/from-big-ben-in-peter-pan-to-the-fairytale-castle-in-frozen-disney-reveals-30-real-world/ https://latestnews.top/from-big-ben-in-peter-pan-to-the-fairytale-castle-in-frozen-disney-reveals-30-real-world/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:07:12 +0000 https://latestnews.top/from-big-ben-in-peter-pan-to-the-fairytale-castle-in-frozen-disney-reveals-30-real-world/ To celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Walt Disney Company has opened its vaults to reveal a list of 30 locations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa that have inspired, and featured in, its films and theme parks over the past century. These locations and productions are presented in a series of paired photographs, so fans […]]]>


To celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Walt Disney Company has opened its vaults to reveal a list of 30 locations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa that have inspired, and featured in, its films and theme parks over the past century.

These locations and productions are presented in a series of paired photographs, so fans can compare the real-world attractions with how they’ve been reinterpreted and used by Disney’s filmmakers and designers. 

Examples include the Norwegian fortress that partly inspired the castle in Frozen, the Tudor estate that influenced the maze in Alice in Wonderland and the enchanting forest that informed the setting for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 

Research commissioned by The Walt Disney Company found that two in five (42 per cent) Brits are unaware that many Disney films and park attractions are based on real-world locations.

The study also found that when Brits were asked which UK locations they would like to see featured in future Disney films, the Lake District topped the list (14 per cent), followed by Loch Ness (10 per cent) and Edinburgh Castle (10 per cent).

Scroll down for all 30 pictures to see how incredible real-world places have had starring roles in Disney productions – and fired up the imaginations of its creative staff…

The Beast's castle in the 1991 Disney film Beauty and the Beast was inspired by Chateau de Chambord, an elegant landmark in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France that's known for its Renaissance architecture

The Beast’s castle in the 1991 Disney film Beauty and the Beast was inspired by Chateau de Chambord, an elegant landmark in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France that’s known for its Renaissance architecture

The filmmakers behind the 1994 Disney film The Lion King have said they were inspired by various landscapes in Africa, in particular the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, which is part of the Serengeti National Park. The iconic Pride Rock (picture one) in the animation - which symbolises the home of Simba - is not based on a specific real-life location, but it draws inspiration from the geological formations found across the continent, including those found in the Masai Mara National Reserve

The filmmakers behind the 1994 Disney film The Lion King have said they were inspired by various landscapes in Africa, in particular the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, which is part of the Serengeti National Park. The iconic Pride Rock (picture one) in the animation – which symbolises the home of Simba – is not based on a specific real-life location, but it draws inspiration from the geological formations found across the continent, including those found in the Masai Mara National Reserve

During a 1935 trip to the UK, Walt Disney visited Great Fosters, a Tudor-era manor house in Surrey. Many years later, when working on Alice in Wonderland, it’s likely that Walt recalled the English manor's topiary maze and used it to inform the maze that Alice gets lost within in the film, Disney reveals

During a 1935 trip to the UK, Walt Disney visited Great Fosters, a Tudor-era manor house in Surrey. Many years later, when working on Alice in Wonderland, it’s likely that Walt recalled the English manor’s topiary maze and used it to inform the maze that Alice gets lost within in the film, Disney reveals 

The design of Sleeping Beauty's Castle at the Disneyland Resort in California was partly influenced by Neuschwanstein Castle, which lies in the foothills of the Alps in Bavaria, Germany. The Disney castle, with its fairy-tale-like architecture, has been an iconic fixture of the park since it opened in 1955

The design of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at the Disneyland Resort in California was partly influenced by Neuschwanstein Castle, which lies in the foothills of the Alps in Bavaria, Germany. The Disney castle, with its fairy-tale-like architecture, has been an iconic fixture of the park since it opened in 1955

London's Big Ben appears in the opening scene of the 1953 film Peter Pan when Peter flies to Neverland with the Darling children. In the film, the children land on the big hand of the clock. The landmark also appeared in the 1961 animation One Hundred and One Dalmatians

London’s Big Ben appears in the opening scene of the 1953 film Peter Pan when Peter flies to Neverland with the Darling children. In the film, the children land on the big hand of the clock. The landmark also appeared in the 1961 animation One Hundred and One Dalmatians

Regent's Park, one of eight Royal Parks in London, appears in the 1961 animation One Hundred and One Dalmatians, serving as the location where the main canine characters Pongo and Perdita - and their owners Roger and Anita - meet for the first time. In the scene, the Dalmatians can be seen knocking Roger and Anita into the pond after their leads get tangled

Regent’s Park, one of eight Royal Parks in London, appears in the 1961 animation One Hundred and One Dalmatians, serving as the location where the main canine characters Pongo and Perdita – and their owners Roger and Anita – meet for the first time. In the scene, the Dalmatians can be seen knocking Roger and Anita into the pond after their leads get tangled 

Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway, is a historic 13th-century castle and fortress that was visited by the crew behind Disney's 2013 animation Frozen and ultimately provided some of the inspiration for Anna and Elsa's castle, Arendelle Castle, in the film. Disney says: 'Frozen took inspiration from Scandinavian culture... and Akershus Fortress evokes a sense of enchantment and [a] fairytale-like atmosphere, similar to the setting of the film'

Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway, is a historic 13th-century castle and fortress that was visited by the crew behind Disney’s 2013 animation Frozen and ultimately provided some of the inspiration for Anna and Elsa’s castle, Arendelle Castle, in the film. Disney says: ‘Frozen took inspiration from Scandinavian culture… and Akershus Fortress evokes a sense of enchantment and [a] fairytale-like atmosphere, similar to the setting of the film’ 

Wadi Rum, a desert valley in Jordan that's known for its towering rock formations and ancient rock carvings, was used as a backdrop for scenes in the 2019 live-action version of Aladdin

Wadi Rum, a desert valley in Jordan that’s known for its towering rock formations and ancient rock carvings, was used as a backdrop for scenes in the 2019 live-action version of Aladdin 

The island monastery of Skellig Michael, located off the coast of Ireland, served as a filming location in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In the film, Luke Skywalker can be seen living in exile on the island. The isle also went on to appear in the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The island monastery of Skellig Michael, located off the coast of Ireland, served as a filming location in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In the film, Luke Skywalker can be seen living in exile on the island. The isle also went on to appear in the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The quaint medieval Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany, with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses and fortified walls, proved a source of inspiration for the village in the 1940 film Pinocchio

The quaint medieval Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany, with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses and fortified walls, proved a source of inspiration for the village in the 1940 film Pinocchio 

The Black Forest region in southwest Germany, with its 'dark, mystical woods' and 'crystal clear streams', served as visual inspiration for the fairytale setting of the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney reveals

The Black Forest region in southwest Germany, with its ‘dark, mystical woods’ and ‘crystal clear streams’, served as visual inspiration for the fairytale setting of the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney reveals 

The island kingdom of Corona, the birthplace of Rapunzel in the 2010 film Tangled, is based on the tidal island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, France

The island kingdom of Corona, the birthplace of Rapunzel in the 2010 film Tangled, is based on the tidal island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, France

Ashdown Forest, situated in East Sussex, is the real-life inspiration for Hundred Acre Woods, the home of Winnie the Pooh and his friends in A.A. Milne's books, which were later turned into a Disney animation. Walt Disney discovered Pooh's whimsical misadventures through his daughter, Diane Disney Miller, and sought the screen rights as early as 1937, Disney reveals

Ashdown Forest, situated in East Sussex, is the real-life inspiration for Hundred Acre Woods, the home of Winnie the Pooh and his friends in A.A. Milne’s books, which were later turned into a Disney animation. Walt Disney discovered Pooh’s whimsical misadventures through his daughter, Diane Disney Miller, and sought the screen rights as early as 1937, Disney reveals

St Abbs village in Berwickshire, Scotland, was used as a filming location in Marvel’s smash hit 2019 movie, Avengers: Endgame. Disney notes that the village has since become a tourist hotspot, with Thor enthusiasts visiting St Abbs to see the filming location first-hand

St Abbs village in Berwickshire, Scotland, was used as a filming location in Marvel’s smash hit 2019 movie, Avengers: Endgame. Disney notes that the village has since become a tourist hotspot, with Thor enthusiasts visiting St Abbs to see the filming location first-hand

Italy's colourful Cinque Terre region served as the inspiration for the 2021 Disney and Pixar film Luca, which takes place in the fictional seaside town of Portorosso on the Italian Riviera. The region, meaning 'five lands' in Italian, encompasses the villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Disney added that the villages were used to 'capture the essence of Italian coastal life' in the film

Italy’s Cinque Terre region, famed for its colourful old buildings, served as the inspiration for the 2021 Disney and Pixar film Luca, which takes place in the fictional seaside town of Portorosso on the Italian Riviera. Cinque Terre encompasses the five villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Disney added that the villages were used to help ‘capture the essence of Italian coastal life’ in the film

London's iconic Liberty department store appears in Disney's 2021 film Cruella. In the film, Cruella is an aspiring fashion designer and gets a job at the department store, where she showcases her talent. Disney says: 'Her innovative designs catch the eye of the fashion world, resulting in this flagship store becoming a hugely influential location in the film'

London’s iconic Liberty department store appears in Disney’s 2021 film Cruella. In the film, Cruella is an aspiring fashion designer and gets a job at the department store, where she showcases her talent. Disney says: ‘Her innovative designs catch the eye of the fashion world, resulting in this flagship store becoming a hugely influential location in the film’

