Believed to be the first instance of its use, “May the fourth be with you, Maggie. Congratulations.” was the congratulatory headline in 1979 for the newly installed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher. In subsequent years, Star Wars fans (like myself) have adopted May the Fourth (“May the Force”) as a day to […]
Reader Survey Results: I Love the Nightlife, I Love to Boogie
OK, while busting moves on the dance floor may not make my “Favorite Things” list, the evening entertainment offerings at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks most certainly do. Recently, the folks at Magical DIStractions asked readers to rank their favorite evening events, choosing from Wishes nighttime spectacular and the Main Street Electrical Parade at […]
Breaking News: The Force is Strong in this Park
Having methodically booked our vacation almost a year in advance to coincide with the annual celebration of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, our family was crushed when it was announced that there would be no such celebration this year. But numerous Star Wars-themed additions, like a meet and greet with a TALKING Kylo […]
Season of the Force Will Replace Star Wars Weekends in 2016?
WDW News Today is reporting that the new Star Wars event Season of the Force will replace the very popular Star Wars Weekends in 2016. I haven’t seen anything official confirming this yet, so as of now we’ll say it’s a rumor… But I wouldn’t be surprised if we see announcement soon. Disney Parks Blog […]
RUMOR! A Walt Disney World with a Little More Character?
For those of you who have visited any of the Disney Parks, you’ve probably seen them. I’m talking about the Cast Members who stand near the exits with tablets in hand. They might have even approached you with questions about your stay and if you’d like to participate in a survey in the near future. […]
You are Never Too Old to Be a Princess! Mom Approved Costumes now Offers Teen/Tween Sizes!
GREAT news for Moms and Dads across the globe!! Mom Approved Costumes now offers BIGGER sizes for some of your favorite princess costumes! Yes, this means your tween/teen daughters (ages 9-13) can still wear age appropriate costumes with fabric in all of the right places! 🙂 Are you planning a trip to a Disney Park? Will you be […]
Star Wars Weekends Recap
With the next Star Wars Weekend of 2015 about to kick off tomorrow, here’s a quick recap of some of the out-of-this-world experiences being offered in a galaxy not so far, far away…at Walt Disney World Resort actually. Special dining events like: Jedi Mickey’s STAR WARS Dine at Hollywood & Vine STAR WARS Dine-In Galactic […]
Padawans, Challenge your Mind, you Must
Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was one of the best events we’ve ever attended. It was so much fun! My boys (husband included) were starstruck meeting Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Darth Maul and more. We couldn’t get enough of Jedi Mickey’s at Hollywood and Vine and the Star Wars Dine-In Galactic Breakfast was out of this world. […]
Jedi, Jawas, & Rebels! Oh My!
Two members of the Magical DIStractions team were in attendance for the first Star Wars Weekend of 2015 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rachel Horsley, an avid Star Wars fan and mother of a Padawan-preschooler, and Anne T. Fitzgerald, mom of 2 young Jedi in training, offer their very different thoughts on the special event dining […]
Breaking News: Feel the Force Premium Packages Released!
Star Wars fans, Feel the Force is now available for booking during Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This year is a bit different as there are three tiers: VIP–Ultimate Day at SWW, Deluxe Premium–Feel the Force, and Premium–Feel the Force. Prices range from $69 per adult to $399 per adult. Like last year, the […]