New ‘American Idol’ Phillip Phillips Surprises Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The newest “American Idol,” Phillip Phillips, surprised a theater full of park guests Thursday when he made an appearance on-stage at “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Phillips, who hit the top 10 on the charts with his single “Home,” was in central Florida for a performance of

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Disney World Quick Tips – Christmas in the rest of “The World”

Everyone knows that Magic Kingdom is the place to be during the holidays.  At least everyone that read my article Disney World Quick Tips-Christmas in the Magic Kingdom.  Now I’m going to continue my Christmas in July series and discuss what happens during the holiday season at Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and

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How To Get The Best Views for Firework Shows

Many families will line up to steak out their viewing spot up to an hour early for Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at Magic Kingdom.  Once they find their “spot” they have to sit on the curb, bench or sidewalk to save this “spot” until show time.

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These are the Droids You’re Looking For! Video Walk Through of the Droid Factory at Disney Hollywood Studios

Disney Hollywood Studios recently opened up the new Droid Factory a few days before Star Wars Weekends 2012. This build-a-droid experience is located inside Tattoine Traders, the Star Tours gift shop. As neat as this was to customize your own R2 unit I found the area to be really small and

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Hidden Oasis for Parents – Disney World Baby Care Centers

For most vacationers, standard routines go out the window.  Regularly scheduled meals, diapers, potty breaks, naps, go out the window in search of magic and fun.  But, even though the schedules may not be exact, Walt Disney World provides a safe haven for families to escape to, in search of

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Disney World Quick Tips – Miscellaneous Tips I have learned

There is so much to do at Disney World often times we look over little things that could make our visit even more enjoyable. I have learned a thing or two while visiting the parks and while I am sure I could write out articles for every one of these

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Star Wars Droid Factory Now Open at Disney Hollywood Studios

The “Droid Factory” experience, a new attraction where you can build and name your own R-series astromech droid action figures, is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! “We began discussing the Droid Factory in 2009,” says product developer Cody Hampton. “We know that personalization is an important aspect of the

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New Behind-the-Scenes Video Looks at Star Wars Weekends 2012

The 2012 edition of Star Wars Weekends takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10. (And yes, we know that we add an extra day to the official definition of “weekend,” but when Darth Vader requests a three-day weekend, we don’t argue.) Today,

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Fun Ways To Get Wet At Walt Disney World

While most families have plans to stay dry while visiting Walt Disney World, others look for ways to get wet and cool off on those hot, humid, summer days.  Sure, you and your party can ride attractions that will get you wet such as Splash Mountain or Kali River Rapids

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“Carbon-Freeze Me” Experience at Star Wars Weekends 2012

Coming this year to Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to relive the famous carbon freezing scene from The Empire Strikes Back with the “Carbon-Freeze Me” experience. This new experience was created especially for Disney Parks, and is part of our “D-Tech Me” line that

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Star Wars Weekends TV – Now Arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012. Related articles Top 5 Hollywood Studios Traditions (chipandco.com) Celebrities,

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The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney has announced via the summer edition of Mickey Monitor, the newsletter for Annual Passholders,  that a new attraction will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow will be “will be a first-of-its-kind sensory experience in which Guests will have the chance to be enveloped

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Top 5 Hollywood Studios Traditions

If you have been bitten by the Disney bug, then chances are you try to visit Walt Disney World as often as you can. If so, then you probably have some traditions that you must embrace each time you visit to make your trip complete. I have some Hollywood Studios

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Starbucks is coming to Walt Disney World

In June, the first of six planned Starbucks locations is scheduled to open at Disney California Adventure park. And more locations are planned at Disneyland park and Walt Disney World Resort (Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom). The Starbucks locations inside the parks will be

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