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This IS the Droid You’re Looking For…

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

From the official Star Wars website:

This spring, visitors to Disney Parks in Florida and California will be able to pick up an exclusive new Hasbro astromech R2 unit, decked out in classic Mickey Mouse colors and ears! The new astromech, R2-MK, recently made a quick stop at Skywalker Ranch before heading to Walt Disney World [...]

Future of Disney Parks and Resorts featuring Star Tours II and Fantasyland

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul was able to record video of both the “Imagineering the Future of the Disney Parks” presentation and the follow-up press conference at the D23 Expo, and now has both videos available for your enjoyment. Both videos are embedded below courtesy of the WDWNTube:

Hopefully these videos have answered some lingering questions about [...]

Star Tours II: The Force is Strong with This One

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Disney has released a youtube version of the short clip that was shown of Star Tours II (in 3-D) at the D23 Expo. The video is also available in high definition by clicking the appropriate button below:

Since I have received a number of questions by email about this updated attraction, I decided it would be [...]

Star Tours II & Fantasyland Expansion Press Release

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

I know it’s a few days late, but here is the full press release we were given at the D23 Expo concerning these two exciting new projects for Walt Disney World and other on-going “Parks and Resorts” projects:
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that will [...]

Robert Ashburn’s 5/29/09 Hollywood Studios Report

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Robert Ashburn of Figmentsmedia.net has provided us with photos from his trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Friday, May 29th, to see the stars of the saga (and one in particular from American Idol):

Stormtroopers greet guests above the entrance during Star Wars Weekends

“Achooo!!!”

Robert Ashburn’s 5/21/09 Hollywood Studios Report

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Our good friend Robert Ashburn of Figmentsmedia.net has provided us with pictures from his Thursday trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so let’s take a look at some of his photos:

Star Wars Weekends have begun, as this billboard outside the park will testify

The 20th anniversary banners are gone, replaced with ones for Star Wars Weekends

May the Merchandise Be With You

Friday, May 8th, 2009

All of the details on Star Wars Weekends 2009 merchandise (excluding pins) has been released by Disney. Here’s a look at some of what they have to offer this year:

More Star Wars Weekends 2009 Merchandise

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

The official Star Wars website has posted a great many pictures of the latest Disney/Star Wars merchandise that will be available during Star Wars Weekends 2009 (and beyond) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

The third series of Disney/Star Wars action figures features Goofy as Chewbacca, Mickey as an X-Wing Pilot, Minnie as “Slave” Princess Leia, Donald as [...]

The Summer Shapes Up at WDW

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Wondering if you should visit the Walt Disney World Resort this summer? Disney thinks that you should, and has put out a press release to tell you about everything new and upcoming at WDW:
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – From May through August 2009, summer simmers with exciting new attractions and events at Walt Disney World Resort. The [...]

Star Wars: Return of the Big Figures

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Those of you attending any of the Star Wars Weekends events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May or June will be happy to know that Disney will once again be releasing a collection of big figures featuring four of the fab five dressed as classic saga characters:

Mickey as Luke Skywalker with Yoda & Minnie as [...]

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