The last ‘ESPN The Weekend’ has been held – Disney has discontinued the springtime event
ESPN The Weekend has been held at Walt Disney World since 2004. The yearly event, mostly held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, had its last run this past March.
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Universal Orlando releases a mobile app – A look at all of Florida’s official theme park apps
Universal Orlando’s has released a free mobile app for Apple and Android phones, joining SeaWorld, which also released a free app earlier this year and Disney World, which offers a paid app for Verizon customers. Busch Gardens officials say their mobile app is in the works.
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A look at what Orlando’s theme parks have planned for July 4, 2011
Central Florida’s theme parks will be crowded on the Fourth of July. In fact, Orlando was named the number one destination for the July 4 Weekend by Travelocity. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun watching the special events and fireworks shows. Here’s what each theme park is planning for Independence Day.
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Actress Ashley Eckstein launches new ‘fangirl’ shirts at Star Wars Weekends
As the final Star Wars Weekend approaches at Hollywood Studios, it’s your last chance to check out Star Wars: Clone Wars actress Ashley Eckstein’s all-new line of “fangirl-focused” apparel and accessories in person.
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American Idol winner Scotty McCreery sings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The new 2011 American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery made an appearance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today in what has become a yearly tradition for the winner. Scotty rode down Hollywood Bouldvard with Mickey Mouse, sang his new song, I Love You This Big, and made an appearance during the first showing of The American Idol…
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Phineas and Ferb play ‘n’ greet experience opens at Hollywood Studios – Video
Disney Channel animated stars Phineas and Ferb’s new play ‘n’ greet experience opened today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The cartoon duo are making a movie called We’re Making a Movie – The Movie.
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Star Tours 3D attraction opens with a bang – Full video and photo gallery
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.
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Star Wars Hyperspace Hoopla is back, rockin’ a bigger stage
Hyperspace Hoopla, a Star Wars Weekends fan favorite which includes a Dance Off with the Star Wars Stars, has a new location this year. No more pushing and elbowing to get a good spot to see at the small Star Tours stage. The show is now presented nightly during Star Wars Weeknds on a large…
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Photos and Video: A detailed look at the new Star Tours 3D attraction
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,…
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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.