Bumblebee, Portland — Travelrags

Condé Nast TravelerOct 23

Laika looked to their own backyard for the magic that flows through the Impassable Wilderness.

Director channeled experiences of Transformers cartoons.

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WildwoodPlaceFantasy epic set in Portland, Oregon.
Impasseable WildernessPlaceKnown by locals as Wildwood.
Voodoo DoughnutsRestaurantPrue and Mac eat doughnuts from here.
DecembristsPlacePosters of the band are in Prue's room.
Crater LakeSightIt is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is a tourist attraction known for its deep blue color and water…
Haystack RockSightThe Wild Rivers Coast has the rugged beauty of Oregon’s popular northern coastline, without the crowds.
St. JohnsNeighborhoodArt fair with a craftsperson selling wares.
Pacific NorthwestPlacePlaces from here are infused into Wildwood.
OregonPlaceThe state is infused into the fantasy land.
Kubo and the Two StringsPlaceDirector channeled experiences of Japan.
BumblebeePlaceDirector channeled experiences of Transformers cartoons.

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