Backstage Studio Tour Opened at Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989. One of the main reasons for building Disney-MGM Studios was to give guests an opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes during the making of a movie or television show. This tour began with a tram ride through production buildings, with windows showing costume and set construction areas. Then it was onto the backlot, with a ride down a residential street before entering Catastrophe Canyon for a special effects demonstration. In the early days of the tour, the tram would drive guests around the New York Street area, but later they were welcome to stroll that area on their own. On exiting the tram, guests were encouraged to continue their tour to an area called Inside the Magic—Special Effects and Production Tour. Here were several special effects locations, followed by a walk along an enclosed catwalk above the sound stages, where filming was often in progress. One of the primary residents of one of the sound stages was The Disney Channel’s Mickey Mouse Club. A highlight on the tour was the viewing of a short film, called The Lottery, starring Bette Midler; then guests were directed through the sets of the film. In 1996, this last area was remodelled to show clips and sets from the live action version of 101 Dalmatians. The tour has changed throughout the years, with the residential section removed for the building of the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show attraction. With many elements of the tour removed, the attraction later became the Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour on June 30, 1996, and in January 2008 the Studio Backlot Tour. Pre-recorded narration took the place of a host in March 2009, and the attraction closed on September 27, 2014. See also Studio Tram Tour – Behind the Magic.
These 8 practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating and can help you make healthier choices.
The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use.
If you eat or drink more than your body needs, you’ll put on weight because the energy you do not use is stored as fat. If you eat and drink too little, you’ll lose weight.
You should also eat a wide range of foods to make sure you’re getting a balanced diet and your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.
It’s recommended that men have around 2,500 calories a day (10,500 kilojoules). Women should have around 2,000 calories a day (8,400 kilojoules).
Most adults in the UK are eating more calories than they need and should eat fewer calories.
1. Base your meals on higher fibre starchy carbohydrates
Starchy carbohydrates should make up just over a third of the food you eat. They include potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals.
Choose higher fibre or wholegrain varieties, such as wholewheat pasta, brown rice or potatoes with their skins on.
They contain more fibre than white or refined starchy carbohydrates and can help you feel full for longer.
Try to include at least 1 starchy food with each main meal. Some people think starchy foods are fattening, but gram for gram the carbohydrate they contain provides fewer than half the calories of fat.
Keep an eye on the fats you add when you’re cooking or serving these types of foods because that’s what increases the calorie content – for example, oil on chips, butter on bread and creamy sauces on pasta.
2. Eat lots of fruit and veg
It’s recommended that you eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day. They can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced.
Getting your 5 A Day is easier than it sounds. Why not chop a banana over your breakfast cereal, or swap your usual mid-morning snack for a piece of fresh fruit?
A portion of fresh, canned or frozen fruit and vegetables is 80g. A portion of dried fruit (which should be kept to mealtimes) is 30g.
A 150ml glass of fruit juice, vegetable juice or smoothie also counts as 1 portion, but limit the amount you have to no more than 1 glass a day as these drinks are sugary and can damage your teeth.
3. Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish
Fish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals.
Aim to eat at least 2 portions of fish a week, including at least 1 portion of oily fish.
Oily fish are high in omega-3 fats, which may help prevent heart disease.
