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Kevin can zipline to his backyard treehouse to foil the robbers. We restrict the limit a household can buy in order to be fair to all of our fans. If you’ve already reached that limit through previous orders your entire order may be cancelled. It was darker here, and my eyes didn’t adjust right away, but as soon as I had been sat down I felt something large and soft bump against my right shoulder.

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Other bits of décor include the front door, “feather trap” fan, grandfather clock, and dining room table and chairs. The clock feels like it could be re-homed into almost any LEGO family setting. Note the uneaten plate of “highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese” on the table, too. The dining area on the right side of the first floor has a short set of stairs in front of an oddly open gap instead of windows.

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The LEGO Ideas Home Alone set is instantly recognisable, perfectly capturing the grand McCallister family home, and is also packed with features that tell the story of Kevin’s holiday antics. As well as the exterior, the interior layout is true to the movie and includes the ground and first floor, kitchen, basement and attic. A new opening mechanism opens up the house for full enjoyment; the walls separate in the middle to open sideways and fully reveal the interior, while the roof also opens upwards. In addition, the set comes complete with the main characters of the movie in LEGO minifigure form, including; Kevin, robbers Harry and Marv, the old man Marley – and Kevin’s mum Kate.

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Lego's 'Home Alone' House Opens To Reveal Kevin's Traps For The Wet Bandits.

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And here’s a zoomed out shot of the dining room, which also shows off the statuette, that revolves in sync with the Michael Jordan cutout train. Tucked in the corner of the dining room is the large fan, ready to blow a giant pile of feathers into intruders. Each floor can also be easily separated, allowing you to access and peek into each room and section of the house from above, just like a modular. In the back of the van is a crate with a pearl gold trophy and tap – loot from the houses that the Wet Bandits have hit.

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Buzz’s bedroom is also awash in what I assume are Home Alone 2 Easter eggs, including a heart-in-a-safe and a stickered toy catalog for Duncan’s Toy Chest. There’s also a super-hero poster on the door For Oleksii Storozhuk no.1 – that’s got to mean something, too, right? Also in the room are Buzz’s BB-gun and a framed picture of his girlfriend, a joke that really hasn’t aged well. Pulling on it removes a supporting rod under the hinged shelves, letting them fall forward. When locked in place there’s a bit of droop to the top shelf, but it’s not super-noticeable. Construction starts on the McCallister home with a solid foundation that contains some simple Technic gearing.

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Coolness [4] – Very impressed to see a licensed LEGO Ideas set that doesn’t hold back. 90s nostalgia is also trendy right nowKeepability [3] – Licensed LEGO Ideas sets usually hold their value well, and Home Alone has a special place in many people’s Christmas memories, so I can see this set ageing well. Fans of the beloved Pixar movie Up will want to get their hands on this Lego set. Included in the 598-piece kit is the front of the house from the film, four interior rooms, several balloons, accessories, and three minifigures, including Carl Fredricksen, Russell, and Dug.

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Inside the rubbish bin, is a stickered tile with Kevin’s flight tickets hidden inside. To lean in on the Christmas vibe, there are Christmas string lights strewn across the front, as well as festive wreaths on the door and lamps. The dining room is decorated with a wreath and candles, but man, I hate those chairs. These chairs have an interesting build technique, but the execution is just awful.

Also included is a microfigure trophy to stand in for the problematic “Lawn Jockey” statue that keeps getting hit by the Little Nero’s Pizza delivery guy in the movie. The van is well designed, but that crate of loot is a little hard to get in and out of the back. It can be done, but it can end up a little more dramatic than probably intended.

Some of the stickers don’t take advantage of the foil, but things like the refrigerator door and mirror certainly are improved by it. Uploaded to YouTube on April 25, this cute and impressive Lego recreation was made by YouTuber Lego Crow and they claim it’s their “biggest project yet! ” And I believe them, as this video features practically every moment and detail from the original housebuilding scene from RDR 2. Actually … yeah, in a kind of basic, existence-precedes-essence way. The experience and its design are pretty minimalist, so you’re forced to think a lot about your body moving through a narrative-free, contextless space.

There’s a neat play feature built into it, where the iron is placed in a chute on the upper kitchen level – flicking a lever, drops it downstairs, flying into Marv’s face to inflict some pretty serious burns. In many ways, it sets the stage the build, making you feel like you’re about to commence building all the booby traps, and getting the house ready for the Wet Bandits. There’s a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a (stickered) digital alarm clock, and a printed 1×1 popcorn box brick. The lamp is also a fun design, with a 2×2 flower as part of the shade.

On the opposite side of the level, the bathroom set is coming together. The callbacks here are a wrapped toothbrush, silver-foil stickered mirror, and a bottle of shaving balm. From the back there are a few necessary concessions – the big hole in the dining room wall that we mentioned earlier, some Technic connection points around that gap, and the plunger knob at the top of the stairs.

The front of the home is built on hinged panels allowing access to the interior. A line of inset shots along the bottom call out some of the movie moments you can recreate, as well as showcasing that the different floors are modular. The minifigures shown in the main photo complete the cast, with Kevin’s mom arriving at long last. The build is fun and engaging, with plenty of play features all too often bypassed by other “adult” LEGO offerings lately.

The Treehouse is pretty simple, with a skull and crossbones flag hanging. I was really impressed by the use of droid arms for the ladder. To really illustrate how large the McCallister House is, here’s the set sandwiched in between the Modular Police Station and Santa’s Visit. Marv’s alternate face, with an iron burned on his face is just perfect, and contender for one of the best minifigure faces of 2021. Last but certainly not least we have Marv Murchins and Harry Lime minifigures. Self-styled as the Wet Bandits, these two bumbling thieves are the true stars of the Home Alone franchise, and provide the comic-relief as their hair-brained scheme to rob the McCallister House comes undone.

My 5 year old has been having a blast both with the set, and I also used this as an opportunity to introduce the movie to her, which she thoroughly enjoys thanks to the family-friendly physical humour. Here’s a look at the basement, and the furnace, which at first is something that terrifies Kevin, but as he builds his courage, by the end of the movie, he is no longer afraid of it. It has a travel guide to New York, with the Statue of Liberty on it, as well as a personal Easter Egg to designer Antica Bracanov – who hails from Croatia, and wanted to subtly incorporate the Dalmatia region into the build. The kitchen is stuffed to the brim with references, with pizza boxes from Little Nero’s pizza, and a refrigerator with magnets and postcards on it. You’ll also be able to spot Buzz’s tarantula, which is freakishly large when compared to the minifigures! Buzz’s room upstairs is packed with a heap of detail – I love this nod to Duncan’s Toy Chest, the New York toy store from Home Alone 2 on his desk.

Where both minifigures shine is in the alternate face department – where Kevin has his signature “shocked” face, and Kate has her “I just left my son Home Alone” look, where she darts up from her seat on the plane. Here’s Kevin and his mum, Kate, who famously left Kevin behind and only realised midway on the flight to Paris. Both minifigures are decent representations of their on-screen counterparts, relying on their outfits instead of face prints to bring them to life. I REALLY like Home Alone’s instruction manual, and consider the creative and design direction to be one of the best of the LEGO for Adults. Unlike typical LEGO instruction manuals which have the set photo on the front, we’re instead treated to Kevin McCallister’s hand-drawn battle plan – lovingly re-created of course. At 3,955-pieces, and with a sticker price of US$250 / AU$400, the LEGO Home Alone set is a sizable set, amongst the biggest released in 2021, and is a satisfyingly complete homage to the classic Macaulay Culkin film.

