Toy Story Mania!, a one-of-a-kind interactive ride, is scheduled to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May 2008.
The Wave, an upscale restaurant that will offer “bold American cooking with flavors from all over the world,” will make its debut at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in the summer of 2008.
The all-new Jostens Center at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex will open in the summer of 2008 with 45,000 square feet of competition space for basketball, volleyball, wrestling, martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading and dance, team handball, roller hockey and more.
The 15th-annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will continue daily through June 1, 2008, with Flower Power music filling evenings at the end of days that feature horticultural exhibits, seminars and demonstrations.
The Magic Kingdom’s newest after-hours special event, Mickey’s Pirate and Princess Party, will offer fun-filled adventure on seven evenings in May and early June 2008.
Star Wars Weekends will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 6-June 29, 2008.
Epcot’s “Sounds Like Summer” concert series, which will take place nightly from June 9 through August 10 at America Gardens Theatre, will feature an excellent lineup of tribute bands covering tunes from the likes of Elton John, The Eagles, The Supremes, Bon Jovi, U2, the Bee Gees and more.
The NBA Pre-Draft, which will boast many of the top pro basketball prospects, takes place May 27-30, 2008, inside The Milk House at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will return for their seventh training camp at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex from late July to mid-August 2008. The Bucs’ daily practices are free and open to the public.
Source: www.orlando-florida.net
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Disney's Hollywood Studios Height Restrictions
American Film Institute Showcase - exhibit
ATAS Hall of Fame Plaza - outdoor gallery
Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage! - wheelchair accessible amphitheater
Backlot Tour - wheelchair accessible tram ride
Great Movie Ride - ride, no height restrictions but some scary special effects
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Set Adventure - play area for ages 4 and up
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular - wheelchair accessible amphitheater
Journey into Narnia - wheelchair accessible, walk-through attraction
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show - wheelchair accessible stadium
Magic of Disney Animation - wheelchair accessible, walk-through exhibits
Muppet Vision 3-D - wheelchair accessible theater
Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - wheelchair accessible theater
Rock 'n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - thrill ride, must be 48" tall
Sounds Dangerous - wheelchair accessible theater
Star Tours - intergalactic simulator, must be 40" tall
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - thrill ride, must be 40" tall
Voyage of the Little Mermaid - wheelchair accessible
ATAS Hall of Fame Plaza - outdoor gallery
Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage! - wheelchair accessible amphitheater
Backlot Tour - wheelchair accessible tram ride
Great Movie Ride - ride, no height restrictions but some scary special effects
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Set Adventure - play area for ages 4 and up
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular - wheelchair accessible amphitheater
Journey into Narnia - wheelchair accessible, walk-through attraction
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show - wheelchair accessible stadium
Magic of Disney Animation - wheelchair accessible, walk-through exhibits
Muppet Vision 3-D - wheelchair accessible theater
Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - wheelchair accessible theater
Rock 'n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - thrill ride, must be 48" tall
Sounds Dangerous - wheelchair accessible theater
Star Tours - intergalactic simulator, must be 40" tall
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - thrill ride, must be 40" tall
Voyage of the Little Mermaid - wheelchair accessible
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Star Wars Weekends to Return June 2008
Star Wars Weekends is scheduled to return to Disney's Hollywood Studios in June 2008 - a treat for Star Wars fans of all ages! Star Wars characters such as droids, Jedi, Ewoks, Rodians, Wookiees, Sith and many more will be wandering around the event for impromptu meet and greet sessions. In addition, don't miss the interactive Jedi Training Academy, as well as a slew of out-of-this-world Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars parades, autograph sessions, Star Conversations and Star Wars trivia contests. If you are a Star Wars fan, the 2008 Star Wars Weekend is a not-to-be-missed Disney World event!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Disney's Hollywood Studios FASTPASS Rides
FASTPASS rides and attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios include Rock 'n' Coaster - Starring Aerosmith, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Lights, Cameras, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Star Tours and Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Introducing Disney's Hollywood Studios!
Since it opened on May 1, 1989 as the third major theme park at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney-MGM Studios has celebrated the golden age of Hollywood with such attractions as The Great Movie Ride, Magic of Disney Animation and the fascinating Backlot Tour. However, throughout January 2008, Disney is in the process of changing the theme park's name to Disney's Hollywood Studios, which reflects "how the park has grown . . . to a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer - in music, television, movies and theater," according to Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton in a August 9, 2007, press release.
