One day you will walk into a Disney theme park and open a map that features myriad attractions, including those tucked away in the truly awesome Star Wars land.
Archive for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A Crossroads for Hollywood Studios by Sam Allen
Anyone who’s been there knows the layout of Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be a bit confusing to navigate, especially in the park’s backlot areas. Fortunately, Disney realized this and placed a series of signs around the park to direct guests towards any location they might be trying to find.
Toy Story Land Details
The reimagining of Disney’s Hollywood Studios will take guests to infinity and beyond, allowing them to step into the worlds of their favorite films, starting with Toy Story Land. This new 11-acre land will transport guests into the adventurous outdoors of Andy’s backyard. Guests will think they’ve been shrunk to the size of Woody and Buzz as they are surrounded by oversized toys that Andy has assembled using his vivid imagination. Using toys like building blocks, plastic buckets and shovels, and game board pieces, Andy has designed the perfect setting for this land, which will include two new attractions for any Disney park and one expanded favorite.
· Family-friendly roller coaster – All on the back of Slinky Dog, this coaster will zip and zoom, plunge and coast as it takes guests on a fun, toy-filled adventure throughout the new land.
· Alien saucers attraction – The famous little green aliens from the movie will take guests around for a spin in their very own flying saucers. The music, lighting and sound effects add to the flurry of action, while “The Claw” looms over.
· Toy Story Mania! – Guests glide into the Toy Story Midway Games Play Set and take aim at 3D objects in a variety of fast-paced games, with an expansion that adds a third track to this popular attraction.
Star Wars Land Details by Scott Donahue
Soon guests will be part of both new and enhanced experiences at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
· Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Later this year, Star Tours will include a new adventure featuring locations and characters from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, giving guests a new adventure in the Star Wars galaxy.
· Star Wars Launch Bay – This interactive experience will take guests into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, including opportunities to visit with new and favorite Star Wars characters, special merchandise and food offerings. Star Wars Launch Bay will be located in the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park. Also atDisneyland park, Star Wars Launch Bay will share the space with the reimagined Super Hero HQ, featuring opportunities to meet and take photos with super heroes like Captain America and Thor, as well as experience the returning Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries. Both experiences will be available for guests later this year.
· Jedi Training Academy — A favorite of younger fans is reimagined with a new experience that includes new characters and a new villain to battle from the popular Disney XD series “Star Wars Rebels.”
· Season of the Force – This new seasonal event, beginning early 2016, brings new experiences to both coasts. In Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, guests will explore the Star Wars galaxy with special entertainment throughout the land, themed food locations and more. Guests also will be thrilled to climb aboard Hyperspace Mountain, a reimagining of the classic Space Mountain attraction, in which guests will join an X-wing Starfighter battle. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will close out weekend nights with a new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic score of the Star Wars movies.
Ice Palace Boutique at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Open Through Sept. 7
Don’t Forget…Young Guests can revel in a flurry of “Frozen” Summer Fun as they undergo a magical transformation at the Ice Palace Boutique at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort.
And, unique to this location, guests can purchase packages that allow the whole family to join in the “Frozen” fun. Additional party members can enjoy included snacks at the exclusive Ice Palace Café, an immersive “Frozen”-themed café. Each party will also get priority seating at one show of For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration at Hyperion Theater. The package is available for up to six Guests, including the child getting the magical transformation.
Guests can choose from the following packages:
“Frozen” Summer Fun Boutique Package – $75 (includes tax)
- Includes Anna or Elsa-inspired shimmering makeup palette, face gems, nail polish, braided hair piece with sparkling snowflake accessory
Ice Palace Boutique Package – $175 (includes tax)
- Includes Anna or Elsa-inspired shimmering makeup palette, face gems, nail polish, braided hair piece with sparkling snowflake accessory
- Also includes access to the Ice Palace Café, exclusive to Guests purchasing the package, where you can enjoy “Frozen”-themed snacks
- Priority seating to one (1) show of the For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration
(Family Package is for up to 6 Guests, including the Guest getting a transformation)
Ice Palace Boutique Deluxe Package – $240 (includes tax)
- Includes choice of either Anna or Elsa costume dress with shimmering makeup palette, face gems, nail polish, braided hair piece with sparkling snowflake accessory
- Also includes access to the Ice Palace Café, exclusive to Guests purchasing the package, where you can enjoy “Frozen”-themed snacks
- Priority seating to one (1) show of the For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration
(Family Package is for up to 6 Guests, including the Guest getting a transformation)
Guests can also ask about a special Olaf-inspired glitter hairstyle with Olaf t-shirt!
The Ice Palace Boutique is located on Commissary Lane across from ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Reservations can be made in advance and are highly recommended. Packages will be available to book on July 17, 2015 for appointments July 26– Sept. 7, 2015, during “Frozen” Summer Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Guests can get all their Disney PhotoPass photos from the Ice Palace Boutique with the purchase of Memory Maker, a Disney Photo Pass Service product. Disney PhotoPass Service lets you capture all the special moments of your Frozen Summer Fun memories in great photos – and gets everyone in the shot! Plus, when guests purchase Memory Maker for their visit to Ice Palace Boutique, they’ll receive unlimited digital downloads of all their Disney PhotoPass photos, including those from their Coronation Day experience, and select attraction photos and videos.* *Memory Maker includes photos taken during the Memory Maker window and linked to the guest’s Disney account. A Magic Band is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content.
Photos: New Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Location plus a Pixar Hidden Treat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Take a look at the temporary area for the Sorcerer Mickey meet and greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is in the location of the former, Backlot Tour entrance.
Can you find the hidden Pixar mention here??? Answer is revealed after the photo.
Coming this Holiday Season! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Dinner at Walt Disney World Resort
Guests can celebrate the holiday season with Minnie and her friends during a festive dinner at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Dinner, which takes place select nights Nov.7, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016, features Minnie, Mickey, Donald, Daisy and Santa Goofy. (Characters are subject to change). With holiday-themed décor, food, music and activities this offering is the perfect spot for guests to deck the halls with family and friends.
Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Dinner is $46.99 for adults and $27.99 for children and is included on the Disney Dining Plan as one table-service entitlement.
Guests can enjoy reserved seating at Fantasmic! when they book Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine as part of the Fantasmic! Dining Package. The cost for the Fantasmic! Dining Package is $52.99 for adults and $31.99 for children, plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations for Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine are now available through 407-WDW-DINE or online at Disneyworld.com/dine.
Please note Disney Junor Play ‘n Dine will still take place during breakfast and lunch at Hollywood & Vine.
Star Wars at Disney Hollywood Studios by 2016 is a strong possibility
With what seems to be half of the park closing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios the rumors of things opening anytime soon seem to be rare. However, one rumor that keeps popping up is…
Photo: Idina Menzel visits Walt Disney World Resort
Tony Award-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel poses July 28, 2015 with Elsa, Anna and Olaf from Disney’s “Frozen” during “Frozen Summer Fun” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Menzel took a break from her world tour to visit Walt Disney World Resort. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
