A very sad but interesting article from OC Weekly talking about what we will miss most from Star Tours. The Star Tours attraction at both Disneyland and Disney World will be closing for renovations–which means, yes, we’ll have to soon say good-bye to the daily express tourist ship to Endor.
Category: Star Wars
Star Wars NYC Subway Car Ride
For Improve Everywhere’s latest mission, they staged a reenactment of the first Princess Leia / Darth Vader scene from Star Wars on a New York City subway car. This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed since 2001 in New York City. Others include the Frozen
Star Wars Celebration V will feature a full lineup no fan will want to miss
Exciting news comes to us from Attractions Magazine! The biggest Star Wars fan event of all time is coming to Orlando and it’s just about a month away. Star Wars Celebration V will be held at the Orange County Convention Center from Aug. 12 to 15, 2010. This year’s event
Microsoft Introduces New Star Wars Lightsaber Game at Kinect Event
Here is some footage from Microsoft’s “Kinect” launch event, It came from a little known company named Disney. Check out the Star Wars video below and let us know what you think. I hear it will be out for the Xbox and Wii respectively.
The “Adventures Continue” for the Jedi in All of Us
In case you missed this news last week from Disney Parks Blog the give us huge update on the re-imagining of Star Tours: The “Adventures Continue” for the Jedi in All of Us – Kathy Rogers, Senior Show Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering, gave a huge update on the reimagining
Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends – Week 2 in Review
The “Force” continued to run strong during week two of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the appearances of some special celebrities. Tom Kane (voice of Yoda, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) and Matthew Wood (Voice of General Grievous) impressed us on stage with amazing character voice work.
The Ultimate Star Wars R2-D2 College Prank
Carleton’s Goodsell Observatory gets turned into R2-D2 by an unknown group of enterprising students — complete with sound effects. All the “decorations” appear to have been draped or taped onto the dome; there was no defacing with spray paint, etc. More photos here: Carleton College’s Photos – Goodsell R2-D2 Prank
Sights & Sounds of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Fans of the Star Wars universe — today, we’re sharing some of the sights and sounds that made last weekend so special at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars Weekends launched on the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back” and the big-screen debut of Boba Fett.
C3PO talks with guests during Star Wars Weekends 2010 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
C3PO talks and interacts with guests during Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. This walking, talking droid has come to Orlando from Lucasfilm and is the latest impressive addition to the already fun-packed event. For more on the talking C3PO check out this article from
Sights, Sounds of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
An interesting look at Star Wars Weekends thanks to Disney Parks Blog: Fans of the Star Wars universe – today, we’re sharing some of the sights and sounds that made last weekend so special at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars Weekends launched on the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode
Building a Disney Star Wars Weekends Ad
Here is a very cool video how Yellow Shoes Creative Group creates the Star Wars Weekends ads you see on the internet: Each year, our Yellow Shoes Creative Group creates a series of unique Star Wars Weekends ads featuring characters in settings like they’ve never been seen before – and
Jedi Master Mickey Mouse and R2-MK outside the Star Tours
Whether he is fighting the Separatist forces in the Clone Wars, or helping the galaxy with their struggles against the Galactic Empire, Jedi Master Mickey Mouse is ready to use the Force at any time. Aided by new friend astromech droid R2-MK, these allies can compete any mission in the
Schedule for 2010 Star Wars Weekends with Maps
Once again, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine in May and June for Star Wars Weekends, a sci-fi fan-fest inspired by the popular film saga. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 21-June 13, 2010, Disney’s Hollywood Studios becomes the galaxy’s home for out-of-this-world characters including
2010 Star Wars Weekends – Funny Advertising Photos
Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the epic space-fantasy Star Wars Saga and the new animated television series The Clone Wars. Join Jedi Masters, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia. Fans of the Star
