Disney World News Today » Characters http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com Just another WordPress site Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Sounds Like Summer Concerts June 9 – July 27 http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/sounds-like-summer-concerts-june-9-july-27/ http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/sounds-like-summer-concerts-june-9-july-27/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/sounds-like-summer-concerts-june-9-july-27/ The Sounds Like Summer concert series is held annually at Epcot's America Gardens Theatre, featuring "tribute" bands that cover music by popular artists. Entrance to the concerts is free with paid admission to the park. 2013 SCHEDULE (subject to change): June 9 - June 15: Stayin' Alive (tribute to the Bee Gees) June 16 - June 22: Hotel California (Eagles tribute band) (pictured above) June 23 - June 29: Mike Delguidice & Big Shot (The Ultimate Billy Joel Show) June 30 - July 6: Slippery When Wet (he Ultimate Bon Jovi tribute) July 7 - July 13: Southbound and Company (tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd) July 14 - July 20: The Police Experience (a tribute to the Police) July 22 - July 27: 2U (U2 tribute band) Showtimes are 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. (except on July 4 - showtimes are scheduled for 5:15, 6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m.)]]>

The Sounds Like Summer concert series is held annually at Epcot’s America Gardens Theatre, featuring “tribute” bands that cover music by popular artists. Entrance to the concerts is free with paid admission to the park.

2013 SCHEDULE (subject to change):

June 9 – June 15: Stayin’ Alive (tribute to the Bee Gees)

June 16 – June 22: Hotel California (Eagles tribute band) (pictured above)

June 23 – June 29: Mike Delguidice & Big Shot (The Ultimate Billy Joel Show)

June 30 – July 6: Slippery When Wet (he Ultimate Bon Jovi tribute)

July 7 – July 13: Southbound and Company (tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd)

July 14 – July 20: The Police Experience (a tribute to the Police)

July 22 – July 27: 2U (U2 tribute band)

Showtimes are 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. (except on July 4 – showtimes are scheduled for 5:15, 6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m.).

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]]> http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/sounds-like-summer-concerts-june-9-july-27/feed/ 0 Hyperspace Hoopla http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/hyperspace-hoopla/ http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/hyperspace-hoopla/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/hyperspace-hoopla/ One of THE most popular events during Star Wars Weekend is the now famous Hyperspace Hoopla Watch Star Wars Characters "Dance Off" ! This is the entire show from May 17, ]]>

One of THE most popular events during Star Wars Weekend is the now famous Hyperspace Hoopla Watch Star Wars Characters “Dance Off” ! This is the entire show from May 17, 2013

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Hyperspace Hoopla

]]> http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/hyperspace-hoopla/feed/ 0 Celebrity Welcome http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/celebrity-welcome/ http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/celebrity-welcome/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/19/celebrity-welcome/ Star Wars Weekends Celebrity Welcome happens on the Event Stage by the Sorcerer Mickey Hat. This welcome hosted by James Arnold Taylor and features Ray Park, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeremy Bulloch, and co-host Ashley Eckstein. Lots of Star Wars characters also appear on stage for great photo ops]]>

Star Wars Weekends Celebrity Welcome happens on the Event Stage by the Sorcerer Mickey Hat. This welcome hosted by James Arnold Taylor and features Ray Park, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeremy Bulloch, and co-host Ashley Eckstein. Lots of Star Wars characters also appear on stage for great photo ops.

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With heavy lifting recently completed on the reconstruction of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's track, the construction crane near Disneyland's Big Thunder Trail has been removed, reopening the pathway between Fantasyland and Frontierland full-time and returning the Big Thunder Ranch to daily operation. That's good news, because that area can expect to see much higher attendance [...]

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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.

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]]> http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/18/take-5-star-wars-weekends-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/feed/ 0 Legends of the Force Motorcade http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/18/legends-of-the-force-motorcade/ http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/18/legends-of-the-force-motorcade/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/18/legends-of-the-force-motorcade/ A grand motorcade featuring all your favorite Star Wars characters!]]>

A grand motorcade featuring all your favorite Star Wars characters!

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Chip and Dale make their debut as Ewoks at the 2013 Star Wars Weekends in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Chip and Dale Debut as Ewoks

]]> http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/18/chip-and-dale-debut-as-ewoks/feed/ 0 Character Meet and Greets http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/18/character-meet-and-greets/ http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/18/character-meet-and-greets/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.disneyworldnewstoday.com/2013/05/18/character-meet-and-greets/ Star Wars Character Encounters can be found on Commissary Lane as well as the area around the Star Tours attraction]]>

Star Wars Character Encounters can be found on Commissary Lane as well as the area around the Star Tours attraction.

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It will be a day long remembered – again. The annual Hyperspace Hoopla is here as Star Wars Weekends 2013 launches at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And as has been the tradition for many years, the Jedi, Sith, and other intergalactic creates have taken to the stage to battle in the Dance-Off with the Star Wars [...]

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It is the event that we’ve been waiting for to officially kick off a great summer at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland. The weekend is officially almost here. Guests who visit on May 24 will have the opportunity to spend 24 hours in either the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World or Disneyland and [...]

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