Today marks the beginning of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and in addition to the out-of-this world merchandise that’s available, guests also have a chance to purchase special Star Wars-themed Disney Gift Cards.
During each weekend of the event, one Star Wars themed gift card will be available for purchased. The first weekend (May 17) features Skywalker Mickey. Upcoming weekends include Darth Donald (May 24), Yoda Stitch (May 31), and Darth Goofy (June 7).
Each gift card also features a hidden Mickey. The Star Wars Weekend gift cards are available …

Star Wars Weekends 2013 starts May 17, and we have some updated information about celebrity appearances and other special events.
During Weekend I (May 17-19), the celebrities include Ray Park (Darth Maul from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi), and Dee Bradley Baker who provided the voice for Captain Rex in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Ray Park returns for Weekend II (May 24-26), along with Warwick Davis who played Wicket …

If you ever wanted to be a Stormtrooper, now’s your chance. During this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can once book a D-Tech Me Experience where their face is transferred onto a mini Stormtrooper figure.
Last year’s D-Tech Me introduced the Carbon Freeze Me experience, inspired by that fateful scene in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back when Han Solo is frozen in carbonite. This year guests can choose from the “cast yourself in carbonite” option or choose the new Stormtooper option.
In this new experience, …

A few days ago, we let you know about Disney’s Monstrous Summer promotion, which will bring the Monsters University characters to the Disney Parks  with some new enhancements. Now, we have some more details to share about these new additions, including some new concept art of what to expect.
As we already announced, Walt Disney World guests will get to enjoy an updated version of Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor this summer, with updated comedic bits that poke fun at monsters’ alma mater. Disneyland Resort guests will get a new addition as …

On May 4, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is presenting a special “May the Fourth Be With You” Limited Time Magic Event for “Star Wars Day.” This event is separate from the Star Wars Weekends, which don’t start until May 17.
During this day-long event guests will have a chance to experience special Star Wars entertainment, characters, merchandise, a dance party, and a Star Wars themed fireworks show. Star Wars characters will also be making surprise appearances on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. And, parents will have a chance to join their …

Today the Walt Disney World Resort announced their Monstrous Summer plans that include fun for the entire family.
The Monstrous Summer celebrates the June 21 release of Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University, and in addition to the newly wrapped Monsters U monorail, guests will also experience all-new collegiate settings when the meet Mike and Sully. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios the meet and greet area on the Backlot has been transformed into the Monsters University Student Union. At the Magic Kingdom, guests will hear all new jokes at the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor.
In addition …

Disney announced a new limited time series of Disney Gift Cards this week – the Sunglasses Series. What makes these cards different than other Disney Gift Cards? Well, each card’s design is unique to the theme park that is reflected in the character’s sunglasses. And, you can only get that particular card in that particular park.
The Mickey Mouse card is only available in the Magic Kingdom, Minnie Mouse can be found at Epcot, Daisy is hanging out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Pluto is having fun at the Animal Kingdom. …

We’re just over a month away now from the start of this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re starting to hear more announcements about this highly-anticipated annual event. This week, it was announced that one of the celebrities that fans can expect to see at this year’s event is Lando himself, Billy Dee Williams.
Williams, who played Lando Calrissian in Episodes V and VI of the Star Wars saga, will appear at Weekend IV of this year’s Star Wars Weekends, which takes place June 7-9, 2013. Fans attending the …

Fans of the new Disney Junior shows Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First will be in for a treat on their next visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, the park will officially debut an updated version of the long-running attraction Disney Junior — Live On Stage! with characters from the channel’s popular new shows.
The attraction’s Creative Director, Elissa Hogan, commented:
“Children will adore seeing their newest friends from Disney Junior onstage in our show. We really bring those characters to life. There’s great music. There are great stories, and there are …

A new season of American Idol is now underway, and its return has brought some new additions to The American Idol Experience in Walt Disney World. This week, Disney released a list of additional song choices that were recently added to the attraction, which is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The American Idol Experience simulates the experience of performing on and watching American Idol in person, as talented guests take the stage to compete in shows throughout the day. The winner of each show during the day then gather in the evening to …