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A major story of 2021 is how well LEGO have innovated minifigure designs (see Queer Eye), but Kevin and Kate McCallister are pretty basic. I do like Kate’s brown power suit, with the large shirt collars that just scream late 80s and early 90s fashion. Most of the stickers are fairly easy to apply and small, with the exception of the OH-KAY plumbing van ones, which you’ll need deft hands to align. Measure website performance and ensure correct website behaviors for visitors, including retention of user settings and preferences. Marv, as we’ve noted already, has probably the wildest dual-expression head LEGO has ever produced. The “smushed by an iron” look is so iconic, though, that I suspect graphic designer Kirsten Bay Nielsen probably didn’t have too much trouble getting it past management.

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Alone doesn’t try to teach you how to feel, at least in most of the rooms. Most of the discomfort is self-generated, which means it’s harder to shake. I know that my friends love me for me and would never comment on the state of my house or say anything to hurt my feelings. They're here to see me and my family so we can catch up and have a nice time together.

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ALONE is a site-specific, immersive and artistic exploration of fear, loneliness and self preservation. It’s a thirty minute walkthrough experience which you may only enter alone, and where you become a willing victim to your own inner demons. Borrowing the structure of a typical haunted house, but ditching the blood, guts and psychotic clowns with chainsaws, ALONE explores the deepest regions of the bizarre, and places you as a participant in your own nightmare. So I've decided that the next time my friends come over, they'll be greeted with a "Hello" followed by a "Come in, it's great to see you". We'll step over the Lego, cars and trains, leave the kids to go wild, and just enjoy being together.

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The remaining bags are packed loose, creating a suitably chaotic unboxing experience. The grouping does help to split up the large quantity of part bags included in the set, and the secondary box helps keep the instructions from getting too banged up in transit. The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. Now in brick form for the first time, the LEGO Ideas Home Alone set is based on a design submitted to the LEGO Ideas platform by 28-year-old Alex Storozhuk from Ukraine.

The record player turntable works well, although it’s spaced a bit too far back from the windows to really be seen when the outer walls are closed. As noted earlier, the extra rooms aren’t really movie-accurate in positioning, but they don’t feel out of place. Having them as a removable sub-building also means you can display your set in a shallower area, if you store this bit somewhere else.

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If you don’t fall in the above categories, this is a good set, just not great. Little things like the lack of arm printing, and no alternate face for Harry just feel like wasted opportunities. In going too large (too squeeze as much in), the LEGO McCallister House creates an awkward conundrum – integrating it into your LEGO displays. Its comically large dimensions, especially when placed alongside Winter Village or even Modulars necessitates that you display it as a standalone model, to truly allow it to shine.

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Here’s a look at the upper level of the house, with Buzz’s room on the right, a large and spacious hallway, and Kevins’ parents bedroom on the left, complete with ensuite bathroom. Speaking of which, here’s a look at the entrance, which has a lovely arch and pillars above the front door, with the McCallister “M” welcome mat. Here’s a look at the back which has the extension out the back, for the kitchen and basement.

The van has a removable roof rack with pipes, an opening rear door, and a bench-seat built for two. There’s also a removable box of golden loot (a trophy and a kitchen faucet) to add a bit of story value. Every room is packed with details from the movie, such as the after-shave lotion from “The Scream” bathroom scene, Buzz’s pet tarantula, the robbers’ van, the paint cans used to knock them down, and the treehouse with zipline. Other features include the fireplace, Christmas tree, a toy train, grandfather clock, dining table and record player.

Sure, it looks like a horror film as Kevin’s demonic visage is warped by the sticker, but at least LEGO didn’t make me deal with a mostly naked Kevin minifigure made just for this scene, too. The kitchen set is compressed a bit, but still contains all they key elements, plus a few. The blowtorch trap by the door is present, as is the TV/VCR combo playing “Angels With Filthy Souls”. Kevin’s imaginary foe of the basement furnace gets a lot of love, too. The build here is suitably menacing, with a light-brick providing a hellish glow when the top grate/mouth is pushed down.

This is where the kitchen/basement sub-building will connect much later on. It’s standard practice for LEGO to often include an extra copy of pieces that are likely to go missing during construction. Thanks to the wide array of elements in this set, you’ll be treated to a pretty big pile of swag this time around. (The 1×2 Technic brick shown here isn’t an extra; it snuck into the wrong pile during photography.)  It’s a nice little perk, as these parts are great for custom building. The two sticker sheets are full of the single-use movie details that it didn’t make sense for LEGO to convert to printed elements. The first sheet has a plethora of family portraits, a great meta-LEGO joke (more on that in a bit), and other key details like a string of firecrackers and a bowl of mac-n-cheese.

And trying to keep the house neat and tidy all of the time just feels like a bit of a waste of my time anyway. The LEGO Group has revealed their fan-designed set based on the house from Home Alone just in time for the holidays. If you’re a massive Home Alone fan, and want to reignite your sense of nostalgia for the quintessential family-friendly 90s Christmas movie, you will love every bit of this set. Later on, Kevin has mocked up a holiday party to confuse the Wet Bandits.

I turned and was immediately face-to-face with a life-size ET doll. And I cannot tell you why, but in that moment I felt the entire bottom of my stomach drop away, and I screamed. Anyway, to my surprise, it turns out not everything exists to be conquered. Colder weather can put a LEGO lover in a brick-clicking mood, thanks to all of the events, conventions, and gifting holidays that pop up around this time of year. If you love the Home Alone movies, and appreciate all things 90s nostalgia, or want to introduce your young kids to Home Alone, and give them a satisfyingly large playset for Christmas, I highly recommend the set. Home Alone is best as a family movie, and similarly, this set is best appreciated by kids and children, who will appreciate the numerous play opportunities, rooms, and furniture.

Later, Kevin drags his sled indoors for a bit of downhill action.

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Teams who have senior UX designers can more easily unify product and engineering personnel behind a product design that caters to target audiences. This could result in a product that performs well with users, making senior UX designers crucial contributors to customer retention and business success. There’s no getting around this one, but it’s deeper than just being able to produce really good designs.

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We will create a reference sample of normal concrete and compare those results to the samples created with the carbon nanofibers. This will help solve the given problem and give us a better understanding of which concrete sample is more effective.

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The Industry Review Panel meets at the end of Cpr E/Cyb E/E E/S E 492, to evaluate the final prototypes, as well as the design process, and to provide constructive criticism to the Senior Design Committee. In this health climate and staffing shortage, we are asking a lot of our clinical staff. Creating relaxing staff lounges for them to stay healthy mentally and physically is top of mind for many Senior Living providers.

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The team must interact with the customer weekly as they plan the project to be sure that the goals they set are relevant to the industrial problem. The skills of negotiating, project planning, presenting, adjusting to changing conditions, and writing reports are all needed in the workplace, but often are not sufficiently taught to undergraduate engineers. At Cal State LA, our students complete their senior year ready to hit the ground running in a business environment. Senior Living communities today must provide a higher-caliber level of amenities and interiors to satisfy increasingly savvy residents. Fundamental designs related to daily services are evolving to improve the user experience. An exceptional senior living community should feel, to its residents, like home.

