Tag: Star Tours.

Star Wars Creator George Lucas and Disney’s Bob Iger Launch Star Tours Attraction at Walt Disney World Resort

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 20, 2011) – Star WarsTM creator George Lucas and Disney President and CEO Bob Iger wielded lightsabers amid a legion of stormtroopers Friday to open “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D adventure at Walt Disney World Resort. A cast of hundreds of Star Wars characters and performers … Continue reading "Star Wars Creator George Lucas and Disney’s Bob Iger Launch Star Tours Attraction at Walt Disney World Resort"
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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next May 11-16, 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
Wednesday, May 11 We checked in at our resort a day before the D23 events began so that we could get settled at the resort and eat at a couple of our favorite places. We spent the morning at Epcot. The renovations in Mouse Gear are finished. When you walk in, at least at the … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next May 11-16, 2011"
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Star Tours Soft Opening

Posted on by Deb Wills
On Monday, May 16, I was lucky enough to be at Studios while they were testing, or soft opening, Star Tours. This was huge for me. I loved the original attraction and it’s among some of my first Disney memories. I won’t spoil anything but I’ll provide some generic details. The new signs look fantastic. … Continue reading "Star Tours Soft Opening"
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Dwight Howard and Chewbacca at Star Tours

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard poses May 6, 2011 with “Star Wars” character Chewbacca in front of the new “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new 3-D attraction opens May 20, 2011. Howard was just honored with his third straight NBA Defensive Player of … Continue reading "Dwight Howard and Chewbacca at Star Tours"
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‘Star Tours — The Adventures Continue’ Brings Star Warsâ„¢ Thrills in 3-D to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park on May 20, 2011. The attraction also will open at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on June … Continue reading "‘Star Tours — The Adventures Continue’ Brings Star Warsâ„¢ Thrills in 3-D to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park"
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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 1-2, 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
On April 1, I spent the afternoon at the Magic Kingdom. A lot had changed since my last visit less than a week before. Part of City Hall is still behind a wall: The new Mickey Mouse and Princesses meet-and-greet was open. Click here to see pictures of the new area. Part of the Tony’s … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 1-2, 2011"
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From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away . . . Opening Dates Are Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
‘Mickey’s Soundsational Parade’ Debuts May 27; The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Open June 3 ANAHEIM (Feb. 25, 2011) – As families prepare for their 2011 summer vacations, the Disneyland Resort announces grand opening dates for several, highly-anticipated new attractions and family experiences. The all-new “Mickey’s Soundsational … Continue reading "From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away . . . Opening Dates Are Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort"
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Destination D: Day 1, Early Afternoon.

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
So after lunchtime, the schedule continued with “A Long Time Ago…The Making of Star Tours,” presented by WDI Creative Executive Tom Fitzgerald. He detailed the inception of the ride as coming from George Lucas, and then related his trip to London to investigate the motion simulators with Tony Baxter. The simulators there were apparently a … Continue reading "Destination D: Day 1, Early Afternoon."
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D23’s Destination D – Making of Star Tours

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
(Lee, who is the really big Star Wars fan in the family, put this together from his notes on the “Making of Star Tours” session at Destination D. Thanks, Lee!) Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald, writer and producer for the original Star Tours and for the upcoming “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” spoke mostly about the creation … Continue reading "D23’s Destination D – Making of Star Tours"
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Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
NEW YORK – Nothing like a little Disney magic to make memories that last a lifetime. Just in time for “Let the Memories Begin,” Disney is embarking on exciting, all-new experiences for guests that will take them over the horizon, under the sea, beyond the solar system and on bushwalks with adventure at every turn. … Continue reading "Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours"
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