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POSTED Wed, 04/16/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends

As Star Wars fans get closer and closer to the opening weekend of Star Wars Days at Disney's Hollywood Studios (we talked about all the previous information on Star Wars Weekends here), Disney has announced another option for everyone planning to attend this extended event. Disney has created a VIP tour package ( being called The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends) for everyone attending Star Wars Weekend this year.

POSTED Fri, 07/12/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs Comments on ‘Star Wars’ Rumors

We've all heard the 'Star Wars' rumors floating about the galaxy recently - that Disney is building Star Wars Land at Hollywood Studios, that there is going to be a Mos Eisely-themed restaurant in the area, and that Star Tours could get an overhaul in connection with the project.

POSTED Thu, 06/20/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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The Rumors Are Strong with This One – Is Star Wars Land Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

While it's just a rumor right now, there's a lot of chatter on the Internet that Star Wars Land is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in the next five years.

Several sites have been reporting that Disney is moving forward with plans to build both Cars Land and Star Wars Land at DHS. There is no official word from Disney yet, and we want to stress that these are merely rumors at this point, but what juicy rumors they are!

POSTED Wed, 11/16/2011 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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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.

POSTED Wed, 05/18/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Upcoming Perks for Passholders

The latest edition of Mickey Monitor, a newsletter sent to Walt Disney World passholders quarterly, is out, and in it are quite a few discounts and perks geared specifically for passholders.

First, passholders heading to Disney's Hollywood Studios can visit a tent with Star Tours merchandise specifically for them. The tent will be open during every Star Wars weekend from May 20 through June 12.

POSTED Sat, 04/23/2011 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Major Disneyland Resort Attractions to Open June 3

June 3 is looking to be a big day for the Disneyland Resort. Not one, not two but three major attractions are set to open on that date. In Disneyland, look for Star Tours ride to open. Not too far away in Disney's California Adventure, Ariel's Undersea Adventure and Goofy's Sky School will be opening the same day.

Star Tours will have undergone a big overhaul when it reopens in June. Fans can expect a different experience with each ride thanks in part to some fifty different voyages utilizing different combinations of totally new destinations.

POSTED Sun, 01/23/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Star Tours Attraction Debuts in May

It's been a long, nine month hiatus, but we can finally see the light sabre at the end of the tunnel. Amid the flourish and festivities that surrounded the official debut of the ship the Disney Dream, Disney let fans know that the popular Star Tours will be back in action May 20 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Star Tours: The Adventure Continues has received a complete overhaul during its time out of commission. Guests will have a completely new experience with this revamped and reimagined 3D adventure that includes a new pilot, new droids and new excursions into space.

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POSTED Mon, 08/11/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 10 Can't-Miss Walt Disney World Attractions

It isn't easy to list the top 10 Walt Disney World Attractions. The four theme parks have so many incredible dark rides, thrill rides, and classic rides that making any kind of top 10 list is a bit of a challenge.

But we aren't afraid of a challenge. Unless that challenge includes riding Expedition Everest, then we're afraid. And so, without further ado here is a list of what we consider to be the top 10 attractions at Walt Disney World.

POSTED Mon, 06/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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What to do in a Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios is a park where there's something for everyone, whether you're a thrill seeker or more of a sit back and relax kind of guest. It's also one of our favorite places to spend a day.

And while everyone has their own method of touring the theme parks of Walt Disney World it never hurts to talk about tips for making the most of your day. So, we're going to spend the next few minutes talking about what we think are must do attractions, must see shows, and must eat foods at the Hollywood Studios.

POSTED Sun, 05/18/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Find the Droids You’re Looking for at Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Just in time to celebrate all things Star Wars Weekends, we're talking about Tatooine Traders at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

This store is located at the exit of Star Tours and it was built to resemble the Mos Espa village in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

When Tatooine Traders originally opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios it was called Endor Vendors and was built to resemble the Endor shield generator bunker from Return of the Jedi.

POSTED Tue, 04/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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3 Thrills At Disney's Hollywood Studios

If you like a little adventure on your vacation, be sure to stop by Disney's Hollywood Studios (DHS) at the Walt Disney World Resort to check out these three thrilling rides. Opinions often differ on what DHS has to offer, but fans of thrill rides almost always agree that the big three attractions here offer up some of the most sensational moments on property.

POSTED Mon, 01/27/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 5 Things You Can’t Miss When Visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Last week we looked at the top five "must-do" items for Epcot and today we're taking a Friendship Boat ride over to Disney's Hollywood Studios to talk about what can't be missed at the park that is celebrating a special anniversary this year.

POSTED Sun, 04/28/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 13 May the Fourth Be With You

This morning Disney announced a very special celebration will be going on over at Disney's Hollywood Studios next weekend. A fabulous, fun, Limited Time Magic event is in store for the annual, fan-proclaimed, worldwide "Star Wars Day," May 4, 2013.

POSTED Tue, 04/16/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Star Wars Weekends Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 17-June 9

For four weekends each spring, Star Wars fans (and fanatics) converge on Disney's Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends. This year, the intergalactic celebration starts May 17 and continues until June 9.

While the guest list is still a work in progress we can report that Ray Park who starred as the Sith warrior Darth Maul is scheduled to appear during Weekend I and Weekend II, and Warwick Davis who portrayed Ewok Wicket W. Warwick is scheduled for Weekend III and Weekend IV.

POSTED Thu, 06/30/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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What's your favorite attraction/ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios? [Facebook Fans]

We asked our Walt Disney World forGrownups Facebook fans, "What's your favorite ride or attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios?"

We got some great answers so a big thank you goes out to everyone who participated! A quick breakdown of the responses shows that Tower of Terror is the overall favorite with Toy Story Mania! coming in second, and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster placing third.

The Great Movie Ride, Star Tours, and One Man's Dream all got mentions as well.

POSTED Fri, 05/13/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Give Kids the World and the Power of 10

In case you haven't heard of it yet, Give Kids the World is a nonprofit that allows families with children that have life threatening illnesses to come to Central Florida and experience a cost-free dream vacation. In fact, some good friends of ours just spent a great Spring Break in Orlando thanks to Give Kids the World and the Make a Wish Foundation!

POSTED Sun, 02/20/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Sunday Round-Up for February 20, 2011

Progress City, USA has a great look at the recently deceased Bill Justice.

The Touring Plans Blog has a great piece about the Main Street in Motion Test Drive at Epcot.