Tag: Star Tours.

New Star Wars Experiences Debut in December

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
More new Star Wars experiences are coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios early next year, in addition to those that will begin December 1 as announced in last week's AllEars newsletter: Star Wars Launch Bay, Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, Path of the Jedi, and an updated Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. Starting January 5, 2016: First Order Stormtroopers will be patrolling the park, interacting with guests as part of their mission to find members of the Resistance The fireworks show called "Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular" will be performed nightly. The show will be set to music from all the movies in the Star Wars saga. Star Wars-inspired food and beverage offerings will be available at various locations inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. Various novelty items and specialty foods, such as Blue Milk Panna Cotta, Padawan Limeade, BB-8 Lemon and Butter Cream cupcake, as well as a Han Solo Souvenir Kid's Meal served in a Han Solo-themed bucket, will be offered for purchase. In addition, there will soon be a dessert party during the Star Wars-themed fireworks show that will feature themed desserts, specialty drinks and a souvenir Chewbacca stein.
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Season of the Force Comes to Disneyland November 16

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Season of the Force begins at Disneyland on November 16, 2015. Star Wars Launch Bay, featuring a character greeting area, special exhibits, and peeks of "The Force Awakens", will open that day. Also coming in the near future will be an overlay of Space Mountain: Hyperspace Mountain, a new version of the Jedi Training Academy with characters from Star Wars Rebels, and the introduction of a new scene (inspired by The Force Awakens) into Star Tours - The Adventures Continue. The Tomorrowland Theater will feature scenes from classic Star Wars films, and special food and beverage items will be available for a limited time.
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The Power of the Force Takes Over Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends May 15-June 14, 2015

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Beginning May 15, 2015, the Force returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Star Wars Weekends combines the fun and adventure of the Star Wars franchise with the magic of Disney Parks. This year’s event welcomes a new show, “Star Wars: Rebels,” new locations for autograph sessions and merchandise and several … Continue reading "The Power of the Force Takes Over Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends May 15-June 14, 2015"
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Hidden Mickeys at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Many of the Hidden Mickey images in moving attractions are fleeting and difficult to capture in a photo and thus challenging to verify. I think I finally snapped a decent photo of this Hidden Mickey on C-3PO’s right forearm at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. Just after you’re seated for the ride, C-3PO appears … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Remembering Body Wars

Posted on by AllEars
The success of Star Tours in 1987 inspired the Imagineers to try developing an "inner space" attraction of a miniaturized submarine-like probe journeying through a patient's body just like in the film Fantastic Voyage (1966) for the "Wonders of Life" pavilion at Epcot in 1989. The new attraction was called Body Wars most likely because Disney guests called Star Tours the Star Wars ride or just Star Wars.
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Jedi Master in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Jedi Master of the Jedi Training Academy.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO 220, EV 0, 135mm focal length. A Jedi Master leads a group of young ones in the ways of the Force next to the Star Tours attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studies. Each day, children of guests can take part in the Jedi Training Academy. … Continue reading "Jedi Master in Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Star Wars

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Star Wars, just like Disney, has legions of fans and the two worlds often join forces in the endless search for more money. If you’re a Star Wars fan then you already know about Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, an annual event every spring. Disney fans know that rumors are spreading like wildfire … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Star Wars"
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Star Tours Queue Tower in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Mon Calamari officers overlook the Star Tours queue from a control tower..Nikon D700/Tokna 11-16m, 2s, f/8, ISO 800, EV 0, 16mm focal length, tripod. Mon Calamari officers overlook the Star Tours queue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios from a control tower. If you want to photograph in an empty Star Tours queue, stay late during an … Continue reading "Star Tours Queue Tower in Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Star Tours: Ewok On By

Posted on by Lisa Berton
One of these days I’m going to hang out by the exterior of Star Tours and walk under everything. Don’t ask, it’s just one of those things I’ve been meaning to do. In the meantime, enjoy my Disney Pic of the Week. I hear the call of the Ewoks. Come on over and “Like” my … Continue reading "Star Tours: Ewok On By"
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Star Tours Queue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Scott Thomas
My favorite park is Disney’s Hollywood Studios which brings the movies I have enjoyed to life. Star Wars, one of my favorites, was brought to life as an intergalactic travel agency called Star Tours. The queue to your StarSpeeder 1000 has you wander through a space port where soft announcements are made, a video screen … Continue reading "Star Tours Queue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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