BEWARE! The Hidden Poles of Main Street USA

My family and I began our regular visits to Walt Disney World in June, 2000. At that time, our children were 6, 9 and 14. We know our way around the Walt Disney World resort just like we know our way around our hometown. I have no problem letting my

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Original Star Tours Footage

Missing Star Tours? Have no fear. Here’s some classic attraction footage as you prime yourself for the opening of Star Tours 2: The Adventures Continue! The Disney Parks are plan to relaunch the new and improved tours on the following dates: May 10th 2011 in Disneyland in Anaheim AND May

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Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Queue Video

Here is a video that will be featured in the queues for the all new Star Tours ride. Enjoy! Related articles Hasbro Reveals ‘Star Tours: The Adventures Continue’ Action Figures (chipandco.com) Star Tours: The Adventures Continue opens May 20 (studioscentral.com)

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James Arnold Taylor to Host Star Wars Weekends 2011

James Arnold Taylor, the actor who lends is voice to Obi-Wan Kenobi in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on Cartoon Network, announced on his Facebook page that he would be returning to Star Wars Weekends this year as host! Here’s the post: “Okay, big announcement! I have just accepted Disney’s offer

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Presents ESPN The Weekend March 4th – 6th

World-class athletes and favorite ESPN personalities are in the lineup once again at Dick’s Sporting Goods Presents ESPN The Weekend, March 4-6 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hosted by “Mike & Mike in the Morning” stars Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, the one-of-a-kind fan-fest features motorcades and conversations with ESPN and

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Popular ESPN Personalities Headline ESPN The Weekend at Disney March 4-6

Marquee stars from the NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA, plus well-known ESPN on-air personalities, are headed back to Walt Disney World Resort for the eighth annual Dick’s Sporting Goods presents ESPN The Weekend — a sports-themed weekend March 4-6 where fans have a one-of-a-kind opportunity see and hear many of

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Chip and Company Disney Week In Review For February 14th

Welcome to this week’s Chip and Company Disney Week In Review. Before getting into the Disney news we have some Chip and Company news – at 2:22 AM on February 8th Chip and Meredith welcomed their second daughter, baby Amelia to their family. Congratulations guys, we are all thrilled for

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What Makes Walt Disney World YOUR Place Of Choice?

A lot of people, including yours truly, have made Walt Disney World (WDW) their vacation destination of choice. I’ll give you our reasons and ask you to think about yours. There are just so many reasons that make it ideal for almost everyone it is no wonder that it is

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News and Events Coming to Disney Summer of 2011

There are so many new things happening at Disney this summer. Check out below for pictures and news from all the events and changes going on at Disney. More Castaway Cay Fun, Alaska Cruises, Nighttime Shows also on Schedule Talk about making vacation memories: In summer 2011, guests at Walt

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Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios: The one ride I MUST ride

In the conclusion to my series on the one ride at each park that I must ride, today I’m taking a look at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  If you remember, my must ride at Magic Kingdom was Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  My must ride at Epcot was Spaceship Earth, and my

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Star Wars Weekends 2011 Dates Announced

The Official Disney Parks Blog updates with the dates for this year’s Star Wars Weekends event: Star Wars Weekends 2011 will be held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20-June 12. In addition to the launch of a new Star Tours experience, there will be

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Disney World 40th Anniversary by SHAG Art Sneak Peek and Artist Signing

Monday, January 31st from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Main Street Gallery, Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World is celebrating 40 years of magic.  To commemorate this auspicious occasion we are pleased to offer a special pre-celebration artist signing. Disney Theme Parks Merchandise are working with many well known artists to create all

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Details, Details: What You May be Missing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

One of my favorite places to explore is Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where there is a wealth of unexpected fun. Transporting you to Hollywood circa 1940’s, the “Studios” offers many details that can easily be missed unless you take a few minutes to stop and look around.

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