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
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
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
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
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
The 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is coming up soon. We could think of no better way to celebrate all the amazing things this park has given us through the years than by making a movie about it. While the park has evolved dramatically since it opened, many of us fondly remember the golden … Read more
The much loved Star Wars Speeder Bike photo-op near Star Tours in Hollywood Studios has been completely removed. Last week, we reported that the photo op was behind walls as the park worked on new paths for the upcoming opening of Galaxy’s Edge. At that time, the fate of the speeder bike was unknown, as … Read more
Ask any Star Tours fan and they’ll tell you that one of their favorite parts of Star Tours is the queue. Well, it appears that C-3PO is in need of some droid maintenance and is scheduled to be taken out for a quick refurbishment (tune up?) on February 17. While he won’t be in the … Read more
“Just a relaxing trip to Endor,” they said… Attention all Star Tours passengers: there’s a new Starspeeder 1000 figurine available at Disneyland Paris! If you’re unfamiliar with what a Starspeeder is, it’s the actual ride vehicle used on the attraction and the five other travel agencies that make up the Galactic Tourist Bureau. The figurine rests on … Read more
If you’re a fan of the Disney Parks, you’ve probably heard of Tony Baxter. In fact, it’s difficult to imagine a day at the parks without enjoying something Tony Baxter had a hand in creating or influencing. After all, this is the man who impacted our childhoods with park staples such as Star Tours, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. … Read more
On Saturday night, I paid to attend the very first Disney After Hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I note that I paid once more because most sites providing reviews of this event did not, even though they are now claiming that they attend these AGAIN later as paying guests to provide some credibility to … Read more
Our latest report bring su back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it continues its transition from active construction zone to functioning theme park. Welcome to Hollywood Reports indicate that Disney is now rushing to complete the new bus loops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guest complaints from having to use the temporary loop are mounting, from … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it prepares for the opening of the most anticipated theme park addition of all-time, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, in just about a year’s time (roughly). Welcome(?) to Hollywood The new parking entrance for guest vehicles is nearing completion, the roadways leading to it seem … Read more
The Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary celebrations are coming to an end on September 9th. In this post I will look back at what this almost 18 month long event has brought to the resort. Project Sparkle The Experience Enhancement Program, codenamed Project Sparkle, was an ambitious plan to majorly refurbish 10 attractions and generally improve … Read more
The Tatooine Traders shop at the exit of Start Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be undergoing a transformation beginning September 5th. While Tatooine Traders will remain open during the duration of the project, Amazing Pictures will no longer be available in the shop after Saturday, September 4th, as well, The Droid … Read more
Last November Star Tours: The Adventures Continue added a brand new ending sequence which put guests in the middle of Star Wars Episode VIII and landed in Batuu, the location of the Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge themed lands coming to Disney Parks. We also told you that the set destinations would eventually come to an … Read more
