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Last Tour To Endor – Special Event

Posted on by Mike Bachand
In case you didn’t know, Star Wars Celebration V (the official Lucasfilm fan convention) was held August 12-15 in Orlando. That means thousands of Star Wars fans came to Central Florida for the convention and to celebrate all things Star Wars. As a tie-in to the Star Wars Celebration V convention, Walt Disney World hosted … Continue reading "Last Tour To Endor – Special Event"
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New Star Tours Video

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
(originally published on Official Disney Parks Blog) New Star Tours Video Makes Us Ask: Where Will the New Star Tours Attraction Take Us? Last year, Disney Parks fans learned that “The Adventures Continue” with the return of a new Star Tours attraction in both California and Florida in 2011. Earlier today at the Star Wars … Continue reading "New Star Tours Video"
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‘Last Tour to Endor’ Party During Star Wars Celebration V Lets Guests Be ‘the First Among the Last’ to Experience Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When Darth Vader moonwalks and Donald Duck sports Imperial stormtrooper armor, something special must be happening. With a heaping helping of Disney magic, the Star Wars galaxy will descend upon Walt Disney World Resort from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2010, for an exclusive party to let fans of … Continue reading "‘Last Tour to Endor’ Party During Star Wars Celebration V Lets Guests Be ‘the First Among the Last’ to Experience Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park"
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Driver’s License and Registration

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Cue the Star Wars soundtrack. While Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is well-themed and makes me think of Ewoks, I strongly prefer the interior queue at Disneyland. That’s just the way it is and I can’t explain it. Enjoy your trip to Endor. Remember to buckle up, I hear the pilot is a newbie. … Continue reading "Driver’s License and Registration"
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R2-D2

Posted on by Scott Thomas
R2-D2 readies your Starspeeder to Endor in the Star Tours queue.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO 1600, EV +1.0, 170mm Focal Length The Star Wars saga started back in 1977 when home entertainment was a TV hooked up to a stereo system with large speakers. VHS tape, DVD and Blu Ray Hi-Def players still in the … Continue reading "R2-D2"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Star Tours

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Why I scheduled myself to be the one to introduce this week’s Pic of the Week, Star Tours, I’ll never know. I usually try to match the topics with the interests of Scott and Lisa and myself. For example, Lisa got to introduce Princes – that totally makes sense, right? Unfortunately, I know very little … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Star Tours"
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What’s New & What’s Next at Disneyland Resort? ‘World of Color’ Ignites the Night; Even More New Attractions, Events Planned for 2011

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 11, 2010) – “Summer Nightastic!” and the new production “World of Color” bring their special brand of excitement to the Disneyland Resort this summer. Plus, there’s even more Disney magic on the horizon. SUMMER 2010 – ‘WORLD OF COLOR’ AND MORE: “World of Color,” the new nighttime spectacular presented in Disney California … Continue reading "What’s New & What’s Next at Disneyland Resort? ‘World of Color’ Ignites the Night; Even More New Attractions, Events Planned for 2011"
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Be The First To Be The Last, As Star Tours Prepares To Launch Its…LAST TOUR TO ENDOR

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
On August 14, Fan-Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction Gets the Ultimate, Out-of-this-World Send-Off Exclusive Festivities Coincide with the Biggest Party This Side of the Galaxy – Star Wars Celebration V SAN FRANCISCO, CA – After more than a decade of interstellar travel, Disney Parks’ Star Tours attraction is powering down to make way for its … Continue reading "Be The First To Be The Last, As Star Tours Prepares To Launch Its…LAST TOUR TO ENDOR"
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Ewok This Way

Posted on by Lisa Berton
You come into a Disney park with your eyes open wide. There are endless distractions attracting all five of your senses at the same time. Wandering down, up, and across paths you see plenty to photograph. Enormous icons are in your face, movies come to life, and fantasy becomes reality. It can be sensory overload … Continue reading "Ewok This Way"
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo Unveils New Attractions and Experiences at First D23 Expo

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Re-Imagined “Star Tours” Coming to California and Florida in 2011 and Major Fantasyland Expansion at Walt Disney World Scheduled for 2013 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that will be delighting Disney guests for years to come, at the first D23 Expo. Most notable among … Continue reading "Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo Unveils New Attractions and Experiences at First D23 Expo"
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