Tag: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Resort Hopping 101: The Art of Carpetbagging Around the World
Breathtaking views, comforting ammenities, and amazing locations. All of these attributes make staying at a Walt Disney World resort a special part of your vacation. Whether you celebrate Disney classics over at the Art of Animation Resort or spend your time observing zebras at Animal Kingdom Lodge, you are sure to feel immersed in the…
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Restored Faith in Disney Merchandise: A Look at What’s New in the Parks
I have to admit: shopping is definitely my thing. I scour online and print ads looking for sales. I track trends. I have even been known to wait outside of stores at 2 am for Black Friday markdowns. However, when it comes to Disney shopping, I tend to relax a bit and study the merchandise…
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2011 Theme Park Attendance Report
Every year the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) publishes a report on attendance at theme parks worldwide. This year the report is published in conjunction with AECOM. The report for 2011 came out recently. Here is a link to the full 2011 report.
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Smartphones in Theme Parks
With so many pathways, lines, and spaces at Walt Disney World it’s very easy to come into close contact with several other guests. Heck! It’s become common to simply bump into other people. An accidental bump is understandable, but what if the person you run into has their head buried in their iPhone or other…
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Extra Magic Hours: Pixie Dust or Bust?
One of the perks Walt Disney World resort guests receive is the option of utilizing the Extra Magic Hours (EMH) program. Originating in 2005, EMH gives park goers staying at Disney hotels (or residents of Golden Oak, Disney’s luxury home community) a chance to visit the theme parks either one hour before official opening time or…
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Disney World Resort Quick Eats
“Welcome everybody! Thanks for joining me as we discuss a favorite topic of mine and probably yours as well- food at the Walt Disney World resort. Ok..Ok…Let me elaborate because there’s food everywhere you turn in the theme parks. Let’s talk about quick service food at the various resorts on Disney property. If you’re like…
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Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It’s that time of the year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World! Star Wars Weekends takes place over 4 weekends. If you are a fan of the movies you will love this event at the park. There are video highlights of the 2012 Star Wars Weekends here.