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!

From The Art of Disney Parks:

“Join Disney’s Hollywood Studios as we welcome famed Star Wars Author, Timothy Zahn for his debut appearance at the Walt Disney World® Resort! On Friday, October 14, Timothy Zahn will be signing his latest Star Wars novel, Choices of One at The Writer’s Stop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.  In addition to signing copies of the Choice of One, Timothy will also be available to sign the 20th Anniversary edition of  the #1 New York Times Best Selling Novel, Heir to the Empire. Copies of Choices of One and Heir to the Empire will be available for purchase at The Writer’s Stop.”

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Commemorating 40 Years of Walt Disney World. Disney Twenty-Three Magazine Fall issue hits stands August 2.

Special Issue Includes:

The Story of How Walt’s Dream Destination Became a Reality

A Rare Glimpse into the Magic Kingdom’s Underground Labyrinth

A Peek Back at Early Attractions

Plus an Exhilarating Hint of the Park’s Future
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Inside the Magic has images and a article posted about the Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Mall Tour.

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Last Thursday, Disney sent out to all Walt Disney World annual pass holders this picture and announced the opening date of May 20, 2011 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Photo found on Inside the Magic podcast.

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Be sure to check your local listings for The Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade.

” Even the dark side can’t resist the spirit of the season as Darth Vader and his legion of Stormtroopers from the Star Wars film saga march down Main Street, U.S.A. Their first-time appearance in Magic Kingdom is in celebration of the new Star Tours 3-D attraction, coming soon to Disney parks. The “reimagined” Star Tours attraction will open at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in 2011. “

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Several new pins are scheduled to be released today at Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort. Among them a Star Tours “Piece of History” pin featuring Teek and a Tron Legacy opening day pin.

For additional information go to: http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/index

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Have an annual pass to your local Disney Theme Park and looking for something more to do? EndorExpress is looking for good Photographers in Florida, Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong to cover various events at the Disney theme parks worldwide. Joining our team could possibly lead to getting sneak peeks to new attractions and press events. Please contact us immediately if you’re ready to board.

Photographers must have a Digital SLR camera and know how to use it! Good writing skills also a must.

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http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/090710_EE_StarToursFinalFlightWDW.html

Here are links to a few sites with reports from the Orlando Star Tours Final Flight Event:

Inside the Magic – Podcast #284 also covers the event

MouseSteps.com

StudiosCentral.com

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Special Thanks to our good pal Gary X and Wiebe Van der Werk for submitting photo’s taken at the Last Tour to Endor Event.

Check the photo’s out in our Star Tours: Florida, USA gallery.