Disney World Event Calendar: In The Spotlight: May 20-27

Starting May 20th GRAND OPENING! “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The all-new 3-D attraction “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 20. With eye-popping 3-D digital filming, a dramatic musical score and motion simulator-based technology, guests will be immersed

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Star Tours Grand Opening Webcast from Disney’s Hollywood Studios

You better believe we’re counting down the days until Star Tours re-launches at Disney Parks. And if you’re as excited as we are about this monumental occasion at Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort, then we’ve got some great news to share. You’ll be able to see the grand opening of “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” as it happens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios right here on the Disney Parks Blog.

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Don’t Leave Home Without It… The Star Tours Galactic Passport

Check out this cool site and create your own Galactic Passport. Have it ready when you board Star Tours 3D: The Adventures Continue and get it stamped with the location(s) you visited! LINK: startourspassport.com I made certain modifications to mine!

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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.

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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

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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

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‘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…

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Star Tours – These Are The Souvenirs I’m Looking For

If I had a nickel for the hours I spent as a child playing with my Star Wars toys, I would be living on a beach in Maui right now. Luckily, my parents saved those toys (thanks Mom and Dad), and my son now spends hours pretending he is in a galaxy far, far away. Soon, he will have a few more toys (among several awesome things) to add to his Star Wars collection, especially with the launch of “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” on May 20. But wait! I get to photograph and write about merchandise created for Star Tours? Sign me up! After reviewing the more than 40 items we’ve created, I have selected a few of my favorites to share with you.

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule May 2011

Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disneyland Website. Current Mulholland Madness (DCA) closed through 5/24/11 for conversion to Goofy’s Fly School. Pizza Oom Mow Mow (DCA) closed through 5/24/11 for conversion to Boardwalk Pizza

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule May 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool (Fort Wilderness) closed through 4/22/11 for refurbishment. The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool will be open during this time. Star Tours (Hollywood Studios)

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New Threads for Star Tours 2 Cast Members

Not only will Star Tours at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World get a face lift, but the cast member costumes will get a revamp as well! Check out the NEW cast member duds. Here’s what they used to look like. The new costumes remind me more of Star Trek:

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