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By making mechanical testing more affordable at just under $400, this solution aims to increase the accessibility and availability of testing resources within the department. The objective of this project is to develop a vibration absorber for Morgan Hall North to reduce the structural vibrations the building experiences during wind-induced loading. To address this problem, we developed two tuned liquid column dampers to increase the overall damping the building experiences under its first mode of vibration. By increasing the damping of the structure, a reduction in perceivable vibrations occurs, improving both occupant safety and comfort levels in the building. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the tuned liquid column dampers, a 1/50 scaled model was built to represent Morgan Hall North, with tuned liquid column dampers 3D printed and installed on the roof of the structure.

As part of our bachelor's degree program, students form teams to take on a senior design challenge. These team projects involve creating or improving commercial products or industrial processes. To complete the project, students use classroom knowledge to integrate concepts, apply theories, and construct a prototype or process. Bucknell University College of Engineering students learn by doing, experimenting and interacting with others.

Finally, once we are aligned on a way forward, we Deliver by refining our work through to completion. Once articulated in the Define phase, we brainstorm possibilities and Develop our ideas, conceptually and concretely. To design a respite for staff, add a recliner or sleeper sofa in addition to traditional tables and chairs. Provide ample charging ports for personal electronics so staff can connect with family and friends during their breaks. Whether you’re replacing one piece of furniture or refreshing an entire room, our design consultants can help you coordinate your new and existing furnishings for a look that makes an impression. In 2020 and 2021, the most-used furnishings were located in resident rooms, where residents spend most of their time.

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Using accelerometers, peak acceleration reduction was recorded to demonstrate the effectiveness of the tuned liquid column dampers. Rock Sat-C is a program for students to design, build, and fly a sounding rocket experiment on a Terrier-Improved Orion sounding rocket (100 km apogee). Each experiment is contained in a canister that is about 10 inches in diameter by about 10 inches tall. This year, the team is working to develop a system to gather data to study solar flares in more detail. Additionally, two single degree of freedom passive vibration dampers were designed.

Along the way, you’ll complete projects that can be incorporated into a UX portfolio at the end of the program in order to showcase your capabilities to future employers. Senior Design at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at is the pinnacle of engineering education at NC State. Each year, our seniors participate in their respective Senior Design Courses, in which students design, manufacture and build a variety of senior design projects.

If, like me, you insist on shooting at the native resolutions of each lens, gaining a 12x zoom but losing a 5x zoom may not be the outcome you’re looking for. It’s worth adding that most other iPhone 16 leaks have pointed to mechanical buttons, so, again, it could be accurate on component detail but not the year. The report says the capacitive elements will be on both sides of the phone, with volume switches on one side, presumably with the Action button as well. The other side of the iPhone currently only has one button, the Side Button, which is used to turn the phone on and off. When Apple releases its next iPhones, the iPhone 16 series, it could have a different design, with physical buttons replaced by capacitive ones, a new report has said.

Our program is made possible by the generous donations and support of our corporate and government sponsors and our project partners. Through the help of these institutions and individuals, Cal State LA ECST offers our students a valuable capstone senior design experience as they graduate and embark on professional careers or graduate studies. Senior design projects arise from real-world challenges, so each one is different.

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While most mehndi designs are focused on the front of the hand, don’t forget about the back! Create a stunning back hand design that is sure to turn heads. These designs can be intricate and detailed or simple and elegant, depending on your personal style.

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Look for a high-quality paste that doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals or synthetic dyes. Natural henna is safe for your skin and will give you better results than its synthetic counterpart. Are you tired of the same old mehndi designs and looking for something unique? We have compiled a list of mehndi design ideas that will add a distinctive touch to your henna art. Arabic mehndi designs are known for their bold and intricate patterns, with plenty of negative space to create a dramatic effect. Try a combination of curls, dots, and swirls to create an intricate and elegant design.

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When you are finally done, you can start the overdoing with henna to cover the lines made with the pen. Talking about the list of easy Mehandi designs, these would top the list. These are nothing but flowers and leaves forming blocks and spiralled circles filling whatever gaps are there.

We love this lotus motif and jail mehndi design on the back of the hand!

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The combination of these elements results in an elegant and beginner-friendly henna design that showcases both artistry and simplicity. These intricate designs feature shapes like squares, circles, and triangles, showcasing precision and symmetry in their execution. Geometric motifs not only add a modern touch but also bring a unique elegance to traditional mehndi patterns.

Allowing the henna to set for vibrant colors is essential. Consider the color choice carefully, as different hues can emphasize the beauty of the flowers and enhance the overall design. Browse through the site to find vendors for your wedding. Explore wedding inspiration & ideas and our very popular wedding blog to prepare for your wedding following latest trends. This mehndi design is dominant in dot work which is one of the easiest ways to make any mehndi design. Adding glitters or gemstone adds a distinct look to your design by making it look attractive.

This design is suitable for all family festivals and functions, plus you may apply this on your backhands and palms. So, pair this design with ethnic wear or indo-western attire and jewelry to enhance the appearance and look. This henna pattern is one of the Mehandi Designs for Beginner and is inspired by Mughal Mehndi motifs. It is elementary and evergreen among most teenagers, girls, and even adults as it appears most extravagant on applying over the backhand. However, it requires minimum times as is an effortless design with small and medium-size Paisley combos, joined with full and half pattern pretty flowers.

Geometric and floral patterns offer versatility and appeal to many. The Mehndi night celebration is a special time when friends and family gather to apply these intricate designs, turning it into a form of joyful art. Understanding the symbolism in Mehndi adds depth to its beauty and cultural significance. To sum up, understanding mehndi design prices is like unraveling a beautiful tapestry of art and economics. By considering factors like design complexity, body part price tiers, and hourly rates, you can determine the cost of your desired henna design. Henna artists typically charge between $15 to $75 per hand for intricate designs.

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It is a simple yet impactful design that starts with a circle at the center of the palm and develops from there. If you are looking for an easy flower mehndi design, then this is an amazing option. Lotus, leafs, intricate patterns and open spaces are the key features of this gorgeous mehndi.

All the patterns are done very intricately and they look unique. Simply draw a basic floral design in between the palm and cover the rest of the hand with a spacious line pattern. Adding tiny dots in between will further increase the visual aesthetics. On the fingers too, the pattern is identical and more about lines and simple flower motifs. The USP of this design lies in its simplicity and mini empty spaces. Composed of the most traditional mehendi patterns like paisleys, mandalas, leaves and pearl drops, this simple mehendi design is simply beautiful.

Thick floral motifs all over the hand look simple yet attractive. However, if you are looking for complex and intricate mehndi designs, then do check out our guide as we list 51 mehndi for kids. If you’re looking for a very easy and simple mehndi design, then this heart mehndi design is for you. The simple hearts are drawn from the wrist to the finger minimizing the size of this element. This mesh mehndi design is a perfect party design to go for. The jaal with minute dots and a floral circle attaching both the mesh is a pattern of the backhand is gorgeous.

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Leg Day can now move from the gym to the park, home, work . MonkeyFeet’s portability puts no limits on where you train. If (like many) you are lacking selection when it comes to training your lower body in your home gym, Monkey Feet are an inexpensive option to bring into your gym that won’t take up a lot of space. For most people with the space and the budget, a leg curl/leg extension machine would be preferred, but that’s not for everyone.

