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Star Tours

Star Tours will close on September 8, 2010 in preparation for the new Star Tours II 3D film which is set to debut in 2011. Star Tours fans may wish to attend a special decommissioning party, Last Tour to Endor, on August 14 from 8:00pm – 1:00am. More details here.

New Resort

Just in case you missed it, Disney have announced the opening of a new Resort – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The Resort will be built across the lake from Pop Century Resort, on the site where the second half of Pop Century (Legendary Years) was originally supposed to have been built. The first phase is due to open in summer 2012, with the last phase set for the end of 2012. With only one half of Pop Century complete, will the Resort now be renamed Pop Half Century, or even completely rethemed?

No more Power Rangers

The Power Rangers will appear for the last time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 7, 2010. This is because the original owners have bought the license back.

Chef Mickey Menu Changes

Guests won’t be able to find PB&J pizza on the buffet at Chef Mickey’s anymore, but you can still get one if you ask. This is due to guest peanut allergies. New items on the menu include Baked Potato Puffs (crispy on the outside with a drizzle of olive oil, but soft in the center) turkey hash and a veggie quiche in puff pastry.

Chef Moves

Chef Dennis Thompson has moved from California Grill to Jiko.

DISNEYLAND

Star Tours

Star Tours at Disneyland will close on July 27, 2010, in preparation for the new Star Tours II 3D film which is set to debut in 2011.

DISNEY CRUISE LINE

New Dream Photos

New photos of the Disney Dream bow construction have been released.

copyright Disney Cruise Line

copyright Disney Cruise Line

GENERAL

New Dooney & Burke Bags

New arrivals from Dooney & Bourke designed exculsively for Disney Parks have now arrived at DisneyStore.com. Anyone purchasing Disney Parks Authentic Merchandise online can get free shipping on their entire order with code PARKSFREE.