Along with the name change to Disney's Hollywood Studios, the 135-acre theme park will launch a slew of new attractions, live shows and special events to complement such classics as Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show; Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Major attractions and live entertainment venues to be added for 2008 at Disney's Hollywood Studios include the following:
Block Party Bash
An all-new Disney•Pixar-inspired parade, Block Party Bash, will enable guests to sing and dance along with their favorite characters from such hit Disney animated films as A Bug's Life, Cars, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille and Toy Story. The Block Party Bash also features high-flying acrobatics and is a must-see for guests visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios starting in the spring of 2008 (replacing the Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade). .
High School Musical 2: School's Out!
The interactive High School Musical 2: School's Out show makes it debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios with a lively cast that dances and sings to hit songs from the wildly successful Disney Channel original film, "High School Musical 2: School's Out!" Catch "Wildcat fever" at the High School Musical 2: School's Out show, which will be presented multiple times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Jedi Training Academy
Based on the incredibly popular Star Wars films, the Jedi Training Academy at Star Tours features an intergalactic entertainment experience that allows young Jedi students the opportunity to learn the "ways of the force" in order to battle and defeat the evil Darth Vader. The Jedi Training Academy will take place multiple times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Play House Disney-Live on Stage!
A whole new Play House Disney show at Disney's Hollywood Studios will include a host of new Disney Channel characters from such programs as "Handy Manny," "Little Einsteins" and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Designed for preschoolers, the live Play House Disney show will last approximately 20 minutes and take place multiple times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Playhouse Disney is located on Soundstage 5 in the Animation Courtyard, directly across from The Magic of Disney Animation.
Toy Story Mania!
Toy Story Mania! takes the interactive ride-game experience to infinity . . . and beyond! Inspired by the classic Disney•Pixar animated movie, Toy Story, Toy Story Mania! will make its debut in the summer of 2008 as the newest attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. With state-of-the-art, 3-D technology, this thrilling interactive ride will take guests through a video game where they use spring-action shooters to toss rings at aliens, throw eggs at barnyard targets and launch darts at balloons (scoring points in the process just like at Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin). Toy Story Mania! will feature all your favorite Toy Story characters such as Woody, Hamm, Rex and much more.
In addition, Disney's Hollywood Studios will be an integral part of Disney's Year of a Million Dreams celebration, which has been extended throughout 2008. Disney's Year of a Million Dreams celebration will feature the Disney Dreams Giveaway, which boasts "more dreams that only Disney can make true" such as a night's stay inside Cinderella Castle Suite at Disney's Magic Kingdom, a star-studded trip to the "High School Musical 3" film premiere, a flight in a a hot air balloon high above a Disney World theme park or a private day at Disney's tropical island paradise, Castaway Cay.
Special events such as ABC Super Soap Weekend (November), the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights (November-January), ESPN the Weekend (late February) and Star Wars Weekends (June) will continue to take place at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2008. In addition, Night of Joy at Walt Disney World will be held for the first time at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Held in early September (September 5 and 6 for 2008), Night of Joy features some of the most talented singers in contemporary Christian music for a magical celebration full of joy and inspiration. Four popular acts have already confirmed for the 2008 Night of Joy: MercyMe, tobyMac, Chris Tomlin and Rush of Fools.
Disney's Hollywood Studios will also continue to feature opportunities for kids of all ages to meet and greet their favorite characters such as the Power Rangers, JoJo and Goliath and Little Einsteins as well as Lightning McQueen and Mater from Disney-Pixar's animated movies, Cars.
"Make plans to visit Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2008 and experience all of the new entertainment options that this dynamic theme park has to offer," said Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing at HotelsCorp.com. "And by booking your Disney World vacation online today, you can enjoy unbeatable savings on discount Disney tickets, hotels near Disney and Disney World vacation packages."
Sneak Preview of Toy Story Mania!
Along with the name change to Disney's Hollywood Studios, the 135-acre theme park will launch a slew of new attractions, live shows and special events to complement such classics as Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show; Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Major attractions and live entertainment venues to be added for 2008 at Disney's Hollywood Studios include the following:
Block Party Bash
An all-new Disney•Pixar-inspired parade, Block Party Bash, will enable guests to sing and dance along with their favorite characters from such hit Disney animated films as A Bug's Life, Cars, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille and Toy Story. The Block Party Bash also features high-flying acrobatics and is a must-see for guests visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios starting in the spring of 2008 (replacing the Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade). .
