The Disney Traveler

As I promised last week, I went to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and snapped some pictures of the new permanent home for photo opps with Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater of Disney’s Cars.
Luigi’s Garage is located where Al’s Toy Barn used to be.  Only the facade and decorations have changed.  Otherwise, the area looks the same as it used to.  However, instead of meeting Woody and Buzz Lightyear, guests can now meet Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater all day!  Check out the pictures below!

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Finally, Ligthning McQueen and Tow Mater will get their own special place where Disney guests can snap pictures of their favorite Cars characters.  It will be Luigi’s Garage (I wonder if the tower of tires will be there).
The new Luigi’s Garage is now open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
I think we’re taking the kids to Disney’s Hollywood Studios tomorrow (although with 4-year old triplets, there is always the chance they’ll change their minds and we’ll be off to the Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom instead).  If we make it there, I’ll take some pictures and post them on The Disney …read more

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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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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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