Photo Finds: Star Wars Weekends Merchandise, Pleasure Island construction and more – May 21, 2013

By Kevin Yee There are exciting new products for sale at Star Wars Weekends. We take a closer look around Darth’s Mall set up behind the Tower of Terror. We also explore the construction walls recently added to Downtown Disney, in preparation for its conversion to Disney Springs.

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Disney awards $1.5 million to support Central Florida children nonprofits

Representatives from 59 Central Florida organizations and school districts were joined on stage by Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Disney Cast Members as they received more than 1.5 million recently as part of the Disney Helping Kids Shine grants program. Disney’s program is expected to benefit over 70,000 local children through organizations that represent the Disney…

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Construction Update: Wizarding World’s Hogwarts Express track and Diagon Alley expansion from above

We’ve been following the expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios since even before it was officially announced. With the recent official announcement, and a few more details found through a Universal survey, we figured we’d give you a look at what’s happening behind the construction walls and backstage.

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2013 Hyperspace Hoopla, Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars adds a little Disney to the mix – Video

One of the most anticipated events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars Weekends is the Hyperspace Hoopla, with its Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars. Many are saying this year’s show is one of the best, and you can see it for yourself below.