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Taste of Hollywood To Go including Fantasmic seating begins today

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Sunshine No comments

Back for the busy Spring break is the ‘Taste of Hollywood To Go’ dining option at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The $15.99 boxed meals include reserved seating at Fantastmic! and offers 5 different menu options. There is also a kids option at $5.49 which is either a turkey and American cheese wrap with apples and carrots with ranch dip, strawberry yogurt and a seven-layer cookie bar or strawberry yogurt, apple wedges, carrot sticks, Goldfish crackers and an organic apple and cinnamon oatmeal bar.

You can make reservations up to 24 hours ahead by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Pickup is then at Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner near the American Idol Experience from 11am to 8pm. ‘Taste of Hollywood’ is also on the Disney Dining Plan at 1 quick service entitlement.

Golden fried chicken with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sweet corn and carrots and warm apple crisp
Veggie sandwich with avocado, orange and tomato salad, tabbouleh and chocolate cake
California and tuna sushi roll with avocado, orange and tomato salad, ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and a spicy pecan chocolate cluster
Shrimp salad with avocado, orange and tomato salad, ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and mandarin orange cheesecake
Cold-cut roast beef with creamy horseradish, potato salad, grilled asparagus and chocolate cake

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Fantasmic VIP Dining Package Now Available! (chipandco.com)
New Cupcakes Just for Upcoming Holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (chipandco.com)

Taste of Hollywood To Go including Fantasmic seating begins today

The American Idol Experience at WDW Introduces New Songs for a New Season

Friday, January 18, 2013 Chip 1 Comment

The American Idol Experience at WDW Introduces New Songs for a New Season

Just as “American Idol” on television makes changes each season, The American Idol Experience has recently been updated with the addition of 14 new songs, which guests can choose to perform for their big moment on stage.

Many of the new songs, including hits from former American Idols, are titles that have been requested by guests auditioning at The American Idol Experience. Taking a cue from the television show, where country music has become more prominent, the list also adds several more songs from that genre.

Here’s the complete list of the recent additions, bringing the total number of songs available for auditions to 158. Which one would be a dream come true for you to perform on The American Idol Experience stage?

New ‘American Idol’ Phillip Phillips Surprises Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Sunday, August 5, 2012 Chip No comments

The newest “American Idol,” Phillip Phillips, surprised a theater full of park guests Thursday when he made an appearance on-stage at “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Phillips, who hit the top 10 on the charts with his single “Home,” was in central Florida for a performance of the “American Idol Live!” concert tour. The nationwide tour continues through mid-September.

In addition to making a surprise appearance for guests at “The American Idol Experience,” Phillips taped a series of short videos that Walt Disney Entertainment plans to utilize in the future during the attraction experience.

And of course, what visit to Disney Parks would be complete without a meeting with Mickey and Minnie? Disney Parks Blog author and photographer Matt Stroshane shot this picture of the smiling trio posing in front of the attraction.

New ‘American Idol’ Phillip Phillips Surprises Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

“Carbon-Freeze Me” Experience at Star Wars Weekends 2012

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Chip 1 Comment

Coming this year to Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to relive the famous carbon freezing scene from The Empire Strikes Back with the “Carbon-Freeze Me” experience. This new experience was created especially for Disney Parks, and is part of our “D-Tech Me” line that uses technology to take personalization to a whole new level.

Using state-of-the-art imaging technology, this experience casts your likeness as a three-dimensional, eight-inch figurine. At the “Carbon Freezing Chamber” (located adjacent to The American Idol Experience), several cameras will capture multiple angles of your face. The images are then reconstructed in a computer for processing, and, in approximately four weeks, the completed figurine is shipped directly to your house.

Each carbonite figurine is $99.95 (plus shipping). You can order additional figurines using the same image scan for $74.95 each. The replica figurine can be hung on a wall, just like the gangster Jabba the Hutt did in Return of the Jedi. Guests also receive a light-up wristband.

The experience will officially open on Friday May 18 with the launch of Star Wars Weekends 2012. Reservations are required and can be made starting Monday, May 7 by calling 407-WDW-TECH (407-939-8324).

*Please note – Separate Theme Park admission required for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. No discounts apply unless otherwise noted. Guests must be at least three (3) years of age to participate. A valid accepted credit card number is required at time of booking. No-shows or in the event a reservation is cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled experience will result in such credit card being charged a $25 cancellation fee. The experience, due to its personalized nature is non-refundable and not eligible for an exchange. Children must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older during the entire experience. Certain restrictions may apply. All prices, components and information are subject to change without notice.

See the New Star Wars Weekends 2012 Television Spot (video) (jedimouseketeer.blogspot.com)
Activities: Star Wars Weekends (aglassslippervacation.com)

Carbon Freeze Me Experience at Star Wars Weekends 2012

‘Meet Up and Warm Up’ for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with Reality TV Stars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Friday, January 6, 2012 Chip No comments

runDisney hosted its largest social media “Meet Up and Warm Up” to kick off Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Friday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort.

Participants were selected via Disney social media channels including the Disney Parks Blog, Disney Sports’ Twitter handle and runDisney Facebook page.

Official runDisney training consultant Jeff Galloway led the group of 50 on a 1.8-mile run through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, passing such attractions as, Lights, Motor, Action! Stunt Show, Toy Story Mania! and The American Idol Experience along the way.

After the run-walk-run training, Galloway was joined by P90X’s Tony Horton. The fitness guru gave the crowd cross training and nutrition tips. Reality TV stars Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca (winners of “Survivor” and competitors on “The Amazing Race”) joined the group, sharing their stories on why they run.

Disney Show Director John Phelan stepped on stage with Mickey Mouse to share some runDisney entertainment magic. Phelan discussed why they choose to place characters at certain points along the course.

Participants had the opportunity to take photos with Mickey, Galloway. Horton, Zohn and Morasca before making a special trip to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The opportunity foreshadows runDisney’s newest race, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Ten Miler Weekend, slated to debut Sept. 29, 2012.

For more information on Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend or to sign up to run a future runDisney race, visit www.rundisney.com. Also, follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest runDisney race information and for behind-the-scenes access to all things runDisney.