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Disney Parks Blog updated with a preview of a mystery pin set that features a Star Tours pin.

“Our next stop – a new mystery pin set coming this summer to the Disneyland Resort. This limited release set contains 12 pins (plus a few chasers), and was designed by Disney Design Group artists Quynh Kimball and John Henselmeier (from Starspeeder 1000 Vehicle Playset fame). Product developer Jeanne Lewis told me that this collection “highlights favorite Disneyland attractions in license plate form.”“

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Thanks to Randy from TheArnoldFans.com for letting us know that the LATimes.com posted a article about Legoland in Carlsbad, CA adding to it’s Star Wars Miniland area.

“Set to open March 29, the Star Wars Gallery will include 3-foot-tall Lego models of a dozen characters from the epic film saga, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, R2D2, Yoda and Darth Vader.”

Check out all the details on the LATimes.com website.

Red Tails a project George Lucas has been working on for many years opens in movie theaters nation-wide today. Mary Franklin of Lucasfilm has sent us some information about the film and is looking for feedback from those who see the film.

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Starting last weekend the Star Trader store in Disneyland began selling a few new items to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Tours. Supplies are limited so check with the store for availability.

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The Disney Parks Blog updated this week with two stories about our beloved Star Tours attraction.  The first is a cute reminder of what began 25 years ago at Disneyland, showing a photo of Mickey Mouse along with our favorite droids.  Note the marquee behind them as it says “A George Lucas Adventure” which was later changed to “The Ultimate Adventure STAR TOURS From the Creative Forces of Disney & George Lucas.” In the later years, “The Ultimate Adventure” was removed.

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/25-years-ago-today-star-tours-debuts-at-disneyland-park/

The second story centers on the grand opening and dedication of Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which debut on January 13, 1990.  Their queue included an Ewok Village and an Imperial AT-AT.

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/vintage-walt-disney-world-the-force-lands-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

For those stories and much more, visit the Disney Parks Blog!

Star Wars and Star Tours veteran Anthony Daniels was kind enough to share with us some personal insights in the 25 years of Star Tours. Read his entire exclusive text here.

Executive VP and Senior Creative Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, Tom Fitzgerald worked on both the original Star Tours and the was the “creative lead” for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. Today Star Tours turns 25 and Tom Fitzgerald shares some of his memories with us.

January 9th, 2012 Star Tours turns 25. Stay tuned as the staff of Endorexpress.net is working hard to bring you some great special features to celebrate the anniversary.

Image © Disney/Lucasfilm

Disney Parks Blog has updated with a announcement of a 25th Anniversary Tee-shirt:

“If you’re looking for a way to celebrate this galactic milestone, this is definitely the way to go. This shirt will be available in January 2012 at Star Trader in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, so make sure you watch ArtofDisneyParks.com for release dates. The force is certainly strong with this one, so don’t miss out!“

Images © Disney/Lucasfilm

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Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to pick up on the things you REALLY want.  Like this new book from ABRAMS, INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC: THE ART OF INNOVATION by Pamela Glintenkamp.  Within, you’ll find a behind-the-scenes look at many of the art and effects that went into the last sixteen years at ILM.

Read on to see the Star Tours Visual Effects Crew photo…

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