Hollywood Studios – More Than Just “Thrill” Rides!

We all know and love the big attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, like Star Tours, Rock N Roller Coaster, and the Tower of Terror, but have you ever stopped to check out some of the other attractions and rides at Hollywood Studios? There really are some great ones that are

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Disney Parks Merchandise appearing at Star Wars Celebration VI Event in August 2012

Disney Parks has a long history with Star Wars that dates back to 1987 with the opening of Star Tours at Disneyland park. Since that time, Disney has offered a variety of collectibles including action figures, pins, shirts and more. I’m happy to report that Disney Theme Park Merchandise will

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Top 5 Flying Rides at Walt Disney World

I’m starting a new series of Top 5’s today, and we’re starting with the flying rides. Let’s see if you agree with my faves! Alrighty, here…we…gooooo! 1)      Peter Pan’s Flight – A popular Magic Kingdom draw, happy thoughts and pixie dust power this adventure. Climb aboard a pirate galleon for

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Jedi Training Academy “Secrets of the Force”

I have a 5 year old Jedi in Training in my home.  He is obsessed with all things Star Wars.  We have Star Wars Lego’s scattered throughout the basement.  The movies are common weekend watching (his favorite is New Hope).  Bedtime stories involve Han Solo and Obi Wan.  I am also a weekend

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These are the Droids You’re Looking For! Video Walk Through of the Droid Factory at Disney Hollywood Studios

Disney Hollywood Studios recently opened up the new Droid Factory a few days before Star Wars Weekends 2012. This build-a-droid experience is located inside Tattoine Traders, the Star Tours gift shop. As neat as this was to customize your own R2 unit I found the area to be really small and

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Star Wars Droid Factory Now Open at Disney Hollywood Studios

The “Droid Factory” experience, a new attraction where you can build and name your own R-series astromech droid action figures, is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! “We began discussing the Droid Factory in 2009,” says product developer Cody Hampton. “We know that personalization is an important aspect of the

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New Behind-the-Scenes Video Looks at Star Wars Weekends 2012

The 2012 edition of Star Wars Weekends takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10. (And yes, we know that we add an extra day to the official definition of “weekend,” but when Darth Vader requests a three-day weekend, we don’t argue.) Today,

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Top 5 Hollywood Studios Traditions

If you have been bitten by the Disney bug, then chances are you try to visit Walt Disney World as often as you can. If so, then you probably have some traditions that you must embrace each time you visit to make your trip complete. I have some Hollywood Studios

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How to Tour the Parks – Dancing through Hollywood Studios

While not as big as some of the other parks, and featuring more on Movies, Music, and Animation Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a great balance of thrill rides and family shows. Also I feel this park is one of the harder ones to move around in if its packed. Don’t

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Top 5 Apps for your Disneyland Vacation

Every family traveling to the magical world of Disneyland eventually comes to the same question: How am I going to fit it everything I want to do/see in just three days? Smartphones have made it remarkably easier to accomplish this task, acting as pocket tour guides with tips, reviews, and

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Top 10 Rides to Avoid After You Eat

So you just stuffed yourself on a scrumptious meal at your favorite Walt Disney World eatery. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you likely enjoyed a four-square meal and beverage of choice, right? What you need is a nap, but what your family wants is a ride! Do NOT

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Three Disneyland Rides You Probably Never Knew Existed

Up Main Street, U.S.A., into Fantasyland for Matterhorn and all of the kiddie rides, then into Tomorrowland for Space Mountain and Star Tours. From there, onto Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion and we have to hit the Jungle Cruise and Indiana Jones at least once. When out-of-town Guests

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Wheelchair Friendly Attractions – Star Tours

One of my favorite attractions at Walt Disney World is Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I was really excited to ride it in September because it would be our first flight aboard the Starspeeder 1000 since the attraction’s enhancements. While you do have to transfer from your wheelchair to

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Disney Food Blog Dining Adventures e-Book Now Available

In honor of DFB grand launch, we have a discount option for DFB readers (as always!). You can get the new mini-guide for $2 off the regular purchase price for the next 7 days — just use code ADVENTURE at the check-out! And don’t forget to keep your transaction number—

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