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Image: LucasfilmFans of the original Star Wars-inspired ride will now be able to travel through all the eras of the live-action stories from a galaxy far, far away. Disney Parks’ Star Tours - The Adventure Continues recently announced that characters and a new setting from Disney+ series The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Andor are set to join the current slate of galactic travel destinations at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. Even outside of Galaxy’s Edge, Lucasfilm’s original E-ticket ride is still one of…

That murky Avatar “experience” that Disney has dangled as a tantalizing possibility for Anaheim as the company and the city hammer out the final details of the massive $1.9 billion DisneylandForward project just got a little clearer. Disney CEO Bob Iger said an Avatar-based themed land is coming to the Disneyland resort during a Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 5. “We have one Avatar-based land, Pandora, in Florida,” Iger said at the teleconference. “We’re going to put a second one…

Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian & Grogu” and 14 other film projects have been greenlighted for California’s film and TV tax-credit program. The California Film Commission said the productions will create nearly 20,000 jobs and add nearly $408 million into the state’s economy. The California Film and Television Tax Credit Program offers companies a 20% tax break for productions with a budget of at least $1 million. The credit applies only to the first $100 million in expenditures and uplifts, or purchases paid off over…

Take a look at Disney Parks’ latest fairytale theme expansion at Tokyo DisneySea in Japan. Set to feature the kingdoms of Frozen and Tangled, plus Peter Pan’s Never Land, Fantasy Springs will open June 6 at the Tokyo Disney Resort.With this week’s announcement for DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs, amusement park enthusiasts can get an in-depth look at the exteriors of the land, which are coming together quickly and feature fan favorites like Elsa’s Ice Palace, Rapunzel’s Tower, and Never Land’s Skull Rock. Each section will…

Spring break is almost upon us—so here’s what’s going on at theme parks and major tourist destinations as we go into the new year of vacation travel.Read more... Spring break is almost upon us—so here’s what’s going on at theme parks and major tourist destinations as we go into the new year of vacation travel.Read more... FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the…

From Stranger Things to Barbie, Disney fairytales, and a Halloweentown of your own—various creative destinations have undertaken the task of transporting guests into their own movie moments. This includes the pink-on-pink mid-century vibes at Palm Springs’ Trixie Motel, and thethemed rooms at Disney Parks’Disneyland…Read more... From Stranger Things to Barbie, Disney fairytales, and a Halloweentown of your own—various creative destinations have undertaken the task of transporting guests into their own movie moments.…

Eat pizza-inspired treats at the new One Up cafe at Universal Studios Hollywood, which has opened to celebrate the new land’s one year anniversary. The thematic menu includes:Snacks:Super Mushroom Calzone: Mushroom-shaped calzone filled with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce1-Up Mushroom Calzone: Mushroom-shaped calzone filled with spinach, green pepper, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, and basil pestoFire Flower Pretzel: Fire Flower-shaped pretzel served with chipotle cheese, mustard, and white queso…

These haven’t made it stateside yet, which feels like a crime. The incredible work at Disneyland Paris with drone light shows, like the Disney Electrical Sky Parade, are just on another level. Using over 500 drones, they create iconic imagery in the skies over Sleeping Beauty Castle with familiar characters, places, and even a flying pirate ship to Neverland. These haven’t made it stateside yet, which feels like a crime. The incredible work at Disneyland Paris with drone light shows, like the Disney Electrical Sky…

Image: RSVLTS, BoxLunch, WB Shop, Hot Topic, Alamo Drafthouse, Heroes & Villains, JBLValentine’s Day is on the horizon! So whether you’re partnered up or celebrating with friends, here are some fun fandom picks for gift-giving and beyond. Celebrate with ideas inspired by Lore Olympus, Shrek, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, and more pop culture that evokes the bonds of both romantic and platonic relationships.Check out this Valentine’s Day slideshow for io9's selection of options to celebrate. BoxLunch, ShopDisney, Hot…

A rare Pixar character who is part elephant, part cat and mostly cotton candy has parked his rainbow rocket wagon at the Disneyland resort so fans can pose for photos with Riley’s imaginary friend from “Inside Out.” Bing Bong from the 2015 Pixar animated film is now posing for photos at Disneyland’s new Pixar Place Hotel in his first appearance at any Disney theme park resort worldwide. ALSO SEE: Disneyland’s Pixar Place Hotel is like walking into an animator’s studio The multimillion-dollar transformation of the former…