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At half strength, he uses every piece of gym equipment imaginable to get his leg back in shape. The mission at California Animal Rehabilitation is to use a gentle, integrative approach to lead the way in maximizing pets’ comfort through all life stages. Fueled by empathy, passion, and respect, the dedicated CARE team advocates for pets while educating our community. Row House is more than just a workout; it's about people, connection, strength and community. Lay a dumbbell on the floor and close the clamp around the dumbbell handle by unfolding the device. If you were to describe it to someone who has never seen it, you wouldn’t be far off to say that it is a snowboard binding with a clamp for dumbbells on the heel.

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The binding folds in half, meaning the heel support folds forward down to the toe. When it is folded forward, it opens up the circular clamp underneath the heel allowing you to place a dumbbell in the clamp. There is a lot of plastic being used, but in a situation like this, plastic works. The strap seems like the weak point, but after about a year, there are no signs of wear and tear. Animal House also sells replacement straps as well as larger sizes.

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Try laying on your back and giving some leg raises a go! Or snag two and use them while hanging from a pull-up bar. Do a few bicycles or leg extensions and feel your core engage!

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Ranch House Plans & Rambler House Plans Simple Ranch House Blueprint

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• What makes a house a Ranch style?
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In terms of style-specific design elements, Ranch floor plans are known for their simple, clean lines and practicality. These single story house plans often feature open-concept living spaces, with a focus on function and comfort. Many Ranch homes also feature traditional materials such as brick, stone, and wood, which help to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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It became popular during the post-World War II era and has remained a prevalent housing style today. The Designer grants you permission to use the copyrighted design (hereafter referred to as “Design”) for the construction of Your, or Your clients’ structure, subject to the following terms and conditions. This license is exclusive to the end user(s) listed below and may NOT be sold or transferred to any other user. Permission to use this design is limited to the construction of one (1) structure. In rural or suburban areas where land availability isn't a constraint, you can find sprawling Ranch homes that exceed these sizes.

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Excavating and laying a foundation is a significant part of any building, and the larger the foundation, the more material and labor is required. Please get to know our Ranch style house plans with an endless variety of features, floor plan layouts, and accompanying architectural styles. While the traditional ranch style is known for its simple, rectangular shape, ranch homes can be customized to suit individual preferences and needs.

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It's worth noting that these houses were designed to emphasize casual, family-friendly living. They are typically built on a slab foundation, eliminating the need for stairs, making them a popular choice for individuals with mobility concerns or those who prefer single-level living. This home style continues to be favored for its practicality and timeless appeal. Designers are looking back to original ranch plans as inspiration for versatile single-story homes – and in many cases, luxurious homes. They offer cost-effective square footage and open and harmonious common areas well-suited for entertaining and everyday living without stairs. In the United States, most Ranch house plans average between 1,000-2,200 square feet in size.

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If any provision of this license agreement is held to be invalid, the remainder of this agreement shall continue in full force and effect. From in-depth articles about your favorite styles and trends to additional plans that you may be interested in. There are deep plans available for lots that go further back and wide plans available for lots that are the opposite. Most concrete block (CMU) homes have 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 exterior walls on the 2nd story.

What makes a house a Ranch style?

Ranch-style houses often feature attached garages and are designed to facilitate easy access to the outdoors. This might be through sliding glass doors leading onto a patio or large windows allowing plenty of natural light. Bedrooms and bathrooms are usually located on one side of the house, allowing for a division of public and private spaces. Personal needs and preferences play a significant role when determining a "good" size for Ranch style house plans.

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The popular California Ranch (original name), or Rambler (another name), featured a long rectangular shape with a shallow-pitched hip roof that extended across a garage. These were a comfortable size – typically three bedrooms and two baths – contained on one floor. In the 1980s and ’90s, this style lost ground to multi-story “McMansion” style housing trends, with buyers and builders adding more square footage per plot of land. Ranch house plans are a classic American architectural style that originated in the early 20th century.

Another key feature of ranch style homes is their use of natural materials, such as wood, stone, and brick. These materials are often used to create a sense of warmth and character, with exposed wooden beams, stone fireplaces, and brick accents adding to the home's overall charm. Larger Ranch homes usually fall between 2,000 to 3,000 square feet for those needing more space. These homes have three to four bedrooms, two or more bathrooms, and larger living areas. All house plans and images on DFD websites are protected under Federal and International Copyright Law.

These houses typically include low, straight rooflines or shallow-pitched hip roofs, an attached garage, brick or vinyl siding, and a porch. Ranch house plans are typically single-story structures with an extended, low profile. They are characterized by their simple, open layouts, which often include large living areas that flow into the dining and kitchen spaces without interrupting walls or doors. Modern ranch home plans combine the classic look with present-day amenities and have become a favored house design once again.

These homes often have an open concept central living area that includes a large living room, dining room, and kitchen, which provide a space for family and guests to gather and socialize. By featuring these large windows and sliding glass doors, plenty of natural light streams through and there is a stronger connection to the outdoors. These homes may have a patio or outdoor living space that allows for easy enjoyment of the surrounding landscape. With expansive backyards and patios, these homes are perfect for those who enjoy spending time outdoors, hosting gatherings, or simply relaxing in the fresh air. The open layout of ranch houses also allows for easy integration between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing a seamless transition and enhancing the overall livability of the home.

The new generation of ranch style homes offers more “extras” and layout options. Ranch-style homes typically offer an expansive, single-story layout, with sizes commonly ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet. As stated above, the average Ranch house plan is between the 1,500 to 1,700 square foot range, generally offering two to three bedrooms and one to two bathrooms. Secondly, the expansive roof of a Ranch-style home is typically more costly due to the greater surface area compared to multi-story dwellings of the same total square footage. Roofs are a significant cost in home construction, both in terms of materials and labor, which is why a seemingly simple Ranch house plan can cost the same as a more complex 2-story modern farmhouse plan to build.

One of the key advantages of a ranch style house plan is their practicality and accessibility. With all living spaces on a single level, these homes are ideal for individuals of all ages and abilities. The absence of stairs eliminates barriers and allows for easy navigation, making ranch houses a great choice for families with young children or individuals with mobility issues. Additionally, the single-story layout provides excellent opportunities for natural lighting, as large windows can be incorporated throughout the home. One of the defining features of ranch style house plans is their use of open floor plans, which create a sense of spaciousness and flow throughout the home.

Ranch House Plans, Rambler Floor Plans & Rancher Designs

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• Why Ranch Style Houses Are So Popular Now
• How many square feet is an average Ranch house?
• Ranch House Plans
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Overall, ranch house plans offer a sense of simplicity, functionality, and comfort, with their emphasis on open floor plans, natural materials, and connection to the outdoors. With their classic style, timeless appeal, and emphasis on functionality, ranch-style homes remain a beloved architectural style in the modern era. Whether you're looking to build a new home or renovate an existing one, a ranch house plan may be the perfect home for those seeking a spacious and inviting living space that is both practical and stylish.

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Reproductions of the illustrations or working drawings by any means is strictly prohibited. No part of this electronic publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form by any means without prior written permission of Direct From The Designers. While Ranch house plans and farmhouses may look alike and have many similarities, some differences set them apart. A Ranch-style house, also known as a Rancher or a rambler, is a particular architectural style of a residential building that originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

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Another key feature of ranch style homes is their use of natural materials, such as wood, stone, and brick. These materials are often used to create a sense of warmth and character, with exposed wooden beams, stone fireplaces, and brick accents adding to the home's overall charm. Larger Ranch homes usually fall between 2,000 to 3,000 square feet for those needing more space. These homes have three to four bedrooms, two or more bathrooms, and larger living areas. All house plans and images on DFD websites are protected under Federal and International Copyright Law.

