http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11638 MouseSurplus, a Kissimmee-based Disney Collectible clearinghouse, will be featured on the hit A&E series “Shipping Wars” next Tuesday. The winning bidder will attempt to deliver a 25-foot-tall Star Wars AT-AT Walker and an 6-foot X‐Wing Fighter to a customer in Utah. The segment was filmed on locaton at the MouseSurplus store front off U.S. 192 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:26:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11587 By Andy Guinigundo Carlsbad, Calif. – Last year marked the eighth straight year of increased attendance at Legoland California and a double digit increase at that over 2010. On the strength of those numbers, Legoland California has decided to put a multi-million dollar investment into the park. Legoland California General Manager Pete Ronchetti attributes the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:33:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11243 It’s time to count down the top 10 most viewed videos that we posted in 2011. It’s a mix of Star Wars, Mickey Mouse, Justin Bieber and more. We have videos with many more views than these, but they were posted before 2011. Also keep in mind that videos we posted earlier in the year [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10714 Join hosts Banks Lee and Lulu Picart at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • A look at Busch Gardens Christmas decorations • News in the Queue: History Center’s Universal exhibit; Sum of All Thrills; Legoland and SeaWorld Christmas; Drip • Busch Gardens’ Christmas Celebration [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/27/stormtroopers-to-invade-the-history-center-this-saturday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/27/stormtroopers-to-invade-the-history-center-this-saturday/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:55:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9566 This Saturday, July 30, 2011, the 501st Legion: Vader’s Fist will march through Heritage Square at the Orange County History Center. The march will take place at 11 a.m. and is part of the History Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. “We held this event last year in conjunction with the costume exhibition,” said Marketing Manager Jen [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/27/stormtroopers-to-invade-the-history-center-this-saturday/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9258 June 9, 2011 – Join hosts Mark Daniel and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSLaafLiPrY In this week’s episode: • Little Mermaid attraction opening at California Adventure • Mickey’s Soundsational Parade at Disneyland • Fantasyland construction update • New details [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/the-show-episode-27/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/the-show-episode-27/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:48:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9175 June 2, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LGf21uqArA In this week’s episode: • Grand Opening of Cheetah Hunt Coaster at Busch Gardens • Interviews with Busch Gardens’ Jim Dean, Mark Rose, Mike Boos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/the-show-episode-27/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/star-wars-celebration-returning-to-orlando-in-2012-take-a-look-back-at-the-2010-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/star-wars-celebration-returning-to-orlando-in-2012-take-a-look-back-at-the-2010-event/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:15:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9173 Star Wars Celebration VI, the official Lucasfilm convention for all things Star Wars, is making a return to Orlando after a successful event in 2010. Star Wars fans, celebrities and more will be taking over a large portion of the Orange County Convention Center from Aug. 23 to 26, 2012. The official Star Wars Celebration [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/star-wars-celebration-returning-to-orlando-in-2012-take-a-look-back-at-the-2010-event/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/26/the-show-episode-26/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/26/the-show-episode-26/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 20:06:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9140 May 27, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVpe0cAEnkc In this week’s episode: • Star Tours Opening Ceremony with George Lucas, Bob Iger • George Lucas rides and talks about Star Tours • Anthony [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/26/the-show-episode-26/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/star-tours-3d-attraction-opens-with-a-bang-full-video-and-photo-gallery/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/star-tours-3d-attraction-opens-with-a-bang-full-video-and-photo-gallery/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 15:36:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9097 With a cast of hundreds of Star Wars characters and some celebrities, Disney opened the new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a bang – literally. Read on for our photos and full video of the ceremony. The event started with a parade of characters down Hollywood Boulevard to a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/star-tours-3d-attraction-opens-with-a-bang-full-video-and-photo-gallery/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/20/photos-and-video-a-detailed-look-at-the-new-star-tours-3d-attraction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/20/photos-and-video-a-detailed-look-at-the-new-star-tours-3d-attraction/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 21:08:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9081 Star Tours – The Adventures Continue officially opened today with a grand display, which included lots of Star Wars characters and celebrities. The biggest surprise was the appearance of Disney CEO Bob Iger and Star Wars creator George Lucas. Who knew they could wield lightsabers that way (video coming). Now that the ride is open, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/20/photos-and-video-a-detailed-look-at-the-new-star-tours-3d-attraction/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/cast-members-give-rave-reviews-to-new-star-tours-ride/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/cast-members-give-rave-reviews-to-new-star-tours-ride/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 23:28:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9048 Cast members at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have begun previewing the new Star Tours ride that officially opens next Friday. From early comments on Twitter, they love the updated 3D ride. Below are some Tweets from cast members who have ridden tonight. Beware, some of the comments contain spoilers. If you don’t want to know anything [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/cast-members-give-rave-reviews-to-new-star-tours-ride/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/08/stars-in-the-parks-dwight-howard-chewbacca-and-a-new-star-tours-poster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/08/stars-in-the-parks-dwight-howard-chewbacca-and-a-new-star-tours-poster/#comments Sun, 08 May 2011 20:51:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9002 Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard posed with Star Wars character Chewbacca in front of the new “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 6, 2011. Howard was just honored with his third straight NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award and finished second in the NBA MVP voting this [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/08/stars-in-the-parks-dwight-howard-chewbacca-and-a-new-star-tours-poster/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/more-details-on-the-new-3d-star-tours-ride-at-hollywood-studios/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/more-details-on-the-new-3d-star-tours-ride-at-hollywood-studios/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:56:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8904 The fans’ excitement is growing as it’s just one month until the May 20 official opening of “Star Tours -The Adventures Continue” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has been helping to grow that excitement with a mall tour, new online presence and offering more details on the ride itself. Taking place between Star Wars movies [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/more-details-on-the-new-3d-star-tours-ride-at-hollywood-studios/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/17/disney-brings-star-tours-character-photo-ops-to-four-florida-malls/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/17/disney-brings-star-tours-character-photo-ops-to-four-florida-malls/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:44:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8837 Disney has started a four city Star Tours tour in Florida to promote their new Star Tours ride, which opens May 20 and kicks off this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The first tour stop was held yesterday at the Aventura Mall in Miami. The next stop on the tour is Saturday, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/17/disney-brings-star-tours-character-photo-ops-to-four-florida-malls/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/exotic-car-festival-returning-to-celebration-with-some-famous-autos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/exotic-car-festival-returning-to-celebration-with-some-famous-autos/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:07:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8558 The 8th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival, benefitting children’s charities, will be held April 9 and 10, 2011. This four-day event, hosted by the Ferrari Club of America, will be bigger and better than ever, with new activities and even more unique, exotic and race cars – as well as famous and movie and television [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/exotic-car-festival-returning-to-celebration-with-some-famous-autos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/04/star-tours-kick-off-star-wars-weekends-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/04/star-tours-kick-off-star-wars-weekends-2011/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:01:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8203 The dates for the 2011 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been announced, and they’ll kick off with a big event. C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels, will be on hand to reopen Star Tours as a brand new 3D ride. Star Wars Weekends will be held four weekends – each Friday, Saturday and Sunday [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/04/star-tours-kick-off-star-wars-weekends-2011/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/24/out-of-the-loop-star-wars-miniland-takes-shape-at-legoland-california/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/24/out-of-the-loop-star-wars-miniland-takes-shape-at-legoland-california/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:48:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8096 Column by Andy Guinigundo Well, after a bit of a hiatus, the Out of the Loop online edition has returned to bring you some attractions news from outside the Orlando area. As always, you can get a full dose of Out of the Loop in the Orlando Attractions Magazine print and iPad editions. 