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Where in the World #186

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Hi, Mary Tackett! Thanks for the hello and I’ll save you the Monday morning research time. 😉 And to Diane Ramos: yes, I’m still having lots of fun here in “Where in the World” and I’m so glad you are too! This was Challenge #184: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Erin Blackwell, 6mm, … Continue reading "Where in the World #186"
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How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 4.)

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
In case you missed the earlier blogs of How I Spent My Spring Break: Part 3 Part 2 Part 1 So I flew back to Los Angeles, and almost the next day my Star Tours II Annual Passholder preview slot was scheduled. The process was pretty chaotic by the time I got there–apparently the lines … Continue reading "How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 4.)"
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An Evening with Star Tours and Jellyrolls

Posted on by Steve Barrett
My sister Donna visited WDW for one of her twice yearly trips from her home in Texas. Donna, Vickie (my wife) and I checked out Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Hidden Mickeys and other hidden images are surfacing! Along the entrance queue, a three-circle Hidden Mickey is on C-3PO’s control panel, to the … Continue reading "An Evening with Star Tours and Jellyrolls"
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How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 3.)

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
A late start was in the cards for the next day, as the midnight Star Tours Meet Up was that evening, and I was attempting to keep my candle from burning out at both ends. That afternoon I visited the Magic Kingdom to check out the new Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet location recently installed in the … Continue reading "How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 3.)"
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Disney Soundsational Summer Press Event – This and That

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
We probably aren’t going to be able to post the rest of the video for a while (we don’t have very high bandwidth internet service right now), but I wanted to post a few more thoughts and impressions about the press event. Here’s a photo from the Little Mermaid opening. From left to right: Tom … Continue reading "Disney Soundsational Summer Press Event – This and That"
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Star Tours Opens in Disneyland – Press Event!

Posted on by AllEars
On Friday morning I was in the Star Tours queue, where I had the opportunity to speak with Susan Dayne, Art Director for Star Tours. I apologize for the audio – I have a cold and I was losing my voice, so I’m afraid it’s hard to hear me – but fortunately Susan did most … Continue reading "Star Tours Opens in Disneyland – Press Event!"
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Little Mermaid Ride Opens

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Lee and I are at Disneyland for a short (but action-packed) afternoon/morning of events, including the grand opening of The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, the official premiere of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, and the grand opening of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. Thursday afternoon was the opening of Little Mermaid. It was grand in … Continue reading "Little Mermaid Ride Opens"
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Star Tours Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
The retooled Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios represents a spectacular leap in the technology of simulator experiences. For many years, I enjoyed the original Star Tours, in which you’d fly the same harrowing, out-of-control route to the Moon of Endor. The refurbished attraction provides over 50 random combinations of journeys throughout the Star … Continue reading "Star Tours Hidden Mickeys"
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Star Wars Weekends 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
Star Wars Weekends (SWW) began in 1997. However, the SWW did not become a regular, annual event until 2003. Since then, each year has had exclusive merchandise and a logo, a motorcade and other events. The Weekends feature celebrity guests who are on hand to sign autographs (FastPasses are a MUST if you want an … Continue reading "Star Wars Weekends 2011"
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Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Early Departure Event

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Lee Zimmerman, Laura’s husband, is guest blogging this report on the Star Tours Early Entry Event at Disneyland on Friday, May 20. — Laura had to work Friday and it was my off day, so she drafted me, typically her behind-the-scenes video guy, to attend this event in her place. Since I am a huge … Continue reading "Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Early Departure Event"
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