Limited Time Magic: Year of the Ear and January events

It's finally here: the first Limited Time Magic announcements have been made by Disney Parks!

Limited Time Magic is the 2013 special event at Disney Parks. For the entire year, Disney Parks will host special limited time events at the parks. Each event will continue until the next event takes its place. Events are announced shortly before they begin; however, you can be guaranteed a special Limited Time Magic event no matter when you visit Disney Parks in 2013!

Today the first special Limited Time Magic events were announced:

Year of the Ear:  

Disney Parks has committed to making 2013 the "Year of the Ear." This special event features new ear hats and headwear released each month in 2013, from limited-release couture to funky and fun. The year starts off with limited-edition Disney Couture Ear Hats.

Bling in the New Year:  
From December 30, 2012 through January 5, 2013, the "Bling in the New Year" dance party will be held in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. This party is an opportunity for guests to dance to hit dance party tunes and party with Disney Characters.

Three Kings Celebration: 
From January 4-6, 2013 in Frontierland at the Disneyland Park, the Three Kings Day party will consist of 3 days of music, activities, and food to celebrate the end of the holiday season and honor Southern California's Mexican culture.

A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue: 
From January 10 to February 4, 2013, there will be a revival of the Golden Horseshoe Revue at Frontierland in the Disneyland Park. The Golden Horseshoe Revue was an original world-famous show in Disneyland. This new show will feature favorite song and dance productions in honor of the original show, and as a tribute to fun family-friendly musical productions.

 

Stay tuned for more information on Disney Parks Limited Time Magic! It promises to be a truly magical time for all!

Have a magical day!

Star Wars Weekends: A Disney Jedi's Dream!

There has recently been much talk about Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, and of the Star Wars franchise that goes with it. However, Disney's affiliation with Star Wars in fact began years ago.

Star Tours was the first Disney attraction inspired by a non-Disney film. The first Star Tours ride opened at Disneyland in January of 1987. Its success resulted in a version at the then Disney-MGM Studios just 2 years later, in December of 1989. There are also versions of the ride at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland. An updated version named Star Tours: The Adventure Continues opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland in the spring of 2010, and is scheduled to open in Tokyo Disneyland in 2013.

The first Star Wars Weekends festival was held at the then Disney-MGM Studios in 1997. It has since been held in 2000 and 2001. The festival began its annual appearance in 2003.

The Star Wars Weekends are popular with crossover fans of Disney and Star Wars. They feature appearances by celebrities of the Star Wars franchise, parades, and Hyperspace Hoopla! (a music, comedy, and dance show featuring Star Wars characters).

Although these weekends can be crowded, careful planning can result in a fun time for all involved.

Dates have recently been released for the 2013 Star Wars Weekends. The 2013 festival will take place at Disney's Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May 17-June 9, 2013.