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New York Times Bold Growth Plans at Hollywood StudiosNew York TimesDisney, NBCUniversal and Paramount all have large, long-term expansion plans on the books. The construction would follow recent face-lifts and incremental growth on and near the lots owned by the three other major studios — Fox, Sony Pictures … Disney – Google News Related...
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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...
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For the first time in Star Wars Weekends history, Disney Gift Cards will be offering four unique Star Wars-themed Disney Gift Card designs. Each week during Star Wars Weekends a new design will become available. They can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the following weekends. Weekend 1: Skywalker Mickey, May 17 Weekend...
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As the Limited Time Magic “May the Fourth Be With You!” celebration fades into the galaxy, the team at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is busy wiping out its droids’ memories and resetting them for Friday, May 17, opening day for Star Wars Weekends 2013. Actors and voice artists from the Star Wars film saga and...
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I’ve often dreamt of being in a rock band, performing shows in sold out arenas around the world. I once had a great name for my band, but it’s sadly no longer available. The closest I get to being a rock star these days is singing karaoke on the weekends or visiting Rock ‘N’...
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The Stage 1 Company Store near Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios sells everything a Muppet fan could ever ask for. Check out the sign above. There sure seems to be a lot of rules around this place. Which prohibited action is missing from this sign? Tell us in the “Comments” section below and...
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For one day only, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will present a “Limited Time Magic” event for the annual, fan-proclaimed “Star Wars Day,” May 4 – a date that Star Wars fans worldwide turn into a celebratory pun, “May the Fourth Be With You!” Separate from our month-long Star Wars Weekends special event (which begins May...
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Eduardo Marques, Jr., has entertained countless fans at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as a driver for the high octane “Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show.” Now, the Brazilian-born stunt car driver will be returning home to compete on a bigger stage, ESPN’s X Games Foz do Iguaçu. Later this week, Marques will be competing at...
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Hollywood Reporter Disney Studios Lays Off 150 EmployeesNew York TimesLOS ANGELES – Walt Disney Studios, which employs 7,000 people, on Wednesday laid off 150 workers, including a few relatively senior executives in movie publicity and the DVD department. The layoffs followed a yearlong review by the company. Disney …Walt Disney Co. confirms layoffs at...
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Today we’re pleased to announce that everyone’s favorite galactic smuggler, gambler and scoundrel will temporarily leave Cloud City and board the Millennium Falcon with a course set for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as actor Billy Dee Williams returns to Star Wars Weekends for the 2013 edition. Williams, a fan favorite for his portrayal of Lando...
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Indianapolis Business Journal REVIEW: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios revisitedIndianapolis Business JournalWith both the 2010 opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure and 2012's New Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World, families with theme-park inklings have even more reasons to visit — or revisit — Orlando. Disney –...
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I was delighted to see the logo for Star Wars Weekends 2013 as shared by my fellow author Gary Buchanan. He said the artwork gives a nod to the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.” I vividly recall seeing the film in theaters with my parents in May 1983....
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On the current season of “American Idol” on television, Idol hopeful Devin Velez has propelled himself into the Top 10, singing in both English and Spanish. Now, guests auditioning at The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have the opportunity to perform songs in Spanish, too! Taking their cue from guest requests, the...
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Leave it to the creative pastry chefs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to come up with adorable, delicious confections for the holidays. March 8 – March 17: Check out the clever St. Patrick’s Day chocolate cupcake, iced with green-tinted peppermint buttercream and topped with a white chocolate hat (also St. Paddy’s green). Mickey ears are...
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The popular Taste of Hollywood to Go returns for just 10 days during busy spring break time – making it super-easy to have a quick, delicious meal and reserve seats for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gallery Taste of Hollywood to Go with Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios view all From March 24-April 4,...
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VentureBeat Disney, Imangi Studios team up for 'Temple Run: Oz'Los Angeles TimesIn the latest version of Temple Run, following the yellow brick road is crucial to getting a high score. Disney Mobile Games and Imangi Studios on Tuesday released "Temple Run: Oz," a special version of the popular mobile game based on the film...
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Join Jack Sparrow at updated Disney's Hollywood Studios showOrlando SentinelIn the holiday rush, I lost track of The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, an attraction that officially opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios in December. I wasn't a big fan of the previous tenant of that space, Journey into Narnia: Creating the Lion … Disney...
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The Creative Entertainment team has been hard at work, getting the latest version of Disney Junior – Live on Stage! ready for its debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This update to the popular show, features new segments with Disney Junior hits “Doc McStuffins” and “Sofia the First,” along with returning stories from “Mickey Mouse...
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California High Cheer Competes at Disney Hollywood Studios in FloridaPatch.comThe team competed against 30 other teams and placed fifteenth in the Super Varsity Division. The competition was held in the Disney Hollywood Studios at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Theater. Nanci de Silva, wrote via email: "Their coaches, Becca …and more » Disney – Google...
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This week’s Caption This photo was taken in 1998, and shows an exchange between Mickey Mouse and a snaky Jafar, one of the evil foes he faces in Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. What do you think these two talk about in between scenes? You tell us. Go ahead and “Caption This.” Look...
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One attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating a birthday this week – Voyage of the Little Mermaid, which opened on this very week in 1992. The attraction is a 15-minute retelling of “The Little Mermaid” and features songs and appearances by all the beloved characters from the film, including Ariel, Prince Eric, Flounder,...
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Hollywood Reporter Unlike Disney, Universal Studios sticks to status quo with HBO dealThe VergeLast month, Netflix scored a coup by convincing Disney to release films on its video subscription service in the same window as for-pay television networks like HBO. Instead of being the first in a line of deals that would have helped...
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MiceChat (blog) Disney Hollywood Studios Comedy Warehouse Holiday SpecialMiceChat (blog)The Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special has returned for a second year at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This year, due to increased popularity, the show has been moved to the larger Premier Theater. Premier Theater is located behind Muppet*Vision 3D and …and more » Disney – Google News...
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A trip to The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a family tradition for many Disney Parks Blog readers. And this year’s show is better than ever. So, we’ve decided to share the beauty of the 5-million-light display in a way we’ve never done before – a 360-degree panorama....
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On my recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I noticed this pile of crates positioned outside Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that one crate was addressed to one of my all-time favorite movie characters – George Bailey from “It’s a Wonderful Life.” (For fans of the film, note that...
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Looking for a gift that will “drive” your friends and family wild for the holidays? Then pull over, because on December 15, do I have the ticket for you. The newest limited edition 1,000 piece, titled Hop On In, Jessica, from the Studios Ink & Paint Collection features none other than Jessica and Roger...
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Hollywood Reporter Why Studios Don't Pay to Make Movies Anymore (Analysis)Hollywood Reporter"That's not easy to do because it goes to other cultures, other languages," says Disney Studios chief Alan Horn. But given the staggering costs of making and marketing films — not to mention the fact every studio is now part of a...
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Our tour of Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays continues this week with a look inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gallery Photo Tour: Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the Holidays view all Just this past weekend, my family and I went out to the park to enjoy the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. In...
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High-Def Digest Netflix-Disney deal has Hollywood studios salivating for Silicon Valley cashSan Jose Mercury NewsCha-ching! That's the sound ringing in the ears of Hollywood studio executives after Disney landed a rich deal with Netflix (NFLX) to stream its movies to television. Netflix's arrival as a bidder for the television rights to Hollywood movies means...
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Last year, alumni of the former Comedy Warehouse on Pleasure Island were reunited at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a limited run in “The Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special.” For seven short days, the show played to capacity crowds at the park’s ABC Sound Studio. Well, today I have good news and better news! The good...
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