2011 is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/24/out-of-the-loop-star-wars-miniland-takes-shape-at-legoland-california/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/08/photos-and-video-from-star-tours-final-flight/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/08/photos-and-video-from-star-tours-final-flight/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:46:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7200 Disney’s official fan club, D23, held a special event at Hollywood Studios last night which allowed about 250 members and their guests to take the final ride on the Star Tours attraction in its current form. Star Tours is now closed but will reopen sometime next year as Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. The new [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/08/photos-and-video-from-star-tours-final-flight/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/a-look-back-at-star-wars-celebration-v-in-photos-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/a-look-back-at-star-wars-celebration-v-in-photos-and-videos/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:32:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7060 Star Wars Celebration V took over the West Hall of the Orange County Convention Center for four days. But now that the creatures, droids and Stormtroopers have left, it’s time to look back. Whether you experienced the event or not, you’ll enjoy looking through our favorite photos and videos below. These are just some of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/a-look-back-at-star-wars-celebration-v-in-photos-and-videos/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/16/last-tour-to-endor-brings-star-wars-celebrities-and-shows-to-disney-world-full-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/16/last-tour-to-endor-brings-star-wars-celebrities-and-shows-to-disney-world-full-videos/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:44:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7050 The Last Tour to Endor special-ticket event was held Saturday night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the Star Wars Celebration V convention. The event gave Celebration attendees a last chance to ride Star Tours before it closes Sept. 8, 2010. The event drew many celebrities including George Lucas for a night of fun [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/16/last-tour-to-endor-brings-star-wars-celebrities-and-shows-to-disney-world-full-videos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/13/new-disney-merchandise-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/13/new-disney-merchandise-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:12:15 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7025 Disney Parks held a collector panel discussion today during the Star Wars Celebration V convention at the Orange County Convention Center. Some brand new merchandise featuring the Muppets, Indiana Jones and Star Tours was shown – including some new information about Star Tours 2. Graphic Designer Quynh Kimball (above, from left) and Product Developers Cody [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/13/new-disney-merchandise-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/12/star-wars-celebration-v-day-one-photo-gallery-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/12/star-wars-celebration-v-day-one-photo-gallery-and-video/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:12:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7023 We spent most of the day on the main floor at Star Wars Celebration V in the Orange County Convention Center to bring you this video overview and photo gallery. As expected, the lines were long this morning when the doors first opened. Long lines continued inside at many of the booths offering exclusive and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/12/star-wars-celebration-v-day-one-photo-gallery-and-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/11/star-wars-celebration-v-will-feature-a-full-lineup-no-fan-will-want-to-miss/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/11/star-wars-celebration-v-will-feature-a-full-lineup-no-fan-will-want-to-miss/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:00:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6861 The biggest Star Wars fan event of all time is coming to Orlando. Star Wars Celebration V will be held at the Orange County Convention Center from Aug. 12 to 15, 2010. This year’s event will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, and the ongoing, weekly adventures [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/11/star-wars-celebration-v-will-feature-a-full-lineup-no-fan-will-want-to-miss/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/09/out-of-the-loop-a-look-at-legoland-california%e2%80%99s-star-wars-days/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/09/out-of-the-loop-a-look-at-legoland-california%e2%80%99s-star-wars-days/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:20:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7013 For the past several years, Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been very popular. This past weekend in seemingly a galaxy far, far away, California, Star Wars Days commenced, but not at Disneyland. Legoland California hosted its 5th annual Star Wars Days.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/09/out-of-the-loop-a-look-at-legoland-california%e2%80%99s-star-wars-days/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/23/star-wars-characters-to-dance-the-night-away-at-special-star-tours-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/23/star-wars-characters-to-dance-the-night-away-at-special-star-tours-event/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:05:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6947 The Star Tours ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is making its last run on Sept. 8 to make way for its reimagining in 2011 – but fans have the opportunity to attend a special “decommissioning” party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Aug. 14. The Last Tour to Endor is a special ticketed event [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/23/star-wars-characters-to-dance-the-night-away-at-special-star-tours-event/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/11/more-details-on-the-new-star-tours-ride-multiple-destinations-confirmed/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/11/more-details-on-the-new-star-tours-ride-multiple-destinations-confirmed/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:47:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6546 Last year at the D23 Expo, Disney announced the popular Star Tours attractions would be getting a 3D makeover. But not much more has been announced about the redo until today. In a “What’s Next” presentation at Disneyland this morning it was announced the new Star Tours attraction will be called “Star Tours: The Adventures [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/11/more-details-on-the-new-star-tours-ride-multiple-destinations-confirmed/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/29/new-c-3po-character-chats-with-guests-at-star-wars-weekends/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/29/new-c-3po-character-chats-with-guests-at-star-wars-weekends/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6400 A few weeks ago we showed you video of Mickey Mouse not only greeting guests, but actually personally taking with them. Now it seems Star Wars character C-3PO is also calling his fans by name. Here’s video of C-3PO, R2-D2 and Luke Skywalker at Star Wars Weekends. