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Star Wars Takes to the Skies This Summer in New Blockbuster Nighttime Spectacular at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Just in time for spring, that galaxy far, far away will be closer than ever with the April 4th arrival of the new Star Wars live entertainment experience Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away and a menacing First Order stormtrooper procession at Disney's Hollywood Studios. And to kick off summer, the park is launching a new nightly fireworks and projection show called Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular that will eclipse anything of its kind in the park's history.
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New Meet and Greet with Olaf to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Spring

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The all-new Celebrity Spotlight character meet and greet will open in spring 2016 in the Echo Lake district at Disney's Hollywood Studios. When this location opens, you are invited into the Celebrity Spotlight to meet lovable snowman Olaf, from the film "Frozen." Also opening this spring is "Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams," a character meet and greet that will be located just off Commissary Lane near the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant. In this new spot you can walk the red carpet to step into a scene with Minnie Mouse. Nearby, Mickey Mouse will be appearing as the Sorcerer's Apprentice from "Fantasia."
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D23 Celebrates the Unparalleled Storytelling of Walt Disney Animation

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In the 10 years since John Lasseter and Ed Catmull took over the reins of what is now Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney has enjoyed incredible creative and box office success with such films as Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, and, of course, Frozen. The spring 2016 issue of Disney twenty-three looks at the creative talents-from writers and directors to producers and animators-who have driven this wave of superior filmmaking that has resulted in two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature for the studio.
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Food and Wine Festival Returns to DCA

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The Disney Parks Blog announced yesterday that the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival will return (finally) weekends in April 2016. The month-long festival will celebrate California cuisine. A distinguishing feature will be new Festival Marketplaces, where guests can sip and savor delicious flavors from throughout the state of California. The Disney California Adventure … Continue reading "Food and Wine Festival Returns to DCA"
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Three United States Itineraries Added to Adventures by Disney

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Adventures by Disney has introduced three new United States vacations that showcase the destinations of Central Florida, Montana, and Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Each of these weeklong trips is filled with activities unique to the destinations visited. — On the Central Florida vacation you can enjoy backstage access and VIP experiences at Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Three United States Itineraries Added to Adventures by Disney"
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Disneyland Resort – 2/05/16

Posted on by Jason Dz
AP Days, which feature special events specifically for Annual Passholders, continue at Disneyland during the month of February. This week's theme: "Live the Adventure." Next week's theme is "Fantasy and Fun", and the final week is "A World of Tomorrows." To learn more about AP Days, be sure to read contributing photographer Jason's current blog.
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