Comicbooks.com has released the opening date for “Star Wars Land” in BOTH Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Star Wars Land was first announced at the 2015 D23 Expo. Since then it has been a major focus for Disney and Star Wars fans and the big question has been “When is it opening?” Star Wars Land Opening Date […]
Goodbye 2016 … Hello New yEAR
Goodbye 2016 … Hello New yEAR. 2016 is finally coming to an end. Another year of Disney memories and travel are over. But, don’t despair, 2017 is just around the corner waiting for us. The new yEAR will bring new Disney memories. 2016 has been a busy year indeed for Disney. Ground was broken at Disney’s […]
RUMOR – Could There be a New Star Wars-Themed Restaurant in the Works?
Today, the Disney Parks Blog featured a photo that has caused much speculation. The artist rendering appears to depict a Star Wars-themed restaurant that will be part of the new Star Wars Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Could this be the version of the cantina referenced at D23 last year? I, for one, can’t wait […]
Now Guests Can Take a 360-Degree Look at Star Wars-themed Land Groundbreaking at Disneyland Park!
Disney Parks Blog shared some exciting news with its readers. On April 14, 2016, Disney celebrated the offical groundbreaking for the new Stars Wars-theme lands at Disneyland Park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. With the help of Littlstar, Disney created an incredible way for Guests to feel as if they’ve stepped right into the […]
Where in Walt Disney World Can I Find? Disney Waffles!
Some of you may be thinking, “why the hype over waffles?”. You see, the waffles created at Walt Disney World Resort, aren’t just plain ol’ waffles. They come in all shapes and sizes and are served in all sorts of ways. This edition of my Where in Walt Disney World Can I Find? series will focus solely on…you […]
NEW Star Wars Land Details!
New Details – Star Wars Land Did you watch the “Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60” on Sunday, February 21, 2016? If so, then you saw the exciting details released about the highly anticipated Star Wars Land! If you were unable to watch check this out! Working with Lucas Films, Disney Imagineers are making sure […]
Honey, I Shrunk Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Oh the changes! Everyone who had been following the development of “Star Wars Land” and “Toy Story Land” knew closures were coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but I don’t think anyone was really prepared! DIStracted author Lisa Sealy reported on January 15, 2016 that the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show would be closing in […]
First Glimpse of Disneyland’s New Rivers of America
Monday marked the official start to some major changes at Disneyland Park! Magical Distractions previously reported some big changes that were on the horizon at Disneyland to make room for the new Star Wars Land, and with these changes come some closures. Rivers of America which was built for Disneyland’s opening in 1955, was one of the […]
Boats! New Ride Rumors Surface at Disney Parks!
Thanks to the Consumer Electronia Show we are learning a few secrets about a new attraction making its way to Disney parks. According to reports, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is working with Disney Imagineers on a new boat ride attraction. Industrial Light & Magic was founded by George Lucas in 1975 and was acquired by Walt […]
Unique Guest Experiences Coming to Disneyland Park!
It is no secret that many attractions are closing later this month at Disneyland Park. Most of these closings are temporary while Disney works hard on bringing Star Wars Land to life. With these closures in mind, Disney has found a way to keep the magic alive, letting Guests get a new take on some of […]