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Why Ranch Style Houses Are So Popular Now

In recent years, Ranch style house plans have undergone a resurgence in popularity, with many homeowners seeking a functional and versatile living space. Modern updates to these classic styles often feature contemporary finishes, larger windows, and open-concept living spaces, while still retaining the traditional elements that make Ranch house designs so iconic. They offer all of the conveniences of casual modern-day living without any fuss or frills and come in all different sizes—from two to five bedrooms—depending on the size of the lot. Outdoor living spaces can easily be incorporated into the design with front porches, decks and patios accessed by sliding glass doors. One of the biggest advantages of a Ranch style is the opportunity to age in place with all of the home’s living space conveniently located on one level with a single story layout.

Some architectural purists argue that these homes lack the depth and complexity of other styles, while others see them as a symbol of suburban sprawl and conformity. Nevertheless, Ranch house plans remain a beloved and enduring architectural style, with a rich history and a bright future. Browse our collection of ranch home designs below to find the perfect home for your needs. To add square footage to a one-story ranch, explore adding a lower-level basement. Building on a basement rather than a slab foundation increases livable and storage space. The primary suite is typically on the main level, but the basement space allows more bedrooms to be built.

Ranch House Plans

A Ranch-style house is also commonly known as a "rambler" or "Rancher." These single-story homes are designed for simple, horizontal living, often with open floor plans and easy access to outdoor spaces. They became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, and you can still find them in many suburban neighborhoods today. The ranch house plan style, also known as the American ranch or California ranch, is a popular architectural style that emerged in the 20th century.

Low-slung, sprawling homes attract many homeowners with asymmetrical shapes, commonly configured in an L or U-shape design. Their exterior features generally highlight excellent curb appeal with minimal architectural embellishments, making Ranch style homes the affordable choice to build. Additionally, Ranch style house plans with an open floor plan encourage an intimate family environment and single-level living for comfortable aging in place. One of the most notable architectural features of Ranch house plans is their single-story floor plan. These homes often feature long, low-pitched roofs, with a horizontal orientation that helps to blend in with the surrounding landscape. Many Ranch homes also feature large windows, which allow for ample natural light and provide a connection to the outdoors.

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Ranch homes are typically characterized by a low, horizontal design with a simple, straightforward layout that emphasizes functionality and livability. These homes typically feature an open and spacious layout, with rooms flowing seamlessly into one another, creating an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. The cost of building Ranch style house plans can be higher than other styles of homes due to several factors. Firstly, the large, single-story layout requires a larger foundation, which can significantly increase construction costs.

These homes were popularized during the post-World War II era, when the demand for affordable housing and suburban living was on the rise. Ranch-style homes quickly became a symbol of the American Dream, with their simple yet functional design and comfortable, family-friendly floor plans. From a simple design to an elongated, rambling layout, Ranch house plans are often described as one-story floor plans brought together by a low-pitched roof.

Homeowners have the flexibility to add extra wings, expand the square footage, or incorporate various architectural elements to create a unique and personalized living space. Our collection of plans includes homes with modern amenities while pulling some style inspiration from the classic ranch. Whether searching for an affordable, simple ranch house plan or a more luxurious design, browse through The Plan Collection’s portfolio of more than 3,000 unique ranch home designs.

A ranch typically is a one-story house, but becomes a raised ranch or split level with room for expansion. Asymmetrical shapes are common with low-pitched roofs and a built-in garage (in rambling ranches). Many of our ranch homes can be also be found in our contemporary house plan and traditional house plan sections. Ranch house plans are traditionally one-story homes with an overall simplistic design.

How Negro History Week Became Black History Month and Why It Matters Now The New York Times

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• Over half of the Black population lives in the South
• Key facts about the nation’s 47.9 million Black Americans
• Meaning of black in English
• Afro-Asians
• Skinfatuation
• The Black immigrant population has grown in number and share
• The importance of Blackness for knowing family history and U.S. Black history
• Western Europe

With the successes of the American Civil Rights Movement, a new term was needed to break from the past and help shed the reminders of legalized discrimination. In place of Negro, activists promoted the use of black as standing for racial pride, militancy, and power. Some of the turning points included the use of the term "Black Power" by Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael) and the popular singer James Brown's song "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud". Lynch and his effort to preserve an accurate version of the history of Reconstruction have been largely forgotten. But as the country once again argues over its racial past, his work is arguably more important than ever. African Americans comprised more than 40 percent of the legislature and held the offices of lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and secretary of education.

Over half of the Black population lives in the South

The black lines of cave art were drawn with the tips of burnt torches made of a wood with resin.[43] Different charcoal pigments were made by burning different woods and animal products, each of which produced a different tone. The charcoal would be ground and then mixed with animal fat to make the pigment. Women's fashion was revolutionized and simplified in 1926 by the French designer Coco Chanel, who published a drawing of a simple black dress in Vogue magazine. In men's fashion, black gradually ceded its dominance to navy blue, particularly in business suits.

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Key facts about the nation’s 47.9 million Black Americans

Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. Similar shares of multiracial Black adults identify as Protestant (41%) or as religiously unaffiliated (38%). Smaller shares of adults within this population subgroup identify as Catholic (11%), or with other Christian denominations (4%) or non-Christian faiths (6%). Almost three-in-ten Black Hispanic U.S. adults ages 25 and older (29%) have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher as of 2022.

Meaning of black in English

In Christian theology, black was the color of the universe before God created light. In many religious cultures, from Mesoamerica to Oceania to India and Japan, the world was created out of a primordial darkness.[71] In the Bible the light of faith and Christianity is often contrasted with the darkness of ignorance and paganism. Black has been a traditional color of cavalry and armoured or mechanized troops. German armoured troops (Panzerwaffe) traditionally wore black uniforms, and even in others, a black beret is common. In Finland, black is the symbolic color for both armoured troops and combat engineers, and military units of these specialities have black flags and unit insignia.

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Co-founder Kim Lewis started CurlMix with her husband Tim in 2015 after making her own hair care products for years. Since perfecting the brand’s famed Flaxseed Gel and Wash and Go system, CurlMix has helped thousands of women embrace their curls. Drake's relationship to scent is deeply personal and BWFH brings his vision to life with five unique candles, each inspired by a personal memory and place. When it comes to states of residence, Texas is home to the largest Black population, at about 4.2 million. Florida comes in a close second with 3.9 million, and Georgia comes in third, with 3.7 million.

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Inspired by the black uniforms of the Arditi, Italy's elite storm troops of World War I, the Fascist Blackshirts were organized by Benito Mussolini as the military tool of his political movement.[65] They used violence and intimidation against Mussolini's opponents. The emblem of the Italian fascists was a black flag with fasces, an axe in a bundle of sticks, an ancient Roman symbol of authority. Mussolini came to power in 1922 through his March on Rome with the blackshirts.

The symbol originates from Nazi concentration camps, where every prisoner had to wear one of the Nazi concentration camp badges on their jacket, the color of which categorized them according to "their kind". Many Black Triangle prisoners were either mentally disabled or mentally ill. The homeless were also included, as were alcoholics, the Romani people, the habitually "work-shy", prostitutes, draft dodgers and pacifists.[68] More recently the black triangle has been adopted as a symbol in lesbian culture and by disabled activists. In the 1950s, black came to be a symbol of individuality and intellectual and social rebellion, the color of those who did not accept established norms and values.

