Lucasfilm + Disney = More Star Wars and Great Times for Fans
Today’s double-barreled announcement – that The Walt Disney Co. is buying Lucasfilm Ltd. and that more Star Wars movies are going to be made starting almost immediately – has me pinching myself – but...
View ArticleA Padawan’s Journey…All Roads Lead Back To Disney!
One could say that I “grew up Disney.” My Dad started working for Disney when I was two years old and my earliest childhood memories revolve around Disney. Growing up in Orlando, Florida, with a...
View ArticleStar Wars Will Be Forever
I used to work for Disney. I’m not sure how many of you knew that. I was in the Television Animation Division, and I worked on projects like Teamo Supremo, Kim Possible, Lilo and Stitch: The Series,...
View ArticleReturning to Star Wars: A Convergence in the Force
Twenty-two years ago, in the breakfast room at the Main House at Skywalker Ranch, I sat down to lunch with George Lucas and Bob Iger. Bob was then head of ABC, and George was pitching him on a new TV...
View ArticleStar Wars Weekends 2013 Dates Announced
“Luke, We’re gonna have company!” — Han Solo If your starship can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs (I’m still trying to figure out how fast that is), set your hyperdrive for the Disney’s...
View ArticleIt Was Clearly the Will of the Force
Just pointing out something that you’ll now never be able to un-see. Pablo Hidalgo is paid to know the difference between Romba and Lumat and dies a little bit inside when you misspell Wookiee or...
View ArticleA Villain and Hero Highlight ‘Star Wars’ Weekends and a First Look at the...
One of Mickey Mouse’s favorite things about Star Wars Weekends is that he gets to dress in his Jedi best and join the galactic fun. Each year, Mickey seems to take on a different role in the official...
View ArticleHello, What Have We Here? Billy Dee Williams to Attend Star Wars Weekends 2013
Today we’re pleased to announce that everyone’s favorite galactic smuggler, gambler, and scoundrel will temporarily leave Cloud City and board the Millennium Falcon with a course set for Disney’s...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes with the 501st at Star Wars Weekends
For the past 10 years, the 501st and Rebel Legion costuming groups have brought their costuming expertise to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for Star Wars Weekends. I’m proud to say I've...
View ArticleDisney and Star Wars: When Geek Worlds Collide
May was a very busy month for me, not least because of a couple of trips down to the Disney offices in southern California. Becoming part of Disney is as surreal an experience for me as initially...
View ArticleConvenient Daily Departures: The History of Star Tours
Learn about the legendary Star Wars ride, from inception to story!
View ArticleHere’s Where the Fun Begins!
Meet one of the creative minds behind Star Tours: The Adventures Continue!
View ArticleImagineering Star Tours, Part 2: Lightspeed to Endor
The Star Wars Blog continues its look back at the creation of Star Tours, including the iconic ride's story, characters, and effects.
View ArticleImagineering Star Tours, Part 3: Visual Effects (and Disney) Magic
One of Disney's Imagineers continues his look back at the making of Star Tours, discussing its stunning effects created by ILM and the ride's historic opening.
View ArticleStar Wars Weekends 2014: Full Lineup Revealed
Star Wars legends past and present are heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer!
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