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Star Tours 2 (Opening May 20, 2011)
Star Tours 2 puts a whole new twist on virtual space travel with Starspeeder 1000 craft -- predating the Starspeeder 3000 because the new show depicts an earlier chapter of the Star Wars saga than the original Star Tours did. But fear not: Techno-wizards are equipping passengers on the 1000 with the ability to experience the new adventure in eye-popping 3D -- wherever that adventure may take them.
(Spoiler Alert: Scroll down if you want to keep the destinations a surprise.)
The destination is not necessarily what guests expect -- unless they expect the unexpected -- as C-3PO, a new pilot (by accident) takes the controls for a journey to the "metropolitan" planet Coruscant or to Tatooine , an arid planet on the "Outer Rim," or to some other planet within Star Wars' mythical universe. Even the outcome of the adventure may change from one "launch" to the next.
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Disney Junior- Live on Stage! (Opening March 2011)
Ever since 'Playhouse Disney--Live on Stage!' premiered in 2001, it has been a chance for younger guests to experience Disney Channel friends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. As that circle of TV friends has grown and changed, the Disney entertainment gurus have endeavored to make those new friends part of the vacation fun, too. So here come Jake and the Never Land Pirates as part of Disney Junior--Live on Stage! The show also includes current favorites from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny and Little Einsteins.
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Wild Africa Trek (Now Open)
Guests wanting to venture off the beaten path at Disney's Animal Kingdom have the chance during a new, immersive, add-on experience, Wild Africa Trek, that takes a small group of adventurers on personalized, guided excursions that include a bushwalk through unexplored areas of the forest along with over-landing in customized vehicles across an animal-filled savanna. On these expert-led treks, extended time is spent observing and learning about the wildlife.
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Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! Parade (Now Open)
Favorite Pixar pals perform in an all-new Disney's Hollywood Studios parade,Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun!, showcasing appearances by four characters not previously featured -- Remy and Emile from "Ratatouille" and Carl and Russell from "UP." The parade is performed to a new musical track from the current Pixar parade at Disney California Adventure. The new show replaces "Block Party Bash," which was presented between March 2008 and January 2011. This parade has not been getting favorable reviews from fans.
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The Magic, The Memories, and You! (Now Showing)
In a dramatic new projection show filled with special effects and magic, Cinderella Castle transforms into a shimmering spectacle during “Let the Memories Begin” at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The ten-minute projection show, presented on select nights, is highlighted by images of Walt Disney World guests photographed that same day in Magic Kingdom.
Guests will be able to take part in an energetic and fun-filled meet-and-play experience with Phineas & Ferb at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Phineas and Ferb -- from the popular television show of the same name -- "know what they're gonna do today": they are going to make a movie all about their crazy adventures. With the help of guests and movie director Cletus Filmore, they will recreate some of their favorite moments...unless they are taking a break to meet with their adoring fans, signing autographs and taking pictures. The fun will take place near the exit to Muppet Vision 3-D.