In Japan black can also symbolize experience, as opposed to white, which symbolizes naiveté. The black belt in martial arts symbolizes experience, while a white belt is worn by novices.[62] Japanese men traditionally wear a black kimono with some white decoration on their wedding day. Different civilizations burned different plants to produce their charcoal pigments. The Inuit of Alaska used wood charcoal mixed with the blood of seals to paint masks and wooden objects. The earliest pigments used by Neolithic man were charcoal, red ocher and yellow ocher.

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As Black influence grew in the majority-Black state, outnumbered White residents resorted to increasingly extreme tactics to regain power. In 1875, segregationists took back the state by force, forming militia groups that attacked integrated political meetings and kept Black voters from the polls. Lynch lost his seat in Congress a year later, when Democratic election officials invalidated nearly 5,000 votes cast for him.

This marks an increase of 17% since 2000, when the population was 33.7 million. U.S. born refers to persons born in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. The term also refers to those born abroad to a parent who was a U.S. citizen. A book published this week, “The Black Tax,” explains how the case of Floyd’s great-great grandfather was not unusual under a system that crystallized soon after Black Americans began acquiring property. Black Americans remain the only racial group with a homeownership rate below 50 percent. Black Americans’ properties have been undervalued by home appraisers and overvalued by tax assessors.

Asian refers to people who self-identify as Asian only (single race) and do not identify as Hispanic or Latino. White refers to people who self-identify as White only (single race) and do not identify as Hispanic or Latino. The term multiracial Black is used to refer to people who self-identify as two or more races and do not identify as Hispanic or Latino. In painting, however, the black pigment is the combination of all colors.

Black adults under 30 are less likely than those 65 and older to say that everything or most things that happen to Black people in the United States will affect their own lives. This youngest group is also less likely than the oldest to have this sense of common fate with Black people in their local community. One exception to this pattern occurs when Black adults were asked how much they had in common with Black people who identify as LGBTQ. Black adults under 30 (21%) were considerably more likely than those 65 and older (10%) to say they have everything or most things in common with Black people who identify as LGBTQ. Black history, the sources of their knowledge also differ by the importance of Blackness to personal identity. Nearly half of Black adults for whom Blackness is very or extremely important (48%) say they learned about Black history from their families and friends, making them more likely to say so than Black adults for whom Blackness is less important (30%).

Best Norwegian Cruise Line Ships: Top Picks For Next Cruise

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• Who sails Norwegian Cruise Line?
• Choose Your Own Adventure
• The best Norwegian Cruise Line ship for every type of traveler
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Norwegian appeals to vacationers who want a big-resort experience at sea with lots of options for dining and entertainment. Norwegian thus appeals both to cruisers who like a giant resort vibe and those who prefer something more modest. The key, depending on your tastes, is getting on the right ship in the fleet. For older travelers looking for a Norwegian ship that isn't filled to the gills with children, Norwegian Sun is the perfect option. Norwegian Epic was the first Norwegian ship with an exclusive solos zone, and it was such a hit the line later added them to eight more vessels.

Who sails Norwegian Cruise Line?

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Norwegian Cruise Line boasts an array of ships within its fleet, including some of the most innovative and family-friendly cruise ships on the oceans today. And, family-friendly features seem less visible (the one exception being the kids splash zone on Deck 16). One of the standout features of the Norwegian Sun is its smaller size compared to other Norwegian cruise ships. Retirees can enjoy a quieter and less crowded environment, perfect for unwinding and socializing with fellow adults. Choosing the right Norwegian Cruise Line ship can make a big difference to your cruise holiday. Whether you’re traveling with family, on a budget, or looking for luxury, there’s a ship that’s perfect for you.

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One of its standout features is the Observation Lounge, offering panoramic views that rival those from the ship’s bridge. For thrill-seekers, the ship features a two-level go-kart race track, and for those looking for entertainment, the musical Jersey Boys is a must-see. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly ship with lots of activities or a more relaxed and luxurious experience, there is a Norwegian Cruise Line ship that will meet your needs. Notably, Norwegian Sun is often chosen for extended and destination-focused itineraries, particularly appealing to retirees seeking immersive travel experiences. Over the next two years, the ship is set to embark on extended voyages from less common home ports.

The best Norwegian Cruise Line ship for every type of traveler

Pricing changes over time, but the fastest "premium" service on Norwegian vessels recently was priced at $39.99 per person per day, if you bought it in advance. Norwegian also offers a less expensive plan that doesn't allow video streaming for $29.99 per person per day if purchased in advance. Among added features, it includes a 45-minute escape room experience laced with special effects. Themed around a Spanish galleon, it's designed to be played by up to six people at a time. The Breakaway- and Breakaway Plus-class ships have innovative outdoor promenades called The Waterfront lined with seating for many restaurants and bars. The Waterfront is located on Deck 8 of each of the ships, which is one of the main decks for restaurants on them all.

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Another mammoth Breakaway Plus-class ship, Norwegian Joy was likewise built by Meyer Werft in Germany. It’s worth noting that many of these ships have received substantial and even multiple refurbishments since their original builds. So, even if you took a cruise on Norwegian Spirit, for example, you’d still be able to take advantage of refurbishments that occurred as recently as 2020. The Dawn Class includes two ships, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Star, and debuted in 2001.

The cost of your cruise will depend on the ship, itinerary, cabin type, and time of year. These staterooms come with a variety of amenities, including priority embarkation and disembarkation, a dedicated concierge, and access to an exclusive lounge. Refurbished in 2021, the ship now features Bliss Ultra Lounge, a dance floor that brings the night to life, and Los Lobos Cantina, a modern Mexican eatery. Refurbished in 2021, the ship now features Los Lobos Cantina, a Mexican restaurant with a modern twist, and The Cellars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar.

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Norwegian Cruise Line offers a wide range of ships, each with its own unique features and amenities. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which ship is the best fit for your preferences and needs. For prospective Norwegian cruisers, the shorter sailings offered by Norwegian Sky from Miami present an ideal opportunity to test the waters. With their brief duration and budget-friendly pricing, they allow you to explore the cruise experience without a significant time or financial commitment.

Norwegian Joy was the fourth ship in the Breakaway Class and the second Breakaway Plus ship to launch, and based on reviews you can tell the designers were hitting their stride with this ship. People often comment on how good the crew are on NCL ships but for some reason, Pearl’s staff get even more mentions than usual. She’s reviewed particularly well in 2023 and has risen to the top of the rankings!

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While NCL pitches itself as a family-friendly cruise line, the newer ships definitely have a lot more to do onboard, and are more about the at-sea experience. The ships are slightly smaller and feel a lot less crowded, which really helps to accentuate the modern and minimalist design choices too – this feels like a really premium ship compared to the rest of the fleet. But that doesn’t mean a compromise on features – guests love the VR gaming, go-karts and range of restaurants even if most things come with an extra charge. People mainly love the restaurants on board, with a lot of speciality ones receiving praise – Cagney’s Steakhouse, in particular, is a popular choice. But there is some criticism of the itineraries despite the variety – people definitely prefer the ship for the onboard experience rather than the offered excursions. This tells you that Encore’s slight shift in focus to maximising family areas isn’t as important as the adults-only spaces that Bliss has.

