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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Video: Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars 2013 – Decades of hits from Beastie Boys to Gangnam Style at Walt Disney World

“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.

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Sign Up Now for the Disney Parks Blog Magical Meet-Up at Disneyland Park

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.

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Fantasyland Theatre Through the Years at Disneyland Park

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.

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Special Eats Part of Monstrous All-Nighter Fun at Disney Parks

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.

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‘Eye-mazing’ Merchandise for Monstrous Summer All-Night Party at Disney Parks on May 24, 2013

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.

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Star Wars Weekends Launches Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Are you a fan of both Disney Parks and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”?

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‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Taped at Walt Disney World Resort Airs May 19

What do these three photos have in common, besides being taken at Disney California Adventure park? To me, they all show how wind can affect a photo. The wind was blowing really hard when I set out to take photos for this “Disney Parks After Dark” post. This changed what I had hoped to capture – I think for the better.

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Disney Parks After Dark: A Windy Night at Disney California Adventure Park

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 16, 2013 – With the school year coming to a close, Walt Disney World Resort recognized 16 Central Florida students who have excelled in their academic achievements andcivic efforts, naming them Disney Dreamers & Doers Shining Stars. Entering its 30thyear, the Disney Dreamers & Doers program recognizes students who have …

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Outstanding Students Selected as Disney Dreamers & Doers Shining Stars