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4f-8VSORRk We haven’t heard anything officially about this [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/29/new-c-3po-character-chats-with-guests-at-star-wars-weekends/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/23/video-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-2010-vader-and-fett-get-down-to-michael-jackson-tunes/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/23/video-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-2010-vader-and-fett-get-down-to-michael-jackson-tunes/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 13:13:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6291 The highlight of the hilarious Hyperspace Hoopla that concludes each day of Star Wars Weekends is the Dance Off with the Star Wars Stars. You’ll see the Star Wars characters as you’ve never seen them before – getting down to the latest songs, and hits from a past era. Since this is the 30th anniversary [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/23/video-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-2010-vader-and-fett-get-down-to-michael-jackson-tunes/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/what-you-need-to-know-for-star-wars-weekends-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/what-you-need-to-know-for-star-wars-weekends-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 14:20:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6253 Star Wars Weekends is starting and some of the most popular Star Wars characters are headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars weekends runs each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through June 13, 2010. More than 50 Star Wars characters will roam the streets for meet and greets and photo opportunities. Here’s where you’ll be able [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/what-you-need-to-know-for-star-wars-weekends-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/16/meet-jedi-mickey-and-his-new-droid-r2-mk-at-star-wars-weekends/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/16/meet-jedi-mickey-and-his-new-droid-r2-mk-at-star-wars-weekends/#comments Sun, 16 May 2010 13:34:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6228 The Disney Parks Blog recently posted the above photo of Jedi Mickey and his new droid, R2-MK. I guess MK stands for Magic Kingdom, but that’s not where you’ll find this Star Wars duo. They’ll be making appearances during Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which begin this Friday, May 21, 2010. Besides meeting [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/16/meet-jedi-mickey-and-his-new-droid-r2-mk-at-star-wars-weekends/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/get-your-tickets-now-for-star-tours-last-tour-to-endor/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/get-your-tickets-now-for-star-tours-last-tour-to-endor/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 20:45:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6053 After more than two decades of interstellar travel, the Star Tours ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is powering down to make way for its reimagining in 2011 – but fans have the opportunity to attend an out of-this-world, first-of-its-kind decommissioning party before Star Tours launches its final flights. Taking place from 8 p.m. to 1 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/get-your-tickets-now-for-star-tours-last-tour-to-endor/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/04/star-wars-weekends-returns-to-hollywood-studios-may-21/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/04/star-wars-weekends-returns-to-hollywood-studios-may-21/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 22:23:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6019 Jedis, Wookiees and Ewoks, oh my! Once again, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine this month and next for Star Wars Weekends, a sci-fi fan-fest inspired by the popular film saga. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 21 through June 13, 2010, Disney’s Hollywood Studios becomes the galaxy’s home [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/04/star-wars-weekends-returns-to-hollywood-studios-may-21/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/28/former-disney-imagineer-reminisces-about-creating-the-original-star-tours/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/28/former-disney-imagineer-reminisces-about-creating-the-original-star-tours/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:21:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4851 Former Walt Disney Imagineer Mark Eades (pictured here) was the media producer for the original Star Tours attraction, which first officially opened at Disneyland in California in 1987 and later at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) in Florida in 1989. With Disney’s announcement that they will be revamping the attraction into Star Tours II, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/28/former-disney-imagineer-reminisces-about-creating-the-original-star-tours/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/03/star-wars-celebration-v-official-fan-event-to-take-place-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/03/star-wars-celebration-v-official-fan-event-to-take-place-in-orlando/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:39:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4564 Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back,” Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions’ PopGroup will partner to produce what’s expected to be one of the largest official Star Wars fan events ever – Star Wars Celebration V will take place Aug. 12 to 15, 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center. 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