Here’s a video preview of this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including another look at R2-MK (video courtesy of the WDWNTube):
WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul visited the Walt Disney World Resort yesterday and has a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with us:
Getting ready for Star Wars Weekends at the Studios
Our good friend Robert Ashburn of FloridaThrills.net has provided us with a few photos from his trip to Walt Disney World on Thursday:
Here’s a look at two Annual Passholder exclusive items guests can pick up during Star Wars Weekends 2010 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
R2-MK is coming to the parks as we reported, but we also have confirmation on the closing dates for Star Tours at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From the Disney Parks Blog: A first look at a new droid, R2-MK, with Jedi Mickey can only mean that “Star Wars Weekends” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is around … Read more
Here’s a look at the Star Wars Weekends exclusive merchandise that will be available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning May 21st: As usual, a collection of Star Wars Weekends inspired pins will be released as well. You can view the entire collection here or listen to in-depth coverage of the pin line-up on episode 111 … Read more
We were quite excited to tell you that Jedi Mickey Mouse would get his own astromech droid companion in the form of toys, pins, and more a few weeks ago, but R2-MK may be doing a bit more at Star Wars Weekends 2010. He may actually be appearing. Rumors indicate that a “walk-around” living character … Read more
Since there have been a few minor news stories in last week that have gone without posting, I figured we should just share all of them in one giant post: Night of Joy moves back to the Magic Kingdom this year: Past Christian music “Artists of the Year” Third Day, mercyme and Chris Tomlin and … Read more
From the official Star Wars website: This spring, visitors to Disney Parks in Florida and California will be able to pick up an exclusive new Hasbro astromech R2 unit, decked out in classic Mickey Mouse colors and ears! The new astromech, R2-MK, recently made a quick stop at Skywalker Ranch before heading to Walt Disney … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul was able to record video of both the “Imagineering the Future of the Disney Parks” presentation and the follow-up press conference at the D23 Expo, and now has both videos available for your enjoyment. Both videos are embedded below courtesy of the WDWNTube: Hopefully these videos have answered some lingering questions … Read more
Disney has released a youtube version of the short clip that was shown of Star Tours II (in 3-D) at the D23 Expo. The video is also available in high definition by clicking the appropriate button below: Since I have received a number of questions by email about this updated attraction, I decided it would … Read more
I know it’s a few days late, but here is the full press release we were given at the D23 Expo concerning these two exciting new projects for Walt Disney World and other on-going “Parks and Resorts” projects: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that … Read more
Our good friend Robert Ashburn of Figmentsmedia.net has provided us with pictures from his Thursday trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so let’s take a look at some of his photos:
Star Wars Weekends have begun, as this billboard outside the park will testify
The 20th anniversary banners are gone, replaced with ones for Star Wars Weekends
All of the details on Star Wars Weekends 2009 merchandise (excluding pins) has been released by Disney. Here’s a look at some of what they have to offer this year:
The official Star Wars website has posted a great many pictures of the latest Disney/Star Wars merchandise that will be available during Star Wars Weekends 2009 (and beyond) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The third series of Disney/Star Wars action figures features Goofy as Chewbacca, Mickey as an X-Wing Pilot, Minnie as “Slave” Princess Leia, Donald … Read more
Wondering if you should visit the Walt Disney World Resort this summer? Disney thinks that you should, and has put out a press release to tell you about everything new and upcoming at WDW: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – From May through August 2009, summer simmers with exciting new attractions and events at Walt Disney World Resort. … Read more
