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Potential new Star Tours II locations revealed

Potential new locations for Star Tours II have been leaked in promotional photos released by Disney. In photos of Walt Disney Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald, Industrial Light and Magic VFX Supervisor Bill George, and George Lucas, concept art can be seen hanging in the background.... [More]

3-D Star Tours coming to Disneyland, Hollywood

Jay Rasulo, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman, announced at Disney's D23 Expo on Saturday that a 3-D version of Star Tours--appropriately dubbed "Star Tours II"--is planned for Disneyland and Hollywood Studios in WDW. Filming began as recently as April and it was speculated... [More]

Performer perishes at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Walt Disney World cast member passed away Monday evening after an accident at Hollywood Studios park, say officials. A Disney spokesperson says 30-year-old stunt performer Anislav Varbanov was injured during rehearsal for the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular." The performer was rushed to... [More]

Walt Disney World outs 2010 Dining Plan pricing

Walt Disney World has released complete details, including pricing, for its 2010 Dining Plan (PDF Link) options. Two of the three available plans have seen a price increases, most up $2 per day compared to 2009 pricing. For the Quick Service Dining Plan, Adults... [More]

Walt Disney World raises ticket prices

Despite a number of ongoing promotions to encourage potential guests to visit during the economic downturn, Disney has announced that it will be increasing ticket prices at its Walt Disney World parks beginning Sunday. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the price of an adult... [More]

Disney World continues free dining promotion

Walt Disney World has announced that it is extending its free dining promotion through December, albeit with slightly modified terms. Originally scheduled to end on Oct. 3, the revised promotion will run until December 17, with a four-day blackout period around Thanksgiving, the Orlando... [More]

Disney World reports 11 second quarter injuries

Walt Disney World has reported that the multi-park resort saw 11 injuries during the second quarter of 2009, making it the only major Florida resort to do so. The injuries, mentioned in new state filings and reported on by the Orlando Sentinel, are scattered... [More]

Pixar's Luxo Jr. debuts at Hollywood Studios

Pixar's long-time mascot, Luxo Jr., has appeared at Disney's Hollywood Studios in animatronic form. Pixar is the animation company that created such digitally animated films as "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo" and "Wall-E." Luxo Jr. is the animated desk lamp that usually crushes the "i"... [More]

Disney World launches online meal reservations

The Walt Disney World resort has launched its new online Advanced Dining Reservation system (ADR), allowing guests to browse restaurants, view full-color menus in PDF format, and make reservations up to 90 days in advance. Previously available exclusively to travel agents, the new system... [More]

Video: Kris Allen at Hollywood Studios

Kris Allen, the eighth winner of the popular American Idol contest, was paraded by motorcade around Disney's Hollywood Studios today too droves of adoring fans. Following the motorcade, Allen performed Kanye West's "Heartless" outside the American Idol Experience building before holding a media Q&A... [More]

American Idol's Kris Allen to be honored in Disney motorcade

Kris Allen, the latest entrant to American Idol's list of yearly rags-to-riches winners, will have a motorcade held in his honor this Friday at Walt Disney World. The event will kick-off at 10 a.m. ET with the motorcade beginning its expedition at the front... [More]

Star Wars Disney Character Big Figs for pre-order

As part of the Star Wars Weekends opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios tomorrow, Disney has announced that all-new Star Wars Disney Character Big Figs are available for pre-order. The figures will be in limited supply of only 600 total – that's 500 for Walt... [More]

New Star Wars footage for Star Tours

LucasFilm has begun production in West Hollywood on a project featuring Boba Fett, Admiral Ackbar, and C3PO, to name a few. No, George Lucas hasn't started filming a new movie or television series. The filming is being done for a somewhat revamped Disney's... [More]

2009 Star Wars Weekends 'backstage' posters

Disney has created a collection of quirky posters to build hype among cast members for the upcoming 2009 Star Wars Weekends event at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The posters aren't (yet) available for public consumption as they are meant to... [More]

2008 Attraction Attendance Report released

The 2008 Attraction Attendance Report has been released. The report details the attendance numbers of all the major theme and water parks across the world and attempts to break down what it all means. The report, prepared by TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) in partnership... [More]

Disney Star Wars statues coming to Hollywood Studios

The final four statues in the popular Star Wars Disney character series have been revealed. Closing out the series are Mickey Luke, Minnie Leia, Goofy Chewie, and Donald in Carbonite, each of which will be limited to just 600 pieces. The first 500 of... [More]

'American Idol Experience' opening event [video]

The American Idol Experience opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios this past week to throngs of Idol hopefuls lined up to perform. The Orlando attraction opening was greeted by a few hundred people lined up at 5 a.m. to be the first to "audition" but... [More]

Disney announces 2009 Star Wars Weekends dates

Walt Disney World has announced the dates for the 2009 edition of Star Wars Weekends, hosted at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Unlike past years, which has seen the event pushed primarily into June, this year's event will be split between... [More]

American Idol open at Hollywood Studios

The American Experience attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida opened its doors to guests today. The current opening is being called a "test and adjust" phase during which Imagineers will be testing the attraction for malfunctions, wait times, and overall appeal. While... [More]

Toy Story Midway Mania!

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