It’s been 35 years since audiences first became enthralled with Indiana Jones, the archaeologist turned adventurous hero in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” – and more than 25 years since audiences fell in love with “The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” is a daily stunt show that takes guests on a breathless journey to watch stunts from the film franchise performed before their very eyes – including fight scenes, whip tricks, sword fights, high falls, fiery explosions and much more. The storyline of the stunt show was inspired by “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the first Oscar-winning film in the Indiana Jones franchise. And here’s an interesting bit of history: the stunt show opened in 1989, the same year “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” was released, making the stunt show an instant smash hit with park guests
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At the D23 EXPO 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, allowing Star Wars fans to step into the stories from a galaxy far, far away. Ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life in the two parks include creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life.
The holidays are fast approaching and we know that many of you are starting to make your plans. The Disney Parks Blog announced that two more options for holiday fun at Walt Disney World Resort will soon be available to book: the Merry & Bright Dessert Party (Nov. 6-Dec. 30) and the Merry & Bright Dinner Reception (Jan. 1- 3), both overlooking The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the dessert party, guests will enjoy holiday-themed desserts while surrounded by the amazing light display. New for 2015 is a dinner reception Jan. 1 – 3, featuring a selection of small bites including beef, shrimp and turkey, plus wine, beer and specialty beverages. You’ll be able to book these experiences beginning Sept. 16, so check DisneyWorld.com around that time for full details and to reserve your spot. Also with this news, Disney announced that this year will be the last year for The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. They said "As you plan ahead, we also wanted you to know that this holiday season will mark the finale for The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The display of lights has enjoyed a successful run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, going all the way back to when it first appeared on Residential Street.In order to prepare for some incredible experiences coming to the park, including the recently announced Toy Story Land and a Star Wars-themed land, we will not be able to present The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights in the future. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the family of Jennings Osborne for letting us share their family tradition year after year. And thank you to all of you for being part of the spectacle with us. Here’s to making more memories in this, the 20th and final year."
What do you think about 2015 being the last Year? Let us know in the Comments below. By Willy D. Disney's Hollywood Studios has been rumored to be completely renovated in the upcoming years. The Park opened 25 years ago and it's now taking some serious changes to re-imagined the amazing park that it used to be.
No official details have been revealed on where or how will the park will change but what we clearly know is that Disney is "revamping" the Studio-Style theme by removing (Early next year) the Sorcerer's hat. The giant blue and gold centerpiece that served for years as the park's logo. We just will have to wait and see how Disney surprises us. Maybe StarWars? CarsLand? Walt Disney Officials announced that starting tomorrow, June 2nd 2013, there will be a price increase on the Park tickets and Parking lot as well. Single Day Tickets A Magic Kingdom single day ticket will be priced $5 higher than the other Walt Disney World parks. An adult single day ticket at Magic Kingdom will now cost $95, with the other three parks now costing costing $90 for an adult single day ticket. Child prices are now $89 for the Magic Kingdom, and $84 for the other parks. All price are with tax included and will still be available online and at the Park Entrance. Magic Your Way (Multi-Day) ticketsA few examples – An adult 10 day base ticket will increase from $318 to $339, with a 3 day base ticket increasing from $242 to $262. Park hopper add-on increases by $2 per day, as does the water park option. Park hopper and water park option increases by $5 per day. No expiration also increases, with a 10 day no expiration option increasing from $275 to $325, and a 3 day no expiration option up from $40 to $45. ANNUAL PASSESThe cost for an adult or child Annual Pass becomes $609, up from the current $574. The Premium Annual Pass increases to $729. The biggest increase comes in the Premier Passport, which is valid for all Florida and California parks. The Premier Passport will be $979 (plus applicable tax), up from $849. PARKINGStarting tomorrow, 2 June, the parking fee at all Walt Disney World resort theme parks will increase by an additional $1. A car will cost $15, and a camper/trailer will cost $16 per day. Both prices include tax. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Information taken from MickeyUpdates.com Here is a look at some new items with this year’s logo coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 17, 2013! The logo is featured on numerous items including a Disney pin, a coffee mug, a photo frame and more. Disney Design Group also created a unique Star Wars Weekends “title crawl” image for merchandise, which reflects on the opening title sequences from the Star Wars motion pictures. Disney is trying a few new things this year, like an oversized calendar with 13 previous Star Wars Weekends posters. Each poster measures 12-inches by 18-inches, and can be removed from the calendar for framing. They are also introducing a deluxe autograph and photograph book. The popular Star Tours nametags using Aurebesh will be returning. This year, a new black name tag will appear for Annual Passholders only! The New toys look amazing! Jedi Mickey’s Starfighter is a great example of that! Disney will also have new Muppets action figures and new die-cast cars of Disney•Pixar “Cars” characters portraying Star Wars characters. Finally, we will have new Vinylmation at this year’s event including a limited release mystery series; a Vinylmation, Jr. series with droids; and two limited edition figures – a removable, 3-inch figure of Han Solo in Carbonite, and a 9-inch Jabba the Hutt figure with a 1.5-inch Salacious B. Crumb figure. Finally, we will have new Vinylmation at this year’s event including a limited release mystery series; a Vinylmation, Jr. series with droids; and two limited edition figures – a removable, 3-inch figure of Han Solo in Carbonite, and a 9-inch Jabba the Hutt figure with a 1.5-inch Salacious B. Crumb figure. I'm exited to see how this whole event comes out this year! Can't wait for May!
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