The Disney Traveler

It’s official. On Sunday, Disney changed the name of Disney-MGM Studios to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I wanted to get over there on Sunday to take some pictures, but my 3-year old triplets insisted that we go to the Magic Kingdom.
We’re heading over to Animal Kingdom on Friday to try out the new Yak & Yeti restaurant (finally), so a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have to wait another week. I’ll get some pictures up as soon as I can.
What do you think of the name change? The old and new logos are pictured above. …read more

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The old Hunchback of Notre Dame show has been closed for some time now. While I loved that show, I’m over my loss, and I’m looking forward to a new show hitting that stage in 2008. Construction has been going on for awhile now, and it’s set to be complete in 2008. With all that hammering behind Disney’s famous construction walls, rumors are running rampant about what will take the place of the Hunchback of Notre Dame Show.

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This year’s Christmas celebrations at Walt Disney World do not disappoint!  I went to the Osborne Spectacle of Lights display at Disney-MGM Studios on Thursday night and wanted to share some of the pictures I took.  It really is an amazing display!

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The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios is a unique place for lunch or dinner.  This restaurant is themed after drive-in movie theaters that were popular in the 1950s. 
The decor of the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater screams “drive-in” from top to bottom.  As your family is escorted to the dining area, you’ll immediately feel like you are at a 1950s drive-in movie theater complete with waiters and waitresses on rollerskates! 

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During the month of June, Disney-MGM Studios is hosting its annual Star Wars Weekends event.  Each weekend (Friday-Sunday) throughout the month, Disney-MGM Studios will transform into a Star Wars fan’s ultimate fantasy with special celebrity cast member appearances, parades, photo opportunities and more.  In keeping with the spirit of the films, many guests arrive in Star Wars costumes and t-shirts, and the park is decorated with signs, banners and more.

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If you have a preschooler (or three like I do), you’re probably familiar with Playhouse Disney.  Most preschoolers love The Wiggles, Jo Jo’s Circus and the other educational and fun programs shown during the morning on the Disney Channel.  If that describes your preschooler, then you’ll definitely want to visit Playhouse Disney Live on Stage at Disney-MGM Studios during your Walt Disney World vacation.

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Now Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios visitors can “Get in the Game” in a pep rally inspired by the hit Disney movie “High School Musical.”  My family and I were enjoying a late afternoon snack by the lake at Disney-MGM Studios yesterday afternoon when suddenly a huge float came out of nowhere carrying cheerleaders, basketball players and other performers dressed as high school students.  Music from the Disney made-for-TV movie, ”High School Musical,” blasted from speakers from all directions around the main focal point of Disney-MGM Studios, Mickey Mouse’s sorcerer’s hat.

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Central Florida’s local news station recently reported a hint as to what a new attraction at Disney-MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort will include.  Rumors were finally put to rest in Disney’s 2006 annual shareholders’ report where concept art for a new attraction tentatively called Toy Story Mania was revealed. 

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