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Indiana Jones and The Fifteen Years of Adventure

David Yeh — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:20 +0000

Fifteen years ago, Disneyland opened the temple walls to a brand new attraction that changed the theme park playing field and continues to be a milestone in Disney history. With the creative forces of George Lucas and Disney, INDIANA JONES ADVENTURE: TEMPLE OF THE FORBIDDEN EYE was created, hot off the successful heels of Captain EO (1986) and Star Tours (1987)

Since its opening on March 3, 1995, the attraction may have have lost a few minor effects and a toned down ride but an addition of a new animatronic with a better Harrison Ford likeness offers hope that this attraction has legs. Proof that the Indiana Jones Adventure continues to be a highlight fifteen years after its opening. Please join EndorExpress.net in celebrating its 15th anniversary and to fifteen and hopefully more years to come.

A Conversation with Cheryl Stockwell

David Yeh — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:36:22 +0000

Disneyland has become synonymous with merchandise over the years and for projects that we are especially fond of, it’s especially interesting to see what the fun things that are sold in conjunction with a new attraction, or in this case, the return of a classic. We speak with Cheryl Stockwell of the Disneyland Resort to find out what it took to get the merchandise to the stores and whether or not we can expect a home video release anytime soon. Read it Here!

D23 Brings You Closer to Tony Baxter

David Yeh — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:55:10 +0000

Meeting the folks behind your favorite attraction or film is always a special treat and with D23, the official community for Disney fans, you’ll have two great opportunities to talk or meet with Tony Baxter, the renowned Imagineer behind favorites such as Captain EO, Star Tours, and The Indiana Jones Adventure.

The first such event is a D23 Member-exclusive live chat with Tony Baxter to be held on Thursday, March 4 from 2-3 p.m. PT. You can begin submitting your questions on Tuesday, March 2 at 2 p.m. PT.

Follow this link for more detains on the live chat with Tony Baxter: http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/022510_NF_FEAT_BaxterLiveChat.html

The second event held on March 10 INSIDE Fantasyland at Disneyland will be an even bigger treat, celebrating the first anniversary of D23. They’ve lined up a handful of VIP guests that will be on hand to enjoy the festivities with you including Bob Gurr, Kevin Corcoran, Bill Farmer, Margaret Kerry, Dave Smith, Dan Roebuck, David Stollery, Denny Newell, and of course Tony Baxter. Tickets are still available for this party so follow this link for more: http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/022410_NF_BN_DLD23AnnivVIP.html

And if you’re still on the fence about joining D23, there is now a Gold and Silver membership for your convenience. Click here for more on D23: http://www.disneystore.com/d23/buy-a-d23-membership/c/66520/

A Conversation with Rick Rothschild

David Yeh — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:30:43 +0000

Rick Rothschild has overseen the creative development and installation of multiple attractions in all of the Disney Theme Parks world wide for over 30 years. More recently, he serves as the In-Theater Effects Director for “Captain EO”. Rick speaks with EndorExpress about the changes that have been made and also what stayed the same. Read it Here!

Tony Baxter Interview!

David Yeh — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:12:04 +0000

Tony Baxter, a key Imagineer of the new generation spares a moment with EndorExpress to talk about Captain EO, 3D, and drops a few hints of what’s to come with Star Tours II! Read it here!

Captain EO Tribute Coverage

David Yeh — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:32:06 +0000

We are working hard to post photo’s and interviews from today’s opening of Captain EO Tribute at Disneyland. Keep checking back…

UPDATE: David’s interview with Tony Baxter now posted.

UPDATE: David’s interview with Rick Rothschild

Captain EO Merchandise

David Yeh — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:15:59 +0000

Disney enthusiasts will be excited to find special Captain EO inspired merchandise created in celebration of the re-opening of the attraction. Merchandise will include, ladies and men’s tees, fleece, military and beanie style hats, posters and souvenir items.

UPDATE: Pics added from Disneyland 2-23-2010

In early March, be on the lookout for a specially created Captain EO embroidered nylon jacket. See merchandise and prices at Disneyparks.

Captain EO Logo Ladies Tee – $26.95

Captain EO Logo Men’s Tee – $24.95

Captain EO Poster Men’s Tee- $ 26.95

Captain EO Logo Crew Fleece – $42.95

Captain EO Logo Military Cap – $24.95

Captain EO Logo Beanie Hat – $24.95

Poster – $7.95

Captain EO Logo Button – $3.95

Captain EO Returns 2-23-10

Brian Curran — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:59:22 +0000

It is official. Captain EO featuring Michael Jackson will return to Disneyland in California on Tuesday February 23 2010. For more details read the Official Disney Parks Blog.

Boarding Party Details

Brian Curran — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:55:05 +0000

“In celebration of the original Star Tours attraction, Disney & Hasbro
will release the Star Tours Boarding Party action figure set….”

Thanks to the Disney Theme Park Merchandise Team for passing along this info.

“In celebration of the original Star Tours attraction, Disney & Hasbro
will release the Star Tours Boarding Party action figure set, featuring
Star Tours Officer, Kaink, Teek, Ree-Yees and Chewbacca.

Never before has a more eclectic group of characters gathered for a tour
of the galaxy. Star Tours has been offering daily flights from Disney
Parks to a galaxy far, far away since 1987. Celebrate the original Star
Tours with this commemorative set of figures from the original Star
Tours boarding party.

This set will offer very unique characters from the Star Wars universe.
Both Teek and Kaink are known for their rare appearances in the Ewok TV
movies, and we are thrilled to offer them as action figures. Also, for
the 1st time, a Disney cast member will be introduced in the Hasbro Star
Wars 3 3/4 action figure series as the Star Tours Officer. Ree-Yees
also gets a unique accessory in this set; he is packed out with his
custom 3-eye camera, as seen in the Star Tours pre-boarding video.

This set will be a one-time production run, limited to 15,000 pieces.
This will launch in May 2010 at the Star Wars Weekends event at Walt
Disney World in Florida. Quantities will also be available at
Disneyland in California. Retail will be $39.95.”

Exclusive Holo Emperor Stitch

Brian Curran — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:42:50 +0000

“In honor of the 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back, we will
release an exclusive, limited edition Holographic Stitch Emperor action
figure….”

Thanks to the Disney Theme Park Merchandise Team for passing along this info.

“In honor of the 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back, we will
release an exclusive, limited edition Holographic Stitch Emperor action
figure as part of our Disney Star Wars Action Figure Series. This will
be limited to “1980″ pieces, so it will be a very rare item in the
series. It will come on an individually-numbered back card, and it will
be in a collector blister-case, molded with the Star Wars Weekends logo.
This will be available in May 2010, exclusively at Disney’s Hollywood
Studios in Florida. Retail is $11.95.”