In the 1997 Disney animated film Hercules, Mount Olympus - which at 2,918m/9,573ft in height is the highest mountain in Greece - is depicted in animated form, reinterpreted in a fantastical fashion with swirls of clouds and shining golden architecture. It serves as the home of the Greek gods, including Hercules' father Zeus, in the film

In the 1997 Disney animated film Hercules, Mount Olympus – which at 2,918m/9,573ft in height is the highest mountain in Greece – is depicted in animated form, reinterpreted in a fantastical fashion with swirls of clouds and shining golden architecture. It serves as the home of the Greek gods, including Hercules’ father Zeus, in the film 

The airport battle sequence in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War took place on the tarmac at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. 'Shooting at a live, working airport on the scale that we needed to shoot is not an easy task,' explained Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios. 'There are many restrictions and you certainly can’t shoot explosions, car crashes and pyrotechnics'

The airport battle sequence in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War took place on the tarmac at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. ‘Shooting at a live, working airport on the scale that we needed to shoot is not an easy task,’ explained Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios. ‘There are many restrictions and you certainly can’t shoot explosions, car crashes and pyrotechnics’ 

The Croatian city of Dubrovnik partly inspired Prince Eric's castle in the 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid. Disney says: 'The city is known for its imposing medieval walls, red-roofed buildings, and seaside location, which inspired the castle's coastal setting and medieval architecture'

The Croatian city of Dubrovnik partly inspired Prince Eric’s castle in the 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid. Disney says: ‘The city is known for its imposing medieval walls, red-roofed buildings, and seaside location, which inspired the castle’s coastal setting and medieval architecture’ 

Aerial shots of Iceland's Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, known for its striking black sand and dramatic rock formations, were used in the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Aerial shots of Iceland’s Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, known for its striking black sand and dramatic rock formations, were used in the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 

The castle in Disney's 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is based on Alcazar de Segovia, a medieval castle in the Spanish city of Segovia. Disney says: 'The Alcazar's distinctive shape, with its turrets and steep roofs, bears a resemblance to the castle depicted in the film'

The castle in Disney’s 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is based on Alcazar de Segovia, a medieval castle in the Spanish city of Segovia. Disney says: ‘The Alcazar’s distinctive shape, with its turrets and steep roofs, bears a resemblance to the castle depicted in the film’

Forte di Bard, also known as Bard Fortress, is a historical fortress located in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. The site was used as a filming location in Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron, doubling as the facility where evil organization Hydra conducted experiments

Forte di Bard, also known as Bard Fortress, is a historical fortress located in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. The site was used as a filming location in Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, doubling as the facility where evil organization Hydra conducted experiments 

Gusteau's restaurant in 2007 flick Ratatouille was inspired by a variety of Parisian restaurants including Guy Savoy, Le Train Bleu (pictured), Taillevent and La Tour d’Argent. Production designer Harley Jessup said: 'We were inspired by several French restaurants but Gusteau’s is the most ornate restaurant of all. It’s filled with huge, gilded arches, ceiling murals and thick red drapes, and it’s palatial in scale, making it the perfect backdrop for tiny little Remy [the rat] to try to become a chef'

Gusteau’s restaurant in 2007 flick Ratatouille was inspired by a variety of Parisian restaurants including Guy Savoy, Le Train Bleu (pictured), Taillevent and La Tour d’Argent. Production designer Harley Jessup said: ‘We were inspired by several French restaurants but Gusteau’s is the most ornate restaurant of all. It’s filled with huge, gilded arches, ceiling murals and thick red drapes, and it’s palatial in scale, making it the perfect backdrop for tiny little Remy [the rat] to try to become a chef’

The team behind Disney and Pixar's Brave said the Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland were 'a key inspiration' for the 2012 film, acting as a backdrop in several scenes

The team behind Disney and Pixar’s Brave said the Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland were ‘a key inspiration’ for the 2012 film, acting as a backdrop in several scenes. The ancient site comprises a cross-shaped collection of stones that were erected 5,000 years ago 

The 2021 film Black Widow was partially filmed in Budapest. It sees Natasha Romanoff - or Black Widow - confront her past in the city and reunite with her estranged family. Disney says: 'The production filmed for two weeks in Budapest, from the streets to the top of the Exchange Palace, which once served as the Budapest Stock Exchange. Locations also included the Keleti (eastern) train station [and] the Nyugati (western) station underground.' Scarlett Johansson, who plays Natasha, said: 'We were able to use these iconic locations in a very practical way'

The 2021 film Black Widow was partially filmed in Budapest. It sees Natasha Romanoff – or Black Widow – confront her past in the city and reunite with her estranged family. Disney says: ‘The production filmed for two weeks in Budapest, from the streets to the top of the Exchange Palace, which once served as the Budapest Stock Exchange. Locations also included the Keleti (eastern) train station [and] the Nyugati (western) station underground.’ Scarlett Johansson, who plays Natasha, said: ‘We were able to use these iconic locations in a very practical way’

