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Take 5: Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Written by at May 18, 2013

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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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Join Us for a Monstrous Morning Meet-Up at Walt Disney World Resort

Written by at May 18, 2013

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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

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This Week in Disney Parks Photos: Adventurers Outpost Debuts, New Merchandise on the Way

Written by at May 18, 2013

This Week in Disney Parks Photos: Adventurers Outpost Debuts, New Merchandise on the Way

When it comes to photographs at Disney Parks, one spot at Walt Disney World 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

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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

Written by at May 18, 2013

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

Written by at May 17, 2013

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“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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Fantasyland Theatre Through the Years at Disneyland Park

Written by at May 17, 2013

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

Written by at May 17, 2013

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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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Spooky Empire May-Hem and first-ever Halloween Extreme conventions to bring double dose of frightful fun to Orlando

Written by at May 17, 2013

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Only in Orlando will fear fanatics find two simultaneous huge events devoted to the most haunted of all holidays five months before October. In one week, over Memorial Day Weekend, the Rosen Centre Orlando will be taken over by a ghoulishly good time put on by the return of Spooky Empire‘s May-Hem convention and newcomer

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

Written by at May 17, 2013

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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

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Swing dancing to return to Disneyland with “Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Party” in Fantasy Faire theater starting June 15

Written by at May 17, 2013

Swing dancing to return to Disneyland with “Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Party” in Fantasy Faire theater starting June 15

Buried amidst news of entertainment offerings for Disney’s upcoming Monstrous Summer All-Nighter, Disneyland has announced that popular swing dancing nights will return to the park this summer. It starts during the All-Nighter party when the Royal Theatre, within the recently-opened Fantasy Faire, will have a “Royal Swing Ball” featuring live music from 10 p.m. –

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