Enchanted Tiki Room: Classic Attraction Transforms This Summer

I’m thrilled to break the news today on the Disney Parks Blog that The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) at Magic Kingdom Park is already undergoing changes behind closed doors that will reshape the attraction into a version reminiscent of the original show.

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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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Pixar’s 25th Anniversary Weekend at Epcot has new speaker

I’ve got some breaking news for all you Pixar fans out there this morning. A new name has been added to the Presenting Pixar Speaker Sessions lineup at Pixar’s 25th Anniversary Weekend at Epcot, which will take place May 13-15 (speakers available May 14-15 only).

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Racing into Disney Parks – ‘Cars 2’ Merchandise

The Disney-Pixar film “Cars” has a special meaning to me; it was the first movie my son saw in a theater. Despite the fact he was quite young at the time, he enjoyed it (though the part with Frank was a little scary…for me). I’m looking forward to seeing “Cars 2” with my son on June 24 (two words – Finn McMissile!). Yet I won’t have to wait that long to experience “Cars,” especially with the Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend coming up on May 13-15.

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Take 5: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’

With the “Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides” world premiere happening at Disneyland park later today, we wanted to share a recap of everything we’ve done here on the Disney Parks Blog leading up to the event. From video sneak peeks to a look at new pirate-inspired merchandise, we’ve given readers an inside look as the Disney crew prepares to hoist the sails. Are any of you scallywags out there excited to join Jack’s crew as we approach the world premiere?

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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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Blackbeard Comes Aboard at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park May 20

On February 11, actor Ian McShane appeared on a soundstage in Los Angeles for a very special “head shot” – one that will soon be featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort.

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‘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.

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