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American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adds New Songs

The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios has been "refreshed with fourteen new songs added to the choices for a new season. The new songs were chosen from frequent request by guests auditioning at the American Idol Experience and include favorites from some former Idol winners.

Carbon-Freeze Me Experience Coming To DHS

Remember the famous scene in Star Wars in which Han Solo is frozen in carbonite? Ever wanted to see what you'd look like if you were to, say, take Han's place? Thanks to a new experience coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios later this month, you just might have the chance.

The Carbon-Freeze Me Experience rolls into DHS May 18 as part of that park's Star Wars Weekends. Guests opting to go through the experience will have their coutenance captured on a series of cameras, run through a computer and translated into an 8-inch figurine. It's a totally new and unique experience created specifically for Disney parks as part of Disney's "D-Tech Me" line.

Those of you interested in giving the Carbon-Freeze Me Experience a try should know the cost is $99.95 per figurine plus shipping (the mini-you comes straight to your house after about four weeks); additional figurines of the same person can be purchased for $74.95. Interested parties will have to make a reservation for the experience by calling 407-WDW-TECH. It's also worth noting no discounts apply to the epxerience, and no-shows/ cancellations within 48 hours are subject to a $25 fee on the credit card given at the time of the reservation booking.

The Carbon-Freeze Me Experience will run every day during normal DHS hours May 18 through June 16. The experience can be found next to The American Idol Experience. Admission to DSH is required.

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Disney Nabs Four Thea Awards

The Themed Entertainment Awards announced their choices for this year's Thea Awards recipients on Tuesday, naming four that were Disney-related.

Disneyland and Walt Disney World shared an award for outstanding achievement in the "attraction refresh" category for Star Tours. The attraction reopened in May in both the California and Disney Hollywood Studios locations.

Disney World also nabbed another award with the nightly Magic Kingdom show, "The Magic, The Memories and You." Shown on Cinderella's Castle, it received outstanding achievement in the "show spectacular" category.

Make Plans Now For Ringing in 2012 At Walt Disney World

As the familiar song goes, what are you doing New Year's Eve? How about ringing in 2012 at Walt Disney World? Recently, Disney put out the scoop on what to expect at the parks during the last few hours of 2011.

The Magic Kingdom will celebrate by offering two fireworks shows on December 31, 2011: a holiday-themed "Wishes" show at 8:30 p.m. and a 11:15 p.m. showing of "Fantasy in the Sky." It looks like a countdown to the new year is also planned.

Epcot is holding two "Illuminations" for guests at 7:00 p.m. and 11:42 p.m. (yep, the time is that specific) to help ring in 2012.

Lightning McQueen Will Join Lights, Motors, Action! at DHS

Fans of "Cars" and "Cars 2" will have another way of seeing one of the films' stars this summer besides the theater as Lightning McQueen prepares to join the cast of Disney Hollywood Studio's Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show.

Look for Lightning McQueen to make a cameo appearance as the stunt show director prepares a highlight reel to showcase "one of the greatest race cars of all time." Mater, Lightning McQueen's sidekick, also is involved as well as a "mysterious black automobile."

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Paying Homage To The Filmmakers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Since the earliest days of film, makers have been driven to believe that fantasies can come true and that we can create our own reality. The legendary movie studios that mad their home in Hollywood, California were full of such dreamers, dedicated filmmakers who lived to share their visions with the world. Walt Disney himself once said that "Movies are a medium of expression like a symphony orchestra, or a painter's brush or canvas." Disney's Hollywood Studios pays homage to those artists who capture their glittering dreams by technological magic.

Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular At Disney's Hollywood Studios

One of the things that I was most looking forward to on my trip to Walt Disney World last week was the chance to see the new at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Now, I'm not really a huge Star Wars fan, but I do love fireworks, and goes to a galaxy far beyond that, the show did not disappoint.

New Star Wars-inspired Entertainment Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Beginning In December 2015

Hello Star wars fans, Were in the home stretch and the new Star Wars movie is less than 30 days away. So what news could be more interesting than that? Well I am glad you asked. Out of mouths of Disney Hollywood Studios comes the first official information on the new Star Wars Land an some of the attractions that will be opening in December of this year. You heard me right, this December as we are gearing up for the first movie in generations. Here is what we can look forward to in the new Star Wars Land.

Disney History: Disney's Hollywood Studios Then & Now

The numerous changes that Disney's Hollywood Studios has undergone in its brief 26-year history have only scratched the surface of what's in store for this park. From name changes to attraction changes and two whole new "lands" on the horizon, Michael Eisner's original idea for this park will barely exist as a shadow of it's former self five years from now.

The Most Romantic Quick Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World

Not every Disney traveler has room in the budget to hit one of the fabulous fine dining experiences at Walt Disney World. But those looking to add some romance to their trip don't need to worry, because amore' is about more than laying out the big bucks. Dim lights, a water view, soft music, and starry sky go a long way to turn these quick service restaurants into romantic musts. Here are my picks for Quick Service favorites that can be big on romance.

Rosie's Victory Garden at Disney's Hollywood Studios

One of my favorite little corners at Disney Hollywood Studios is home to a charming piece of Americana. Rosie's Victory Garden offers a reminder to guests that even in the glittering Heyday of Hollywood that Americans were facing some of their most trying times. With World War II raging across both the Pacific and the Atlantic those on the homefront were called upon to pitch in any way that they could.

Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios Are Bigger Than Ever In 2014

As the excitement for a new Star Wars franchise, new Star wars stories, and new Star Wars games begins to grow, Walt Disney World is taking their yearly celebration one step further. This year, in the guise of a Rebel Alliance recruiting program, the event known as Star Wars Weekends has added a fifth weekend to its already growing influence.

Fun and Havoc In Muppet*Vision 3D

You've been spending a great day at Disney's Hollywood Studios, it's getting warm, crowds are getting bigger, pretty soon you and your family are hot, tired, and looking for a great place to duck out of the crowds and see a great show. head on over to Muppet*Vision 3D, for a fun romp with Jim Henson's original Muppets!

Limited Time Magic: Independence Week Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

On Monday we talked a bit about ways to celebrate the 4th of July at Walt Disney World without having to manage the intense crowds at the Parks. Today, we're diving into the thick of it so that you can know where to head inside the Disney Parks to get your red, white and blue on for an entire week during a special events!

Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 24

Attend a Monsters University Homecoming beginning today, June 14 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

The MU School of Scaring is hosting a campus bash inspired by Disney/Pixar's Monsters University where guests can "hit the quad" to take part in fun activities and hear the DJ - the "Monster of Scaremonies" - spin the latest hits.