High School Musical 2: School's Out!
The interactive High School Musical 2: School's Out show makes it debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios with a lively cast that dances and sings to hit songs from the wildly successful Disney Channel original film, "High School Musical 2: School's Out!" Catch "Wildcat fever" at the High School Musical 2: School's Out show, which will be presented multiple times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Jedi Training Academy
Based on the incredibly popular Star Wars films, the Jedi Training Academy at Star Tours features an intergalactic entertainment experience that allows young Jedi students the opportunity to learn the "ways of the force" in order to battle and defeat the evil Darth Vader. The Jedi Training Academy will take place multiple times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Play House Disney-Live on Stage!
A whole new Play House Disney show at Disney's Hollywood Studios will include a host of new Disney Channel characters from such programs as "Handy Manny," "Little Einsteins" and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Designed for preschoolers, the live Play House Disney show will last approximately 20 minutes and take place multiple times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Playhouse Disney is located on Soundstage 5 in the Animation Courtyard, directly across from The Magic of Disney Animation.
Toy Story Mania!
Toy Story Mania! takes the interactive ride-game experience to infinity . . . and beyond! Inspired by the classic Disney•Pixar animated movie, Toy Story, Toy Story Mania! will make its debut in the summer of 2008 as the newest attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. With state-of-the-art, 3-D technology, this thrilling interactive ride will take guests through a video game where they use spring-action shooters to toss rings at aliens, throw eggs at barnyard targets and launch darts at balloons (scoring points in the process just like at Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin). Toy Story Mania! will feature all your favorite Toy Story characters such as Woody, Hamm, Rex and much more.
In addition, Disney's Hollywood Studios will be an integral part of Disney's Year of a Million Dreams celebration, which has been extended throughout 2008. Disney's Year of a Million Dreams celebration will feature the Disney Dreams Giveaway, which boasts "more dreams that only Disney can make true" such as a night's stay inside Cinderella Castle Suite at Disney's Magic Kingdom, a star-studded trip to the "High School Musical 3" film premiere, a flight in a a hot air balloon high above a Disney World theme park or a private day at Disney's tropical island paradise, Castaway Cay.
Special events such as ABC Super Soap Weekend (November), the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights (November-January), ESPN the Weekend (late February) and Star Wars Weekends (June) will continue to take place at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2008. In addition, Night of Joy at Walt Disney World will be held for the first time at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Held in early September (September 5 and 6 for 2008), Night of Joy features some of the most talented singers in contemporary Christian music for a magical celebration full of joy and inspiration. Four popular acts have already confirmed for the 2008 Night of Joy: MercyMe, tobyMac, Chris Tomlin and Rush of Fools.
Disney's Hollywood Studios will also continue to feature opportunities for kids of all ages to meet and greet their favorite characters such as the Power Rangers, JoJo and Goliath and Little Einsteins as well as Lightning McQueen and Mater from Disney-Pixar's animated movies, Cars.
"Make plans to visit Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2008 and experience all of the new entertainment options that this dynamic theme park has to offer," said Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing at HotelsCorp.com. "And by booking your Disney World vacation online today, you can enjoy unbeatable savings on discount Disney tickets, hotels near Disney and Disney World vacation packages."
Sneak Preview of Toy Story Mania!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
If you are looking for a different experience where the holiday spirit shines all over the place, The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is the perfect event. Millions of blinking, twinkling and colorful lights decorate New York Street at Disney's Hollywood Studios while dancing in a choreographed motion to splendid holiday music. Beautiful Christmas trees, heavenly angels, sparkling snowflakes and various three-dimensional and motion-based displays adorn the streets making visitors feel and enjoy the spirit of the holiday season at Disney World. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights will take place at Disney's Hollywood Studios through January 6, 2008.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Welcome to Disney's Hollywood Studios Guide!
Effective January 18, 2008, Disney-MGM Studios will be renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios. Bookmark Disney's Hollywood Studios Guide for the latest developments concerning this historic name change at Walt Disney World Resort, as well as comprehensive information about the attractions, rides and shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios for 2008!
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