Star Wars Weekends Start at Hollywood Studios

Stormtroopers take position at the turnstiles at Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends.

Stormtroopers take position at the turnstiles at Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends.

This weekend marked the first of four Star Wars Weekends happening at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.  The event takes place every weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) through June 13th.  At Star Wars Weekends, guests will find an entire saga’s worth of characters and more celebrities than ever before on hand for autographs, pictures, motorcades, Q & A sessions, and more!  The event is included with general park admission and with your purchase of Discount Disney Tickets.

 Orlando Sentinel’s Dewayne Bevil has posted some insider tips and information that will help you make the most of your galactic vacation! Continue reading

Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends – “Galactic Bounty”

Every year, Disney creates new and unique art for the event.  Boba Fett is featured in this year's event logo.

Every year, Disney creates new and unique art for the event. Boba Fett is featured in this year's event logo.

The Disney Parks Blog has posted an interesting article about Star Wars Weekends “Galactic Bounty,” or merchandise.  The event is taking place weekends at Hollywood Studios from May 21 – June 13.  The Disney Theme Parks Merchandise team creates commemorative goodies and souvenirs that feature new and unique art specifcally designed for the event each year.  Continue reading

Walt Disney World Summer Nightastic!

Summer Nightastic - Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom

Summer Nightastic - Disney's Mainstreet Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom

Light up your summer at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida with Summer Nightastic! from June 6 through August 14, 2010. See Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade, experience the new special effects at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, thrill to the new Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular, and groove to a dance party and the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series.

To pack in all the excitement, summertime park hours are extended. Summer Nightastic! is included with your purchase of Discount Disney Tickets – Buy a 3 Day Base or Hopper Ticket, and get 2 Days FREE! Continue reading

Magic Kingdom – Wishes Fireworks Special Experiences

Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is home to not one, but two of the most spectacular fireworks displays you’ll ever witness.  Epcot Center offers nightly showings of Illuminations and Magic Kingdom also offers its Wishes Nighttime Spectacular fireworks display nightly.

With the money you’ll save purchasing Discount Disney Tickets, you can make your Disney vacation even more memorable by adding on a special dining experience.  Magic Kingdom offers two that highlight the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular show: the Wishes Dessert Party and the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage. Continue reading

Disney Unveils Lots-o-Huggin Bear at Hollywood Studios

Lots-o-Huggin Bear from Toy Story 3 - New Character at Hollywood Studios

Lots-o-Huggin Bear from Toy Story 3 - New Character at Hollywood Studios

As we reported previously, Walt Disney World is introducing a new character at Hollywood Studios starting May 9th!  Lots-o-Huggin Bear (‘Lotso’) is a new character from the soon-to-be-released Toy Story 3 movie. 

 “Lotso” will be greeting Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the meet-and-greet area inside The Magic of Disney Animation and he’ll be part of the “Block Party Bash.”  Check out this new trailer, showcasing Lots-o-Huggin Bear! Continue reading

Mother’s Day 2010 at Walt Disney World

Celebrate YOUR Mrs. Incredible this Mother's Day!

Celebrate YOUR Mrs. Incredible this Mother's Day!

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has a ton of fun to offer the whole family, but with Mother’s Day just around the corner (May 9th), you better have something special planned for YOUR Mrs. Incredible.  Walt Disney World Resort offers a variety of dining opportunities, both in the parks and in the resorts, that you can add on to your Disney vacation.  Some of the resorts also offer Spa Packages, and you don’t necessarily have to be resort guests to enjoy this benefit.  Definitely something to look into!

With the money you’ll save purchasing Discount Disney Tickets, treat Mom to one of these Disney Dining Opportunites that will truly accentuate your Mother’s Day celebration. Continue reading

Epcot Welcomes Back Captain EO, Starring Michael Jackson

Captain EO

Captain EO, a 3D movie starring Michael Jackson, is returning to Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida on July 2nd.  The show has already returned to Disneyland California and is scheduled to open at both Disneyland Tokyo and Paris this summer. Continue reading

Hollywood Studios – New Toy Story Mania! Game

Rex and Trixie's Dino Darts is coming to Hollywood Studios in May!

Rex and Trixie's Dino Darts is coming to Hollywood Studios in May!

Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida released some big news via their Disney Parks Blog today.  A new game with new faces is being added to the Toy Story Mania! attraction at Hollywood Studios in May.  They will also be introducing a new character, who you’ll be able to meet at the park, all as part of the celebration of the soon-to-be-released Disney*Pixar film, Toy Story 3. Continue reading

Tina Fey Visits Hollywood Studios at Disney

Tina Fey at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Tina Fey at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Celebrity Sighting!  Tina Fey, star of the hit TV series 30 Rock, enjoyed a delicious milk shake at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater with Goofy at Hollywood StudiosWalt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is fun for everyone, including Emmy-award winning actresses.  Continue reading

Walt Disney World Offers Free Admission to Stranded UK Guests

Stranded UK Guests can enjoy a FREE spin, courtesy of Walt Disney World

Stranded UK Guests can enjoy a FREE spin, courtesy of Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is offering stranded UK guests a FREE one-day Park Hopper with the Water Park Fun & More option now through Friday, April 23rd.   As we reported earlier, Sea World Parks & Entertainment were the first to offer this special accomodation, giving each stranded UK guest FREE admission into Sea World, Busch Gardens, and Aquatica. Continue reading