SHOP: New Amazon Exclusive Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary “Battle at Echo Base” Deluxe Funko Available for Pre-Order

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What better way to celebrate May the 4th than the release of a brand-new Funko POP figure? This new line of Amazon Exclusive POPS! features characters found specifically on the planet Hoth in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. The Pop! Deluxe: Battle at Echo Base … Read more

Buckle Up and Rock Out at the Disney-MGM Studios with this Guide from 1999

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! In … Read more

Stars from “21 Jump Street” and “Sesame Street” Visit the Disney-MGM Studios in this August 1990 Show Times Guide

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! From … Read more

“Here Come the Muppets” to the Disney-MGM Studios in This Guide Book from 1990

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! It’s … Read more

Things I Miss (Retired Attractions, Shows, and Events) At Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Tom’s Top 7

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 1, 2018. Welcome to another edition of Tom’s Top 7,  a continuing countdown of my favorite (and occasionally, least favorite) things at the Disney Parks around the globe. Why seven? Because any more and you’ll regret it… maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and … Read more

It’s Time to Meet Muppet*Vision 3D in this Disney-MGM Studios Summer Studio News Pamphlet from 1991

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! We’re … Read more

Discover a Star-Studded Gala Opening at the Disney-MGM Studios With this Star Tours Grand Opening Press Itinerary from 1990

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! Get … Read more

Starspeeder 1000 From Star Tours Cut From Final Version of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

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When new scenes were added for Star Tours including being placed in the middle of the Exegol battle scene, guests looked out for the Starspeeder 1000 vehicle in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”. Well, a recent tweet from Jean-Denis Haas, Associate Animation Supervisor at ILM, stated that the vehicle was originally in the Exegol … Read more

PHOTOS: Single Rider Line Now Available at Star Tours in Disneyland Park Due to Heavy Crowds

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Crowds have been at an all-time high at Disneyland Resort due to the holidays, and the wait times have not been pleasant. Over in Tomorrowland, Star Tours has recently opened up a Single Rider line to accommodate more guests throughout the day. While this attraction is not one of the most popular stops for guests, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars Episode IX Rise of Skywalker Scenes Debut on Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Star Tours 1401, you are cleared for departure. It’s been two years since Star Tours received new sequences, with Crait and Batuu added back in 2017 and Jakku added before then in 2015. With the debut of the final installment in the saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, a brand new set of scenes … Read more

PHOTOS: New Commemorative Star Tours Merchandise Released for 30th Anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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For 30 years, Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been taking guests and rebel spies on turbulent trips through Star Wars locations both new and old, and with a new location inspired by The Rise of Skywalker debuting soon, there are many more years of adventure left aboard the StarSpeeder 1000. To celebrate the … Read more

PHOTOS: Special Star Tours Merchandise Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort December 2nd

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Bright suns from Tokyo Disneyland! Recently, we confirmed the news that a new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker-inspired scene is coming to Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris on December 20th. And with big news like this, there’s always merchandise to accompany here at Tokyo Disney Resort! So, let’s explore the special … Read more

CONFIRMED: Star Tours – The Adventures Continue to Receive “The Rise of Skywalker Scene” at Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disney Resort on December 20th; New Concept Art Released

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Since the launch of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Disney has had a great partnership with Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic to update the attraction with new and exciting destinations. Passengers who board the Starspeeder 1000 never know where in the galaxy their pilot C-3PO and navigator R2-D2 will take them. We recently … Read more

Disneyland to Test Central Fastpass Kiosks for Tomorrowland Starting October 15th; Will Not Print Paper Fastpass Reminders

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Disney is preparing to test a new method for obtaining Fastpasses at Disneyland. Currently, guests have the option to pay $15 to purchase MaxPass to make Fastpass reservations on the Disneyland App or to scan their ticket at the Fastpass kiosk by the attraction for free. This new method would eliminate the individual kiosks by … Read more

Three New Achievement Pins (Haunted Mansion, Star Tours, Pirates of the Caribbean) Released for Play Disney Parks App at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

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Disney has just announced the launch of three new Achievement pins redeemable through the Play Disney Parks app! Perfect for decorating your lanyard, backpack, hat and more, guests can now purchase these new pins for earning the following ride achievements at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort: High Seas Scallywag at Pirates of … Read more

DJ R3X Funko Pop! Coming Exclusively to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

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Funko has just announced that an exclusive DJ R3X Funko Pop! figure will be making its way exclusively to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. The Funko site reads, “The infamous Star Tours droid is leaving the pilot’s life to reinvent himself as DJ R3X! From the Star Tours music to Figrin D’an and the … Read more