Flashback to Star Tours construction in 1989
By Don Gworek With the official reopening of a new Star Tours experience just days away, it may be interesting to look back at the pre-opening of Star Tours at Walt Disney World.
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The Dreamfinder returns for one night only at a special Walt Disney World event
Dreamfinder, the bearded man who carried a little purple dragon called Figment around the Imangination Pavilion at Epcot for 15 years, made a return tonight. But fans of the red-headed man with a big imagination shouldn’t get too excited. His return was for one night only.
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Classic Enchanted Tiki Room returning to the Magic Kingdom
The “new managers” have officially moved out of the Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom. The Disney Parks Blog has reported that changes have already begun to reshape the attraction into a version reminiscent of the original show.
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Cast members give rave reviews to new Star Tours ride
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.
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A look inside the new Dine-In Theaters at Downtown Disney
Starting Monday, movie-goers will have a new choice when visiting the AMC Downtown Disney 24. Six of the 24 theaters have been converted to Dine-In Theaters, with a full menu of appetizers, entrees, desserts, snacks and drinks to choose among.
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Capt. Blackbeard coming to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride
A new pirate will be appearing in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Magic Kingdom. Starting on May 20, the projection of Capt. Blackbeard will replace Davy Jones on the fog waterfall in the attraction.
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Stars in the Parks: Dwight Howard, Chewbacca and a new Star Tours poster
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.
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60 classic cars and much more coming up at Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney
A classic car show is coming to Downtown Disney this weekend, but as with most things Disney does, it’s more than a usual car show.
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Insider Top Tips: Where to go when you have to go – The best bathrooms in Disney’s theme parks
Column by Kevin Yee There are lots and lots of bathrooms at Walt Disney World. So many in fact, that it’s not hard to locate the nearest one. You can always ask a nearby Cast Member for help; usually the closest lavatory is mere steps away. But it can be difficult to find one that…
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Retro Orlando: Captain Eo proves the return of retro can be as good as you remember
Column by Audrey Brown Usually when I write about an extinct attraction, my column is filled with wishful thinking. If only I could go back, I muse on and on. It’s rare that a beloved attraction from the past actually gets the resurrection that the smattering of fans like me petition for. But sometimes, and…