Month: February, 2012

Star Wars ‘Fan Day’ at Discovery Science Center – March 3, 2012

by Brian Curran on February 27, 2012

DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER HOSTS STAR WARS™ FAN DAY: “USE YOUR INSTINCTS” March 3, 2012

SANTA ANA, CA – Calling all Star Wars™ fans! Visit Discovery Science Center (DSC) this Saturday for the fourth Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination ‘Fan Day’ as we take family fun to another galaxy with special presentations and activities for Star Wars fans of all ages. Each ‘Fan Day’ features unique presentations and activities, Star Wars character photo ops, and a costume parade at every event. Plus, match trivia wits against Star Wars characters and fans to demonstrate mastery of the “Force.”  Also, kids ages 3-14 get free general admission when they wear a Star Wars costume on any Fan Day.*

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Disney as Star Wars characters wave 5 arrive in March

by Brian Curran on February 22, 2012

Today Disney Parks Blog updated with news that wave five of the Disney characters as Star Wars characters action figure series will arrive in Disney Parks stores in March.

Wave five features Donald Duck as Commander Cody, Donald’s nephews as Jawas, Goofy as Cad Bane, Stitch as General Grievous and Daisy as Aurra Sing.

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D23 Celebrates 3rd Anniversary With Twitter Contest

by Brian Curran on February 17, 2012

D23 Press Release:

As D23: The Official Disney Fan Club gets ready to celebrate its third anniversary in the midst of its most exciting year ever, D23 Members and Disney fans are invited to get in on the fun with a special, 23-day Twitter sweepstakes that combines the fun of Disney fandom, history and trivia with the thrill of a scavenger hunt.
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SDCC Exclusive Jar Jar in Carbonite

by David Yeh on February 15, 2012

When Star Tours 2.0 opened its gates in the Summer of 2011, eagle-eyed fans may have noticed a familiar being encased in Carbonite. This being, confirmed by Tom Fitzgerald of WDI is none other than everyone’s favorite Gungan, Jar Jar Binks.

Toy company Hasbro has recently announced its exclusive for attendees of the San Diego International Comic Con this July and it’s, you guessed it, Jar Jar Binks encased in Carbonite.

The San Diego Comic-Con International exclusive also comes with six other figures, one representing each Star Wars film. Our friends at Yakface.com has more details. For any fans collecting Star Tours, this is certainly one to add to the collection!

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DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER HOSTS NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK

by Brian Curran on February 15, 2012

Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, California is hosting National Engineer’s week (Feb 19-25). Star Wars fans please note Sunday Feb 19th The R2-D2 Club will present “What’s the Difference between a Droid and Robot”

Be sure to check out the Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit that runs through April 15th.

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First Look at Merchandise for Star Wars Weekends 2012

by Brian Curran on February 10, 2012

Disney Parks Blog has updated with a preview of some of the merchandise that will be available for Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace 3-D in theaters today, it should come as no surprise that Star Wars Weekends 2012 looks to have a Episode 1 theme.

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“Star Tours Origins” Tribute recreates classic Star Wars ride

by Staff on February 9, 2012

As the original Star Tours celebrates it’s 25th anniversary, independent filmmaker Gregory Noacco has recreated Captain REX’ first flight for all to enjoy. Once again board the Starspeeder 3000′s flight to the moon of Endor “where you can spend the day with the lovable ewoks in their charming tribal villages.”

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Disney Park Annual Passholders Save on D23 Membership

by Brian Curran on February 5, 2012

Press Release:

For a limited time (from February 1 to March 31, 2012), annual D23 Gold membership is $54.99 for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders — a savings of 20% for the biggest fans of Disney Parks.  The offer is valid for all new D23 Gold-level Memberships, which include: Read the rest of this entry »