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
In a recent interview, former Vice President of Walt Disney World Dan Cockerell confirmed long-standing rumors that the original concept for the Star Wars themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios included Tatooine and more from the original Star Wars trilogy. The first plans to expand the Star Wars presence in the park included the Mos … Read more
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 for the rest of your life. As we celebrate Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
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? Brakes, brakes… WHERE ARE THE BRAKES?!? As we celebrate Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week here at WDWNT.com, I couldn’t help but get swept up in nostalgia for … Read more
Disney has confirmed that Star Wars: Season of the Force will arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 8th, 2016, running until March 20th, 2016. The event will include special food, drink, and merchandise offerings, as well as a special fireworks show on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. All of the other offerings for the event … Read more
Star Wars Weekends has been perhaps the most popular annual event in the history of Walt Disney World since it was introduced in 1997, so much so that it became an annual event in the early 2000’s at the then Disney-MGM Studios. Well, after 16 fantastic events, it seems Star Wars Weekends is being shelved … Read more
This past weekend was the very first of 5 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and WDWNT was of course on the scene to bring you the latest. While we already reviewed the Rebel Hangar as it was completely new for 2015, here are some videos of some of the other events that kicked … Read more
The Galactic Gathering was held today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which is basically an early shopping day for Star Wars Weekends 2015 which guests were able to buy tickets to attend. We had some of our team attend the event and here are pictures of all of the items that were amiable today, many of … Read more
The “Rebel Hangar” lounge at Hollywood Studios may not open until Friday night, but the area is already decked out and looks just about ready to serve the excited Star Wars fans flocking to the park for the annual “Star Wars Weekends” event: Signage outside Half of the indoor seating at Backlot Express has been … Read more
Some of the Backlot Express restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will become the “Rebel Hangar”, a first-time-ever Star Wars lounge experience for Star Wars Weekends 2015: Calling All Space Travelers! Bring your tastes and take your place in this makeshift home of visiting pilots, renegades and smugglers. Enter the Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge … Read more
Our Star Wars Celebration reporter Brendt is in Anaheim all weekend enjoying the panels, exhibitors and other festivities at the world’s largest Star Wars party! He just sent us in some great photos of some of the merchandise that we will soon see at Walt Disney World during Star Wars Weekends 2015 (May 15 – … Read more
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is offering guests the chance to enjoy the month-long Star Wars Weekends celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with special rates starting at $185, May 15-June 15. Guests staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are within walking distance or short complimentary boat ride to all … Read more
We are just 3 months away from Star Wars Weekends 2015! Disney released the event logo and some details on the event earlier this week: The long-running Stars of the Saga show (along with the stormtrooper pre-show) will still be hosted by James Arnold Taylor, but will be moving to the Theater of the Stars … Read more
Some time ago, we told you that Disney would eventually sell “vanity”, or character/movie themed MagicBands to guests at some point in the future. Well, that point will be the final weekend of Star Wars Weekends 2014 June 13th-15th: The bands come in a special Star Wars Weekends box and are a limited edition of 2500 … Read more
For one weekend only, a bit of Star Wars royalty dropped-by Star Wars Weekends 2014 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A special “Conversation with Mark Hamill” was held in the Premier Theater on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and we were lucky enough to catch the very last presentation of the show yesterday afternoon. Please enjoy our … Read more
A few months ago, we reported that the Hyperspace Hoopla show that has annually been a part of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios would not be returning in 2014. Well, while we knew that the Symphony in the Stars fireworks would replace it, we did not know much about the short finale show that would … Read more