The casinos are open for most of the day and night, so guests can play whenever they want. Overall, Norwegian Cruise Line’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service ensures that guests have a memorable and enjoyable cruise experience. The Haven is available on several ships, including the Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Encore. The Norwegian Joy also offers luxurious accommodations in its Concierge-level staterooms. Norwegian Cruise Line offers a variety of accommodation types to cater to different preferences and budgets.

Norwegian is also heralded for kicking off the trend of more solo cabins on cruise ships. In 2010, it debuted an entire zone of small studio cabins for one — 128 in all — on its then-new, 4,070-passenger Norwegian Epic, and it has since added them to seven more new ships. Norwegian vessels also offer lots of options for daytime fun but are particularly well known for evening entertainment. You'll find everything from music halls with Beatles cover bands and dueling piano bars to theaters with some of the most elaborate shows at sea — including some big-name Broadway productions. The Norwegian Jade, with its unique Mediterranean offerings, stands out in the NCL lineup. The ship’s Courtyard Villas, offering private pools and sundecks, are a luxury offering.

Norwegian has a point-based frequent cruiser program, Latitudes Rewards, that has seven tiers, ranging from Bronze (requiring 1 point) to Ambassador (700 points). Norwegian allows you to bring bottles of your own wine or Champagne on board, but it will charge you a hefty corkage fee of $15 per bottle for the privilege — even if you plan to drink the bottle in your room. Most lines allow passengers to bring at least a bottle or two of their own wine on board at no charge. Entertainment is one of the core areas where Norwegian excels, and if you're the kind of person who loves nights out with live music and lively performances on your vacations, you're going to love the line.

Norwegian Jade is your dream holiday vessel, offering Mediterranean cruises that take you through castles, cathedrals, and romantic islands. With a guest capacity of 2,402, this ship is a floating paradise of entertainment and relaxation. Norwegian Getaway is your ultimate escape vessel, sailing to diverse destinations like the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Europe. With a guest capacity of 3,963, this ship is a floating oasis of amenities and experiences. With a guest capacity of 3,852, this ship offers a unique blend of luxury and thrill. The ship features a two-level race track in the middle of the ocean, offering an adrenaline rush like no other.

Color Line Ferries & Boats Oslo

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• Specifications of Superspeed 1 ferry
• Get More with Free At Sea
• The Newest Ships at Sea
• Color Viking ferry - user reviews and comments
• Photos of Color Viking ferry
• Experience Norway

The hull shape is optimized to allow stability at higher speeds (max speed 31 knots / 57 kph / 36 mph). The ship's bow is high and short, while the superstructure is circular, brought up to the Navigation Bridge's height. The vessel design features a larger entry space between the stern and the superstructure's rear. The ship has two reserved seating lounges - Business Class (deck 8 aft, capacity 93 seats) and Voyager Class (deck 9 aft, capacity 261 seats).

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The route between Oslo and Kiel is operated by Color Magic and Color Fantasy. On board you can choose between 12 different restaurants and bars, stunning cabins and suites, fitness room and spa, a casino, duty free shopping and so much more. Children up to the age of 16 need a children's ID card or a children's passport.

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And with the Color Fantasy and Color Magic being targeted mainly to their Norwegian core clientele, ticket and onboard prices are all but low. (All prices onboard are displayed in NOK, although you can pay in Euro as well.) But then, there are no tips required, and there’s no dress code either. Just like on any other “normal” cruise ship, music is in the air almost everywhere once you step onboard for your trip to Kiel or Oslo. Color Magic operates between Oslo and Kiel and is, together with its sister ship Color Fantasy, the world’s largest cruise ship with a car deck.

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The ship has a max capacity of 2325 passengers and 764 cars (or 117 lorries). The vessel (classed as "fast ferry") was launched in 2008 and currently operates on the Norway-Denmark ferry route Kristiansand-Hirtshals (crossing time 3 hours 15 min). Color Viking ship has 2 vehicle decks with a total capacity of 370 cars and 33 trailers. Car decks, as well as the engine room, technical rooms, and all watertight doors, are under constant CCTV camera surveillance. MS Color Viking ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel owned and operated by the company COLOR LINE. The ship has a max capacity of 1773 passengers, 370 cars and 33 lorries.

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The ship also has wheelchair-accessible cabins (adapted for disabled passengers). All in all, the Color Fantasy is a terrific cruise ship disguised as a ferry or vice versa. All meals and drinks onboard come extra, and the same is the case for the Aqualand and even the small printed map showing the route between Kiel and Oslo and its landmarks.

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The fast ferries Superspeed 1 and Superspeed 2 are Color Line's newest ships, both entering service in 2008 (respectively, in February and June). Both ships operate on the routes Norway-Denmark between Kristiansand and Hirtshals. Both vessels (project "Color Line Superspeed") were ordered in December 2015 for a total cost of EUR 250 million. They were constructed by the shipbuilder Aker Yards (STX Finland) at Rauma Shipyard. Color Line's ferry cruise deals require a deposit of 20% (made upon booking), which is later deducted from the cruise ticket price. If you seek for a quiet retreat onboard, the beautiful observation library is the place to be.

Photos of Color Viking ferry

The ferry route between Kiel and Oslo is operated by Color Magic and Color Fantasy. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment you will never forget while witnessing the icy-blue glaciers and unique wildlife of Alaska. Walk through Greece's enchanting, sun-bleached streets, or find your own paradise in a secret beach in The Caribbean. Our award-winning ships are designed for you to enjoy as you choose while cruising to the most beautiful destinations around the world. No matter where your dream vacation takes you, feel free to cruise your way.

Color Viking ferry

The promenade has not lost its wow factor even 15 years after its commissioning and remains a most impressive architectural feature onboard. An oversized fly and a huge chandelier hover above the promenade where the light and colour of illumination is changing during the course of day and night. You can even book “promenade view” cabins with a window facing towards the shopping and restaurant mall. MS Superspeed 1 ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel owned and operated by the company COLOR LINE.

You can add additional extras in the booking steps “Meals” and “Extras on board and on land” (meals, show, sightseeing in Oslo, etc.).

Color Viking ferry has a total of 4 pet cages, each sized 0,8x0,9x1,2 m. Currently, Color Fantasy is the world's second-largest cruiseferry - following the sistership and fleetmate Color Magic. The ship's namesakes are the cruise liners Disney Fantasy (2012-built) and Carnival Fantasy (1990) and the ferry Moby Fantasy (2023). Color Fantasy ferry has a total of 10 pet cages, of which 8 are sized 1x1,5x1 m, and 2 are sized 1,4x1x0,8 m. Sustainable solutionsThe effective and environmentally friendly transport of people and goods is an important part of the solution to the world’s climate challenges. Color Line wishes to be at the forefront in introducing new, climate-friendly technology on board the company’s ships and in the ports the company uses.

Color Fantasy operates between Oslo and Kiel and is, together with its sister ship Color Magic, the world’s largest cruise ship with a car deck. Car passengers can leave their pets in their vehicles or in the ship's kennels. The animals must remain in the carrier for the duration of the crossing. The ships being ferries in the end, the passenger mix onboard is quite diverse – consisting of mini-cruise guests, holidaymakers, families, conference groups and business people. So if you’ve got a spare day or two left in Northern Germany or southern Norway, don’t miss the chance to step aboard the unique Color Fantasy or Color Magic. They are truly more cruise than ferry and definitely worth a trip on this beautiful route irrespective of weather or season.

