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Imperial Storm Trooper patrols the enterance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/1000s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 160mm focal length. Scott is off this week visiting his friends from a Galaxy Far, Far Away during Star Wars Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. May the Force Be with Him so he can … Continue reading "Off to a Galaxy Far, Far Away at Disney’s Hollyood Studios"
The Trouble with Stormtroopers
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Disney Pic of the Week: Favorite Character
Posted onAs you can see, this week’s theme allows Lisa and I to share with you our favorite Disney character. Mine has and always will be… Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there You’re as welcome as can be M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Mickey Mouse! Here are a few of the different roles Mickey plays at the Walt Disney … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Favorite Character"
Disney Pic of the Week – Favorite Three Photos of 2012
Posted onEvery year I suggest that we photo bloggers do some sort of year-end wrap-up. For 2012, Scott and I are each picking three of our favorite Disney photos taken over the course of the last 12 months. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. While I will not ride Tower of Terror, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Favorite Three Photos of 2012"
What’s in Your Stroller? II
Posted onIt’s time once again for a new chapter of What’s in Your Stroller? Last we left off, a squirrel had opened a bagged loaf of bread at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We journey now to the Disneyland Resort for a glance at Californian strollers, dude. Who knows, one of these baby carriages might belong to a … Continue reading "What’s in Your Stroller? II"
Outdoor Portrait Lighting Jedi Style
Posted onMaking girls soon on the mean Streets of America was Anakin Skywalker, of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The brooding soon-to-turn bad guy, stood out in the hot sun (ours not his), greeting fans, posing for photos, and signing autographs. Let’s find out if he used Jedi mind tricks on me. My Canon … Continue reading "Outdoor Portrait Lighting Jedi Style"
Photo Album – Star Wars Weekend T-Shirts
Posted onIt’s been 6 years since I last experienced Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I’m not a big Star Wars fan but I do love events, especially those that are themed in detail. As I wandered about during this year’s kick-off, I noticed that Disney shirts had been replaced by Star Wars ones and … Continue reading "Photo Album – Star Wars Weekend T-Shirts"
Star Wars Weekend Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Posted onI finally got to attend my first Star Wars Weekends last month at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you have looked into it, you know it is very crowded in the event areas and for the special Star Wars character meet and greets. Beyond that, the rest of the park is fairly normal. I got to … Continue reading "Star Wars Weekend Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
Carbon-Freeze-Me Experience at Star Wars Weekends
Posted onA new D-Tech Me Carbon Freeze Me experience will debut during 2012 Star Wars Weekends and is now available to book for a limited time only. Using the latest 3D facial scanning technology, you can receive a personalized 8-inch figurine of yourself "frozen" in carbonite like Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. The Carbon Freezing Chamber will be located adjacent to The American Idol Experience. Reservations are required for this experience and may be made now through June 16, 2012, by contacting 407-939-8324. NOTE: Same-day reservations cannot be made within two hours of a reservation time. Event Dates: May 18, 2012 through June 16, 2012. Price: $99.95 plus shipping and taxes per person (maximum of two people per reservation). You'll also receive a light-up wristband for participating. You can order additional figurines using the same image scan for $74.95 each. It will take up to four weeks for you to receive your figurine. No discounts apply unless otherwise noted. You must be at least 3 years old to participate, and children must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older during the entire experience. A valid accepted credit card number is required at time of booking. There's a $25 cancellation fee for no-shows or if a reservation is cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled experience. Due to its personalized nature, there are no refunds or exchanges.
Photo Album – Star Wars Weekends
Posted onWhile I hadn’t seen every “Star Wars” movie when my vacation overlapped Stars Wars Weekends at then-named Disney-MGM Studios in 2006, I knew enough to appreciate all that I saw. By researching the schedule of events online before I left home, I was able to determine which sections of the park to avoid at certain … Continue reading "Photo Album – Star Wars Weekends"
