My family and I are what is known as Veteran Visitors to Walt Disney World. During our annual trips, there are traditional practices we always tend to follow even though we don’t plan it that way. Some things are just “givens” when we visit. Here are some examples: It’s a
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Celebrity Guests Announced for Star Wars Weekends 2011
Star Wars Weekends 2011 will be a Tour de “Force” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, celebrating the grand opening of the new Star Tours attraction as the Walt Disney World Resort theme park welcomes Jedi, Sith, Ewoks, Wookiees, galactic bounty hunters and stormtroopers for the park’s annual celebration of all-things-Star Wars.
Dwight Howard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
NBA basketball superstar Dwight Howard, All-Star center for the Orlando Magic, stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios today and had the chance to visit everyone’s favorite Wookiee, Chewbacca.
Be Among the First in the Galaxy to Experience Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, at Disneyland Resort!
Guests will never know where the Force might take them as they embark on thrilling new Star Tours journeys, now enhanced with the breathtaking immersion of 3D. This is your opportunity to enter for a chance to experience the attraction before it premiers to the general public on Friday, June
‘American Idol Experience’ Guests Receive Surprise Visit from Matt Giraud, Season 8 Finalist
Guests to last night’s finale of “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios had a nice surprise, as “American Idol” Season 8 Top 5 Finalist Matt Giraud stopped in to check out the attraction. The Kalamazoo, Mich. native is on vacation here this week.
May the Fourth Be With You!
Today, May 4th, we unveiled a stunning new piece of Star Tours art which serves as the attraction poster at Disneyland park and the marquee at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney Characters Make the Jump to Star Wars!
Check out these very cool Disney/Star Wars Mashups from Nathan H Boyd! I will only post a few but to see his whole collection you will have to check out his website! (See the link below) Great job Nathan! Haha I love Mickey as Han Solo! Use the force Jiminy!
Eating Table Service in the Parks vs at the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 2
There are many variables that affect whether table service meals are better in the parks or the resorts. Last time I looked at specialty dining such as character meals, signature dining, buffets, and unique and entertaining restaurants. Today, let’s evaluate table service meals by looking at the convenience factor and
Star Wars Weekends Brings Sci-Fi Saga to Life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jedi, Wookiees and Ewoks, Oh My!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 20-June 12, 2011, Disney’s Hollywood Studios becomes the
New Character Fun Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Winnie the Pooh, Phineas and Ferb and the car stars of the Disney•Pixar motion picture “Cars 2” are joining the ever-changing cavalcade of characters involved in meet-and-greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here’s what Walt Disney World guests have to look forward to: Winnie the Pooh replaces Lotso in the meet-and-greet
New Star Tours Merch for Annual Passholders
As we wait for the re-launch of Star Tours check out some cool Annual Passholder Commemorative Collection gear! Darth Vader™ Tumbler Retail:$14.95 A limited number of quantities will be available on each coast. Limited Edition Fine Writing Pen Edition Size: 1000 Retail:$49.95 A limited number of quantities will be available
Up Close with Indiana Jones at Tables in Wonderland on April 30
The Tables in Wonderland team just keeps coming up with fun ideas for dinner. This time it’s a “Cairo Dinner Show” at the Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – and everyone gets to be on stage! . Diners will watch the first scene of the live-action show from the first two rows, then the set will open to reveal a beautifully set dining room right on the stage. And while guests dine, the director yells “Action!” and the adventures continue all around the tables.
‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ Brings Star Wars Thrills in 3-D to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park on May 20, 2011. T…
Strategies for Staying Cool in Disney World
Disney World has some of its highest seasons during the hot months of the year. Many of us find that when we get to the parks, we were not quite prepared for how HOT it is as we walk from attraction to attraction or while standing in line. Through the
