The Disney Traveler

Nearly a year ago, I published a post announcing that a new Toy Story ride is coming to Disney-MGM Studios which included concept art for the new attraction. A lot has changed in a year. For one, Disney-MGM Studios is now called Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Second, Toy Story Mania is getting closer to opening, and the first interior picture was released this week by Disney.

The picture shows Disney Imagineers testing the new Toy Story Mania ride vehicle. According to WDWNews.com, riders will wear 3-D glasses then “shrink” to the size of toys where they’ll follow a midway-themed route. At each …read more

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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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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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