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Disney's Hollywood Studios Celebrates 20 Years – Video, Photos, and Imagineer Talk Summary

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Today, May 1, 2009, marks the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When it opened two decades ago as the Disney-MGM Studios, it was Walt Disney World’s third theme park rand revolved around the idea of television and movie-making. In honor of the 20th anniversary, Disney held a special rope-drop ceremony this morning at 8…

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What's new and upcoming at Walt Disney World

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Here are some of the new things happening around Walt Disney World this summer. We’ve written about some of these before, but some of this is brand new information. Be sure to get a copy of our Summer 2009 issue for more information on many of these happenings. Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration Everybody’s favorite galactic pal…

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Stars in the Parks: Perry and Panettiere

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They’re all ears. Singer/songwriter Katy Perry (left) and actress Hayden Panettiere strike a pose April 25, 2009 with Minnie Mouse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The duo was enjoying the theme park prior to their evening performance for the Disney Grad Nite, an annual, in-park celebration for high school seniors. Panettiere stars on the NBC series…

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Characters in Flight Balloon Video, Photos, and that Pesky Wind

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The Characters in Flight helium balloon ride at Downtown Disney officially opened on April 21, 2009. The balloon, operated by Aerophile, takes up to thirty guests 400 feet in the air for around five minutes, providing 360-degree views of all of Walt Disney World and the surrounding Orlando area. One of the most-discussed aspects of…

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New Disney/Star Wars Merchandise Announced for Star Wars Weekends 2009 and Beyond

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At this past weekend’s FX! International Show, a Disney products panel was held, hosted by Disney product developer Brad Schoeneberg, in which new merchandise was revealed for the upcoming Star Wars Weekends event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here are some of the highlights (click the images to enlarge them): New to this year’s Star Wars…

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Disney's Hollywood Studios to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Ceremony and Imagineering Sessions

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From wdwcelebrations.com: On Friday May 1, 2009, the date of the anniversary, the park will open at 8:00 am with a special rope drop ceremony welcoming guests into the park to kick off the celebration. In addition, two special sessions to commemorate the anniversary will take place in the Premiere Theater, one at 9:00 am…

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New Theme Park High-Definition Videos Available for Download

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Recently, we have added downloadable high-definition versions of our most recent videos to our Videos section. These include: MC Hammer at Universal Studios Mardi Gras A tour through The Holy Land Experience Racing experiences at the Walt Disney World Speedway Zipline Safari at Forever Florida 2009 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival opening celebration The American…

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Volume 2, Issue 3 (April / May 2009) Now Available for Preview and Pre-Order

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Volume 2, Issue 3 (April / May 2009) of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-Order. FEATURES: • COVER STORY: Idol Opportunity Visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios get into the act in the new American Idol Experience. • Unleash Your Inner Celebrity VIP tours offer a unique way to see Orlando’s theme…

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Toy Story Midway Mania coming to Nintendo Wii

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Disney Interactive Studios today announced Toy Story Mania!, inspired by the Disney/Pixar animated feature Toy Story, will be released exclusively for the Wii home video game console this fall. Toy Story Mania! showcases an array of entertaining games based on Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction, while featuring the iconic characters and humor from the popular Disney/Pixar…

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Sports stars, ESPN personalities coming to Disney World this weekend

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ESPN the Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Feb. 27 to March 1) will feature a “who’s who” lineup of athletes and ESPN personalities involved in a one-of-a-kind experience for sports fans of all ages. The growing list of big names from sports scheduled to appear during the sixth edition of ESPN the Weekend includes Super…