DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes took a small trip to the Disneyland Resort today and has some newsworthy photos to share…
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Thanks for the Mini-Report Chris
Our good friend Robert Ashburn of FloridaThrills.net has provided us with yet another photo update from the Walt Disney World Resort, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting:
It’s going to be a busy day….
Our good friend Robert Ashburn of FloridaThrills.net has provided us with a few photos from his trip to Walt Disney World on Thursday:
Brandon Struve made an early morning excursion to see Muppetvision 3-D opening from it’s three week refurbishment, so here are some photos from his trip:
Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster is closed for refurbishment 5/15-5/20
Read More about Brandon Struve’s 5/15/10 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
Here’s a look at two Annual Passholder exclusive items guests can pick up during Star Wars Weekends 2010 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
5/15/10 UPDATE – WDI and WDW have stated that they are not adding characters to the attraction at this time.
The classic Magic Kingdom attraction “it’s a small world” is now listed on the Walt Disney World website as closed for refurbishment from August 1st through October 22nd, 2010. While we have no idea what could be part of this refurbishment, it is really strange to see an attraction that just received an extensive overhaul 5 years ago closing for an extended period of time. Is it possible that some Disney characters might be added to a few scenes of the attraction, much like they appear at Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland? We’ll just have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more information on this upcoming refurbishment as it becomes available.
We have confirmation on the closing dates for Star Tours at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From the Disney Parks Blog:
A first look at a new droid, R2-MK, with Jedi Mickey can only mean that “Star Wars Weekends” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is around the corner. But today, were looking even further ahead in the galaxy to the “reimagining” of Star Tours at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts. Scheduled to open in 2011, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney once again will combine to create an all-new Star Tours. When it reopens, it’ll feature a new 3-D, immersive experience that’ll take guests to familiar places in the Star Wars galaxy. To prepare for the reopening, Star Tours will close at Disneyland Park on July 27 and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 8.
If you’d you like to take a last daily express ride to Endor, make your plans to visit the parks before the closing dates. And as we announced last week, there will be a special “Last Tour to Endor” party on August 14 during “Star Wars Celebration V” in Orlando. For more information about “Star Wars Celebration V” and to purchase tickets, check out www.starwarscelebration.com.
R2-MK is coming to the parks as we reported, but we also have confirmation on the closing dates for Star Tours at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From the Disney Parks Blog:
A first look at a new droid, R2-MK, with Jedi Mickey can only mean that “Star Wars Weekends” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is around the corner. But today, were looking even further ahead in the galaxy to the “reimagining” of Star Tours at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts. Scheduled to open in 2011, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney once again will combine to create an all-new Star Tours. When it reopens, it’ll feature a new 3-D, immersive experience that’ll take guests to familiar places in the Star Wars galaxy. To prepare for the reopening, Star Tours will close at Disneyland Park on July 27 and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 8.
If you’d you like to take a last daily express ride to Endor, make your plans to visit the parks before the closing dates. And as we announced last week, there will be a special “Last Tour to Endor” party on August 14 during “Star Wars Celebration V” in Orlando. For more information about “Star Wars Celebration V” and to purchase tickets, check out www.starwarscelebration.com.
Genie fans listen up!!!
Disney has extended showings of Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular. The show was originally planned to close on August 15th to make way for the Toy Story Musical, which was scheduled to debut in 2011 at the Hyperion Theater at California Adventure, but due to fan feedback, the show’s closure has been postponed.
Disney has not yet said how long Aladdin will remain at the Hyperion but stay tuned to DLNT for updates.
Also Toy Story Musical will remain aboard the Disney Wonder for the time being.
Here’s a look at the Star Wars Weekends exclusive merchandise that will be available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning May 21st:
As usual, a collection of Star Wars Weekends inspired pins will be released as well. You can view the entire collection here or listen to in-depth coverage of the pin line-up on episode 111 of The Disney Pincast
