The Force is strong at Walt Disney World Resort with the start of Star Wars Weekends yesterday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Join Star Wars celebrities and characters, check out Star Wars-inspired merchandise, try out the D-Tech Me experience, and more at the annual festival. Read the posts below to find out how you can visit a galaxy far, far away, now through June 9, 2013 at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Take 5: Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- It’s (Not) a Trap! Countdown to Star Wars Weekends Continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Get details as well as a list of scheduled celebrity appearances for this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Star Wars – D-Tech Me Experience Returns to Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starting May 17, 2013 – Star Wars – D-Tech Me experience returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year for Star Wars Weekends!
- First Look at Star Wars Weekends 2013 Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – ”Preview this year’s Star Wars Weekends merchandise, including pins, coffee mugs, toys and more.
- New Disney Gift Cards Available During Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Disney Gift Cards will be offering a new unique Star Wars-themed design each week during Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Yummy Confection Goes to the ‘Dark Side’ for Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World Resort – Try the new Darth Vader cupcake available during Star Wars Weekends at participating restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort!
Join the conversation online by using the hash tag #StarWarsWeekends on Twitter.
Tagged: DHS, Star Wars, Take 5, WDW
Filed: Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort
UPDATE: This event has filled to capacity. Please CLICK HERE to view a list of the accepted event attendees. If you are on the list and do not receive a confirmation email by 5 p.m. EST on Monday, please contact us at WDW.BlogMeetUps@disney.com.
We’re about a week away from our first-ever three park Monstrous Summer 24-hour “all-nighter” at Disney Parks. And to kick things off at Walt Disney World Resort, we’re offering a special experience for Disney Parks Blog readers.
Our Monstrous Morning Meet-Up begins at 4:30 a.m. on May 24, and it will include the opportunity to see an early preview screening of Disney•Pixar’s new movie “Monsters University” before it opens in theatres in 3D on June 21. There will be plenty of fun, including a Monstrous donut bar and – like all Disney Parks Blog meet-ups – a surprise or two added on to what is already planned at Magic Kingdom Park.
Space is limited, so RSVP now by sending us an email with your name, address, and if you’re inviting a guest to WDW.BlogMeetUps@disney.com.
Also, there are a few things you should know:
- All participants who sign up for the event must be 18 years or older, but guests do not need to be 18 or older.
- Limit one guest per registrant.
- We will send an email to individuals whose valid RSVPs are received by us via email before we reach the planned capacity to confirm their attendance for the event.
- If confirmed, it will be necessary for the registrant and guests to check in at the front entrance of Magic Kingdom Park for access to the event. The confirmation will include those details.
- Valid photo I.D. will be required at check-in.
- Meet-up confirmations are non-transferrable and have no cash value.
- Confirmation will be for the accepted registered person plus their number of specified guests.
- If you do not receive an email from us confirming your reservation, then your RSVP was not accepted.
- The event and individual appearances are subject to change or cancellation.
This post will be updated when capacity has been reached. Please note the event is subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Hope to see you there.
Tagged: Meet-Up, MK, WDW
Filed: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
When it comes to photographs at Disney Parks, one spot at Walt Disney World Resort that is getting a lot of attention this week is Adventurers Outpost, a new character greeting location for Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
We also shared a bunch of shots of new merchandise that will debut at the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort, soon. Check out the gallery below.
Tagged: DAK, DLR, Gallery, WDW
Filed: Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort
“Mickey and the Magical Map” is just around the corner at Disneyland park, so we’re getting ready to celebrate here on the Disney Parks Blog. Join us May 31, 2013, for a private showing of the new Fantasyland Theatre show! And afterward, we’ll hear from some of the people behind the scenes who are bringing the show to life.
Tagged: DL, DLR, Meet-Up
Filed: Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort
As we gear up for the debut of “Mickey and the Magical Map,” the latest and greatest new show at Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland park, it triggered memories from my colleagues about what’s been featured in this popular theatre in years past.
Tagged: DL, DLR, Video
Filed: Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort
Of course the Disney chefs had to get in on the Memorial Day weekend fun to kick off a Monstrous Summer at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Kingdom Park, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will stay open from 6 a.m. May 24 to 6 a.m. May 25 – which gives us 24 hours to nosh our way through the delightful bites.
Tagged: Dining, DLR, WDW
Filed: Disney Dining, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort
I can’t wait for the upcoming all-night party that will kick off a Monstrous Summer at Disney Parks on May 24, 2013. I had a blast at last year’s 24-hour party with my fiancée, so I imagine this one will be even more “eye-mazing!” As part of Limited Time Magic, Disney Theme Park Merchandise has created some commemorative items featuring Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, stars of Disney•Pixar’s upcoming film “Monsters University.” Here are some things you can expect starting May 24.
Tagged: DCA, DL, DLR, Limited Time Magic, MK, WDW
Filed: Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
We’re just one week away from our next Limited Time Magic event, the huge Disney Parks Monstrous Summer All-Nighter on May 24! Pam Brandon and Steven Miller will be along later to share details about some of the great food and merchandise you can expect to find, but first I’d like to tell you more about the special entertainment we have in store.
Tagged: DCA, DL, DLR, Limited Time Magic, MK, WDW
Filed: Disneyland Resort, Special Events, Walt Disney World Resort
Ewoks are celebrating, Max Rebo is playing a happy keyboard tune with his feet, and the droids are happier than C-3PO in an oil bath. Why? Because Star Wars Weekends launched its galactic celebration today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Tagged: DHS, Star Wars, Video, WDW
Filed: Disney's Hollywood Studios, Special Events, Walt Disney World Resort
Are you a fan of both Disney Parks and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”?
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Filed: Walt Disney World Resort
