Acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, who portrays Han Solo in the “Star Wars” film franchise, gives viewers an exclusive preview of Star Wars-themed lands being developed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. New details of the ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life at both resorts will be revealed during “The Wonderful
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Tommy Bahama Clothing Store is coming to Disney Springs
Disney Springs has been adding new experiences, restaurants and more since it officially changed its name from Downtown Disney last year. Soon it will be getting a Tommy Bahama clothing store. Tommy Bahama is a Seattle-based apparel maker and restaurant operator. Tommy Bahama apparel is sporty, fun, and casual at the same
All New Lounge for DVC Members Coming to EPCOT
This year marks the Disney Vacation Club’s 25th year of magic! With that in mind Disney is naturally doing what they do best- celebrating! News released on the Disney Vacation Club website notifying us that in late Spring of 2016 Epcot will be the proud new owners of a recharge and
Will more closures be coming to Hollywood Studios?
After the news of the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show and the Earful Tower closures many news sites are saying that there are more closures on the way. On the chopping block are: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure Monsters Inc. Meet and Greet Studio Catering Co. Youze
Hollywood Studios Earffel Tower to come down
Even more bad news today, it is being reported by several websites that Disney will be bringing down the beloved Earffel Tower as part of the Hollywood Studios Toy Story / Star Wars Land project. No date was given in these reports as to when the Earffel Tower removal would begin. The 130
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show Closing Permanently on April 2nd
We have some bad news this to share this morning. The Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show will be closing permanently on April 2nd 2016 to make way for the Star Wars Expansion. Several other attractions and restaurants have already closed in Hollywood Studios like Pizza Planet, and 2 Character
Sneak Peek at New Rivers of America Waterfront & Disneyland Railroad at Disneyland Park
Today the Rivers of America and the Disneyland Railroad at Disneyland have temporarily closed while construction begins on the new Star Wars Land. When these attractions reopen, the north bank of the Rivers of America will have a beautiful new waterfront. This new riverbank will also feature an elevated trestle for the Disneyland
Several Attractions to Close to Make Way for ‘Star Wars’ Land at Disneyland
Disneyland is about to launch its largest expansion ever to make way for Star Wars’ Land. In order to build the 14-acre area, a significant chunk of the park will be shut down. Some attractions and eateries will be closed beginning in January. Most will only be closed temporarily but there
Soarin’ Will Soon be Closed for long Refurbishment
According to the Disney World website Soarin’ will be closing January 4th, 2016 and will re-open in the summer of 2016. They are closing to add a third theater and to enhance the existing theaters. Earlier this year we released information about the new show Soarin’ Around the World. The
Waterfront cabins coming to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney Vacation Club confirmed today that they will be expanding the Wilderness Lodge units with new waterfront cabins (similar to the Polynesian Resort). Earlier this year they submitted the plans to build 26 waterfront cabins but would not confirm if they would be timeshare units, until now. Also plans were
Why Walt Disney World is Better Than Disneyland
When it comes time to decide where my next Disney Vacation is going to be, I often think about doing Disneyland, or maybe a Disney Cruise. But, in the end, Walt Disney World in Florida always wins! It will forever be my “home” Park. I often see the Disney Addicts arguing
Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Expansion set for 2017
If you are a fan of Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort as much as I am then you are going to love this latest announcement! Just a few days ago, Universal Orlando Resort and Loews Hotels announced that due to the extreme popularity of this retro-themed hotel they are set to
Construction on Avatar Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is Moving Full Speed Ahead
Behind the construction walls in the former Camp Minnie/Mickey area between Oasis and Africa sections of Disney’s Animal Kingdom lies the skeletal shape of one of the buildings of the future Avatar Land. Originally the site for a land of mythical and legendary creatures that was never built, Avatar Land will
Top 10 Places I’m Looking Forward To at The All New Disney Springs
There are major changes coming to one of my favorite spots, the former Downtown Disney. So much exciting stuff is happening there! Here are my picks for the top 10 changes to look forward to when Disney Springs is complete. In 2016, when completed, Disney Springs will double the number of shops
