Tag: Disney Parks

Star Tours Turns 26 Today!

by David Yeh on January 9, 2013

It’s Star Tours’ 26th birthday but it doesn’t look a day over a year and a half-ish! To celebrate, the Disney Parks Blog has some fun printouts to build your own Starspeeder!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/01/build-your-own-star-tours-starspeeder-1000/

Image © Disney/Lucasfilm

Star Wars II Vinylmation Preview and Event

by Brian Curran on August 13, 2012

Disney Parks Blog updated with a preview of the next wave of the popular Star Wars Vinylmation figures.

Series Two is a limited-release, mystery series, which means there are 11 known figures and one “mystery chaser” figure. Each figure is packaged in a box, so you won’t know which one you will get until you open it.

There will be a Release & Signing event at D Street, Downtown Disney® District with Disney Design Group Senior Character Artist Casey Jones.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  3pm – 6pm

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Star Tours in miniature

by David Yeh on August 6, 2012

Every now and then you’ll stumble upon something that makes you go “hey cool!”.  Well here’s something by artist Eric Walls that might just fall into that category.  Walls was an aspiring Imagineer when he built this recreation of the original Star Tours in Disneyland, CA.  It was completed in 1989 and measures 19″ in length, 7″ deep, and at its tallest spire is 5.5″.

Check out more of Eric Walls’ fun miniature of Star Tours here or visit his blog for more fun stuff!

http://ericwallsanimation.blogspot.com/2006/10/star-tours-disneyland-usa.html

Walt’s Original Disneyland Turns 57

by David Yeh on July 17, 2012

Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom has turned 57 years old today and what has inspired and delighted back in 1955 has continued to do so in 2012, just as Walt had envisioned.

Instead of doing a retrospective piece, I thought it would be fun to share just a few photographs I took in 2012 because I think the park is as beautiful as ever.

While Disneyland itself didn’t get a big attraction for its 57th, it is getting a little R&R as the massive crowds are now giving its younger sister some attention.  Let’s all wish Disneyland a Happy Birthday and we’ll see ya real soon.

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Information for “D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives”

by Brian Curran on June 21, 2012

Tickets for the  upcoming “D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Library will be available for advance purchase beginning June 26.

Continue reading for a list of some of the hundreds of items that will be on display in the largest exhibit ever created by the Walt Disney Archives…

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Disney California Adventure Re-Opens June 15

by David Yeh on June 10, 2012

In less than a week, the five year transformation of the Disneyland Resort will finally be completed; as the Happiest Place on Earth gets even happier with the grand opening of two new lands: Buena Vista Street and Cars Land.  The excitement happens on June 15, 2012 and EndorExpress will be there to help celebrate and capture the magic.  We’ll be sharing our photos and experience with you so please come back and check out the fun!

June 15, 2012 also marks the day the famous Matterhorn Bobsleds reopens after a lengthy refurbishment.  There’s plenty of reason to return to the Disneyland Resort this summer!

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Disneyland’s New Star Tours Turns One

by Staff on June 3, 2012

 

One year ago, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue made its debut at Disneyland Park in California, shortly behind Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.  Step back in time with us as we revisit the grand opening of one of our favorite Disney attractions.

Grand Opening Ceremony

Interview: Tom Fitzgerald – Executive VP and Senior Creative Executive for WDI (2011)

Interview: Tom Fitzgerald – More with Tom Fitzgerald at the D23 Expo (2011)

Interview: Marianne McLean – Visual Effects Producer WDI (2011)

Interview: Michael Giacchino – Composer (2011)

Disneyland Merchandise Update

by David Yeh on May 16, 2012

If Star Wars is forever then so is its merchandise.  At the Disney Theme Parks there are always new items you won’t find on the shelves of Wal-Mart or Target.  Here’s a look at some of the new items that caught our eye at the Star Trader found in jolly old Disneyland Park! Read the rest of this entry »

May The 4th Be With You Limited Edition Yoda Pin

by Brian Curran on May 4, 2012

Disney has released a “limited edition” Yoda – May the 4th be with You pin.  DisneyPins.com does not list the edition size. Retail is $9.95

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=62003

D23′s first-ever “Fanniversary” celebrations

by Brian Curran on March 3, 2012

A KALEIDOSCOPE OF MAGICAL MEMORIES TRAVELS
TO SIX CITIES AROUND THE U.S. THIS SPRING IN
D23’S DISNEY FANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

 

Never-Before-Seen and Rarely Shown Film Clips, Photos and Art Combine with Cherished Disney Creations in First-Ever FANNIVERSARY Show

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