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris plays a significant role in Disney's 1996 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as the main character, Quasimodo, lives in the cathedral's bell tower. The cathedral is currently undergoing restoration works following a 2019 fire

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris plays a significant role in Disney’s 1996 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as the main character, Quasimodo, lives in the cathedral’s bell tower. The cathedral is currently undergoing restoration works following a 2019 fire

While dreaming up the fictional location of Wakanda for the 2018 film Black Panther, filmmakers 'looked to South Africa for inspiration, particularly the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (above) and the Drakensberg Mountains with their sweeping vistas and natural beauty', Disney reveals

While dreaming up the fictional location of Wakanda for the 2018 film Black Panther, filmmakers ‘looked to South Africa for inspiration, particularly the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (above) and the Drakensberg Mountains with their sweeping vistas and natural beauty’, Disney reveals

Illustrator Eyvind Earle was tasked with the production design for the 1959 film Sleeping Beauty. One of his sources of inspiration was the 15th-century manuscript 'The Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry', which features the Chateau of Saumur in central France. Disney says this means it may have inspired the castle of Princess Aurora's father, King Stefan, in the film

Illustrator Eyvind Earle was tasked with the production design for the 1959 film Sleeping Beauty. One of his sources of inspiration was the 15th-century manuscript ‘The Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry’, which features the Chateau of Saumur in central France. Disney says this means it may have inspired the castle of Princess Aurora’s father, King Stefan, in the film 

The Ear of Dionysius, a unique cave in Sicily known for its acoustics, was used as a filming location in the 2023 film Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. In the film, the cave is home to a secret tomb

The Ear of Dionysius, a unique cave in Sicily known for its acoustics, was used as a filming location in the 2023 film Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. In the film, the cave is home to a secret tomb 

St Paul's Cathedral has a key role in the 1964 Mary Poppins film - an elderly woman is seen feeding the birds outside the cathedral, as nanny Mary Poppins sings the classic 'Feed the Birds' song to the children in her care, Jane and Michael Banks. Disney says: 'This poignant moment emphasises the importance of compassion and charity, contrasting with the bustling city life surrounding the location'

St Paul’s Cathedral has a key role in the 1964 Mary Poppins film – an elderly woman is seen feeding the birds outside the cathedral, as nanny Mary Poppins sings the classic ‘Feed the Birds’ song to the children in her care, Jane and Michael Banks. Disney says: ‘This poignant moment emphasises the importance of compassion and charity, contrasting with the bustling city life surrounding the location’

THIRTY LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE THAT HAVE INSPIRED DISNEY FILMS AND PARKS OVER THE PAST 100 YEARS

UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 

1. Cruella, 2021: Liberty department store, London

2. One Hundred and One Dalmatians, 1961: Regent’s Park, London

3. Peter Pan, 1953: Big Ben, London

4. Mary Poppins, 1964: St Paul’s Cathedral, London

5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015: Skellig Michael, Republic of Ireland

6. Avengers: Endgame, 2019: St Abbs village, Scotland

7. Winnie the Pooh, 2011: Ashdown Forest, England

8. Brave, 2012: Calanais Standing Stones, Scotland

9. Alice in Wonderland, 1951: Great Fosters, England

FRANCE 

10. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1996: Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

11. Ratatouille, 2007: Le Train Bleu, Paris

12. Tangled, 2010: Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy

13. Beauty and the Beast, 1991: Chateau de Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire

14. Sleeping Beauty, 1959: Château de Saumur, Maine-et-Loire

SPAIN 

15. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937: Alcázar de Segovia, Spain

CROATIA 

16. The Little Mermaid, 1989: Dubrovnik

AFRICA 

17. Black Panther, 2018: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, South Africa

18. The Lion King, 1994: Masai Mara, Kenya 

GERMANY  

19. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937: The Black Forest

20. Pinocchio, 1940: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria

21. Sleeping Beauty castle at the Disneyland Resort, California: Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria

22. Captain America: Civil War, 2016: Leipzig/ Halle Airport

HUNGARY 

23. Black Widow, 2021: Budapest

ICELAND 

24. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 2016: Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

ITALY 

25. Avengers: Age of Ultron, 2015: Forte di Bard, Aosta Valley

26. Luca, 2021: Cinque Terre

27. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, 2023: Ear of Dionysius, Sicily

GREECE 

28. Hercules, 1997: Mount Olympus

NORWAY  

29. Frozen, 2013: Akershus Fortress, Oslo

JORDAN 

30. Aladdin, 2019: The Wadi Rum desert

Source: Disney 



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