Enjoy your cruise with one of our smart packages including delicious meals on board. Foot passengers must arrive at the departure port 1-hour prior departure (high season) and 30 min prior to departure (low seasons). The ship was built in 2007 and was upgraded and modernised in 2011. ModernThe investments that Color Line has made in recent years also include modern, contemporary fittings and interiors. Passengers on the cruise ships Color Magic and Color Fantasy between Oslo and Kiel are offered entertainment in a special show lounge, a water park, shops, restaurants, a casino, spa, hairdresser and exercise centre. The ships have modern conference and exhibition facilities and are also equipped for guests with special needs.

Color Fantasy ship has 5 vehicle decks (2 for trailers and trucks, and 3 for cars) with total capacity 16 lorries (deck 2), 68 lorries and 292 cars (deck 3), 258 cars (deck 4) and 200 cars (deck 5 aft). The car deck, as well as engine room, technical rooms, and all watertight doors, are under constant CCTV camera surveillance. There’s a TV and mini-bar as well, and breakfast in this cabin category is included in the ship’s wonderful “Oceanic” a la carte restaurant right at the vessel’s stern – overlooking the sea abaft. All in all, the Color Fantasy has 966 cabins in 14 categories – from 8 square metre inside cabins on deck 5 to the 35 square metre owner’s suites on deck 11. Digitalisation and new technologyDigitalisation and new technology form an important part of the investment. Color Line has established a new booking system for passengers travelling either with or without a car.

The most important environmental initiatives are onshore power in all the Norwegian ports and scrubbers (exhaust cleaning systems) on all new ships. MS Superspeed 1 ship's keel laying ceremony was on February 28, 2007. Due to technical issues, the ferry was delivered 2 months behind schedule (planned for December 2007, delivered February 27, 2008) and entered service on March 13, 2008. Color Line's car package deals offer discounted combo one-way fare (EUR 94 for 1 car and 2 passengers, EUR 12 per additional passenger).

Plus & Premier Cruise Packages

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• South America & Antarctica Cruises Offer
• Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure
• Explore the Great Land
• The Princess Standard Package Explained

The only question is if you would buy these anyway without the offer. For instance, the wi-fi included covers up to four devices per person. As well, the photo package and Princess Prizes may not have appeal otherwise. If someone is over 21 but doesn’t drink, then they will still receive the beverage package that includes alcohol.

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South America & Antarctica Cruises Offer

For an extra $423.50 total, you’d have a top-shelf drink package, unlimited Wi-Fi, and photos for all seven days, plus two specialty dinners and multiple entries to win prizes. The Princess Standard package serves as the basic fare that all cruisers pay, and it covers essential amenities for a comfortable voyage. However, it's important to note that daily gratuities are still charged per day on top of the package price. Note that the specialty dining included in Princess Premier does not include items with extra charges on the menus (you can order those items, but will have to pay the extra charge).

Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure

Princess says this package offers “savings of over 65%,” for the $80 per day cost for a 7-day cruise. That would put the price of the perks at more than $132 per person each day. Icy Strait Point is home to the remote Tlingit village of Hoonah, home to fewer than 800 people and a deep Native history. The nearby Spasski River Valley holds one of the world’s largest populations of brown bears, who are often found hunting for salmon in the rivers. Zipline over the wilderness, watch a tribal dance or kayak in coastal waters to see the wildlife up close during your Alaska cruise vacation.

Explore the Great Land

The Princess Standard package offers a basic cruising experience without extensive add-ons. Without a package the rate is $16 per person/per day for non-suite guests, $17 for mini-suite guests, and $18 for suite guests. Princess Prizes is a promotion on board that allows guests to win great prizes through their stateroom door portal. The prize portal is activated when a guest opens their stateroom door using their Medallion® device.

Princess Cruises is a member of ABTA, (membership number V8764) which means you have the benefit of ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. You can use ABTA's approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process if you have a complaint that is not resolved. For more information please see Our cruise holidays are ATOL protected (No. 6294). On an Alaska cruise, take your pick of attractions in the port of Sitka. See how bald eagles and local bird populations receive first-class treatment at the Alaska Raptor Center.

Encounter wildlife in their natural habitat at the Fortress of the Bear. Or experience the culture of Russian Alaska on a visit to St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church, and relive Native history at the Sheldon Jackson Museum. With no roads connecting it to the rest of Alaska or North America, it is truly a protected destination. Founded as a gold mining town and now the state’s capital, Juneau has one foot in history and one in the future. Embark on a whale watching tour, or sail past Mendenhall Glacier on an Alaska cruise.

“Single device” means you can only use wi-fi on one device at a time (not one device period for your entire cruise). You’ll need to log off one device (your phone, let’s say) before logging onto anther (your laptop or tablet). We have the answers so your first time will be nothing but smooth sailing. From birthdays to anniversaries or other special occasions, our Celebration Group Program gives you more reasons to celebrate with a choice of incredible perks and great flexibility.

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Wildlife enthusiasts will be thrilled with the opportunities to observe these incredible creatures in their natural habitats. This 13-night cruisetour also features a visit to Alaska’s premier Wildlife Conservation Center. Princess Cruises has recently introduced upgrades to its all-inclusive packages, Princess Premier and Princess Plus, to provide guests with more value for their money.

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Are Princess Plus and Princess Premier applicable on the land portion of my cruisetour? These great value packages are designed around your MedallionClass® shipboard experience and are not applicable during the land portion of cruisetours. Are third and fourth guests required to purchase the same package (Princess Plus or Princess Premier)? Third and fourth guests are not required to purchase or defaulted to the selected package of first and second guests in a stateroom. Should 3rd and 4th guests want to opt in to purchase a package, you will need to contact Princess or your Travel Advisor to have it applied to the booking. Can I purchase Princess Prizes on board in addition to what I receive with Princess Premier to have more chances to win?

We’ve personally used the service before and didn’t receive anywhere near that sort of speed, however. At this point, however, it appears that this is simply a new way of doing things for the cruise line, and it will be around for a while. In fact, Princess first started the offer in 2020 and in 2022 added the higher-tier Princess Premier offer. Considering the cost of the program (see below), booking the package seems to be a tremendous value if you plan to buy the amenities anyway. In fact, the average person can expect to spend about 35-40% of what they paid in cruise fare as onboard spending.

Adventure through Chugach National Forest, cruise past Kenai Fjords National Parks’ glaciers or fish along the Kenai River. Take in the sights of this natural masterpiece at a leisurely pace only on an Alaska cruisetour. With glass-domed railcars, our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service takes you into the heart of Alaska without juggling multiple tickets or confusing transfers. Enjoy convenience and comfort from ship to train and then directly to your Princess Wilderness Lodge in the Denali-area. We’ve taken care of everything on your Alaska cruisetour, so you can spend less time worrying and more time exploring. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry.

Many cruisers today are looking for hassle-free options that will make their cruise a more inclusive vacation. With the addition of Princess Premier as a step up from the popular Princess Plus add-on, the cruise line is now offering its most inclusive package to date. As one half of Cruise with Ben & David, I am a huge cruise enthusiast and have sailed on over 30 cruises. On dry land, I am a Head of Design at a digital media company based in London. I have had the opportunity to work with brands such as the Financial Times and The Telegraph.